Operation
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Fig. 25
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Verify that bin and foundation are designed for sweeping with this equipment.
Sukup grain bins are designed with anchors that allow sweeping of entire diameter of bin with Sukup
power sweeps. However, older Sukup bins (sold before 2015) that are 72’ dia. or larger and do not have
two anchors per stiffener are not. Additional anchor brackets can be purchased from Sukup
Manufacturing Co. and retrofitted. Foundations of such bins must also be verified as suitable.
Bins by other manufacturers that are 60’ dia. or less may be swept using this equipment provided
concrete and anchors have been inspected and found suitable. (Contact bin manufacturer for further
information).
DANGER:
KEEP AWAY when auger is running. Entanglement with rotating auger will
cause death or serious injury.
NOTICE:
If bin is equipped with a Cluster Buster, ensure neither rod nor cable is in torsion bar. If bin is
equipped with a sidedraw, do not use at same time sumps are being used to unload grain.
1. Start U-Trough unload auger. Turn rack and
pinion opener to simultaneously open center
sump and first intermediate sump. See Fig.
25. Unload grain from these sumps until
gravity flow stops.
NOTICE:
To prevent overloading of U-Trough
during gravity unloading, do not open center
sump all the way or exceed 6,000 bu./hr. To unload at maximum capacity, monitor motor current and
open sump just enough to run at or just below rated full load current.
2. Re-position rack and pinion opener handle and open other intermediate sumps (see Fig. 25), allowing
additional gravity flow of grain into unload system. Again monitor motor current/capacity.
3. When grain flow stops, shut off power to system. Engage sweep auger by pulling clutch rod handle.
NOTICE:
Power must be shut off before engaging sweep auger to prevent damage to clutch
assembly.
4. Turn on power. Center sump slide gate must remain
FULLY
open and sweep stop must be deployed
while sweep auger is operating. See Image 1. Remove remaining grain, making sure to reposition stop
before each revolution.
NOTICE:
Leave bottom panel of inner bin door closed when running sweep to
avoid possible damage to sweep wheel and/or door.
DANGER: When bin is nearly empty, sweep auger will travel at an increasingly fast
speed. Keep away from auger to avoid entanglement, which will result in death or
serious injury.
5. Close sumps and place sweep just behind intermediate sumps.
Summary of Contents for U-Trough Power Sweep
Page 3: ...Limited Warranty 3 ...
Page 26: ...Parts Assemblies 26 PARTS ASSEMBLIES COMPLETE U TROUGH ...
Page 28: ...Parts Assemblies 28 U TROUGH BODY ASSEMBLY ...
Page 30: ...Parts Assemblies 30 U TROUGH POWER SWEEP DRIVE HOUSING ...
Page 38: ...Parts Assemblies 38 U TROUGH 20 INCLINE POWERHEAD EU1180 ...
