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To prevent roof and/or bin damage ensure all roof vents are open and unobstructed when
conditioning grain.
5.5. Unloading Hopper Bins
1. Open the top lid for ventilation when unloading the bin.
2. Center unloading equipment under the slide gate.
3. Open the slide gate slowly to avoid bin wall stress.
4. Start the unloading equipment and open the slide gate.
5.6. Cleanout
Important
The bin should be cleaned thoroughly to lessen the risk of fire, insect infestation, and mold growth.
1. Use a stiff brush to clean bin sidewalls of thin layers of crusted material.
Do not use a wire brush to clean the inside of fertilizer bins as they will damage the paint.
2. Remove all of the old grain (or fertilizer if applicable) and fines/dust.
3. Clean the bin using a grain vac or similar means.
SMOOTHWALL BIN
