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Westeel Saskatoon

Box 1370, North Corman Industrial Park
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3P5 Canada
Phone: (800) 667-1161

Westeel Nobleford

Box 94, 215 Barons Street
Nobleford, Alberta, T0L 1S0 Canada
Phone: (800) 565-2840

Website: www.westeel.com
Email: [email protected]
©Ag Growth International Inc. 2017
Printed in Canada

Summary of Contents for Magnum Series

Page 1: ...us injury death or property damage Keep manual for future reference Part Number 298837 R0 Revised May 2017 Smoothwall Bin Magnum Operator and Installation Manual This manual applies to Magnum F 40 Bottom Cone Magnum F 55 Bottom Cone Magnum G 40 Bottom Cone Magnum G 55 Bottom Cone Twin Air Bin Super Twin Air Bin ...

Page 2: ...equired for this product This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator Use the sign off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel Date Employee Signature Employer Signature ...

Page 3: ...rea Safety 12 2 11 Drives and Lockout Tagout Safety 12 2 12 Personal Protective Equipment 13 2 13 Safety Equipment 13 2 14 Safety Decals 14 2 14 1 Decal Installation Replacement 14 2 14 2 Safety Decal Locations and Details 14 3 Features 19 4 Installation 21 4 1 Installation Safety 21 4 2 Site Selection 21 4 3 Site Conditions 22 4 4 Bin Site Expansion 22 4 5 Foundation Specifications 22 5 Operation...

Page 4: ...4 Contents 7 1 Magnum F 31 7 2 Magnum G 34 8 Westeel Warranty Smoothwall Bins 37 ...

Page 5: ...venience If any information in this manual is not understood or if you need additional information please contact your local distributor or dealer for assistance This manual should be regarded as part of the equipment Suppliers of both new and second hand equipment are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the equipment 1 1 Serial Number Location Always give you...

Page 6: ...zed regulations on safety and occupational medicine must be observed at all times Any modifications carried out to the smoothwall bin may relieve Westeel of liability for any resulting damage or injury The smoothwall bin may be safely used with free flowing grains or other non corrosive granular material up to 52 lb ft 3 833 kg m 3 treated seed when not corrosive or subject to poor flow check with...

Page 7: ...E use and maintenance of your smoothwall bin YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to work around the smoothwall bin understands all procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual Remember YOU are the key to safety Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety program All accidents ca...

Page 8: ... Stop the unloading process if the bin is being unloaded and lockout tagout power before entering the bin refer to Lockout Tagout Safety Always wear a dust filtering respirator when entering the bin Grain dust and spores when inhaled into the lungs can cause severe reactions leading to hospitalization in some cases Persistent exposure may cause farmer s lung which can eventually be fatal Before wo...

Page 9: ...try In an emergency situation Follow protocols set by your local occupational safety and health agency If you need to rescue somebody inside the bin call emergency responders and only attempt to rescue using non entry rescue procedure equipment Do not enter the bin unless you are trained for rescue equipped and relieved 2 7 Smoothwall Bin Entrapment It takes more than 1000 lb 4 5kN of force to rem...

Page 10: ...fy bridged grain look for a funnel shape on the surface of the grain after having removed some of the grain If surface is undisturbed the grain has bridged and formed a crust Never walk on the grain crust The crust rarely becomes strong enough to support the weight of a person To remove bridge try breaking the bridge from the inspection hatch or filler cap Use a pole to hit the surface securing it...

Page 11: ...in is intended for fertilizer storage Vertical walls of grain are created when the bin is partially empty Poking at the wall can make the grain avalanche and submerge a person Do not enter bin to break down grain that has set up Break grain mass from top of bin outside Figure 3 Bin Suffocation Hazards from a Vertical Grain Wall SMOOTHWALL BIN 2 SAFETY ...

Page 12: ...he air and smoldering processes from sparks cannot develop 2 9 Ladder Safety Do not climb ladder if damaged wet icy greasy or slippery Remove slippery materials on platforms rungs and gripping surfaces Maintain good balance by having at least three points of contact at all times Safety harnesses and climbing equipment are required Consult local safety authorities 2 10 Work Area Safety Have another...

Page 13: ...he following Personal Protective Equipment PPE should be worn at all times when operating or maintaining the equipment Safety Glasses Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris Coveralls Wear coveralls to protect skin Hard Hat Wear a hard hat to help protect your head Steel Toe Boots Wear steel toe boots to protect feet from falling debris Work Gloves Wear work gloves to protect ...

Page 14: ...re above 50 F 10 C 2 Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper 3 Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place 4 Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place 5 Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the sign backing pap...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 4 Safety Decal Locations 1 3 4 7 2 5 6 SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 16: ...16 Table 1 Safety Decals Item Description Part Number 1 236088 2 234567 SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 17: ...17 Table 1 Safety Decals continued Item Description Part Number 3 298514 4 298502 5 298554 SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 18: ...18 Table 1 Safety Decals continued Item Description Part Number 6 298589 7 298592 SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 19: ...ical Smoothwall Bin 4 13 14 2 3 5 7 8 6 9 10 11 16 12 1 15 Table 2 Smoothwall Bin Features Item Feature 1 24 Top Opening with Lid 2 Roof Ladder Hand Rail Optional 3 Roof Ladder 4 Top Cone 30 35 5 Top Inspection Hatch with Lid Optional 6 Sidewall Ladder Cages Optional 7 Sidewall Ladder SMOOTHWALL BIN 3 FEATURES ...

Page 20: ...ntrance Ladder Cage Optional 10 Lockable Ladder Gate Optional 11 Crank Handle 12 Poke Hole with Lid Optional for Grain Bin 13 Bottom Cone 40 55 14 Shut off mount SS plate Fertilizer Bin MS plate Grain Bin 15 Clearance Standard 26 16 Foundation Optional 3 FEATURES SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 21: ...efer to that manual for further information on concrete foundation requirements Top soil is not adequate for the support of a bin and must be removed prior to assembly and replaced with packed gravel fill The foundation may be subject to frost movement If in doubt about the site hire a professional engineer who is familiar with local conditions Some materials that seem adequate at one time of year...

Page 22: ...e site particulars of adjacent structures affecting or affected by the works 4 4 Bin Site Expansion Future potential bin site expansion should be considered and planned for prior to siting and construction 4 5 Foundation Specifications Your smoothwall bin must be installed on a Westeel steel foundation or a concrete foundation Steel Foundation When installing a steel foundation 1 Select a location...

Page 23: ...rete Foundation Table 3 Steel and Concrete Foundation Specifications Bin Diameter Capacity Tons Number of Legs Founda tion Diameter D Leg Center Diameter L Chord C Depth T Concrete or Gravel Width W Tie Qty U 8 18 4 107 89 67 1 2 8 to 10 18 n a 12 27 to 57 6 167 147 74 10 to 12 20 12 12 73t 6 171 147 74 14 to 16 24 12 14 34 to 54 6 182 161 3 4 80 3 4 10 to 12 20 12 14 73 to 92 6 186 162 3 4 80 3 4...

Page 24: ...24 Total approximate concrete yardage required add ring and center pad requirements To convert cubic yards to cubic meters multiply total yardage by 7645 4 INSTALLATION SMOOTHWALL BIN ...

Page 25: ...n shut down the equipment in case of accident Keep the work area clean and free of debris 5 2 Filling Bin 1 Bins can be loaded by a portable auger or conveyor or other handling system where design permits through the filler cap directed toward the center of the bin Refer to Section 7 Specifications on page 31 2 Close and secure all access points 3 Make sure hopper door and roof access point are cl...

Page 26: ...nspect grain quality regularly Information on proper storage is available from local agricultural offices Storage of spoiled grain can damage the bin interior Fertilizer Storage The smoothwall bin may be used to store fertilizer Ensure that you have the proper training and knowledge when storing fertilizer Fertilizer stored in poor condition can cause problems in your smoothwall bin such as crusti...

Page 27: ...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 appl...

Page 28: ...s and result in serious injuries Use only genuine Westeel replacement parts or equivalent Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty If in doubt contact Westeel or your local dealer 6 2 Maintenance Schedule Semi Annually Section 6 3 Repair Damaged Painted Surfaces on page 28 As Required Section 6 4 Adjust the Rack and Pinion Plate on page 29 6 3 Repair Damaged Painted Surfaces This procedure des...

Page 29: ...with a medium wet coat working your way outward from the damage It will be necessary to coat the damaged area multiple times with a flash off dry time in between coats Ensure at least 3 4 coats are applied to cover the damaged area The length of time between coats will depend on the temperature Refer to spray directions on the paint can Note Avoid spraying on windy days as debris may stick to the ...

Page 30: ...ssure for the plate to contact the mount Excessive pressure will deform the plate and make movement difficult 8 Bring each roller up until they just contact the plate and tighten the bolts All rollers should turn easily by hand after tightening but still contact the plate Check and re adjust if necessary Note The two end rollers not covered by the shutoff plate are adjusted later in the procedure ...

Page 31: ...1 MAG 1216F 67 74 2357 2004 12 6 27 1 46 MAG 1404F 33 36 1141 970 14 1 15 7 36 MAG 1408F 50 55 1764 1500 14 1 19 7 36 MAG 1410F 59 65 2076 1765 14 1 21 7 41 MAG 1412F 68 74 2387 2029 14 1 23 7 41 MAG 1415F 81 89 2855 2427 14 1 26 7 46 MAG 1416F 85 94 3010 2559 14 1 27 7 46 MAG 1420F 103 113 3633 3089 14 1 31 7 51 MAG 1608F 69 76 2434 2069 16 0 21 10 41 MAG 1612F 92 101 3238 2753 16 0 25 10 46 MAG ...

Page 32: ... 2017 1715 12 6 26 5 46 MAG 121655F 71 78 2508 2132 12 6 30 5 51 MAG 141055F 65 72 2291 1948 14 1 25 7 46 MAG 141255F 74 81 2603 2213 14 1 27 7 46 MAG 141555F 87 96 3070 2610 14 1 30 7 51 MAG 141655F 91 101 3226 2743 14 1 31 7 61 MAG 142055F 109 120 3849 3272 14 1 35 7 61 MAG 161255F 100 111 3554 3021 16 0 30 1 51 MAG 161555F 117 129 4157 3534 16 0 33 1 61 MAG 161655F 123 136 4358 3705 16 0 34 1 6...

Page 33: ...6T 1420F 142055F 294040 Foundation Assembly 2 Rings 1608F 1612F 161255F 1612T 1615F 161555F 1616F 161655F 1616T 294041 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings 1620F 162055F 294042 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings HD 1624F 162455F 1625F 162555F 294043 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings HHD 1628F 1630F 1632F NOTE Bulk density of fertilizer will vary from 55 to 65 lb cu ft depending upon the blend and manufacturer Westeel c...

Page 34: ... 36 MAG 1410G 54 42 2076 1765 14 1 21 7 41 MAG 1412G 63 48 2387 2029 14 1 23 7 41 MAG 1415G 75 58 2855 2427 14 1 26 7 46 MAG 1416G 79 61 3010 2559 14 1 27 7 46 MAG 1420G 95 73 3633 3089 14 1 31 7 51 MAG 1608G 64 49 2434 2069 16 0 21 10 41 MAG 1612G 85 65 3238 2753 16 0 25 10 46 MAG 1615G 100 77 3841 3265 16 0 28 10 51 MAG 1616G 106 81 4042 3436 16 0 29 10 51 MAG 1620G 127 97 4847 4120 16 0 33 10 6...

Page 35: ...1 MAG 161255G 93 72 3554 3021 16 0 30 1 51 MAG 161555G 109 84 4157 3534 16 0 33 1 61 MAG 161655G 114 88 4358 3705 16 0 34 1 61 MAG 162055G 135 104 5162 4388 16 0 38 1 71 MAG 162455G 156 120 5967 5072 16 0 42 1 71 MAG 162555G 161 124 6168 5243 16 0 43 1 71 Twin Air Hopper Grain Storage Bins Non Epoxy Lined 40 Degree Bottom Cone Bin Includes Sidewall Roof Ladders 24 Top Opening 19 Top Manway 19 Disc...

Page 36: ...8G 1410G 141055G 1412G 141255G 1412TG 294103 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings 1415G 141555G 1416G 141655G 1420G 142055G 294040 Foundation Assembly 2 Rings 1608G 1612G 161255G 1612TG 1615G 161555G 1616G 161655G 1616TG 294041 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings 1620G 162055G 294042 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings HD 1624G 162455G 1625G 162555G 294043 Foundation Assembly 3 Rings HHD 1628G 1630G 1632G NOTE Grain bin c...

Page 37: ...on accident lack of proper maintenance or vacuum collapse shall not be considered defects under this warranty 4 The warranty will be voided if the structure is modified has attachments to it not approved by Westeel or has attachments approved by Westeel that have been improperly installed In all cases Westeel shall determine what constitutes proper Installation of approved accessories The Manufact...

Page 38: ...ark Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7K 3P5 Canada Phone 800 667 1161 Westeel Nobleford Box 94 215 Barons Street Nobleford Alberta T0L 1S0 Canada Phone 800 565 2840 Website www westeel com Email info westeel com Ag Growth International Inc 2017 Printed in Canada ...

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