
12. Final Checks, Tracking, Start-Up and Maintenance
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PNEG-681CE
CE Compliant Series II Bucket Elevator
Dealing with Elevator Blockages (Continued)
5. At the boot of the elevator, un-bolt and open the clean-out doors.
Figure 12C
6. Allow grain to drop by gravity and remove by hand.
a. Do not attempt to run the elevator with the clean-out door open.
b. Do not attempt to have the elevator ‘dig’ itself out by running it with the clean-out door open.
7. Once grain has stopped running by gravity, replace the clean-out door and tighten all bolts.
8. Check that all other people are clear of the elevator and other equipment.
9. Unlock the electrical power and attempt to re-start the elevator.
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Description
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Clean-Out Door