AGI NECO Series Installation and operating instructions

Grain Dryer Catwalk & Cage
Assembly / Installation Manual
Effective Date: 2017-10-31
Publication Number: 7711428 Rev C
(English Version)

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NECO Overview ---
Since 1959, NECO equipment has been proudly designed, manufactured, and supported for
customers here in the USA and around the world. With proper operation and maintenance,
the equipment will provide years of safe and dependable service. NECO is continually testing
and improving our products in order to provide you with the safest, most efficient, and most
economical grain handling & grain conditioning equipment available. We welcome your questions
or comments and look forward to a continued relationship, ultimately saving you valuable time and
reducing your workload.
About this manual ---
• This manual is provided to help ensure the safety of the equipment
operator, as well as others who come into contact with the equipment.
• READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Failure to read, understand, and follow the instructions within
this manual constitute a misuse of the equipment and can affect
personnel safety and the product warranty.
• Additional copies can be viewed or printed from the NECO
website www.necodryers.com or contact your local dealer for
assistance.
• Language translations of this manual are made as accurately as
possible. If translation differences do occur, the English text will
prevail.
READ
and
UNDERSTAND
Watch for this symbol - it means DANGER or CAUTION !!
Be alert to the possibility of serious injury or death.
• This symbol is used to call your attention to
instructions concerning personal safety.
• It is your responsibility as an owner, operator,
or supervisor to know what hazards exist and
to make this information known to all persons
working with the equipment or who are in the
area.
Become Alert !!
Product Changes & Improvements ---
• NECO reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its products
without incurring any obligation with respect to previously manufactured products.

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For a period of one(1) year after shipment of goods by the Buyer to the
Buyer’s customer, NECO will supply, free of charge, FOB per NECO’s factory
located in Omaha, Nebraska, replacement parts for any parts that NECO
identifies to be defective due to workmanship or material.
• This limited warranty does not extend to parts that wear due to normal operation and
need to be replaced periodically.
• Goods not manufactured by NECO carry only their manufacturer’s warranty.
• This undertaking is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
• You must obtain a “Return Authority” form from NECO prior to returning any defective
goods. Those defective goods must be returned, freight-prepaid, to the NECO factory in
Omaha, Nebraska. See the back cover of this manual for complete address information.
• NECO reserves the right to make changes or improvements to products and goods
without incurring any obligation with respect to previously manufactured products.
• Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual, as well as the existence of
any of the conditions listed below, will cause this Limited Warranty to be null and void:
1. Improper assembly.
2. Improper installation, including power and wiring.
3. Unauthorized alteration of the product or components therein.
4. Operation of the unit when repairs are needed.
5. Use of unauthorized parts.
6. Operation by children or uninstructed personnel.
7. Processing of materials that are abrasive, that do not flow freely,
or that are otherwise unsuited for processing in farm equipment.
8. Misuse of the equipment or any of its components.
9. Damage due to negligence, abuse, or accidents.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
• Buyer agrees that in no event shall NECO have liability for direct damages in excess of
the contract price of the goods for which the claim is made.
• Buyer further agrees that in no event shall NECO have liability for loss of use, loss of
profits, or for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages on any claim of any
kind.
***** LIMITED WARRANTY *****

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** Federal Occupational Safety & Health Standards for
Agriculture Subpart D, Section 1928.57 (a)(6).
WORK AREA SAFETY
• WorkArea is defined as the area surrounding
grain handling equipment.
• Make sure that no children or unauthorized
persons enter the work area.
• If anyone not involved in the actual operation
DOES enter the work area, the operator
on duty should immediately shut down the
equipment until all unauthorized persons are
safely out of the work area.
• Prior to start-up and during operation, make
sure that the work area is clean and free of
any tools and debris. KEEPAREACLEAN.
WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
• Utilize protective equipment, such as:
Hand protection, ear plugs, eye shields,
confined space equipment, and fall
protection equipment - to mention a few.
ANSI and NFPA STANDARDS
• Install all equipment in compliance with
ANSI and NFPA Standards.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
• Anyone who has not read or does not
completely understand all operating and
safety instructions contained within this
manual is not qualified to operate the
equipment.
• Only competent and experienced persons
should operate farm equipment. Anyone
operating or working around power
equipment must understand and meet all
legal and contractual requirements.
• The owner / operator must know the
regulations in your own area. For example,
some regulations specify that no one
under the age of 16 may operate power
machinery including farmstead equipment.
• Current OSHAregulations state in part,
“At the time of initial assignment and at
least annually thereafter, the employer
shall instruct every employee in the safe
operation and servicing of all equipment
with which the employee is, or will be
involved. **
• Know and use proper LOCK OUT / TAG
OUT procedures and know the emergency
shut-off locations of any and all utilities
connected to the equipment.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
• Safely follow all operating procedures
outlined within this manual.
• Prior to startup, make sure that all safety
shields and warning decals are in place.
• NEVER leave equipment running without a
qualified operator present.
• Inspect the equipment periodically and be
alert for unusual noises, vibrations.
1. SAFETY
READ
and
UNDERSTAND

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EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
• SHUT OFF, LOCK OUT, & TAG OUT all
power sources to the equipment prior
to any inspection, adjustment, service, or
maintenance.
• Inspect the equipment after assembly,
before each use, and end of season.
DRIVES AND LOCKOUTS
• Make sure the power disconnect switch
can be locked in the OFF position. This
disconnect switch must be locked whenever
work is being performed on the equipment.
• Inspect all power drives before adding
power. Chains, belts, etc. should have
proper tension or be adjusted prior to
running.
• Electric motors and controls must be
installed by a qualified electrician. They
must meet the standards set by the NFPA
Std 70 of the National Electrical Code and
all local and state codes.
• Disconnect power before resetting motor
overloads.
BIN SAFETY
• Never enter a bin without being monitored
by another person.
• Do not enter the grain bin unless all pow-
er to equipment has been SHUT OFF,
LOCKED OUT & TAGGED OUT.
• Use a safety harness and safety line when
inside the bin.
• Avoid walking on grain near the grain
outlets. Flowing grain can trap and
suffocate.
• Do not enter the bin if the grain has not
flowed out of the bin normally. Moisture in
the bin can cause grain to form steep,
unstable inclines or bridges as shown in the
diagrams below:
Crusted Grain Forming Steep Inclines
Crusted Grain Forming a Bridge
Failure to observe these safety instructions can result in injury or death !!

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Overview
GARNER
(OPEN TOP)
WITH
LEVEL AUGER
ROOF
WITH
GRAVITY FEED
ROOF
WITH
LEVEL AUGER
NOTE:
• On dryers that have only
one blower be aware
that the ladder system is
placed at the rear of the
dryer to the RIGHT of the
plenum entry door.
• ForALL dryer styles,
the catwalk entry and
safety cage needs to be
secured to the top of the
ladder system.
• Both Roof with Level
Auger & Roof with Grav-
ity Feed styles require a
catwalk with safety cage.
• The Garner (Open Top)
with Level Auger style
does not have a catwalk,
but does require a safety
cage secured to the top
of the ladder system.
• Skip to “Safety Cage
Assembly” section.

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Assemble The Catwalk
NOTE: A catwalk system is only used on models with “closed roofs” - if the system is NOT either a
Roof With Gravity Fill system or a Roof With Level Auger system skip this section and proceed to
the Safety Cage assembly section. DO THIS ASSEMBLY AT GROUND LEVEL IF POSSIBLE !!
• The main catwalk parts required per dryer length are outlined in the following table.
• For ease of assembly, note how the various dryer lengths have “sections” of catwalk making
up the required length along the topside of the dryer. See Figure 4 for reference.
PART
#PART DESCRIPTION 12’ & 16’ DRYER 24’ DRYER 32’ DRYER
7612502 INNER (SHORT) UPRIGHT 2 4 6
7612507 OUTER (TALL) UPRIGHT 2 4 6
7712538 TOEBOARD - FRONT RIGHT 106” 1 1 1
7712536 TOEBOARD - FRONT LEFT 106” 1 1 1
7712355 TOEBOARD - MIDDLE 96” N/A 2 4
7612973 TOEBOARD - END WITH HINGES 1 1 1
7612566 FLOOR PANEL - 103” N/A 1 1
7612378 FLOOR PANEL - 96” N/A N/A 1
7612986 FLOOR PANEL - 87.96” 1 N/A N/A
7612974 FLOOR PANEL - 80.72” N/A 1 1
7712569 FLOOR SPLICE / SUPPORTS 1 2 3
7712573 FLOOR SUPPORTS 3 5 7
7612976 ACCESS CROSS BRACE 1 1 1
035369 HINGE - 3” X 3” 2 2 2
7612975 PLATFORM ACCESS DOOR 1 1 1
F118072 HANDLE 1 1 1
7712895 LADDER SUPPORT BEAM 1 1 1
7712893 LADDER SUPPORT UPRIGHTS 2 2 2
7712894 LADDER SUPPORT BRACE 2 2 2
7712568 HANDRAIL LOWER FRONT 106” 2 2 2
7712567 HANDRAIL UPPER FRONT 106” 2 2 2
7712533 HANDRAIL LOWER MIDDLE 96” N/A 2 4
7712394 HANDRAIL UPPER MIDDLE 96” N/A 2 4
7712576 HANDRAIL CROSS BRACE 2 2 2
080085 LADDER EXTENSION RAINL WALKTHRU 2 2 2
7712583 HANDRAIL DIAG BRACE - END 2 2 2
7612510 HANDRAIL SPLICE N/A 2 4
7712584 HANDRAIL DIAG BRACE - SIDE MID N/A 4 4
080083 LADDER CONNECTION PLATES 2 2 2

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Refer to Figure 2:
NOTE: Upright supports are factory mounted to the roof side panel.
• Using 1/4” hardware, assemble #7612502 inner catwalk uprights to the upper supports.
• Using 1/4” hardware, assemble #7612507 outer catwalk uprights to the lower supports.
7612502
INNER (SHORT)
CATWALK UPRIGHT
7612507
OUTER (TALL)
CATWALK
UPRIGHT
1/4" x 3/4" BOLT
1/4" FLAT WASHER
1/4" WHIZLOCK NUT
UPPER CATWALK
UPRIGHT SUPPORT
LOWER CATWALK
UPRIGHT SUPPORT
Figure 2 - Assembly Uprights to Upright Supports
Refer to Figures 3 :
NOTE: Position notched ends of these toeboards TOWARD the end of dryer where ladder is.
• Using 3/8” hardware, assemble #7712536 front left 106” toeboard and #7712538 front right
106” toeboards to the uprights.
NOTCHED
END
7712538
CATWALK
TOEBOARD
FRONT RIGHT
106" LG
7712536
CATWALK
TOEBOARD
FRONT LEFT
106" LG
3/8" NUT 3/8" LOCK WASHER
3/8" x 1" BOLT
Figure 3 - Assemble Front toeboards to Uprights (Ladder ends)

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Refer to Figure 4:
• Use 3/8” hardware to complete toeboard installation, as per Figure CW3.
• For 12’ or 16’ dryers, install the #7712973 End Toeboard.
• For 24’ & 32’ dryers, complete assembly of the remaining side toeboards as shown, then install
the #7712973 End Toeboard.
Refer to Figures 4 & 5:
• Using 1/4” hardware, assemble any remaining floor panels required.
• Assemble #7712569 splice supports at edge where hinged door shuts & each floor panel joint.
• Assemble #7712573 supports - one at the ladder end of front floor panel & two at mid span.
Figure 4 - Toeboard and Floorboard Layout
12' & 16'
DRYERS
24'
DRYERS
32'
DRYERS
87 96"
103"
96" 103"
80.72
80.72
#7712355 (2X)
#7612986
#7712538
#7612566
#7612974
#7712536
#7712355 (4X) #7612566
#7612378
#7712538
NOTCHED ENDS
#7712536
#7712538
NOTCHED ENDS
#7712536
#7612973
#7612973
#7612973
#7712569 (2X)
#7712569 (3X) #7712573 (7X)
#7712573 (5X)
#7712573 (3X)
NOTCHED ENDS
#7712569
USES HANDRAILS #7712567 & #7712568
USES HANDRAILS #7712394 & #7712533
USES HANDRAILS #7712567 & #7712568
USES HANDRAILS #7712567 & #7712568
USES HANDRAILS #7712394 & #7712533
#7612974
TOEBOARD, FLOORBOARD, AND HANDRAIL LAYOUT
7712569
FLOOR
SPLICE & SUPPORT
7712573
FLOOR SUPPORTS
7612973
END
TOEBOARD
Figure 5 - Assemble Floor Supports and Splice / Supports
NOTE
For flooring and floor supports,
use 1/4 x 3/4 HB & WL.
NOTE
For flooring and floor supports,
use 1/4 x 3/4 HB & WL.

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Refer to Figure 6:
• Bolt the #7612976 catwalk access cross brace between the center of the #7612973 end
toeboard and the center of the #7712569 floor splice support.
• Bolt the #F118072 handle and #035369 hinges to the #7612975 platform access door.
• Bolt the platform access door hinges to the #7612973 end toeboard.
Refer to Figure 7:
• Use 1/4” x 3/4 HB, FW, and WL hardware.
• Bolt the #7712895 ladder support beam to the toeboards and the front floor section.
• Add the #7712893 ladder support legs to the support beam. Be sure to use the lower hole posi-
tion to bolt BOTH the support legs AND the #7712894 support braces.
• Located directly beneath the ladder support legs, remove the two bolts from the lip of the top
tier / roof edge. Position the support legs so that the base hole lines up with where the two
bolts were removed and re-install the two bolts through the base holes of the two braces.
Figure 6 - Assemble Floor Panel Access Door System
035369
HINGE 3" x 3"
7612976
CATWALK ACCESS
CROSS BRACE
7612975
PLATFORM
ACCESS DOOR
7712569
CATWALK FLOOR
SUPPORT / SPLICE
7612973
CATWALK
END TOEBOARD
F118072
HANDLE
7712895
SUPPORT
BEAM
7712893
SUPPORT
UPRIGHT
7712894
SUPPORT
BRACE
USE BOTTOM
HOLE FOR
BEAM & BRACE
TOP HOLE IS
NOT USED
Figure 7 - Assemble Ladder Support System
NOTE
USE 1/4 x 3/4” LG BOLTS, FLAT
WASHERS,AND WHIZLOCK NUTS.

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Refer to Figure 4 & Figure 8:
• Use 3/8” x 1” bolts, flat washers, and flange nuts
• Bolt the upper handrails to the Inner & Outer Upright Supports per Table & Figure 4.
• Bolt the lower handrails to the Inner & Outer Upright Supports per Table & Figure 4.
• Bolt the #080085 ladder extension uprights to the toeboards and handrails.
080085
LADDER
EXTENSION
UPPER HANDRAIL(S)
LOWER HANDRAIL(S)
Figure 8 - Assemble Handrails & Ladder Extensions
Refer to Figure 9:
• Using 3/8” hardware, bolt
the #7712576 handrail
cross braces and the
#7712583 diagonal end
braces to the end inner &
outer uprights.
• Using 1/4” hardware, bolt
the #7612510 handrail
splice on the underside of
top railings - where any
two top handrails butt up.
• NOTE: FOR GRAVITY
FILL ROOF STYLES
ONLY -- Using 1/4” x
3/4 HB & WL, install
#7712896 lateral braces
between the inner top
handrail and re-use
existing bolts in the
gravity fill overlapped lips.
7612510
HANDRAIL
SPLICE
7712576 HANDRAIL CROSS BRACE
7712583
DIAG END BRACE
7712896
LATERAL
BRACE
(SEE SPECIAL NOTE)
Figure 9 - Assemble End Rails

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Refer to Figure 10:
NOTE: The diagonal side braces go ONLY on the 96” long sections. On 24’ dryers, they are at the
end 96” section opposite the ladder end. On 32’ dryers they are at the middle 96” section.
• Using 3/8” hardware, bolt the #7712584 diagonal side braces to the inner & outer uprights.`
7712584
BRACE - DIAG SIDE MID
Figure 10 - Assemble Diagonal Side Braces (Example shown is a 24’ dryer)
Refer to Figure 11:
• Using 3/8” hardware, bolt the #080083 ladder extensions to the bottom of #080085 ladder
connection plates.
• These connection plates will attach to the top of the ladder system is installed using #088028
ladder clips with 3/8” hardware AFTER THE TOPSIDE IS INSTALLED.
080083
LADDER
EXTENSION
CONNECTION
080085
LADDER
EXTENSION
Figure 11 - Assemble Ladder Extension Connection Plates

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Dryers with Roof & Catwalk System
Refer to Figure 12:
• Use #7714610 cage kit.
• Use #7714611 box of hardware.
Safety Cage Assembly
Figure 12 - #7714610 Cage for Roofs with Catwalk
#7714606
#7714607
#7714608
#7714609

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Dryers with Open Top (Garner)
Refer to Figure 13:
• Use #7714645 cage kit.
• Use #7714611 box of hardware.
#7714606
#7714607
#7714608
#080085
#080083
NOTE: UPPER-MOST #080022 LADDER BRACKET SHOULD BE
POSITIONED AGAINST THE TOP LIP OF VERTICAL GARNER END
PANEL FOR EXTRA RIGIDITY.
Figure 13 - Cage Assembly to Side Ladder System

Recent Significant Manual Changes:
2017-10-31 Rev. C Changes
1 AGI identity changes were made throughout this manual.

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