AGI M42 Installation instructions

Read this manual before using product. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
Part Number: 10230018 R10
Revised: January 26, 2024
Original Instructions
M42 Bucket Elevators
Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
This manual applies to:
Bucket elevator capacities: 8000–20,000 BPH (283–708 m3/h)

New in this Manual
The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual:
Description Section
Part number changes were made. Complete the Work Platform
Distributor Platform
Updates were made. Back cover
Reformatted to standard AGI manual format. All sections

This product has been designed and manufactured to meet general engineering standards. Other local
regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. All personnel must be trained in the correct
operational and safety procedures for this product. Use the sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic
reviews of this manual with all personnel.
Date Employee Name and Signature Employer Name and Signature

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 8
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...................................................................................... 9
2.2 General Safety Information....................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Belt and Bucket Safety .............................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Torque Arm Safety .................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Explosion Vent Safety.............................................................................................................. 10
2.6 Rotating Parts Safety............................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Strong Magnetic Fields............................................................................................................ 11
2.8 Lifting the Head Section .......................................................................................................... 11
2.9 Combustible Dust .................................................................................................................... 12
2.10 Ladder Safety......................................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Fall Protection System Safety................................................................................................ 13
2.12 Platform Safety...................................................................................................................... 13
2.13 Drives and Lockout Safety..................................................................................................... 13
2.13.1 Electric Motor Safety.............................................................................................. 14
2.14 Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................. 14
2.15 Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................. 15
2.16 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.16.1 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................. 15
2.16.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details ........................................................................ 15
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Main Elevator Parts ................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Leg Cross Section Profiles........................................................................................................ 20
3.3 Drive Side Identification .......................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Stacking Drawing ..................................................................................................................... 22
4. Site Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Site Layout ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Foundation and Anchoring...................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Boot Footing and Pit Design Information ............................................................................... 24
4.4 Structural Capacity .................................................................................................................. 25
4.5 Locating Spouting .................................................................................................................... 25
4.6 Lateral Support of Bucket Elevator ......................................................................................... 26
4.6.1 Guy Cables Horizontal and Vertical Loads ............................................................... 27
4.7 Electrical Requirements, Controls, and Devices ..................................................................... 30
5. Pre-Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Approval Drawing.................................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Before Unloading the Shipment ............................................................................................. 32
5.3 Unload the Shipment .............................................................................................................. 32
5.4 Product Storage....................................................................................................................... 33
5.5 Before You Begin..................................................................................................................... 33
6. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 34
6.1 Installation Safety.................................................................................................................... 34
6.2 General Assembly Instructions................................................................................................ 34

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6.2.1 Trunking, Platforms, and Ladders General Assembly.............................................. 35
6.3 Lifting and Moving................................................................................................................... 36
6.4 General Platform Installation Requirements .......................................................................... 37
6.4.1 Platforms Hardware ................................................................................................. 37
6.4.2 Installing Floor Planks............................................................................................... 38
6.5 Installing the Work Platform ................................................................................................... 39
6.5.1 Platform Top View, Basic Dimensions...................................................................... 39
6.5.2 Raising the Head onto Supports .............................................................................. 43
6.5.3 Installing the Platform Brackets and Support Channels.......................................... 44
6.5.4 Mounting the Work Platform Base.......................................................................... 47
6.5.5 Assembling the Work Platform Base ....................................................................... 48
6.5.6 Assembling the Work Platform Basic Components................................................. 49
6.5.7 Completing the Work Platform Assembly ............................................................... 50
6.6 Installing the Distributor Platform .......................................................................................... 51
6.6.1 Platform Top View With Dimensions....................................................................... 51
6.6.2 Assembling the Distributor Platform Basic Components ........................................ 52
6.6.3 Completing the Distributor Platform Assembly....................................................... 53
6.7 Installing the Rest Platform..................................................................................................... 55
6.7.1 Platform Top View, Basic Dimensions...................................................................... 55
6.7.2 Positioning the Platform Walk Surface at the Necessary End ................................ 56
6.7.3 Assembling The Rest Platform Basic Components .................................................. 57
6.7.4 Installing the Rest Platform to the Elevator at Base to Leg Flanges
Locations...................................................................................................................... 58
6.7.5 Installing the Rest Platform at an Intermediate Location ....................................... 62
6.8 Installing the Boot ................................................................................................................... 68
6.9 Installing the Inlet Hoppers..................................................................................................... 69
6.10 Installing the Discharge Hopper............................................................................................ 70
6.11 Installing the Drive ................................................................................................................ 71
6.11.1 Drive Parts .............................................................................................................. 71
6.11.2 Torque Arm Mounting Bracket Positions .............................................................. 72
6.11.3 Mounting the Reducer to the Head Shaft and Torque Arm.................................. 72
6.11.4 Installing the Motor ............................................................................................... 74
6.11.5 Installing the Belt Guard Back and Sheaves .......................................................... 75
6.11.6 Installing and Tensioning the V-belts..................................................................... 76
6.11.7 Installing the Belt Guard Cover .............................................................................. 79
6.12 Installing Spacer Angles and Ladder Brackets ...................................................................... 79
6.13 Installing Ladders and Cages ................................................................................................. 82
6.13.1 Installing Ladder Splices ......................................................................................... 82
6.13.2 Installing Ladder Clip and Bolt Assemblies ............................................................ 83
6.13.3 Installing Ladders to Ladder Brackets and Legs..................................................... 84
6.13.4 Installing Cages, General Assembly ....................................................................... 85
6.13.5 Correct Ladder Placement at the Platform Location............................................. 87
6.13.6 Example Ladders and Platforms Installed to Leg Sections .................................... 88
6.14 Stacking the Elevator............................................................................................................. 89
6.14.1 Preparing Stackable Leg Sections for Lifting.......................................................... 89
6.14.2 Installing Guy Wire Brackets .................................................................................. 90
6.14.3 Lifting And Installing Stackable Leg Sections ......................................................... 91
6.14.4 Setting Elevator Legs .............................................................................................. 94
6.14.5 Elevator Legs Final Check and Adjustment............................................................ 94
6.15 Installing the Buckets ............................................................................................................ 95

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6.16 Installing the Bucket Elevator Belt ........................................................................................ 97
6.16.1 Installing The Belt Into the Elevator ...................................................................... 97
6.16.2 Splicing The Belt ..................................................................................................... 99
6.16.3 Belt Splice Methods ............................................................................................. 100
6.17 Tensioning and Aligning the Bucket Elevator Belt.............................................................. 104
6.18 Adjusting the Baffle............................................................................................................. 105
7. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 106
7.1 Operation Safety ................................................................................................................... 106
7.2 Ladders Safety ....................................................................................................................... 106
7.3 Pre-Start Inspection Checklist ............................................................................................... 107
7.4 Start-Up and Break-In............................................................................................................ 108
7.5 Emergency Shutdown ........................................................................................................... 109
7.6 Re-starting a Plugged Bucket Elevator.................................................................................. 109
7.7 Extended Shutdown .............................................................................................................. 109
8. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 110
8.1 Maintenance Safety .............................................................................................................. 110
8.2 Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 110
8.3 Routine Maintenance............................................................................................................ 111
9. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 114
10. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 124
10.1 Bucket Elevator Dimensions................................................................................................ 124
10.2 Model Specifications ........................................................................................................... 126
10.3 Parts Identification .............................................................................................................. 127
10.3.1 Inspection Section Parts Identification ................................................................ 127
10.3.2 Explosion Vent Parts Identification...................................................................... 130
10.4 Spouting Accessories Types and Dimensions ..................................................................... 131
10.5 Bolt Torque Values .............................................................................................................. 133
11. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 134

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1. Introduction
Follow the instructions in this manual for safe use of this bucket elevator. Following proper operation
and maintenance will help to keep the bucket elevator running in optimal condition.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. A sign-off form is
provided on the inside front cover for your convenience. If any information in this manual is not
understood or if you need additional information, please contact AGI or your representative for
assistance.
This manual should be regarded as part of the equipment.
1.1. Intended Use
The bucket elevator is intended for use described throughout this manual and as specified on the approval
drawing. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use and is not covered by the warranty.
Important
This bucket elevator is designed to handle whole grains only.
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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Safety Information
Read and understand all safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when assembling,
operating, or maintaining the equipment.
• Only experienced personnel who are familiar with this type of assembly and
installation should perform this work. Untrained assemblers/installers expose
themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the bucket elevator in any way or deviate from the instructions in this manual without
written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification or methods may impair the function
and/or safety. Any unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
• Use for intended purposes only.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
• Contact your local representative or AGI if you need assistance or additional information.
• Always follow applicable local codes and regulations.
2.3. Belt and Bucket Safety
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from moving belts and
buckets.
• Lock out power before removing cover or inspection door.
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2.4. Torque Arm Safety
Bucket Elevator gear reducers may be equipped with backstops
and torque arms / swing base. Never remove the torque arm /
swing base when the bucket elevator is loaded. Removal of the
torque arm / swing base may cause the reducer to suddenly
rotate resulting in serious injury or death.
2.5. Explosion Vent Safety
• Keep away from explosion vents during operation.
• Be aware of the location of all explosion vents for this
equipment.
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating parts.
• Do not operate with any guard removed or modified. Keep
guards in good working order.
• Shut off and lock out power source before inspecting or
servicing machine.
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