AWS AIRBAR User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AWS Airbar Systems
(Header Mount Fan)
Version: 20200325

AWS AirBar Operator’s Manual
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1
FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................1
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH AIRBAR KITS......................................................................................1
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...................................................................................................1
REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION....................................................................................1
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICAITON ...........................................................................................2
MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................2
PRODUCT DESIGN .................................................................................................................2
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................2
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION................................................................... 3
SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 4
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL..........................................................................................................4
HAZARD SERIOUSNESS LEVEL.................................................................................................4
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................4
POWER UNIT SAFETY.............................................................................................................5
OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAFELY ...........................................................................................5
SAFETY DECALS .....................................................................................................................6
SYSTEM SETUP FOR OPERATION .............................................................. 7
WHEN CONNECTING THE HEADER..........................................................................................7
WHEN DISCONNECTING THE HEADER.....................................................................................7
OPERATING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................... 8
DAILY CHECKS .......................................................................................................................8
REEL POSITION......................................................................................................................8
MANIFOLD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT..........................................................................................8
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS..........................................................................................................8
NOZZLE ROTATION ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................9
AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................10
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 10
LUBRICATION...................................................................................................................... 11
NOZZLE INSPECTION............................................................................................................ 12
BELT /SHEAVE /IDLER CONDITION ...................................................................................... 13
BELT TENSION ..................................................................................................................... 13
BEARING SERVICE................................................................................................................14
BELT SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 14
BLOWER INSPECTION .......................................................................................................... 15
ROTARY SCREEN.................................................................................................................. 15
MANIFOLD /AIR DUCTING...................................................................................................15
FASTENER TORQUE .............................................................................................................16

AWS AirBar Operator’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an AWS AirBar system. This product is designed and manufactured
to allow for safe operation while increasing the productivity of your harvesting operation. A
well-maintained system will provide years of reliable service.
FOREWORD
Keep this manual with the system at all times. This manual is intended as a guide to the safe
use and maintenance of the system. Before you head to the field, study this manual carefully.
Replace this manual immediately if it becomes lost.
AWS AirBar systems are an air-assist tool to increase the productivity and efficiency of your
auger or draper style combine header. This system is customized to fit your head / combine
combination. The air blast provided by the system improve crop in-flow past the knife and
reduce shatter related losses at the knife.
Features:
•Belt driven fan, powered from the combine header drive system.
•Optimized nozzle configurations (based on reel design)
•Adjustable air flow and nozzle position
•In-cab adjustment controls
Applications:
•Dry Beans
•Soybeans
•Lentils
•Peas
•Cereals
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH AIRBAR KITS
•Operator’s Manual
•Installation Manual
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The serial number plate for the system is located on the fan housing plate.
For quick reference, record the following information:
Header Model: __________________________
Serial Number: __________________________
Date Purchased: __________________________
REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION
Use only genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) replacement parts. The use of
“will fit” parts may reduce system performance, void manufacturer’s warranty and present a
safety hazard. Use only genuine O.E.M. replacement parts.