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

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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.

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UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICAITON
Modifications to the original design of the AirBar system, including the use of unauthorized
accessories or non-genuine OEM parts, may affect the reliability of the system or make it
unstable or unsafe to operate and perform as originally designed and intended. Persons or
organizations that make unapproved modifications (including operation without provided
guards and shields) assume all liability arising from or related to the modification including
any adverse affect on the system.
No modification can be made to the original design or assembly of the Air-Bar system
(including any and all attachments, safety or control devices) without the prior written
consent of TEMP Farm Equipment (see contact information below). TEMP Farm Equipment
Ltd. retains the right to reject all claims which arise from or are related to unauthorized
modifications.
MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT
It is incumbent upon the user, owner and selling dealer of this equipment along with their
respective employees to warn and discourage users about the misuse of the equipment
whenever knowledge of misuse becomes known, whether the act has, is or could occur. Such
acts include, but not limited to: riding upon, use of non-OEM parts, operating in fire-hazard
areas, modifications that alter the original system specifications or use other than originally
intended, etc.
PRODUCT DESIGN
If any person, employee, agent, dealer or distributor becomes aware of any Unauthorized
Modification or Misuse of an AWS AirBar system, either past or intended, it is the
responsibility of that person to ensure that TEMP Farm Equipment is notified of the
occurrence promptly. That person shall provide; the facts of the occurrence, location, system
serial number, name and contact information of the persons involved.
Send correspondence regarding Unauthorized Modification or Misuse to:
TEMP Farm Equipment
3890 Wellington St.
Mitchell, Ontario, N0K 1N0
Canada
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
No responsibility is assumed for translations in other languages, which do not correspond to
the original meaning. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to
change specifications and designs without prior notice. The illustrations shown do not
necessarily represent the standard version of product offered by TEMP Farm Equipment Ltd.

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
END CAP
NOZZLES
MANIFOLD
LOCK SLEEVE
TRANSITION
TUBE
MOUNT ARM
BRACKET
MOUNT ARM
BRACKET
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
Figure 1 –View ‘A’
ROTARY
SCREEN
THROTTLE
/W ACTUATOR
BELT
DRIVE
INPUT PTO
SHAFT
/W STORAGE HANGER
Figure 3 –Manifold Tilt Mechanism –1 pc Reel
MANIFOLD
TILT ACTUATOR
Figure 4 –Manifold Tilt Mechanism –Multi-piece Reel
MANIFOLD
TILT ACTUATOR
Figure 2
Control Switch Box
(Installed in Cab)
MANIFOLD
TILT CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL

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SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol appears at various points in the manual together
with a signal word and warning text. It means –Be alert! Your
safety is involved. This symbol is used throughout the manual to
call attention to areas in which carelessness or failure to follow
specific procedures may result in personal injury or component
damage / malfunction or both.
HAZARD SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
The following signal words are found throughout the manual
together with the safety alert symbol to indicate the seriousness
level of identified hazards. Their selection is based on the
consequence of human interaction with a hazard.
DANGER! –Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING! –Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION! –Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or product or property damage
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The operator of this system must have sufficient knowledge and
instructions in the care and operation of this system and the
power unit being used before he / she uses the system. Do not
allow unauthorized persons or children to operate the system.
It is the obligation of the operator to make sure that all guards
and shields are in place on the system. Safety decals must be in
place and be readable –accidents may otherwise occur. Contact
your dealer or the manufacturer for replacement manuals or
decals.
• Never use a system that does not have an operator’s manual
available. Learn and understand the safety signs and symbols on
the system and the operator instructions before you begin to
use the system.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Know and use the
protective equipment that is to be worn when operating or
servicing the system. Hard hats, protective glasses and face
shields, protective shoes, gloves, reflector type vests, and ear
protection are types of equipment that may be required.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing damage.
DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!

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• Never operate a system while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. These make reflexes slow and put you and others in
grave danger. Always make sure you have full concentration
while harvesting.
• Adhere strictly to all regulations at the worksite pertaining to
the operation of this equipment.
• Be prepared for emergencies. Have a first aid kit, fire
extinguisher and emergency contact information available at
the work site.
POWER UNIT SAFETY
• The operator must have sufficient knowledge in the care and
operation of the power unit (combine) before connecting power
unit to the system. Read and understand power unit operator’s
manual before connecting mower.
• Follow recommendations of power unit manufacturer. Seat
belt must be worn at all times.
• Power unit must be equipped with a PTO connection matching
the shaft supplied with the system. Never use PTO adapters to
connect implements.
OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAFELY
• Make sure PTO shaft is properly locked. If the PTO shaft comes
off during operation, personal injury or equipment damage
could result.
• Never disconnect PTO shaft at fan drive. Always disconnect at
feeder house end and stow in supplied hanger.
• Keep all bystanders well away from the machine when it is
operating. Always maintain a safe operating distance from
personnel, other equipment, or vehicles.
• Never operate the system with shields or guards removed.
• Air blast can cause small objects and debris to be blown from
the header deck at high speeds. Avoid walking behind header
with system operational.
• Never tamper with safety devices or operate the system with
them removed. Check proper operation regularly.
• Always disengage PTO, place all controls in neutral, turn power
unit off, set parking brake, and remove key before dismounting,
for any reason.
• Never place hands or feet near the system components when
the system is operating or power unit engine is running.
• Disengage the PTO and turn power unit off upon striking any

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object. Inspect system and repair any damage before
continuing.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally during
operation, stop the system, shut down power unit, and
immediately check for the cause. Excess vibration is generally an
indication of a problem. Replace bent or damaged parts, do not
attempt to straighten a bent fan blade.
• Before disconnecting from power unit, always lower
equipment
to the ground, place controls in neutral, set park brake, turn
engine off, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Relieve
hydraulic pressure per power unit manufacturer’s instructions.
SAFETY DECALS
PN: AWS0062
PN: AWS1052A
(John Deere,
CaseIH Combines)
PN: AWS1052B
(New Holland,
Gleaner Combines)
PN: AWS1052C
(Claas Lexion Combines)
PN: AWS1053O
PN: AWS1053I