CONVEY-ALL 1640 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1640 • 1650 • 1658
TRUCK LOAD CONVEYOR
with Self-Propulsion
includes Oilseed Series

SIGN-OFF FORM
Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone
who will be operating and/or maintaining the tube conveyor must read and clearly understand ALL
Safety, Operating and Maintenance Information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment.
We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine.
The following Sign-Off Form is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be
working with the equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and
have been instructed in the operation of the equipment. Copy this page to continue record.
Date Employee’s Signature Employer’s Signature

UNIT INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION
£All Fasteners Tight £All Guards/Shields Installed and Secured
£Engine/Hydraulic Fluid Levels Checked £All Safety Decals Clear and Legible
£Hydraulic Hoses Good, Fittings Tight £
Reflectors, Slow Moving Vehicle Sign are Clean
£Machine and All Bearings Lubricated £
All Lights are Clean and Working
£Conveyor Belt Aligned and Tensioned £
Safety Chain on Hitch
£Conveyor Belt Moves Freely £
Reviewed Operating and Safety Instructions
£Conveyor Tube Raises and Lowers Smoothly
£Unit Steers and Drives Smoothly
£Tire Pressure Checked
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment. The review included the
content of the Operator’s Manual, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and warranty policy.
Date _____________________ Dealer’s Signature _________________________________________
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me. I have been thoroughly
instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date _____________________ Buyer’s Signature __________________________________________
The Dealer must fill out this form, and be signed by both the Dealer and Buyer at the time of delivery.
Scan or photograph the completed form (must be legible), and email it to: [email protected]
A copy of this form may also be mailed to: Box 760, 275 Hespler Ave, Winkler Manitoba R6W 4A8.
Buyer’s Name ____________________________ Dealer’s Name ____________________________
Address __________________________________ Address __________________________________
City ______________________________________ City ______________________________________
Province/State ____________________________ Province/State ____________________________
Postal/Zip Code __________________________ Postal/Zip Code ___________________________
Country __________________________________ Country __________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________ Phone Number ____________________________
Model Number ____________________________ Serial Number ____________________________
Delivery Date _____________________________ General Purpose: £Private £Commercial
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM
and INSPECTION REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
Section 1: INTRODUCTION ....................... 1-1
1.1 Operator Orientation ....................... 1-1
1.2 Serial Number ............................ 1-1
Section 2: SAFETY.............................. 2-1
2.1 Safety Orientation ......................... 2-2
2.2 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 Equipment Safety Guidelines................. 2-3
2.4 Safety Decals ............................. 2-3
2.4.1 Applying Decals ........................ 2-3
2.5 Decal Location ............................ 2-4
2.6 Work Preparation .......................... 2-5
2.7 Placement Safety.......................... 2-5
2.8 Lock-Out Tag-Out Safety.................... 2-5
2.9 Maintenance Safety ........................ 2-6
2.10 Tire Safety .............................. 2-6
2.11 Battery Safety ........................... 2-6
2.12 Engine Safety ............................ 2-7
2.13 Operating Safety ......................... 2-8
2.14 Hydraulic Safety.......................... 2-8
2.15 Workplace Hazard Area .................... 2-9
2.16 Transport Safety..........................2-10
2.17 Storage Safety ...........................2-10
Section 3: OPERATION .......................... 3-1
3.1 Machine Components ...................... 3-2
3.2 Components and Controls................... 3-3
3.3 Oilseed Series Components .................3-10
3.4 Machine Break-In..........................3-11
3.5 Pre-Operation Checklist.....................3-11
3.6 Attaching to Tow Vehicle ....................3-12
3.7 Conveyor Placement .......................3-13
3.8 Operating on Site ..........................3-15
3.8.1 Starting Conveyor ......................3-15
3.8.2 Stopping Conveyor .....................3-15
3.8.3 Emergency Stopping ....................3-15
3.8.4 Restarting after Emergency Stop...........3-16
3.8.5 Unplugging............................3-16
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3.9 Operating Hints ...........................3-17
3.10 Transportation ...........................3-18
3.11 Storage.................................3-19
Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ........... 4-1
4.1 Fluids and Lubricants....................... 4-1
4.1.1 Greasing.............................. 4-2
4.1.2 Cushion Block Setting ................... 4-2
4.2 Servicing Intervals ......................... 4-3
4.2.1 Every 10 Hours or Daily .................. 4-3
4.2.2 Every 50 Hours or Weekly ................ 4-4
4.2.3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly .............. 4-5
4.2.4 Every 200 Hours or Annually .............. 4-6
4.3 Maintenance Procedures .................... 4-8
4.3.1 Conveyor Belt Tension ................... 4-8
4.3.2 Conveyor Belt Alignment ................. 4-9
4.3.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement ..............4-11
4.3.4 Change Hydraulic Oil ....................4-13
4.3.5 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ...............4-13
4.3.6 Standard Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement ..4-14
4.3.7 Oilseed Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement ...4-16
4.3.8 Hydraulic Drive Motor Replacement ........4-20
4.3.9 Mover Kit Gear Adjustment ...............4-21
4.4 Service Record............................4-23
4.5 Ordering Parts ............................4-24
Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING................... 5-1
Section 6: REFERENCE .......................... 6-1
6.1 Bolt Torque............................... 6-2
Warranty Statement

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Section 1: INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Convey-All® truck load conveyor.
Convey-All® products are built by Meridian Manufacturing Inc. The equipment we design and
manufacture meet the exacting standards of the agriculture industry.
Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or Meridian if you need assistance,
information, additional/replacement copies, or a digital copy of this document.
Information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to
modify the machinery design and specifications without any preliminary notice.
Performance quality may depend on the product being handled, weather conditions and other factors.
1.1 OPERATOR ORIENTATION
The directions; left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen from the tow
vehicle driver’s seat, facing the direction of travel. The hopper is the front of the conveyor.
1.2 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your dealer the serial number when ordering parts, requesting service or asking for other
information. The conveyor’s serial number is located on the drive box
Use the space provided for easy reference:
Conveyor Model No: _______________________
Conveyor Serial No: _______________________
Engine Model No: _________________________
Engine Serial No: __________________________
Fig 1 - Serial Number Location

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Section 2: SAFETY
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol
identifies important safety
messages on the conveyor
and in this manual.
3 Big Reasons why safety
is important to you:
• Accidents Disable and Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
The following signal words are used in this manual to express
the degree of hazard for areas of personal safety.
When you see the symbol and/or the signal words described below,
obey the accompanying message to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the
most extreme situations. Typically for machine components
which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. This word identifies hazards that are
exposed when guards are removed. It may be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury. It may be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Indicates practices or situations which may result in the
malfunction of, or damage to equipment.
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific
safety-related instructions or procedures.

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2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation
and maintenance of your Convey-All® truck
load conveyor. Be sure that everyone who will
operate, maintain or work around it, is familiar
with the safety, operating and maintenance
procedures.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day. It will alert you to all the
safe practices that should be adhered to while
operating the conveyor.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
regular part of your safety program. Be certain
that everyone who will work with this equipment
follows these procedures.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Conveyor owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine.
- Procedures must be reviewed annually
thereafter, as per OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
- The operator must be responsible, properly
trained and physically able. You should be
familiar with farm machinery in general.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY
• Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety decals before
operating, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the conveyor.
• Only trained, competent persons shall operate
the conveyor. An untrained person is not
qualified to operate the machine.
• Have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise.
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use
in case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
• Do not allow riders.
• Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders
within hazard area around the machine.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
This list may include but is not limited to:
- Hard hat
- Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
- Eye protection
- Work gloves
- Hearing protection
- Respirator or
filter mask
- Hi-Visibility safety vest
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment.
- Consult your doctor about operating
this machine while taking prescription
medications.
• If the elderly are assisting with farm work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
• Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or maintaining
the conveyor.