DPS G2 User manual

MANUAL NO. 709598 10/21/2021
OWNERS MANUAL

Introduction
•The purpose of this manual is to e plain the operation and maintenance of the paddle sweep. It
also contains a parts list for reference if replacement parts are needed.
•It is recommended that you read this manual in its entirety for the information available in order
to provide the proper care and maintenance of the paddle sweep. The equipment is built to
provide many years of dependable service when used properly. Reading this manual will also
provide information on how to use the equipment correctly to prevent any accidents while using
the system.
•If you have any further questions, comments, improvements, or suggestions regarding the
contents of any of the manuals provided, please see the contact information below.
•This machine is covered by one or more United States patents. Refer to www.siou steel.com for
current patent information. Or scan this QR Code to go directly to the patent area on the website.
ALL safety decals are no charge from the factory.
Please re lace all safety decals if damaged or missing.
Your safety is im ortant
WARNING! Anyone who will be operating or working around the equipment should first read this manual to
familiarize themselves with the machinery.
Siou Steel Company
196 1/2 East 6th Street
Siou Falls, SD 57101-1265
Phone: [phone]
www.daaybinsweep.com

Contents
1 Sweep Terminology ........................................................................................................................................1
2 Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Safety Alert Symbols ...................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Safety & Logo Decals ..................................................................................................................................5
3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................
3.1 Features ......................................................................................................................................................
3.2 Burial Depth Chart ......................................................................................................................................
3.3 Overall Dimensions & Weights ...................................................................................................................7
4 Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Prior to installation .....................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Bin Center Pivot Options ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Collector Ring .......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Head Section Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 15
4. Intermediate Sections and Paddle Chain Installation ............................................................................. 18
4.7 Pivot Section Installation ......................................................................................................................... 21
4.8 Tractor Drive Section Installation ............................................................................................................ 22
4.9 End Section Installation ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.10 Paddle chain tensioning .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.11 Motor and Gearbox Installation .............................................................................................................. 25
4.12 Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................... 27
4.13 Final Check ............................................................................................................................................... 29
4.14 Initial Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 31
4.15 Track Pathway Installation ...................................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Zero Entry Pad Installation ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.1 Setting the sweep for burial .................................................................................................................... 33
5 Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 35
7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 37
8 Parts Lists and Diagrams .............................................................................................................................. 38

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1Sweep Terminology
Head Section
Intermediate Section
Tractor Drive
Section
Pivot Section
Weight Bracket
End
Section

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Paddle Chain
Motor Starter Box
Collector Ring
Assembly
Slip Ring
Caster
Zero Entry
Assembly

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2Safety Information
• A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing necessary precautions.
To help prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this equipment. Equipment
should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so. Carefully review the
procedures given in this manual with all operators. It is important that all operators be familiar with and
follows safety precautions. Improper use of the equipment can cause serious injury or death.
•Read the operator’s manual before operating equipment.
•Only allow properly trained persons to operate the equipment.
•Keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
•Keep bystanders away during operation. In an empty bin/silo, keep everyone rearward of the sweep during
operation to validate installation or maintenance.
•Do not contact (i.e. push, stand, touch, etc.) any portion of the sweep during operation.
•Since the installation of this sweep takes place with in a confine space. Confine space awareness should be
followed. Lockout/tag out awareness should be followed.
•A licensed electrician is recommended to wire the unit in accordance with local federal codes.
•DO NOT clean, lubricate or adjust the equipment while it is running. Disengage the machine prior to doing
so.
• Install and ground slip/collector ring and the entire unit in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC)
and local codes and/or ordinances.
•Always disconnect and lock out all power sources from the collector ring before attempting to perform any
service function. Follow lockout/tag out procedures as outlined in OSHA section 1910.147 where
appropriate.
•An explosion proof motor is required and rated for use in a Class II, Di ision I, Group E, F, G dust
en ironment.
•Refer to maintenance chart to check all fasteners and hardware to assure tightness.
•CAUTION: Too much oil will cause overheating and too little will result in gear failure. Check oil level
regularly. More frequent oil changes are recommended when operating continuously, at high temperatures
or under conditions of extreme dirt or dust. Check that the vent plug is clear.
•Contact the bin manufacturer for anchor design on grain bins 72 feet in diameter and larger for single pass
sweep utilization. Failure to do so may cause damage to the grain bin.
•REMEMBER: The manufacturer includes or pro ides all reasonable means for accident pre ention except
a safe and careful operator.

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2.1 Safety Alert Symbols
•The symbol shown below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety.
Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precautions. It means ATTENTION! Be Alert! Your
Personal Safety Is In ol ed!
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.

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2.2 Safety & Logo Decals
8 033 DANGER - PADDLE CHAIN WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND CLOTHING AWAY
90344 OPERATION INFORMATION
884 2 DANGER - Electrical Hazard. Turn off power and lock out before servicing.
• 89771 WARNING - Rotating Chain can Crush and Cut. DO NOT Operate Without Guards in Place.

3 Specifications
(Specifications are subject to change without notice and without liability)
3.1 Features
•Commercial
Theoretical Capacity: 1,000 BPH (bushels per hour) and up to 5,500 BPH. Note: These values can
fluctuate greatly depending on the varying conditions present, including but not limited to; moisture
content, grain commodity type and flowability, amount of foreign matter present, and compaction rate.
These all play a part in the performance of the paddle sweep. Paddle sweep capacity may also vary as the
angle of the sloping grain varies. For optimal performance, dry flowable grain is recommended. The
paddle sweep is not intended for use in high moisture grain storage applications or suitable for non-grain
commodities including fertilizer, lime, etc. Also, grain that may have gone out of condition due to
moisture or insect activity and has become hard or caked will result in diminished capacity.
Drive tire size: 13 x 5.00- Super Lug (foam filled)
Designed to be fully submersed in grain
2 to 15 HP explosion proof motor
Adjustable chain and motor mounts
Rubber drag to clean the floor for less sweeping
3.2 Burial Depth Chart

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3.3 O erall Dimensions & Weights
Sweep Unit for Bin Size
Length (Dim A)
Height (Dim B)
Width (Dim C)
Unit Weight (lbs)
30’ 1 ’ 3 ” 52” 950
33’ 17’ 1000
3 ’ 19’ 1050
42’ 22’ 1150
48’ 25’ 1300
54’
28
’
1400
0’
31
’
1550
’
34
’
2000
72’
37
’
2100
75’
39
’
2200
78’
40
’
2250
90’
4
’
2450
105’
53
’
4
”
3050

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4Setup
4.1 Prior to installation
•Extra floor supports or structure will be required to support the sweep during burial if a full aeration floor is
used. These supports or structure will need to be placed directly underneath the zero entry pads/caster
wheels to support the sweep in the burial condition. Failure to do so will result in damage to the paddle
sweep, sweep accessories, and aeration floor.
•When locating the sump locations in the bin foundation it is critical to consider where the wheel paths are
going to be located. Below is a chart and illustration of these paths to match to your sweep model.
•If the sweep wheel path does interfere with a sump location the sump will need to be grated or covered to
allow the wheel to cross without falling into the sump.
Nominal
Bin Dia.
Sweep
Length
Actual Bin
Radius
A B C D E F G H I J K
30' 14' " 15' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 11'-0" 14'-0"
33' 1 ' 1 '- " 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 12'- " 15'- "
3 ' 17'- " 18' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 14'-0" 17'-0"
42' 20'- " 21' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 17'-0" 20'-0"
48' 23'- " 24' 1'-8" 3'-9" 11'-2" 13'-3" ------ ------ ------ ------ 20'-0" 23'-0"
54' 2 '- " 27' 1'-8" 3'-9" 14'-2" 1 '-3" ------ ------ ------ ------ 23'-0" 2 '-0"
0' 29'- " 30" 1'-8" 3'-9" 12'-2" 14'-3" ------ ------ ------ ------ 2 '-0" 29'-0"
' 32'- " 33' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 13'-8" 17'-0" ------ ------ 29'-0" 32'-0"
72' 35'- " 3 ' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 15'-2" 18'-5" ------ ------ 32'-0" 35'-0"
75' 37' 37'- " 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 15'-8" 19'-0" ------ ------ 33'- " 3 '- "
78' 38'- " 39' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 1 '-8" 20'-0" ------ ------ 35'-0" 38'-0"
90' 44'- " 45' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 19'-8" 23'-0" 30'- " 33'- " 41'-0" 44'-0"
105' 52" 52'- " 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 23'-2" 2 '- " 3 '-0" 39'-0" 48'- " 51'- "
3 ' 17'- " 18' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 13'- " 1 '- "
42' 20'- " 21' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 1 '- " 19'- "
48' 23'- " 24' 1'-8" 3'-9" 10'-8" 12'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ 19'- " 22'- "
54' 2 '- " 27' 1'-8" 3'-9" 13'-8" 15'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ 22'- " 25'- "
0' 29'- " 30" 1'-8" 3'-9" 11'-8" 13'-9" ------ ------ ------ ------ 25'- " 28'- "
' 32'- " 33' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 13'-2" 1 '- " ------ ------ 28'- " 31'- "
72' 35'- " 3 ' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 14'-8" 17'-11" ------ ------ 31'- " 34'- "
75' 37' 37'- " 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 15'-2" 18'- " ------ ------ 32'-0" 35'-0"
78' 38'- " 39' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 1 '-2" 19'- " ------ ------ 34'- " 37'- "
90' 44'- " 45' 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 19'-2" 22'- " 30'-0" 33'-0" 40'- " 43'- "
105' 52" 52'- " 1'-8" 3'-9" ------ ------ 22'-8" 2 '-0" 35'- " 38'- " 47'-0" 51'-0"
Paddle Sweeps with Standard Configuration
Paddle Sweeps with High Flow Configuration
DPS G2 - Wheel Paths
First Roller
Wheels Path
Second Roller
Wheel Path
Inner Drive
Wheel Path
Middle Drive
Wheel Path
Outer Drive
Wheel Path

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•Wheel Path Diagram
•For the sweep to properly operate and not acquire unnecessary damage the floor must be smooth with no
obstructions more than 3/1 ”.
•For the sweep to properly operate and not acquire unnecessary damage the floor gradient may not change
more the ½” in height in a 5’ span
•The center sump of the grain bin will need to be reviewed to determine which bin center pivot section is
going to be installed and what modifications may need to be made. The bin center pivot options can be
viewed later in this manual.
•Warning! Since the installation of this sweep takes place in a confined space; confined space awareness
should be followed in addition to any regulations and safety precautions.
"I"
"H"
"A"
"J"
"K"
"G"
"F"
"D"
"E"
"B"
"C"
WHEEL PATH
FIRST ROLLER
WHEEL PATH
SECOND ROLLER
INNER DRIVE
WHEEL PATH
MIDDLE DRIVE
WHEEL PATH
WHEEL PATH
OUTER DRIVE
BIN WALL

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4.2 Installation
•It is recommended that the bin be empty and free of grain when the sweep is installed. If this can’t be
achieved then a large enough area must be cleared that the sweep can be installed on a clean floor and free
from entrapment danger.
•We recommend the use of steel track pathways on any portion of aeration floor that the steel wheels on
any of the sweeps and the drive wheel on the farm sweeps contact. Failure to do so will result in damage
to the paddle sweep, sweep accessories, and aeration floor.
•It is recommended that at least three people install a sweep as the parts can be large and difficult to handle.
•A tripod kit is available to assist in lifting components and moving them across the bin floor. The tripod can
be collapsed to fit through any size door.
•Tools Needed
•Cordless Driver
•Ratchet
•1/2”, 9/1 ”, 5/8” & 3/4” shallow socket
•1/2” & 9/1 ” deep socket
•(1) 5/8” wrench
•(1) 11/1 ” wrench
•(2) 1 1/8” wrench (for tightening paddle chain)
•(2) Alignment punches
•Battery powered/Explosion proof light
•Pliers/Needle Nose
•10’ of wire (for pulling paddle chain through)
•Standard Allen wrench set
•Gloves
•Hammer

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4.3 Bin Center Pi ot Options
S
ioux Steel Sump with Collector R
ing
Assembly
:
The Sioux Steel sump can be ordered in advance and
installed into the concrete foundation of the grain
bin. Two options are available at 34”x34” and
42”x42”. These sumps offer a direct coupling to the
collector ring and offer a protected route for the
wiring to exit the sump.
Si
oux Steel Sump without a C
olle
ctor R
ing
Assembly
:
If a Sioux Steel sump is used and a collector ring
assembly is not, then this package provides an
adaptor to fit into the Sioux Steel Sump and provides
a place to pin the head section of the bin sweep.
w
Base Pi ot Kit with Collector R
ing
Assembly
:
The base pivot kit (three options available) is
designed to be used in bins where a pivot point does
not exist or will be replaced. This kit includes a tube
with a pivot collar that can be cut to fit and welded in
place. A custom steel structure will also need to be
added to the base pivot to route the electrical
conduit out the side of the sump. The collector ring
assembly then fits directly into the pivot collar.

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Ba
se Pi ot Kit without Collector R
ing
:
If the base pivot kit (three options available) is used
and a collector ring is not then this package provides
an adaptor to fit into the base pivot kit and provides a
place to pin the head section of the bin sweep.
Uni ersal Pi ot Kit
:
If a pivot point already exists inside the bin and a
collector ring assembly is not used, then this kit offers
a variety of options to create a place to pin the head
section of the sweep to. This kit may also require
modification of the existing sump.
4.4 Collector Ring Assembly
Overview – If your sweep model is equipped with a Collector Ring Assembly, it will be delivered preassembled.
If disassembly is not required to ease installation the pivot post may simply slide into the pivot collar and
secured with the ¾” bolt. If disassembly is required; the following steps outline how to re-assemble the
collector ring assembly.
A bin center pivot option will first need to be
selected and installed. No matter what option is
chosen it is critical that the top of the stop plate
for the collector ring assembly be installed ½”
from the top of the floor surface that the sweep
will be moving across. This may require raising
or lowering the sump or base kit to obtain the
correct height.

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Install the pivot post by sliding it into the bin
center pivot and securing it with the supplied ¾”
bolt and nut.
Note: If not using a Sioux Steel sump the pivot
post must be unitized with the sump mount.
The pivot post cannot rotate with the paddle
sweep.
Install the two piece pivot bushing by first sliding
on the UHMW block that will rest on the stop
plate. The bushing assembly then slides onto
the pivot post and rest on the UHMW block.
Install the lower slip ring casing by fastening it to
the bushing assembly with the four supplied
carriage bolts and nuts. Note that the relief for
the slip ring post should line up with the slot for
the connector pin on the bushing.

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Be
fore installing the slip ring into
the collector
ring assembly; bolt on the alignment plate as
shown.
Slide the slip ring, with attached alignment
plate, into the lower slip ring casing.
Feed the slip ring bottom exiting conduit &
wiring through the pivot post and out the sump
tube.
Note: If not using a Sioux Steel sump the
conduit must be protected by a metal tube. (not
supplied)
The alignment plate tabs will engage with the
pivot post.
Fasten the upper slip ring casing to the lower
slip ring casing as shown.

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4.5 Head Section Assembly
Overview – The head section assembly will be delivered preassembled. The installation of the head section will
determine the final location of the sweep. So planning the pin location is critical to avoid having to move the
entire sweep.
Head Section
Directions for positioning head section over
sump opening. Refer to the diagram for
orientation of collector ring components to
the head section.
Note: It’s important to position the conduit
outlet towards the body of the sweep, to
avoid potential damage during bin unloading.
Refer to the diagram for a description of
mount hole #1 through #7 on the head
section.

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The diagram displays the mount pin position
to the collector ring mount slot hole for sump
openings that are 3 ” x 3 ”
For sumps smaller than 3 ”. Please use one of
the pin holes #4 through #7.
The diagram displays the mount pin position
to the collector ring mount slot hole for sump
openings that are 42” x 42”

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The diagram displays the mount pi
n position
to the collector ring mount slot hole for sump
openings that are 48” x 48”
If the sump opening is rectangular (and larger
than 3 ” on one side) in shape please contact
sweep manufacture for further instructions.
Warning: Failure to pin the head section in
the appropriate position may result in damage
to sweep components.
Pin the head secti
on to the pivot at the
desired hole location previously shown. The
pivot pin will go through both pivot arm plates
on the head section as well as two spacers and
the pivot mount. The pin is then secured with
two lynch pins and washers on the outside of
the pivot arm plates.
Rotate the head section so that it is facing the
innermost obstruction inside the bin.
Measure from the flange of the head section
to this obstruction.