GSI Group PNEG-1781 User manual

PNEG-1781
Field Installation of Sidekick™
Moisture Sampler Kit
Installation Manual
PNEG-1781
Version: 2.0
Date: 03-09-16

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All information, illustrations, photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.

Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Decals ....................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Installation ............................................................................................................................................8
Remove Previous Moisture Sampler ..................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Sidekick™ Moisture Sampler Kit ...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................11

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1. Safety
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Personnel operating or working around electric fans should read this manual. This
manual must be delivered with the equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual
and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
WARNING! BE ALERT!

1. Safety
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Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
Read and Understand Manual
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone. Keep Emergency
Equipment Quickly Accessible

1. Safety
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Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Tie long hair up and back.
Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.
Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection

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2. Decals
If the decal used for this installation is damaged or is missing contact:
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: [phone]
A free replacement will be sent to you.
Automatically controlled
belt drive can start at
anytime. Keep hands
clear. Failure to do so
could result in serious
injury.
La conduite
automatiquement
contrôlée de la courroie
peut démarrer à tout
moment. Gardez les
mains éloignées.
L’omission de faire ceci
pourra résulter à de
sérieuses blessures.
DC-1944 GSI Group 217-226-4421
WARNING
ADVERTISSEMENT
DC-1947
Rotating auger will crush and
cut. Auto equipment can start
at anytime. Do not enter until
electric power is locked in off
position. Failure to do so will
result in serious injury or death.
La foreuse tournante écrasera
et coupera. L’équipement
automatique peut se mettre
en marche en tout temps. Ne
pas entrer tant que la puissance
électrique ne soit fermée à
la position ‘arrêt’.
DANGER ADVERTISSEMENT
GSI Group 217-226-4421
DC-1944 - Located on the belt guard. DC-1947 - Located on the top of the discharge box.

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3. Installation
Figure 3A
NOTE: Belt guard removed for instructional purposes only. All guards should be in place when
in operation.
Remove Previous Moisture Sampler
1. Disconnect all power sources to equipment.
2. Disconnect any unload equipment mounted or attached to the current rear discharge box.
3. Remove belt guard, belt and the drive sheave on the unload auger shaft.
4. Detach the rear bearing from the discharge box and slide off shaft.
5. Detach the tilt switch from its cord and pull the cord out of the assembly after loosening the cord
connectors. Unlatch the moisture sensor.
6. Remove the eight (8) nuts and bolts between the rear discharge auger tube and the rear of the dryer.
The old discharge and moisture sampler can then be removed.
7. Just beyond the last wooden hanger bearing, remove the discharge auger section from the stub in
the shaft under the bearing. You are now ready to install the Sidekick™ Moisture Sampler Kit.

3. Installation
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Installing the Sidekick™ Moisture Sampler Kit
1. Begin installation by attaching the new discharge auger with flappers (B) onto the auger stub under
the rear wooden hanger bearing.
2. Next, install the rear auger stub (D) at the other end of the discharge auger. (See Figure 3B.)
Figure 3B
3. The new rear discharge with moisture sampler can now be bolted in the same location as the
previous sampler using eight (8) bolts.
Ref # Part # Description
AThis end attaches to auger stub
B D04-0586 Discharge Auger With Flappers
CS-8049 Hinge Bolt, 7/16"-14 x 2-1/2" ZN Grade 8
D D01-1994 Rear Auger Stub
ES-7170 Lock Nut 7/16"-14 ZN Grade 2 Deformed

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Installing the Sidekick™ Moisture Sampler Kit (Continued)
4. Slide the lock collar (J) onto the rear auger stub (D) and then the rear bearing. The bearing can now
be mounted to the discharge box and then the lock collar (J) set. (See Figure 3C.)
Figure 3C
5. Attach the drive sheave (I) on the rear auger stub with the split taper bearing (K). If not already
installed, attach the sheave (H) to the moisture sampling auger (L) with split taper bushing (F) and
square key (M).
6. Run the moisture sample belt (D03-0848) between the two (2) sheaves, taking note of the arrows to
indicate direction.
7. Run electric cord back into conduit and attach the tilt switch.
8. Place the moisture sensor in place on the sampling column and use the over-center latches (P) to
mount it.
9. Re-connect the unload equipment to the bottom of the rear discharge box.
10. Finally, bolt the belt guard in place.
Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description
DD01-1994 Rear Auger Stub KD32-0016 1-1/2" Split Taper Bushing
F FH-5536 1-5/8" Split Taper Bushing L D04-0641 Moisture Sampling Auger
GS-4492 Bolt, HHCS 1/2"-13 x 1" YDP Grade 8 or 8.2 MS-8426 Square Key 3/16" x 1" Long
H 017-1451-8 Sheave N Set Screw
I018-1047-2 Sheave OFlange With Bearing
J D32-0001 Lock Collar P Over-Center Latches
NOTE: Moisture sample belt (D03-0848) is not shown.

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4. Warranty
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty
The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale,
14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation)
is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials
or workmanship. Expenses incurred by or on behalf of the end-user without prior written authorization from the GSI
Warranty Group shall be the sole responsibility of the end-user.
Warranty Extensions:
The Limited Warranty period is extended for the following products:
GSI further warrants that the portable and tower dryer frame and basket, excluding all auger and auger drivecomponents,
shall be free from defects in materials for a period of time beginning on the twelfth (12th) month from the date of purchase
and continuing until the sixtieth (60th) month from the date of purchase (extended warranty period). During the extended
warranty period, GSI will replace the frame or basket components that prove to be defective under normal conditions
of use without charge, excluding the labor, transportation and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this
extended warranty.
Conditions and Limitations:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION SET FORTH
ABOVE. SPECIFICALLY, GSI MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH: (I) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (II) ANY ADVICE,
INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE OR
EMPLOYEE OF GSI REGARDING OR RELATED TO THE CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION, LAYOUT, SUITABILITY
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS.
GSI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of
anticipated profits or benefits. The sole and exclusive remedy is set forth in the Limited Warranty, which shall not exceed
the amount paid for the product purchased. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original end-user. GSI
shall have no obligation or responsibility for any representations or warranties made by or on behalf of any dealer, agent
or distributor.
GSI assumes no responsibility for claims resulting from construction defects or unauthorized modifications to products
which it manufactured. Modifications to products not specifically delineated in the manual accompanying the equipment at
initial sale will void the Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty shall not extend to products or parts which have been damaged by negligent use, misuse, alteration,
accident or which have been improperly/inadequately maintained. This Limited Warranty extends solely to products
manufactured by GSI.
Prior to installation, the end-user has the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local codes which apply to the
location and installation of products manufactured or sold by GSI.
Product Warranty Period
AP Fans and Flooring
Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor 3 Years * Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 25%
5 to 7 years - end-user pays 50%
7 to 10 years - end-user pays 75%
** Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 50%
† Motors, burner components
and moving parts not included.
Portable dryer screens included.
Tower dryer screens not included.
All Fiberglass Housings Lifetime
All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime
AP and Cumberland Flex-Flo/Pan Feeding System Motors 2 Years
Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems
Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1-3/4" and 2.00") 10 Years *
Centerless Augers 10 Years *
Watering Nipples 10 Years *
Grain Systems Grain Bin Structural Design 5 Years
Grain Systems
Farm Fans
Zimmerman
Portable and Tower Dryers 2 Years
Portable and Tower Dryer Frames and
Internal Infrastructure † 5 Years
9101239_1_CR_rev8.DOC (revised January 2014)

This equipment shall be installed in accordance with
the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all
cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
GSI Group
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL 62510-0020
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.gsiag.com
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