Gsi group Airstream 2018 Manual

Power Spread

Grain Spreader

Installation & Operating

Instructions

Owner's

Manual

MANUAL # PNEG-258

MODEL # 2018

POWER SPREADER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty.......................................................................................................................4

Roof Warning, Operation & Safety................................................................................5

Safety Alert Decals........................................................................................................6

Grain Spreader Assembly Instructions..........................................................................7

Hardware List For SPD-2018.......................................................................................8

Grain Spreader Installation...............................................................................................11

Operating Instructions.................................................................................................12

Adjustment For Bin Fill...............................................................................................13

Maintenance........................................................................................................14

Correct Spreading Pattern.........................................................................................15

Power Spread Parts Assembly.....................................................................................16

Parts List For SPD-2018..................................................................................................17

Notes...........................................................................................................................18

WARRANTY

EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE STATED EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES, GSI MAKES NO WARRANTY OF

ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH (i) PROD-

UCT 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 PUR-

POSE, OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GSI BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THAT STATED ABOVE, WHICH

SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT PURCHASED. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT

TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. GSI SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGA-

TION OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR WARRANTIES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF

OF ANY DEALER, AGENT OR DISTRIBUTOR OF GSI.

GSI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIELD MODIFICATIONS OR ERECTION DEFECTS WHICH

CREATE STRUCTURAL OR STORAGE QUALITY PROBLEMS. MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRODUCT NOT

SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL WILL NULLIFY ANY PRODUCT WAR-

RANTY THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE AVAILABLE.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT COVER PRODUCTS OR PARTS WHICH HAVE BEEN

DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENT USE, MISUSE, ALTERATION OR ACCIDENT. THIS WARRANTY COVERS

ONLY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE DESIGN OR SPECI-

FICATION CHANGES AT ANY TIME.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, PURCHASER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH AND COM-

PLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE LOCATION AND

INSTALLATION.

THE GSI GROUP, INC. ("GSI") WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI TO BE FREE OF

DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PE-

RIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER OF SUCH PRODUCTS. GSI'S

ONLY OBLIGATION IS, AND PURCHASER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE FOR GSI, TO REPAIR OR RE-

PLACE, AT GSI'S OPTION AND EXPENSE, PRODUCTS THAT, IN GSI'S SOLE JUDGMENT, CONTAIN A

MATERIAL DEFECT DUE TO MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP. ALL DELIVERY AND SHIPMENT

CHARGES TO AND FROM GSI'S FACTORY WILL BE PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITY. EXPENSES

INCURRED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE PURCHASER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION

FROM AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OF GSI SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.

ROOF WARNING, OPERATION & SAFETY

ROOF DAMAGE WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

WARNING! BE ALERT!

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.

The symbol shown is used to call

your attention to instructions con-

cerning your personal safety. Watch

for this symbol; it points out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

"ATTENTION", "WARNING", "CAU-

TION", and "DANGER". Read the

message and be cautious to the

possibility of personal injury or

death.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Thank you for choosing a GSI/Air-

stream product. It is designed to give

excellent performance and service

for many years.

This manual describes the in-

stallation and operation of the Air-

stream Power Spread Grain

Spreader. It is designed to spread

grain and fines evenly throughout

the bin.

The principal concern of the GSI

Group, Inc. ("GSI") is your safety and

the safety of others associated with

grain handling equipment. This

manual is written to help you under-

stand safe operating procedures,

and some of the problems that may

be encountered by the operator or

other personnel.

As owner and/or operator, it is

your responsibility to know what re-

quirements, hazards and precau-

tions exist, and to inform all person-

nel associated with the equipment,

or who are in the area. Avoid any

alterations to the equipment. Such

alterations may produce a very dan-

gerous situation, where serious in-

jury or death may occur.

GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED

BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM

FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE

VENTILATION AND/OR "MAKEUP AIR" DEVICES SHOULD

BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYS-

TEMS. GSI DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWN-

WARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF DAM-

AGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PAS-

SAGES. RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY/COLD

WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR

INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE.

POWER GRAIN SPREADER OPERATION

SAFETY ALERT DECALS

Grain Systems, Inc. recommends

contacting your local power company,

and having a representative survey

your installation so the wiring is com-

patible with their system, and ad-

equate power is supplied to your unit.

Safety decals should be read

and understood by all people in the

grain handling area. The bottom

right decal should be present on the

inside bin door cover of the two ring

door, 24" porthole door cover and

the roof manway cover.

If a decal is damaged or is miss-

ing contact:

Grain Systems, Inc.

1004 E. Illinois St.

Assumption, IL 62510

217-226-4421

A free replacement will be sent to you.

GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Power spread blade assembly.

The Power Spread is a direct drive

spreader. The unit is powered by a

totally enclosed, 115-volt, 1/3 HP

motor. Maximum grain capacity is

3,000 bushels per hour, depending

on moisture content and weight fo

grain. When properly adjusted, the

spreader will spread the grain and

fines evenly throughout the bin. This

will help prevent uneven drying.

The spreader unit is partially

assembled and is devided into three

different sections:

• Blade assembly

• Cone assembly

• Hardware

Power spread cone assembly.

Power spread hardware.

GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1: Spreader cone assembly and blade assembly connection.

1. Carefully unpack the unit and

inspect for shipping damage.

2. Check tightness of all bolts in

the cone and blade assemblies.

3. Layout hardware and compare

with hardware list (Table 1).

4. Connect the spreader cone as-

sembly and the blade assembly

with one 1/4 x 1" roll pin and two

5/16-18 x 1/4" set screws (Fig-

ure 1).

5. Select the proper number of

diverter segments required

(See Diverter Segments chart).

Note: The various types of grain,

moisture content, bin diameter, and

capacity of fill auger are all conditions

that change the evenness of spread.

Some experimentation is needed to

attain the proper spread pattern.

HARDWARE LIST FOR SPD-2018

Part #Item #

SPD-2008

SPD-2010

S-4276

S-1147

S-845

S-396

S-6078

S-6079

SPD-2095

S-1101

S-2041

S-1102

0045341

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DescriptionQuantity

Hanger Extention

Hanger Bracket

5/16-18 x 1 1/4" Bolt HHCS grade 5

5/16" Lockwasher

5/16" Flatwasher

5/16-18 Hex Nut

5/16-18 x 1/4" Set screw

1/4 x 1" Roll Pin

Diverter Segments

1/4-20 Hex HD Bolt

1/4" Lockwasher

1/4-20 Hex Nut

Danger Decal

1/4" Set Screw

1/4 x 1" Roll Pin

1/4" Set Screw

Cone Assembly

Blade Assembly

Fill Auger (diameter)

10" or larger

Diverter Segments (# required)

4 (equally spaced)

DIVERTER SEGMENTS CHART

GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

6. Each diverter segment is placed

outside of the spreader cone.

The bottom of the diverter seg-

ments points toward the center

of the spreader cone. Using two

1/4-20 bolts with lockwashers

and hex nuts, attach each

diverter segment to the

spreader cone (Figure 2).

7. Remove blade extension from

blade assembly for 24 foot diam-

eter bins and smaller (Figure 3).

8. Turn the three spreader

diverters outward (Figure 3).

The diverters on the blade are

turned inward for shipping pur-

poses. Further adjustments may

be required after installation.

9. Use two 5/16-18 x 1 1/4" bolts,

four 5/16" flatwashers, two 5/16"

lockwashers, and two 5/16-18

nuts to fasten each of the three

hanger brackets inside the

spreader cone (Figure 4). The

five mounting slots provided in

the hanger brackets are used for

adjusting the spreader up and

down inside the bin. Location is

dependent on several factors

such as interference with stirring

systems and grain bouncing off

the spreader motor onto bin roof.

Figure 2: The diverter segments connection to the spreader cone.

Diverter segments

SPD-2003 1/4-20 bolt

Spreader cone

SPD-2007

1/4" Lockwasher

1/4-20

Nut

Turn spreader diverters

SPD-2003

Note: Remove blade extention

(SPD-2002) for 24' & smaller bins

Figure 3: The diverter segments on the blade.

Figure 4: The spreader cone connection to the hanger bracket.

Hanger bracket

SPD-2010

Adjustable

5/16" Flatwasher

5/16-18 x 1 1/4"

Bolt

5/16-18 Nut

5/16" Lockwasher

5/16-18 Flatwasher

GRAIN SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 5: The hanger extension connection to the hanger bracket.

10. Measure bin opening (hatch col-

lar) to select correct slots for

bolting hanger extensions to

hanger brackets. All GSI bins

with standard peak roof cap

have a hatch collar diameter of

Hanger bracket

(SPD-2010)

5/16-18 nuts (Figure 5).

11. Compare assembled unit with

parts assembly drawing on page

?? to make certain that all parts

are properly installed.

31 1/2". Loosely mount each

hanger extension to a hanger

bracket, using the appropriate

slots with two 5/16-18 x 1 1/4"

bolts, two 5/16" lockwashers,

four 5/16" flatwashers, and two

5/16-18 x 1 1/4" Bolt

Hanger extension

(SPD-2008)

5/16" Flatwasher

Adjustable

5/16-18 Nut

5/16" Lockwasher

5/16" Flatwasher

GRAIN SPREADER INSTALLATION

1. Adjust hanger extensions to fit

roof opening and install the

power spread unit.

2. Use the 9/32" hole at the end of

each hanger extension and bolt

hanger extensions to hatch

collar.

3. Then tighten all bolts holding

hanger extensions.

4. Once unit is installed, use a

carpenter's level across the top

of the spreader cone to make

sure it is level in all directions

(Figure 6).

5. If required, add spacer washers

between hanger brackets and

hanger extensions to level unit

(Figure 7).

Figure 6: Mount spreader and check with level.

Mount unit level inside the bin

Carpenter's level

Grain spreader

Use washers

to level unit

(if required)

Hanger extension

(SPD-2010)

Hanger extension

(SPD-2008)

Figure 7: Use washers to level unit.

The power spread 1/3 HP motor is

protected with an internal automatic

reset overload. Before servicing, all

power to the unit must be discon-

nected and locked out to avoid a

possible reset/restart and serious

injury.

Before connecting and applying

power, rotate the spreader blade by

hand to be certain it rotates freely

without obstruction. The motor turns

the spreader blade counter-clock-

wise as viewed from above the unit.

The power spread unit requires 115

volt power supply. The minimum

wire size is 14 gauge for runs up to

200 feet. It is advisable to provide

additional protection such as 15 amp

slow blow fuses or 20 amp circuit

breaker. Consult a licensed electri-

cian for wire size on longer runs.

Regardless of grain type and bin

size, the grain flow must be directly

down (vertical) and centered (hori-

zontal) within the spreader cone

(Figure 8). This has to be done to pre-

vent high and low grain surface areas

from one side of the bin to the other.

Spreader cone

(SPD-2007)

Grain flow

Figure 8: Grain flow must be

centered within the spreader cone.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The grain spreader blade assembly

has four features for adjusting grain

flow pattern.

1. Tilt is the adjustment of the en-

tire spreader blade, which con-

trols overall grain spreading. Tilt

is adjusted by loosening the two

U-bolts that allow the tipping of

Figure 9: Adjustment of the tilt.

the blade up and down. This

may vary according to bin diam-

eter and fill rate (Figure 9).

2. Spreader diverters are used to

increase or decrease grain flow

resistance over spreader blade.

With the diverters straight (Fig-

ure 10) the grain will travel fur-

ther. Angled grain diverters will

reduce the throwing distance.

3. Blade extension is used when

extra throwing distance is re-

quired for larger bins.

4. Dampers are used to control

center filling.

Single spreader diverter

end up for desired grain spread.

Grain Spreader

Tilt

Figure 10: Four features for adjusting the grain flow pattern.

Damper

Spreader Diverters

Tilt

Blade Extension

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUSTMENT FOR BIN FILL

PART

Spreader Blade

Spreader Diverter

Blade Extension

Damper

REF #

TYPE

Tilt

Single Side

Dual Side

Tilt

Opening

LARGE BIN

36" DIA. AND GREATER

OPERATION/PROCEDURE

Decrease (flatten)/loosen U-

bolts and pivot the blade to

horizontal. Always refer to

single diverter side as gauge.

Decrease (center filling)/

loosen bolts and rotate

diverter clockwise.

Decrease (center filling)/

loosen bolts and rotate

diverters clockwise to direct

flow in line with grain stream.

Increase/loosen bolt and

pivot the extension upward to

maximum allowance in

slotted hole.

Decrease (center filling)/

loosen bolts and pivot

dampers to nearly closed

position.

SMALL BIN

24" DIA. AND LESS

OPERATION/PROCEDURE

Increase/loosen U-bolts and

pivot the blade (single diverter

side) upward.

Increase (center filling)/loosen

bolt and rotate diverter counter-

clockwise.

Increase (center filling)/loosen

bolt and rotate diverters

counter-clockwise to direct flow

across grain stream.

Remove blade extension.

Increase (center filling)/loosen

bolts and pivot dampers to

almost fully open position.

1. Rotation is always viewed from

top of the unit looking down onto

the blade.

2. Be sure to fully tighten all bolts

after each adjustment is made.

3. These adjustments describe the

requirements for both extremes

of bin sizes. For bin sizes be-

tween 24' and 36' in diameter

start with intermediate adjust-

ments, then vary slightly as re-

quired.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 11: The gear box assembly showing grease level.

MAINTENANCE

For normal operation, annually

relubricate both motor bearings with

approximately ten drops of 5W-30

oil. The gears of the gear box as-

sembly are lubricated witha special

high temperature, food grade lubri-

cant (SPD-2109) at the time of

manufacturing. The level of grease

in the gear box should be checked

annually and will normally not re-

quire further lubrication unless seal

breakage occurs. After the grease

has settled to the bottom of the gear

box, the grease level can be

checked. The grease level should

of rotation. If power does not exist,

check for blown fuse or flipped cir-

cuit breaker.

If motor stops operating for no

apparent reason, wait approximately

five minutes for the automatic over-

load protection device to reset and

reattempt operation. If problem con-

tinues, check power supply for volt-

age and check blade of unit for free-

dom of rotation.

If motor pinion requires removal

for any reason, it must be properly

installed and located, as shown in

the parts assembly on page ?.

not be more than 1/4" below the vent

plug (Figure 11). It may be neces-

sary to insert a wire through vent

plug hole to find the grease level. The

level also can be checked by remov-

ing motor and viewing grease level

through hole for motor pinion gear.

Inspect seals annually for signs

of leakage (check bearings annually

for tightness).

In the event the motor fails to

start, check power supply to the

motor. If power supply exists and

motor still fails to start, disconnect

power and check blade for freedom

DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE

OF SERVICE. THE MOTOR IS

PROTECTED WITH A SELF-RE-

SETTING OVERLOAD PROTEC-

TION. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT

POWER CAN RESULT IN SERI-

OUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Vent Plug

1/4" Minimum Grease Level

Special Lubricant (SPD-2109)

Spreader Gear Box Assembly

(SPD-2017)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Probable Cause

Tilt blade downward, decrease bite.

Remove blade extension.

Flatten blade, increase bite, decrease

grain flow to spreader. Add blade

extension.

Level spreader, correct grain flow to

spreader, (never allow grain to flow

into spreader at an angle or off

center).

Trouble

Large doughnut shaped ring

caused by grain hitting high on bin

wall.

Grain is high in center of bin, small

doughnut.

Grain is high on one side of bin.

Spreader blade too flat.

Spreader blade too steep.

Not level, not centered.

CORRECT SPREADING PATTERN

Grain is slightly depressed in the center, grain flow is centered and the spreader is level.

POWER SPREAD PARTS ASSEMBLY

WARNING!

Automatic Reset

Overload Protection

NOTE:Tighten set

screws against flat on

motor shaft

Special Gearbox

Lubricant (SPD-2109)

Segments

Used

Auger

Size

10"

Locating holes must be

aligned for proper

operation

Not required for

24' & smaller bins

PARTS LIST FOR SPD-2018

ITEM #

*Denotes items included in gear box assembly.

PART #

SPD-2015

SPD-2105

SPD-2017

SPD-2008

SPD-2010

S-1509

SPD-2009

SPD-2007

SPD-2013

SPD-2004

SPD-2001

SPD-2003

SPD-2006

SPD-2005

SPD-2002

S-4276

S-1147

S-6606

SPD-2109

S-6381

S-845

S-456

S-396

S-4275

S-6078

S-6079

S-6077

S-6076

S-1054

SPD-2095

S-1101

S-2041

S-1102

SPD-2107

QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

Motor 1/3 HP, 120V, 1 PH

Pinion Gear

Gear Box Assembly

Hanger Extension

Hanger Bracket

Male Plug

Gear Box Mounting Bracket

Spreader Cone

Drive Shaft Weldment

Upper Back-up Plate

Spreader Blade

Spreader Diverter

Damper

Lower Back-up Plate

Blade Extension

5/16-18 x 1 1/4" NFT Bolt Gr. 5

5/16" Lockwasher

5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex HD Bolt (Serrated)

Set Screw

Special Gearbox Lubricant

Strain Relief Plug 5R-7W-2

5/16" Flatwasher

3/8-16 Hex Nut

5/16-18 Hex Nut

5/16 x 3/4" Tap Bolt

5/16-18 x 1/4" Set Screw

1/4 x 1" Roll Pin

U-bolt 3/8-16 x 1"W x 2 1/4" Lg.

5/16-18 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt

3/8" Lockwasher

Diverter Segments

1/4-20 Hex HD Bolt

1/4" Lockwasher

1/4-20 Hex Nut

1/3 HP Spreader Blade Replacement Kit

NOTES

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