GSi PNEG-1429 Installation and operating instructions

PNEG-1429
6", 8", 10" and 12"
Horizontal Drive Units
Assembly and Operation Manual
PNEG-1429
Date: 01-27-09

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Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 6
Operator Qualifications ...................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Safety Decals ................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 Assembly and Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
Assembling the Discharge Flight ...................................................................................................... 12
Inserting Discharge Flight ................................................................................................................ 13
Mounting Bearing to Bearing Plate .................................................................................................. 14
Installing Bearing Plate onto Discharge Tube .................................................................................. 15
Installing the Motor Mount Adjuster .................................................................................................. 16
Installing the Motor Mount Plate ....................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Belt Guard Brackets .................................................................................................... 18
Installing the Lock Collar .................................................................................................................. 19
Installing the Pulley .......................................................................................................................... 19
Tightening the Lock Collar ............................................................................................................... 20
Installing the Motor (Not Provided) ................................................................................................... 20
Installing the Belts ............................................................................................................................ 21
Installing the Belt Guard ................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Electric Drive Motors ...................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Perform Pre-start Checks ................................................................................................................. 27
Start the Auger ................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 7 Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Operate the Auger ............................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 8 Shut Down ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Normal Shut Down ........................................................................................................................... 30
Emergency Shut Down .................................................................................................................... 30
Storage Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 9 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Maintain the Auger ........................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 10 Parts List ........................................................................................................................................ 33
6" Farm Duty Horizontal Drive Unit Parts ....................................................................................... 34
8" Farm Duty Horizontal Drive Unit Parts ....................................................................................... 36
8" Commercial Duty Horizontal Drive Unit Parts ............................................................................ 38
10" Farm and Commercial Duty Horizontal Drive Unit Parts .......................................................... 40
12" Commercial Duty Horizontal Drive Unit Parts .......................................................................... 42
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................. 44
Chapter 12 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 45

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1. Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of
lading to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. Insome circumstances, the companyalso provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.

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2. 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.
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.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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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 which 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
Operate Motor Properly
To avoid serious injury or death, stay away from unit and make sure
everyone is clear of the equipment before starting or operating
the unit.
All electrical connections should be made in accordance with
the National Electric Code. Be sure equipment and bins are
properly grounded.
Do not operate electric motor equipped units until motors are
properly grounded.
Disconnect power on electrical driven units before resetting
motor overloads.
Do not repetitively stop and start the drive in order to free a plugged
condition. Jogging the drive in this manner can damage the
equipment and/or drive components.
Electric Shock Hazard

2. Safety
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Operate Unload Equipment Properly
• Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH. NEVER allow untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
• NEVER work alone.
• Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working
area at ALL times. Refer to the Start-Up section of this manual for
diagrams of the work area.
• Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
• NEVER start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
• Keep hands and feet away from the auger intake and other moving parts.
• NEVER attempt to assist machinery operation or to remove trash from equipment while
in operation.
• Be sure all operators are adequately rested and prepared to perform all functions of operating
this equipment.
• NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to operate
the equipment.
• Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shut down sequence in the event of an
accident or emergency.
• ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
• NEVER allow anyone inside a bin, truck or wagon which is being unloaded by an auger or
conveyor. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate in seconds.
• Use ample overhead lighting after sunset to light the work area.
• Keep area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks, etc., that might
trip workers.
• NEVER drive, stand or walk under the equipment.
• Use caution not to hit the auger when positioning the load.
• ALWAYS lock out ALL power to the equipment when finished unloading a bin.
• Be aware of pinch points. A pinch point is a narrow area between two surfaces that is likely to trap
or catch objects and so is a potential safety hazard.
Operate Unload
Equipment Safely

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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
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Long hair should be tied up and back.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes
from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.
Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear 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 Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection

2. Safety
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Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who
works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These
persons must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as:
i. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety procedures
is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
ii. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under the age
of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your responsibility, as
owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your area or situation.
iii. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
iv. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations state: “At the time of
initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee
in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be
involved”. (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D,
Section 1928.57 (a) (6)).
B. As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe
operating and safety procedures for this auger.The sign-off sheet is provided foryour convenience
and personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times.
It is strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure is
in the area in the event of an emergency.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name

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3. Safety Decals
Check components shown below to ensure that the safety decals are in place and in good condition. If
a decal cannot be easily read for any reason or has been painted over, replace it immediately. Contact
your dealer or the manufacturer to order a replacement decal free of charge.
Contact:
The GSI Group
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: [phone]
CAUTION
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SELECT,
INSTALL OR MAINTAIN AN AUGER, ITS
DRIVE OR OTHER COMPONENTS CAN
RESULT IN DANGEROUS OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IF IMPROPERLY
SELECTED, INSTALLED OR
MAINTAINED MAY FAIL AND COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CHECK PRODUCT LITERATURE AND
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S
LITERATURE OR CALL THE FACTORY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
DC-1234
DC-1379
DC-1234
DC-994 DC-1381
SHEAR POINT
Keep clear of rotating auger and
moving parts.
Do not remove or modify guards.
Disconnect and lock out power
before servicing.
Failure to do so will result in
serious INJURY or DEATH. DC-1381
SHEAR POINT
Keep hands clear of moving
parts. Do not operate with
guard removed. Disconnect
and lockout power before
servicing.
DC-994

3. Safety Decals
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A. DANGER Sign No. DC-1395 was supplied with your bin unloading equipment. This safety sign
should be applied to the side of the bin near the bin opening, so it will be viewed by people
entering into the bin storage building. Do not cover any safety signs or any other signs that are
already there.
B. If the safety sign location suggested is not in full view because of equipment modifications, other
equipment in the area or any reason, then locate the safety sign in a more suitable location.
C. Be certain the surfaceis clean, dryand free of dirtand oil. Peel paper backing from decals andstick
into place. The adhesive backing will bond on contact.
NOTE: Please remember, safety signs provide important safety information for people working near bin
unloading equipment that is in operation.
NOTE: If the Safety Sign cannot be easily read for any reason or has been painted over, replace it
immediately. Additional Safety Signs may be obtained free of charge from your dealer, distributor
or ordered from the factory.
Order SAFETY SIGN NO. DC-1395

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4. Assembly and Installation
Assembling the Discharge Flight
1. Insert the connecting shaft into the end closest to the flight ribbon.
2. Align the holes in the shaft, securing it with grade 8 bolts and stover nuts. (See Chart below.)
3. Insert the drive shaft into the opposite end of flight with keyway facing outward.
4. Align the holes in the shaft and secure with grade 8 bolts and stover nuts. (See Chart below and
Figure 4A.)
Figure 4A
Flight Hardware
6" 3/8"-16 x 2" Grade 8 Hex Bolts
8" 7/16"-14 x 3" Grade 8 Hex Bolts
10" 1/2"-13 x 3-1/2" Grade 8 Hex Bolts
12" 5/8"-11 x 4" Grade 8 Hex Bolts
(See chart for bolt sizes.)

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Inserting Discharge Flight
1. Once the discharge tube has been bolted to the unload tube, slide the discharge flight into the tube
and align the connecting shaft holes with the holes on the unload flight. (See Figure 4B.)
2. Align the drive unit discharge flight to the unload flight, making sure that the Dura-Edge® on both
are as continuous as possible, the angle between both faces being less than 90° wherever
possible, but not greater than 180°, and without overlapping.
NOTE: Overlapping the flights, or having an angle between the ribbon faces be greater than 180°,
will result in reduced unload capacity.
3. With holes aligned, secure with grade 8 bolts and stover nuts.
Figure 4B

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Mounting Bearing to Bearing Plate
1. Align bolt holes on bearing flange with bolt holes on bearing plate.
2. Secure bearing to bearing plate using appropriate bolts, lock washers, and nuts. (See Chart below
and Figure 4C.)
Figure 4C
Bearing Bolts
6" 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolts
8" and 10" 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolts
12" 5/8"-11 x 2" Hex Bolt

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Installing Bearing Plate onto Discharge Tube
1. Align bearing with drive shaft and slip shaft through bearing.
2. Rotate plate until bolt holes in tube flange and plate align. Secure with appropriate bolts, and
serrated flange nuts. (See Chart below.)
3. Only secure with upper and lower four (4) bolts. (See Figure 4D.) The other four (4) bolts will be
installed later with the belt guard mounting brackets.
NOTE: On the 10" and 12" systems, use the four (4) 3/8"-16 x 1" bolts in this step. The longer bolts
will be used to attach the belt guard mounting brackets in a future step.
Figure 4D
Bearing Plate Bolts
6" and 8" 5/16"-18 x 1" Hex Bolt
10" and 12" 3/8"-16 x 1" Hex Bolt
(See chart for bolt sizes.)

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Installing the Motor Mount Adjuster
1. Place motor mount adjuster between the back plate and head plate on the discharge tube.
2. Insert pivot rod through the back and head plates and motor mount adjuster. Secure in place with
two (2) 3/16" x 2" cotter pins. (See Figure 4E.)
Figure 4E
3. With the cotter pins in the pivot rod, bend one tab of the cotter pin back so that it touches the pivot
rod. Bend the other tab of the cotter pin away from the first tab. (See Figure 4F.)
Figure 4F

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Installing the Motor Mount Plate
1. Secure one (1) of the motor mount adjustment nuts and one (1) of the motor mount adjustment
washers approximately 3/4 of the way down the motor mount adjuster’s threaded shaft.
2. Once the nut and washer is secure, slip the motor mount plate over the adjuster and align the pivot
holes with the pivot tube. (See Figure 4G.)
3. Slide the motor mount pivot rod through the pivot tube on the discharge tube.
4. When the pivot rod begins to extend through thepivot tube, install the spacers, BETWEEN the back
plate and the inner face of the motor mount plate. (See Figure 4H on Page 18.)
5. Secure the motor mount pivot rod in place with two (2) 3/16" x 2" cotter pins. With the cotter pins in
the pivot rod, bend one tab of the cotter pin back so that it touches the pivot rod. Bend the other tab
of the cotter pin away from the first tab.
6. Loosely install the upper motor mount adjustment washer and nut onto the threaded rod, over the
motor mount plate.
NOTE: The number of spacers will vary between each size of drive unit.
Figure 4G

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Installing the Motor Mount Plate (Continued)
Figure 4H
Installing the Belt Guard Brackets
1. Align the holes on the bearing plate with the slots on the belt guard mounting brackets.
2. Secure the brackets with proper bolts, flat washers and serrated flange nuts. (See Chart below and
Figure 4I.)
NOTE: DO NOT tighten the bolts completely. The brackets will need to be rotated to align the slot in
the belt guard with the shafts on the motor and flight.
Figure 4I
Bearing Plate Bolts
6" and 8" 5/16"-18 x 1" Hex Bolt
10" and 12" 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt
(See chart for bolt sizes.)

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Installing the Lock Collar
1. Slide the lock collar over the drive shaft, positioning it against the bearing. Do not tighten the lock
collar at this time as it will be tightened later in the assembly. (See Figure 4J.)
Figure 4J
Installing the Pulley
1. Place and position the key into the keyway located on the drive shaft.
2. Place the pulley onto the drive shaft with the set screw side of the pulley facing away fromthe bearing
plate. Position the pulley so that it is as close to the lock collar as possible, but not touching it.
3. Once the pulley is appropriately positioned, tighten the set screw with a hex head wrench to secure
it to the drive shaft. (See Figure 4K.)
Figure 4K

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Tightening the Lock Collar
1. Using a punch and hammer, drive the lock collar clockwise (the same direction as the shaft
rotation). Once the lock collar is set in place, use a hex head wrench to tighten the lock collar by
tightening the set screw.
NOTE: If the lock collar is not turned far enough, the set screw will not lock it into place.
Installing the Motor (Not Provided)
1. Attach the motor to the motor mount plate using appropriate bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.
(See Chart below.)
2. Install pulley onto motor shaft making sure that it is aligned with the flight pulley. It may be
necessary to move spacers to gain shaft alignment. (See Figure 4L.)
Figure 4L
Motor Bolt Chart
Motor Size Hex Bolt Size Qty
56
143T
145T 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4" 4
182T
184T
213T
215T
3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" 4
254T
256T 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" 4