GSi 2 Series User manual

Rev. 3 6/4/01
Bucket Elevator
Bucket Elevator
Series 2
Assembly
Manual
PNEG-681
Rev. 3 6/4/01
PNEG-681

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Table of Contents
Equipment Information.. ......................................................................4
Safety Alert.....................…..................................................................5, 6
Elevator Parts.......................................................................................7, 8
Installation ………….......................................................................…..9
Final Checks & Start-Up………………………………………………….17
Warranty..................................................................................…........18
Training Sign Off Sheet...................................................................…19

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Use of the Equipment Information page will help you identify your equipment in the case that you need to notify
the company. For this reason, this information should be filled out and kept on record.
Equipment Information
Model Number: _______________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________
RPM: _______________________________
Head Pulley Dia.: _______________________________
Discharge Height: _______________________________
Horsepower: _______________________________
The GSI Group, Inc.
1004 East Illinois Street
P.O. Box 20
Assumption, IL 62510
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Date Purchased: ________________________________
Dealer Name
and Phone Number: ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________

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Introduction
Thank you for your choice of our product, which has been designed to give you excellent performance and
service for many years.
This manual covers general information on the your Bucket Elevator installation. We can not be responsible for
the installation of this, or any other, bucket elevator. Due to the large variety of equipment features offered, we
can not cover every aspect of installation with this manual. We offer suggested methods for installing bucket
elevators. You should rely on your qualified contractor’s experience and techniques.
General Safety Statements
The principal concern of the manufacturer is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling
equipment. We encourage all personnel operating, installing or maintaining this equipment to read thoroughly
through this manual before proceeding. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make this manual available to the
person or persons involved with this equipment. Guards and safety labels have been installed prior to leaving
the manufacturing plant. These devices are not to be removed, altered or defaced in any way. Alterations to the
equipment may produce a very dangerous situation and may cause serious injury or death.
We recommend contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey your installation so
the wiring is compatible with their system, and adequate power is supplied to your unit.
Safety decals should be read, and understood, by all people in the grain handling area. Safety decals have been
affixed to the equipment to warn of danger to persons and of possible equipment damage. These decals must
never be removed, tampered with, painted over or obscured in any way. If labels are damaged or become
unreadable, replacement labels are available from the manufacturer.
If a decal is damaged or is missing contact:
The GSI Group, Inc.
Material Handling
1004 East Illinois Street
P.O. Box 20
Assumption, IL 62510
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
A free replacement decal will be sent to you. (Refer to DC number on the decal).
Use of the Equipment Information page will help you identify your equipment if you need to contact us. Keep this
information on record.

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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 guidlines.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 it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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 to.

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Head Section Decal Locations
Boot Section Decal Locations

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Decals
1. Bonnet
2. Pressure Relief Panel (one each side)
3. Head Pulley
4. Lower Head Section
5. Inspection Door
6. Up Leg Trunking
7. Down Leg Trunking
8. Belt
9. Buckets
10. Tie Angles
11. Inspection Section
12. Inspection Door
13. Boot Section
14. Upside Hopper (Downside Hopper optional)

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Receiving Inspection
Carefully inspect the shipment for damage as soon as it is received. Verify that the quantity of parts or
packages actually received corresponds to the quantity shown on the packing slip. Any discrepancies should be
clarified immediately. One or more cartons containing the fasteners required for assembly are included with the
shipment. Report any damage or shortage to the delivering carrier as soon as possible. The manufacturer’s
responsibility for damage to the equipment ends with acceptance by the delivering carrier. Refer to the bill of
lading. Save all paperwork and documentation furnished with any of the elevator components.
Pre-Installation Preparation
Our Bucket Elevators are designed to be vertically self-supporting when erected but must be supported or
guyed against wind loads.
NOTE: The elevator has not been designed to support other equipment such as cleaners, distributors
or spouting. Separate structures must be provided for any accessory equipment.
The manufacturer is the vendor of the elevator and certain of its optional accessories only and does not assume
responsibility for the installation recommendations contained within this manual. The installation
recommendations contained within this manual are for consideration only. The user or installer must consult a
civil or structural engineer regarding the design, construction and supervision of the entire installation, including
the elevator foundation and the guying cable and/or bracing system.
The MOST IMPORTANT preparations are retaining a licensed engineer to plan the installation and a qualified
millwright or contractor to erect the elevator and the accompanying equipment and structures.
Bucket Elevator Foundation
The bucket elevator foundation must be designed by a qualified civil engineer and installed by a qualified
contractor. Consideration should be given to live loads, dead loads, wind loads, and soil bearing loads.
Attention should also be given to ensure proper moisture run-off on the top of the base
Boot Section
Prior to boot installation on the foundation, examine entire boot for any damage or loose hardware. Do not
attempt to install if parts are damaged.
Boot sections are pre-assembled at the factory, however Boot Inlet Hoppers are typically shipped separately.
Take time now to identify the up and down side of the boot, as proper positioning is critical. The boot inlet
section can be installed either as an up-leg or a down-leg inlet. You will note that the up-leg inlet position is
approximately six (6”) inches higher than the down-leg side. By removing the nuts and blank-off plates from the
studs, the boot inlet hopper can be attached.

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There are a variety of ways to anchor and level the boot section. It is our recommendation to shim to the
perimeter, then secure with hold-downs, and finally grout the base. Whatever technique is used it is important
that the boot be level and plumb, being checked periodically throughout the installation process, to insure proper
elevator erection. After boot is set in place, level in all directions prior to anchoring. Use anchor bolts and
mounting brackets (not supplied) to secure boot to foundation.
Inspection Section
The inspection section of your Bucket Elevator has been designed for ease in installation and maintenance.
The removable panels are versatile and can be installed in any order. This design allows for the inspection
doors to be installed at various positions determined, of course, by the installer. Typically, the inspection section
is located on the up-leg side as the first trunking section located directly above the boot.
NOTE: This type of installation will vary and will depend on your configuration and application.
Along with the inspection section you will receive an installation hardware package and two (2) tie-angles.
Additionally, on units containing 42” diameter pulleys and larger a cross tie on the legs will be included.
Standard Trunking
Trunking is manufactured in our jigging system, so any sequence can be used for erection. It is important to
note for single row bucket belt widths up to and including 150’, 12 gauge trunking construction is standard. For
single row bucket belt widths that are 155’ or greater, 10 gauge trunking construction sections have been
supplied in addition to the standard 12 gauge construction. All multiple row bucket belt widths are of a 10 gauge
construction, regardless of height. Trunking comes complete with the appropriate hardware packages and two
(2) tie angles. As with other units containing 42” diameter or larger pulleys, a cross tie for the legs should also
be included.
NOTE: 10 gauge construction trunking sections are to be installed as lower sections. Check packing
list for specific quantities.