HIRED-HAND Mega Flow Slantwall User manual

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48”MegaFlowCone Fan
Unassembled
Owner’smanual
Hired-Hand, Mfg., Inc.
PO Box 110
1759 County Road 68
Bremen, Alabama 35033

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Limited Warranty
1. 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:
Product Warranty Period
Performer Series Direct Drive
Fan Motor 3 Years
All Fiberglass Housings Lifetime
AP Fans and
Flooring All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime
Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1.75" & 2.00") 10 Years *
Centerless Augers 10 Years *
Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems Watering Nipples 10 Years *
Grain Systems Grain Bin Structural Design 5 Years
Portable & Tower Dryers 2 Years
Grain Systems
Farm Fans
Zimmerman Portable & Tower Dryer Frames
and Internal Infrastructure † 5 Years
GSI further warrants that the frame, basket and excluding all auger and auger drive components of the portable and tower dyer
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.
* 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.

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2. Warnings
Warning!
Disconnect All Power Sources Before Installing This Equipment. Failure To Disconnect Power Source
Can Result In Property Damage, Serious Injury Or Death!
Warning!
Dangerous Rotating Machinery!
Keep Hands, Clothing, Etc. Clear When Operating!
Do Not Operate Without All Guards And Covers In Place!
Warning!
All Wiring Should Be In Accordance with National Electrical Codes Or Other Local Codes.
Warning!
The Installer Is Responsible For Complying With All Relevant Regulations, Such As National Wiring
Regulations And Accident Prevention Regulations. Particular Attention Must Be Given To The Cross-
sectional Areas Of Conductors, The Selection Of Fuses Or Other Protection, And Protective
Earth/Ground Connections!
Warning!
The Voltages In The Power Cables And Certain Parts Of The Drive Can Result In Death. Whenever The
Drive Has Been Used It Must Be Isolated And Disconnected For 5 Minutes Before Any Work
Commences.
Danger!
Only Qualified Electrical Personnel Familiar With The Construction And Operation Of This Equipment And
The Hazards Involved Should Install, Adjust, And/Or Service This Equipment. Read And Understand
This Manual In Its Entirety Before Proceeding. Failure To Observe This Precaution Could Result In
Severe Bodily Injury Or Death!
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3. Table of Contents
Section
Page
1. Warranty......................................................................................................................................................2
2. Warnings......................................................................................................................................................3
3. Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................................4
4. Framing Instructions....................................................................................................................................4
5. Fan Assembly Instructions...........................................................................................................................5
6. Fan Mounting Instructions...........................................................................................................................9
7. Shutter Installation.....................................................................................................................................10
4. Framing Instructions
Diagram 1 – Framing Diagram
See Fan Spacing
Dimensions in
Diagram 2 Below
INTAKE
SIDE
EXHAUST
ORIFICE
SIDE
Width
Rough Opening
Height
Diagram 2 – Fan Spacing with Cone
Fan Housing Cone
Center-to-Center
Spacing
Fan
Size Spacing
48" 63.0" (160.0 cm)
Fan Size Fan Model Width Height
48" Mega Flow Slantwall 54.75" (139 cm) 55.75" (141.6 cm)

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5. Fan Assembly Instructions
1. Refer to Detail A and assemble the Sheave Idler
Pulley (1011-9005) to the Belt Tension Bracket
(0404-4665) with Cap Screw (1004-1426) and
Screw (1004-6020) as shown. Set the assembly
aside until Step 4.
2. Refer to Detail B. Place Top Brace on top of
the Bottom Brace and align holes.
3. Place the two Bearing Pillows (1016-0100)
on the Top Brace and bolt with 3/8” cap
screw (1004-3054), flat washers (1003-
1462) and lock nuts (1001-1457). Tighten
securely.
4. Install the idler pulley assembly prepared in Step 1.
5. Install the gusset to the top corner of the Top
Brace as shown in Detail C.
Warning!
Do Not Connect Electrical Power Until Assembly Is Complete
Always Double Check Power Sources!
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CAP Screw
5/16-18 X 1"
(1004-1414) Flat Washer
5/16"X ¾"
(1003-0103)
Lock Nut
5/15"-18
(1001-1735)
Detail C
Motor Mount Gusset
36"&48" (0404-4649)
52" (0404-5624)
Lock Nut
¼"x 20
(1001-1446)
Bearing Pillow
(1016-0100)
Cap Screw
3/8"X 16 X 1
½"(1004-3054)
Idler Pulley
Assembly
(
6403-9201
)
Flat Washer
3/8"X 1 O.D
(1003-1462)
Flat Washer
3/8"X 1
OD
Lock Nut
3/8"x 1O.D.
(1001-1457) Detail B
CAP Screw
¼"X 20 X
¾"
Flat Washer
¼"USS
(1003-1461)
Side of brace
not shown for
clarity.
Top Brace 36" (0404-4794)
48"&52" (0404-4648)
Bottom Brace 36" (0404-4793)
48"&52" (0404-4647)
Idler Pulley
(1011-9005)
Belt Tension
Bracket
(0404-4665)
Detail A
Screw ¼"- 20 X 3/8"
(1004-6020)
Cap Screw
3/8"– 16 X 1"
(1004-1426)

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6. Refer to Figure 1 above. Insert the Key
Shear (1019-2417) into the Shaft (0411-
4535). Slide Prop Pulley onto shaft until
Pulley is flush with the end of the shaft.
MAKE SURE SET SCREW SIDE OF
PULLEY IS TOWARD SHAFT. Tighten set
screws of Pulley. Recommended torque is
100 in. lbs. min.
7. Insert shaft assembly into the bearing pillows
as shown in Detail D. Slide shaft assembly
into bearings to a distance of 1-3/16" (3.016
cm) between the edge of the bearing pillow
and the hub of pulley as shown in Detail D.
Tighten the lock screws on the bearing
pillows. Recommended torque of the lock
screws is 65 in. lbs. min, and 83 in. lbs. max.
8. Refer to Figure 1 above. Fasten flared orifice
to the top and bottom brace assembly with
four 5/16" CAP screws (1004-1414), flat
washers (1003-0103), and lock nuts (1001-
1735).
9. Refer to Detail E. Install the motor using
5/16" bolts (1002-2373) and lock nuts (1001-
1735).
Shaft
Bottom Brace )
Bearing Pillow
(1016-0100)
Top Brace
Prop Pulley 48"(1011-5000)
Idler Pulley Assy
(6403-9201)
Rear Gusset
(0404-2913)
Key Shear
(1019-2417)
Figure 1 – Assemble Brace, Gusset, Bearings and Orifice
Detail E
Lock Nut
5/16"-18
(1001-1735)
Bolt 5/16"-18 x ¾"
(1002-2373)
1-3/16"
3.016 c
m
Detail D
Set screw
Side of Pulley.
Motor
Belt

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Rear Gusset
Flat Washer
(1003-1461)
10. Refer to Figure 2. Install the two
tension latches (1040-0105) to the
right and left cabinet panels with
3/16" fan rivets (1005-5006).
11. Refer to Detail F. Install the
right, left, bottom and top
cabinet panels to the fan
orifice using fan rivets (1005-
3049).
12. Refer to Detail F. Install four 1/4"-
20 x 1" screws (1004-2533), flat
washers (1003-1461), and lock nuts
(1001-1446) to the rear gusset
through the top and side of the
cabinet.
Figure 2 - Assemble Cabinet, Fan and Motor
Cabinet Bottom
36" (0404-6973)
48" (0404-6971)
52" (0404-6937)
Cabinet Top
36" (0404-6974)
48" (0404-6978)
52" (0404-6938) Cabinet Right
36" (0404-6976)
48" (0404-6980)
52" (0404-6939)
Cabinet Left
36" (0404-6975)
48" (0404-6979)
52" (0404-6940)
Fan Prop
Key Shear
(1019-2417)
Latch
(1040-0105)
Gusset
¼" - 20 x 1"
(1004-2533)
Detail F
Lock Nut
(1001-1446)
Use rear set o
f
mounting holes

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Detail G
Straight edge
Prop pulley
1011-5000
13. Refer to Figure 2. Install the
key shear (1019-2417) onto
the prop shaft. Slide the prop
onto the shaft until the end of
the shaft is flush with the prop
hub. Use a 12 point socket to
tighten the prop set screw.
Recommended torque of set
screw is 100 in. lbs. min.
14. Carefully lay cabinet flat with
prop side down. Slowly
rotate blade. Observe that
blade is equal distance from
orifice throat at all points of
rotation. Shift X-brace as
required to center prop.
15 After prop alignment,
FIRMLY TIGHTEN ALL
BOLTS HOLDING X-
BRACE TO CABINET.
16. Refer to Detail G. Use a
straight edge to align pulleys
as shown. Securely tighten
set screw of motor pulley and
prop pulley. Recommended
torque is 110 in. lbs. min.
Install belt (1022-3102) onto
motor pulley, tension pulley,
and prop pulley. See belt
installation sheet.
17. Refer to Details G and H.
Carefully raise fan to upright
position. Affix labels to
cabinet and brace as shown.
18. Refer to Detail I. Route the power cord. Use
nylon ties to secure cord along route as
shown.
19. Fan assembly complete. When attaching
cone, see Manual 4801-5128.
Power Cord
(Not Included
with 52"Version)
Nylon Tie
(1007-5005)
Detail I
NOTE: In this view the Idler Pulley is directly under the
Motor pulley.
Warning Hand
(4501-1116)
Danger Hand
(4501-2622)
Made in USA
(4501-2957) Danger Head
(4501-2620)
FRONT BACK
MEGAFLOW
(4501-6084)
Detail H
Fan Bearing
Maintenance
(4501-6128)
Fan Rotary
Tensioner
(4501-6129)

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Install screws to firmly
attach fan to wall
Latch
See Section 8 for
instructions on
latching shutter.
6. Fan Mounting Instructions
1. Carefully lift fan into position.
2. Securely attach fan to wall with screws (not provided).
NOTE: Route power cord through access port in top of cabinet as shown.
CAUTION!
Fan Is Heavy!
Do Not Attempt To Lift Fan Without Sufficient Workers And Equipment.
Power Cord Access Port

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7. Shutter Installation
NOTE: Shutter Fits Onto Intake Side of Fan
1. Lift shutter.
2. Check that shutter is flush against housing at all points.
3. Manually open vanes of shutter to gain access to latches on fan housing. Lock shutter latches.
4. Installation complete.
Carefully lift shutter!
Note: Latch is hidden in this
view. See diagram on Page 9.
Slot for latch
With shutter in place,
manually open vanes of
shutter to access latch. Fasten
latch (located inside fan
housing) into slot in flange of
shutter. Firmly lock down
latch. Repeat procedure to
latch opposite side of shutter.

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Mega Flow Cone Fan
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