Meridian SLMD Series User manual

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ASSEMBLY AND
PARTS LIST MANUAL
SLMD SERIES AUGER
®
SLMD12-72 • SLMD12-79
SLMD12-85 • SLMD12-95

GENERAL
A1
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We the Manufacturer:
Meridian Manufacturing Inc.
PO Box 1996 2800 Pasqua Street North
egina, Sk, Canada
S4P 3E1
Declare the Augers liste below conform to the 2006/42/EC Machinery
Directive
SLMD12 Series
WFN 1513-1514, 1527, 1541, 1546, 1909, 1918, 1920-1921
The Meri ian SLMD12 Series Auger an Tube Assembly
is esigne for the movement of Grains an Cereals.
PATENT INFO MATION
Meri ian continuously enhances its pro uct
offering through pro uct improvements an new
pro uct innovations. Marketplace fee back,
technological innovation, new materials an
manufacturing metho s, an a philosophy of
continuous improvement constantly challenge
the company to evelop new an better ways of
a ressing market nee s. Meri ian is committe
to innovation an reinvestment an as a result,
the company maintains a portfolio of patents an
intellectual property. For more information on our
patents please see our website:
www.meri ianmfg.com/patents
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GENERAL
A2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
A1 Declaration of Conformity
A2 Table of Contents
A3 Sign Off Sheet
ASSEMBLY
B1 Set Up Procedure
B2 Tube And Truss Assembly
B4 Winch Assembly
B5 Hitch Assembly
B6 Top Lift Frame Assembly
B7 Frame Assembly
B8 Lift Arm Assembly
B9 Feed Tube Assembly
B10 Hopper Assembly
PARTS
C1 Main Frame Assembly - SLMD12-72
C3 Main Frame Assembly - SLMD12-79
C5 Main Frame Assembly - SLMD12-85/95
C7 A-Frame Assembly - SLMD12-72
C9 A-Frame Assembly - SLMD12-79
C11 A-Frame Assembly - SLMD12-85
C13 A-Frame Assembly - SLMD12-95
C15 Hopper - 74"
C17 Hopper - 60"
C19 Feed Auger Head & Tube
C21 Lift Arm
C23 Top Gear Box
C24 Bottom Gear Box
C25 Boot
C27 Tube Assembly 12-72
C29 Tube Assembly 12-79
C31 Tube Assembly 12-85
C33 Tube Assembly 12-95
C35 Truss Assembly 12-72/79/85
C37 Truss Assembly 12-95
C39 Fulton K1550 Brake Winch
C40 Bolt On Winch Plate
C41 Winch Hydraulic Kit
C43 Optional - Gear Reducer
C44 PTO Shaft Assembly
C45 General Parts
INDEX
D1 Parts Index
WARRANTY
E1 Limited Warranty Statement
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DATE EMPLOYER SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
GENERAL
A3
MERIDIAN GRAIN EQUIPMENT SIGN
OFF SHEET
As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe
operation and safety procedures with this equipment. We include this sign-off sheet for your
convenience and personal record keeping.
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ASSEMBLY
B1
SET UP PROCEDURE
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1. Follow and complete steps 1 through 20 on
page B2 using page B3 reference drawings
and then proceed to step 2 on this page.
2. Follow and complete steps 1 through 8 on
page B4 and then proceed to step 3 on this
page.
3. Follow and complete steps 1 through 4 on
page B5 and then proceed to step 4 on this
page.
4. Follow and complete steps 1 through 8 on
page B6 and then proceed to step 5 on this
page.
5. Follow and complete steps 1 through 6 on
page B7 and than proceed to step 6 on this
page.
6. Place assembled (FIGURE 9) under
assembled (FIGURE 1). Connect the two
assemblies with two 1" dia. x 2-1/2" bolts
and lock nuts. NOTE: Refer to (FIGURE 1)
for the top lift frame assembly mounting
location. Proceed to step 7 on this page.
7. Lift the now assembled (FIGURE 1 & 9)
together and position it over the partially
assembled (FIGURE 10). Line up bottom
of top lift frame to the top of the bottom
lift frame. Install a pivot bushing to each side.
Fasten the assemblies together at each side
with 1" dia. x 8" bolt, two plated washers and
a lock nut. Proceed to step 8 on this page.
8. Raise the auger tube assembly and then
continue with steps 7 through 17 on page B7
before proceeding with step 9 on this page.
9. Follow and complete steps 1 through 6 on
page B8, and then proceed to step 10 on
this page.
10. Hydraulic lines:
Short Line connected to upper steel hydraulic
line and hydraulic cylinder.
Connect valve to the lower steel hydraulic
line and then attach long line to valve.
Complete long line assembly with pioneer
tip.
Proceed to step 11 on this page.
11. Follow and complete steps 5 through 9 on
page B5 and then proceed to step 12 on
this page.
12. Follow and complete steps 1 through 7 on
page B9 and then proceed to step 13 on
this page.
13. Follow and complete steps 1 through 8 on
page B10 and then proceed to step 14 on
this page.
14. Check that all bolts are tightened, pins are
in place, fittings are greased and that all
safety guards and shields are installed.
Ensure proper air pressure in all tires.

ASSEMBLY
B2
TUBE ASSEMBLY AND TRUSS ASSEMBLY
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1. Connect tube assembly A to tube assembly Bas
shown in (FIGURE 01), ensure proper alignment
of flight assemblies. Note: For the SLMD12-79
and SLMD12-85, there are three tube assemblies
to connect.
2. Lift BOOT END of TRUSS ASSEMBLY
min. 24" high.
3. Assemble truss risers (FIGURES 03, 04 and 05)
in the order indicated (FIGURE 01)
4. Position one SHORT CABLE and one LONG
CABLE straight and flat on floor and to the left
and right side of the tube assembly.
5. Install SHORT CABLE spanning from (FIGURE
03 to 05). See (FIGURE 01). Fasten to (FIGURE
05) first using
58
" dia. bolt, flat washer and
bushing. Tighten.
6. Fasten SHORT CABLE to bottom two holes in
(FIGURE 04) using
38
" cable clamp and nuts.
Leave loose.
7. In (FIGURE 03) partially thread one of the two
nuts to eyebolt while attaching eyebolt to TUBE
SADDLE.
8. Thread SHORT CABLE through eyebolt and pull
tight. Attach two
516
" cable clamps as shown
in (FIGURE 03)
9. Tighten partially threaded nut on eyebolt until
adequate tension is achieved on SHORT CABLE.
10. Thread second nut to eyebolt and lock.
11. Repeat steps 5 - 10 to install second SHORT
CABLE.
12. Install LONG CABLE spanning from (FIGURE 02
to 06). See (FIGURE 01). Fasten to (FIGURE 06)
first using
58
" dia. bolt, flat washer and bushing.
Tighten.
13. Fasten LONG CABLE to top two holes in
(FIGURE 03, 04 and 05) using
38
" cable clamp
and nuts. Leave loose.
14. In (FIGURE 02) partially thread one of two
nuts to eyebolt while attaching eyebolt to TUBE
SADDLE.
15. Thread LONG CABLE through eyebolt and pull
tight. Attched two
516
" cable clamps as shown
in (FIGURE 02).
16. Tighten partially threaded nut on eyebolt until
adequate tension is achieved on LONG CABLE.
17. Thread second nut to eyebolt and lock.
18. Repeat steps 12 - 17 to install second LONG
CABLE.
19. Lower BOOT END to floor and tighten all truss
riser cable clamps.
20. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURES page B1 step 2
for the next set of instructions.

ASSEMBLY
TUBE ASSEMBLY AND TRUSS ASSEMBLY
B3
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LONG CABLE
BOOT-END
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY BASE PLATE
TOP LIFT FRAME ASSEMBLY BASE PLATE
HEAD-END
SHORT CABLE
02 03 05 06
A B
FIGURE 02 FIGURE 03
FIGURE 04 FIGURE 05 FIGURE 06
TUBE SADDLE
TUBE SADDLE
LONG CABLE SHORT CABLE
SPACER
LONG CABLE
LONG CABLE
SHORT CABLE
LONG CABLE LONG CABLE
LONG CABLE
LONG CABLE
SHORT CABLE
FIGURE 01

FIGURE 07
A
ASSEMBLY
B4
WINCH ASSEMBLY
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1. Attach item 1to item 2with three 3/8" dia.
carriage bolts and nuts. Leave loose. See
(FIGURE 07).
2. Install item 4 to item 1.
3. Position item 5 on item 6 and 4.
4. Tighten chain by pulling winch assembly towards
the head-end and tighten the three carriage bolts
from step 1.
5. Mount items 1 and 2 to item 3 using 1/2" dia. x
8" bolt and lock nut at boot end and 1/2" dia. x
9" bolt and lock nut at head end.
6. Install item 7 to item 6.
7. Insert item 8 through items 7 and 6.
8. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURES page B1 step 3
for the next set of instructions.
FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY HEAD END
(FIGURE 12 & 13)
7
4
6
8
5
3
2
7

ASSEMBLY
B5
HITCH ASSEMBLY
FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY HEAD END
(FIGURE 12&13)
TUBE FLANGE
58" DIA.
U-BOLT
TUBE
BASE
MOUNT
1. Install item 1onto item 2using 58" dia. U-bolt,
washers and lock nuts and three 12" dia. bolts
and four 12" dia. bolts and nuts at the tube base
mount.
2. Insert item 6into item 2and lock in place using
item 3.
3. Insert item 4through item 3.
4. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURE page B1 step 4
for the next set of instructions.
5. After completion of SET-UP PROCEDURE steps
1 through 10, continue with HITCH ASSEMBLY
steps 6 through 9.
6. Insert item 2into item 8.
7. Insert item 7through items 8and 2.
8. Insert item 5through item 7.
9. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURE page B1 step 12
for the next set of instructions.
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FIGURE 08
1
7
8
5
3
4
2

FIGURE 09
ASSEMBLY
B6
TOP LIFT FRAME ASSEMBLY
14
1. Lay frame out as shown in (FIGURE 09).
2. Fasten item 4to item 5using cylinder pin.
3. Connect item 5to item 3using 5/8" dia. bolts,
washers, and nuts.
4. Connect item 1to item 3using 5/8" dia. bolts, washers
and nuts.
5. Connect item 6to item 3using 5/8" dia. bolts, washers
and nuts.
6. Connect item 2to item 1using 5/8" dia. bolts, washers
and nuts.
7. Connect item 2to item 5using 5/8" dia. bolts, washers
and nuts.
8. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURES page B1 step 5 for
next set of instructions.
5
6
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BOTTOM LIFT FRAME
ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 01)
TUBE ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 01)
2
3

FIGURE 10
ASSEMBLY
B7
FRAME ASSEMBLY
16
17
13
11
12
15
1. Lay frame out as shown in (FIGURE 10), ensure
item 4(axle) is on jack stands prior to beginning
assembly.
2. Fasten items 6and 7to item 4using 1" dia. bolts
and locking nuts.
3. Install items 8and 9to item 6and 7using 5/8" dia.
bolts and nuts.
4. Mount tires on rims and mount rims on axle spindles.
5. Insert items 10 inside of item 4using items 5and
hairpin.
6. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURES page 4 step 6 for
next set of instructions.
7. After completion of SET-UP PROCEDURE steps 1
through 8. Continue with FRAME ASSEMBLY steps 8
through 18.
8. Install item 2to items 1and 3 using 5/8" bolts.
9. Fasten item 8to items 6and 7 using 5/8" dia. u-bolts.
10. Fasten item 11 to item 1using 5/8" dia. x 1-1/2" bolts, lock
washer, and nut.
11. Fasten item 14 to item 3using 5/8" dia. x 1-1/2" bolts, lock
washer, and nut.
12. Install item 12 in top holes of items 11 and 14 using 5/8"
dia x 4" bolt, lock washer, and nut.
13. Install item 13 in bottom holes of items 11 and 14 using
5/8" dia x 4" bolt, lock washer, and nut.
14. Place item 15 on top moon shape cut out of item 11.
15. Place item 16 on bottom moon shape cut out of item 14.
16. Slide item 17 thru items 16 and 15 and with 1" nut.
17. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURES page B1 step 9 for next
set of instructions.
14
1
2
3
5
6
8
7
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9
10
TOP LIFT FRAME
ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 09)
TUBE ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 01)
4

ASSEMBLY
B8
LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Slide LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY into SADDLE
ASSEMBLY and fasten in place using items 3
and 5.
2. Install CABLE ROLLER ASSEMBLY item 1and item
7 on to pin.
3. Thread cable end from winch around CABLE
ROLLER ASSEMBLY #1and #2through PIPE
and around CABLE ROLLER ASSEMBLY #3.
4. Slide cable through item 2. Locate item 27"
from cable end. Bend the last 7" of cable back
onto itself and fasten using item 1. Locate Item 1
4" above item 2.
5. Slide item 6over PIN and SADDLE ASSEMBLY
and loack in place with item 4.
6. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURE page B1 step 10
for the next set of instructions.
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CABLE ROLLER
ASSEMBLY #3
CABLE ROLLER
ASSEMBLY #2
PIPE
LIFT ARM
ASSEMBLY
CABLE
SAFETY
HOOK
CABLE ROLLER
ASSEMBLY #1
SADDLE
ASSEMBLY
PIN
FIGURE 11
1
2
34
7
6
5

ASSEMBLY
B9
FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
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UNIVERSAL JOINT
BOOT END
(FIGURE 07)
GEAR BOX SHAFT
HOPPER ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 13)
FIGURE 12
1. Assemble item 1to item 2with two 58" dia. x
1-12" UNC bolt c/w lock nut.
2. Install UNIVERSAL JOINT to top end of GEAR
BOX SHAFT.
3. Push item 3between items 1and 2.
4. Fasten item 3to item 1and 2using two items 4.
5. Install item 5to item 6.
6. Attach item 7to item 2with three 14" dia. x
34" whiz bolt c/w whiz nut.
7. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURE page B1 step 13
for the next set of instructions.
5
6
2
7
1
4
4
3

ASSEMBLY
B10
HOPPER ASSEMBLY
FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY END
(FIGURE 12)
1. Fasten items 9and 10 to item 7with 7
516" x 1" carriage bolts and whiz nuts.
2. Fasten item 8to item 7in desired hole
and use 34" x 11" bolt with lock nut.
3. Assemble item 1inside item 7. Fasten with
item 5 and 38" x 1" carriage bolt with whiz nut.
4. Fasten item 3 and 4to item 7with
14" x 12" whiz bolts and whiz nuts. Ensure
assembly is pulled towards FEED TUBE
ASSEMBLY END before tightening.
5. Fasten item 6to item 7with 1" x 212"
bolt, washer and lock nut.
6. Use item 5to lock down item 4 to item 6
7. Assemble FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
and HOPPER ASSEMBLY
(FIGURES 12 and 13) with eight 38" x 114"
whiz bolt
8. Refer to SET-UP PROCEDURE page
B1 step 14 for the next set of instructions.
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FIGURE 13
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6

DESCRIPTIONQTYPART #REF #
Hex Cap Screw 1/2-13 UNC - 1.25213-0702-080201
Washer Plated213000003007-002
Frame Main LH SLMD12-72113000003352-003
Support Lower
113000003159-004
Axle Draw Pin213000003384-005
Hex Bolt 1"UNC x 5"213-0702-160806
Stover Nut - 1"213-0730-000167
Axle - Frame113000003160-008
Hex Nut - 1" UNC113-0725-0001612
Hex Cap Screw - 5/8"-11 UNC x 1.5"2413-0702-100249
Threaded Rod113000003381-0013
Lock Washer 5/8"
2813-0734-0001010
Hex Nut - 5/8" UNC2813-0725-0001011
Bracket Tie Rod LH113000003378-0014
Tie Rod213000003379-0015
Bracket Tie Rod RH113000003377-0016
Threaded Rod Assembly113000003380-0017
Lock113000003382-0018
Hex Cap Screw 5/8" UNC x 4"413-0702-1006419
Lift Main Frame Assembly (R.H.) SLMD12-72113000003355-0020
Hub & Spindle Assembly213000003358-0021
Grease Seal
213000003133-0022
Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Outer)213000001005-0023
Hub213000003131-0024
Bearing Cone - Inner213000003135-0025
Spindle Washer213000003136-0026
Spindle Nut213000003134-0027
Dust Cap213000003132-0028
16" Rim213000003138-0029
Wheel Bolt1213000003156-0030
PARTS
C1
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-72
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
18
17
15
8
20
21
16
14
12
13
3
9 10 11
5
4
19
1
2
6 7
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Hex Cap Screw 1/2-13 UNC - 1.25
213-0702-080201
Washer Plated213000003007-002
Frame Main LH SLMD12-72113000003352-003
Support Lower113000003159-004
Axle Draw Pin213000003384-005
Hex Bolt 1"UNC x 5"
213-0702-160806
Stover Nut - 1"213-0730-000167
Axle - Frame113000003160-008
Hex Cap Screw - 5/8"-11 UNC x 1.5"2413-0702-100249
Lock Washer 5/8"2813-0734-0001010
Hex Nut - 5/8" UNC
2813-0725-0001011
Hex Nut - 1" UNC113-0725-0001612
Threaded Rod113000003381-0013
Bracket Tie Rod LH113000003378-0014
Tie Rod213000003379-0015
Bracket Tie Rod RH
113000003377-0016
Threaded Rod Assembly113000003380-0017
Lock113000003382-0018
Hex Cap Screw 5/8" UNC x 4"413-0702-1006419
Lift Main Frame Assembly (R.H.) SLMD12-72113000003355-0020
Hub & Spindle Assembly213000003358-0021
Grease Seal213000003133-0022
Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Outer)
213000001005-0023
Hub213000003131-0024
Bearing Cone - Inner213000003135-0025
Spindle Washer213000003136-0026
Spindle Nut213000003134-0027
Dust Cap213000003132-0028
16" Rim213000003138-0029
Wheel Bolt1213000003156-0030
C2
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-72
PARTS
REF # PART # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
SLMD12-72
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PARTS
C3
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-79
22
21
23
20
24
19
25
18
26
17
1
2
6
5
3
11
10
14
9
28
7
29
4
8
16
13
15
12
27
30
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Tie Rod Threaded113000003380-001
Lock113000003382-002
Tie Rod213000003379-003
Hex Cap Screw 5/8 x 4-11413-0702-100644
Threaded Rod113000003381-005
Hex Nut 1-8113-0725-000166
Bracket Tie Rod LH113000003378-007
Hex Cap Screw 1/2 x 1-1/4-13213-0702-080208
Support Lower113000003159-009
Frame Main LH113000003353-0010
Axle Draw Pin213000003384-0011
Spring Lock Washer 5/82813-0734-0001012
Hex Cap Screw 1 x 5/8
213-0702-1608013
Axle113000003161-0014
Stover Locknut 1-8213-0730-0001615
Hex Cap Screw 5/8 x 1-1/2-112413-0702-1002416
Hub & Spindle Assembly213000003358-0017
Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Outer)
113000001005-0018
Bearing Cone - Inner113000003135-0019
Spindle Nut113000003134-0020
Wheel Bolt613000003156-0021
16" Rim213000003138-0022
Dust Cap
113000003132-0023
Spindle Washer113000003136-0024
Hub113000003131-0025
Grease Seal113000003133-0026
Hex Nut 5/8-112813-0725-0001027
Frame Main RH
113000003356-0028
Washer Plated213000003007-0029
Bracket Tie Rod RH113000003377-0030
REF # PART # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
SLMD12-79
PARTS
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-79
C4
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PARTS
C5
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-85/95
1
2
3
5
6
429
8
9
22
21
23
20
24
19
25
18
26
17
28
10
11
12 13
14
15 16
27
7
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Tie Rod Threaded113000003380-001 Lock113000003382-002 Tie Rod213000003379-003 Bracket Tie Rod LH113000003378-004 Threaded Rod113000003381-005 Hex Nut 1-8113-0725-000166 Hex Cap Screw 5/8 x 4-11
4
13-0702-10064
7Washer Plated213000003007-008 Frame Main LH113000003354-009 Support Lower
113000003159-0010 Axle Draw Pin213000003384-0011 Spring Lock Washer 5/82813-0734-0001012 Hex Cap Screw 1 x 5/8213-0702-1608013 Frame Axle113000003162-0014 Stover Locknut 1-8213-0730-0001615 Hex Cap Screw 5/8 x 1-1/2-112413-0702-1002416 Hub & Spindle Assembly213000003358-0017 Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Outer)
113000001005-0018 Bearing Cone - Inner
113000003135-0019 Spindle Nut113000003134-0020 16" Rim213000003138-0021 Wheel Bolt
613000003156-0022 Dust Cap
113000003132-0023 Spindle Washer113000003136-0024 Hub113000003131-0025 Grease Seal113000003133-0026 Hex Nut 5/8-11
2813-0725-0001027 Frame Main RH113000003357-0028 Hex Cap Screw 1/2 x 1-1/4-13
213-0702-0802029 Bracket Tie Rod RH113000003377-0030
REF # PART # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
SLMD12-85/95
PARTS
MAIN FRAME - SLMD12-85/95
C6
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