Michel's CROP CATCHER 3 User manual

Mar/01/2020
Approximate time to complete installation is 1-1/2” hours for two people
Recommended tools required for installing the Crop Catcher:
-9/16” socket -7/16” socket -Ratchet -Extension -#2 Phillips Screw Driver
-Hammer -Center Punch -11/32” Drill Bit -3/8” Drill -Large Flat Screw Driver
Industries, Ltd.
P.O. Box 119
St. Gregor, Saskatchewan
S0K 3X0 Canada
Ph#[phone] or Fax#[phone]

Mar/01/2020
Figure 1.
Figure 1A.
Unpack and check that all of the parts are with your Crop Catcher:
Item
QTY
Part No.
Description
1
1
0011-000701L
Crop Catcher III Left Panel
2
1
0011-000702
Crop Catcher III Middle Panel
3
1
0011-000701R
Crop Catcher III Right End Panel
4
2
0011-000507R
Mounting Bracket - Right
5
2
0011-000507L
Mounting Bracket - Left
6
4
0011-000504
2 Bend Upright Glass Support
7
1
0011-000506
Glass Support Bracket
8
1
0011-000505
Glass Support Bracket –Offset
9
1
0011-000514
Top Support Inside Bracket
10
1
0011-000515
Top Support Inside Bracket MIR
11
8
0106-000016
3/8” x 1_1/4” Self-Threading Bolt
12
8
0100-001102
3/8” Nylon Hex Nut
13
8
0105-009215
3/8” x 1” Carriage Bolt
14
38
0100-001401
1/4” Flange Lock Nut
15
38
0105-009002
1/4” x 3/4” Carriage Bolt
16
32
0106-140000
10-24 x 1/4" Binder Post Zinc
17
32
0101-001200
1/4" Lock Washer
18
32
0106-140001
#10-24 x 5/16" - Truss Head
Phillips/Slot Machine Screw
Optional Extension Kit Parts
Item
QTY
Part No.
Description
1
1
0011-000702
Crop Catcher III Middle Panel
2
1
0011-000504
2 Bend Upright Glass Support
3
1
0011-000507R
Mounting Bracket - Right
4
1
0011-000508
Extension Support Bracket –offset - part
5
1
0011-000516
Extension Top Support Inside Bracket
6
14
0105-009002
1/4” x 3/4” Carriage Bolt
7
14
0100-001401
1/4” Flange Lock Nut
8
2
0105-009216
3/8” x 3/4” Carriage Bolt
9
2
0106-000016
3/8” x 1_1/4” Self-Threading Bolt
10
2
0100-001102
3/8” Nylon Hex Nut
12
12
0101-001200
1/4" Lock Washer
13
12
0106-140000
10-24 x 1/4" Binder Post Zinc
Figure 1.
Left Panel mounts against this side.
Standard Middle Panel mounts against this side.
Optional Extension Kit mounts
between these two panels.
Mount on
front of
glass
panels.
Mount on
front of
glass
panels.

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Glass Forming Procedure:
The panels that are supplied with your Crop
Catcher have grooves cut into them where
they need to be formed. These grooves
need to be on the inside of the glass when
they are formed. See Pictures. The panels
can be formed with your hands. It is
important to bend the panels all the way
until the edges of the grooves touch. Over
bending WILL NOT cause damage to the
panel. Note: Panels will want to straighten out over time and can be re-bent if needed.
STEP 1
Bolt the Upright Glass Support Brackets to the Mounting Brackets using two 3/8” carriage
bolts. The Upright Glass Support Brackets are mounted on the bent flange side of the
Mounting Bracket and the carriage head is also on the bent flange side. Refer to the Figure 3.
Clamp the Mounting Bracket to a work bench with the bent flange to the outside. Remove
the protective covering on the plastic and wash with soapy water. Do not use Glass Cleaner
to clean the plastic, use the optinal “Dust Away” Plastic Cleaner supplied by Michel’s. Glass
cleaner will create unwanted static build up and cause dust to stick to the plastic.
STEP 2
Install the Glass Support Brackets across the bottom front of the end panels. The
Glass Support Bracket - Offset will be on the left side end panel, looking from the
front side of the plastic. See Figure 5. The bent flange on the Glass Support
Brackets mount forward, on the front side of the Plastic. Insert the ¼” carriage
bolts from the front side in the square holes. Install the Top Support Inside Bracket
on the front side of the plastic and the Upright Glass Support Brackets on the back
side of the plastic. The nuts are installed on the back side the panels.
Note: Do not tighten hardware untill completely assembled.
Step 3
Install the Middle Panel, making sure that the Glass
Support Bracket - Offset overlaps and mounts on top
of the Glass Support Bracket. See Figure 5. If
purchased, install the Optional Extension kit in
between the Middle Panel and the Left Outside
Panel. Refer to Figure 1A.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
2.
Figure 5.
Mounting
Bracket
Upright
Glass
Support
Bracket
Top Support Inside
Bracket
FORM THE PANELS WITH THE
NOTCHES TO THE INSIDE.
Figure 3.

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STEP 4
Install the Binder posts into the top of the Panel and the Top Support
Inside Bracket. Use a #2 Phillip Screw Driver and a Large Flat Screw
Driver to tighten. Insert the Binder Post from the top side and insert
the Barrel Nut and Lock Washer from the bottom. Refer to Figure 6.
Note: If the plastic panels do not have all of the holes for the Binder
Post and Binder Barrel Nuts, drill a ¼” hole using the Top Support
Inside Brackets as a guide.
STEP 5
Once the Crop Catcher is all together the bottom carriage bolts can be
tightened. Do not over tighten as it may cause damage to the Lexon Glass. It is
easier to tighten them if the Crop Catcher is laying on it’s face. Leave the Upright
Support Brackets loose so the complete assembly can slide up and down.
STEP 6
Center the Crop Catcher on the combine header and Install the mounting brackets
flush with the front of the header tubing. Mark the mounting locations with a marker
or center punch and drill a 11/32” hole for the 3/8” self-tapping bolts. Important:
Make sure that the hole locations do not drill into the hydraulic reservoir or lines. It
is recommended to use a drill or impact when installing the 3/8” self-tapping bolts. The
recommended adjustment for the Crop Catcher II is to have the top between 1”-2”
past the center line of the auger. Refer to Figure 8. This will allow maximum coverage
while maintaining enough angle to help keep the dust from collecting on the back of
the Crop Catcher. Once the uprights are bolted in the desired position, push the glass
assembly down and leave a small gap between the header and the Crop Catcher. The
carriage head bolts on the Upright Support Brackets can now be tightened to 50in-lbs
of Torque. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as damage may occur to the glass.
To Care for your new Crop Catcher, use a plastic cleaner such as the optinal “Dust
Away” Plastic Cleaner supplied by Michel’s. Do not use Glass Cleaner.
For assistance on your Crop Catcher, please contact Michel’s Industries Ltd.
Industries, Ltd.
P.O. Box 119
St. Gregor, Saskatchewan
S0K 3X0 Canada
Ph#[phone] or Fax#[phone]
Figure 7.
1”-2”
Figure 8.
Small Gap
Figure 6.
Binder Post Screw
¼” Lock Washer
Barrel Nut