USC SS16 User manual

2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 PH: [phone] www.uscllc.com
SS16, TS25, TS35
CONVEYORS
Document: TD-09-06-1060 Revision: B
Operators Manual
Effective Date: 07-2020

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing USC LLC for your equipment needs. We appreciate your
business and will work diligently to ensure that you are satisfied with your choice.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to
operate and maintain the USC conveyor. It does not hold USC LLC liable for any
accidents or injuries that may occur.
The technical information provided in this document is based on extensive testing
under controlled conditions at the USC research and development facility. This
information is given without guarantee as the conditions of operation and storage of
the equipment are beyond our control. Variables such as temperature, humidity,
viscosity of chemical products and changes in seed size or variety may all effect the
accuracy of application and seed coverage. Periodically check the equipment
calibration while treating and make adjustments as required.This will insure the
optimum seed coverage.
Serial
Number
RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT
As soon as the equipment is received, it should be carefully inspected to make certain
that it has sustained no damage during shipment and that all items listed on the packing
list are accounted for. If there is any damage or shortages, the purchaser must
immediately notify USC LLC. Ownership passes to purchaser when the unit leaves the
USC LLC. premises. The purchaser is responsible for unloading and mounting all
components of the equipment.
Document the serial number of the machine for future reference. The serial number is
located on the right side of the conveyor near the inlet hopper.
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________

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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions ................................................................4
Safety Labels.........................................................................12
Section B Installation ...........................................................................17
Undercarriage Assembly and Installation 20-35 Ft Conveyor.18
Electric Winch Installation 20 to 35 Ft ....................................30
Undercarriage Assembly and Installation 40-45 Ft Conveyor.37
Electric Winch Installation 40-45 ft.........................................46
Electrical Installation..............................................................52
Section C Mechanical Operation .........................................................53
System Overview...................................................................54
Controls .................................................................................55
Pre-Operation Checklist.........................................................56
Conveyor Set Up ...................................................................57
Structural Envelope ...............................................................58
Machine Break-in...................................................................60
Emergency Stopping..............................................................62
Restarting ..............................................................................62
Section D Transporting ........................................................................64
Section E Troubleshooting ..................................................................66
Unplugging............................................................................67
Section F Maintenance.........................................................................68
Conveyor Servicing intervals .................................................69
Conveyor Belt Tension and Alignment—Tail End ..................71
Conveyor Belt Alignment — Head End ..................................72
Belt Replacement ..................................................................72
Drive Belt Tensioning and Alignment .....................................73
Belt Tensioning Specification.................................................74
Section G Storage.................................................................................75
Section H Limited Warranty .................................................................77
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Safety Instructions
Section
A
Every year accidents in the work place maim, kill and injure people. Although it may
be impossible to prevent all accidents, with the right combination of training, operating
practices, safety devices, and operator vigilance, the number of accidents can be
significantly reduced. The purpose of this section is to educate equipment users about
hazards, unsafe practices, and recommended hazard avoidance techniques.
If any of the required regularly scheduled maintenance is located above the reach of
the operator, they should follow the companies normal safe practices of reaching that
particular height, utilizing the companies specified equipment and following normal
safety precautions.
When working with treatment chemicals, operators should always wear protective
gloves, safety glasses, and follow the companies safety precautions in the case of
any spillage or operator contamination.
SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
It is very important that operators and maintenance personnel understand the words
and symbols that are used to communicate safety information. Safety words, their
meaning and format, have been standardized for U.S. manufacturers and published
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The European Community (E.C.)
has adopted a different format based on the International Standards Organization
(I.S.O.) and applicable machinery directives. Both formats are presented below.
Graphic symbols are not standardized, but most manufacturers will use some variation
of the ones seen in this manual.
Notice is used to notify people of important installation,
operation or maintenance information which is not hazard
related.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
Provides additional information that the operator needs to be
aware of to avoid a potentially hazardous situation.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

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Mandatory Lockout Power Symbol. Disconnect, lockout and
tagout electrical and other energy sources before inspecting, cleaning
or performing maintenance on this panel.
International Safety Alert Symbol. The exclamation point (!)
surrounded by a yellow triangle indicates that an injury hazard exists.
However, it does not indicate the seriousness of potential injury. The
exclamation point (!) is also used with the DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION symbols so the potential injury is indicated.
Electrocution Hazard Symbol. This symbol indicates that an
electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result
from contacting high voltage.
International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates that
an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result
from contacting high voltage.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. (I.S.O. format) This
symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before
servicing or operating the equipment.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. This symbol instructs
personnel to read the Operators Manual before servicing or
operating the equipment.

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LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES
Lockout/Tagout is the placement of a lock/tag on an energy isolating device in
accordance with an established procedure. When taking equipment out of service to
perform maintenance or repair work, always follow the lockout / tagout procedures as
outlined in OSHA Standard 1910.147. This standard “requires employers to establish a
program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout
devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to
prevent unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of stored energy in order to
prevent injury to employees.”
HAZARD REVIEW
Electrocution Hazard
Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance of
the electrical system or when working on or near exposed high volt-
age wiring. This hazard does not exist when the electrical power has
been disconnected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Automatic Start Hazard
This equipment may be controlled by an automated system and may
start without warning. Failure to properly disconnect, lockout, and
tagout all energy sources of remotely controlled equipment creates a
very hazardous situation and could cause injury or even death.
PLEASE STAY CLEAR AND BE ALERT.

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your USC LLC
equipment . YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate,
maintain or work around the equipment be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and alert you to good safety practices
that should be adhered to while operating the equipment
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
• Equipment owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Only trained persons shall operate the equipment . An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
know how to use it.
3. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
4. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area of
machine.

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5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or filter mask
6. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, and wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop. Then disable power source before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing, or unplugging.
7. Review safety related items annually with all personnel.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
2. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, before starting.
3. Be familiar with the machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard area, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
6. Do not operate machine when any guards are removed.
7. Inspect welds and repair if needed.

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TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Read and understand ALL the information in the Operator’s Manuals regarding
procedures and SAFETY when moving or transporting the Conveyor.
2. Check with local authorities regarding Conveyor transport on public roads. Obey all
applicable laws and regulations.
3. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when making corners or meeting traffic.
4. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving
Vehicle) emblem and all the lights and
reflectors that are required by the local
highway and transport authorities are in
place, are clean and can be seen clearly
by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
5. Do not allow riders on the Conveyor or
the towing vehicle when transporting.
6. Attach Conveyor to towing vehicle with
a pin and retainer.
7. Lower Conveyor to its lowest position
for transporting. Keep lift point at
drawbar height.
8. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-
way to allow faster traffic to pass. Drive
on the road shoulder, if permitted by
law.
9. Do not exceed 25 m.p.h. (40 km/h).
Reduce speed on rough roads and
surfaces.
10. Stay away from overhead
obstructions and power lines
when transporting. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact.
11. Always use hazard warning flashers on
tractor when transporting unless
prohibited by law.

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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving the Conveyor. Electro-
cution can occur without direct contact.
3. Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard areas, shut
down machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
4. Operate the Conveyor on level ground free of debris. Anchor the Conveyor to
prevent tipping or upending.
Before placement of the Conveyor, be sure that ground is
reasonably level. The Conveyor may topple or work
improperly if the ground is too uneven, damaging the
equipment and/or causing personal injury.
When releasing the Conveyor from the towing vehicle,
test the intake end for downward weight. Do not raise the
intake end above drawbar height. When the intake end is
elevated too high with machine in raise position, the
balance of weight quickly transfers to the discharge end.
TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can
produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and
experience to do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they meet the original tire specifications.
Never undersize.

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating the Conveyor.
2. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motors, disable power
source, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Follow good shop practices:
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any
maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments.
6. Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is
completed.
7. Keep safety signs clean. Replace any sign that is damaged or not clearly visible.
SAFETY LABELS
1. Keep safety labels clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety labels that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety label should also display the current label.
4. Replacement safety labels are available from your authorized dealer.

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How to Install Safety Labels:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50oF (10oC).
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with
the exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece
of sign backing paper.
Located on the USC equipment you will find safety labels.
Always be sure to read and follow all directions on the labels.
Guards provided with USC equipment are to remain in place
during operation.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER—If Safety Labels have been damaged, removed, become illegible,
or parts replaced without safety labels, new labels must be applied. New safety labels
are available your authorized dealer.

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Part # 09-02-0008 Part # 09-02-0009

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Part # 09-02-0011Part # 09-02-0006Part # 09-02-0007

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Part # 09-02-0010 Part # 09-02-0012
Part # 09-02-0011

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Part # 09-02-0002
Part # 09-02-0001

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Installation Section
B
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Always disconnect the power source
before working on or near the control panel or lead wires.
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Use insulated tools when making
adjustments while the controls are under power.
Permanent installation may require additional electrical cords,
since each installation is unique.
NOTICE
The following instructions should be used to assemble your USC conveyor
undercarriage. Hand tighten all fasteners until undercarriage is completely assembled.
1. Lay the Axle flat on the ground (A).
2. Mount both tires (B).
3. Assemble the upper arm weldments to the axle (C).
4. Assemble the upper pully cross member to both arms. Make sure the pulley
is facing the axle and the horizontal edge of the bracket faces down. This will
position the cable anchor on the correct side (D).
5. Assemble the upper cross braces (E).
6. Using the upper arm pin, assemble the Transport Slide. Secure the arm pin with
two cotter pins on either end (F).
7. Assemble the lower arm weldments to the axle (G).
8. Assemble the lower cross braces (H).
9. Tighten all of the fasteners.
UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 20 - 35 FT CONVEYORS
The undercarriage for each length of conveyor (20 Foot to 35 Foot),
has a unique assembly number and assembly part numbers.
NOTICE

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UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 20 - 35 FT CONVEYORS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(C)
(G)

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1. Using a forklift, pick up the base conveyor assembly in the center. Move conveyor
the over the assembled undercarriage centering it. For more detailed part number
information, refer to the installation document included in the parts bucket.
2. Mount the upper stop mounts using the holes designated in detail A
(see pages 21—23).
3. Mount the lower stop mounts using the holes designated in detail B
(see pages 21—23).
4. Lift the undercarriage slide until it is pressed firmly against the under side of the
conveyor between the stop mounts.
5. Install the angle supports to capture the slide assembly.
6. Raise the lower arms until the swivel mounts line up with the holes on the splice
mounting bracket. Insert the lower arm pin. Secure each end of the pin with
a cotter pin.
7. Assemble the pivot pulley and the angled pivot pulley as shown in detail C.
UNDERCARRIAGE AND BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 20 - 30 FT CONVEYORS
THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF
USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF
USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
± 1/16
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.XXXX=±.0005 ±0.50°
DRAWN
CHECKED
ENG APPR
NAME
davidw
DATE
11/10/14
TITLE
SIZE
DDWG NO
File Name:13-08-0484B2 = 2520 UNCG.dft
SHEET 3 OF 3
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN
INCHES:
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
U S C,L L C.
Sabetha, Kansas 66534 USA
13-08-0484
ASSY UNCG TS25 20FT
Printed 10/11/16 at 7:42
B
REV
± 1/16
.XX=±.03
.XXX=±.005
.XXXX=±.0005 ±0.50°
DRAWN
CHECKED
ENG APPR
NAME
davidw
DATE
11/10/14
TITLE
SIZE
DDWG NO
File Name:13-08-0484B2 = 2520 UNCG.dft
SHEET 3 OF 3
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN
INCHES:
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
U S C,L L C.
Sabetha, Kansas 66534 USA
13-08-0484
ASSY UNCG TS25 20FT
Printed 10/11/16 at 7:42
B
REV
DETAIL A
UPPER STOP MOUNTS IN
1ST & 2ND HOLES OF ANGLE
DETAIL B
LOWER STOP MOUNTS IN
11TH & 12TH HOLES OF ANGLE,
FROM TOP.
DETAIL C
Pivot Pulley
Angled
Pivot Pulley
Lower
Arm Pin

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UNDERCARRIAGE AND BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 20 - 30 FT CONVEYORS
THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF
USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF
USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
± 1/16
.XX=±.03
.XXX=±.005
.XXXX=±.0005 ±0.50°
DRAWN
CHECKED
ENG APPR
NAME
davidw
DATE
11/10/14
TITLE
SIZE
DDWG NO
File Name:13-08-0484B2 = 2520 UNCG.dft
SHEET 2 OF 3
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN
INCHES:
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
U S C,L L C.
Sabetha, Kansas 66534 USA
13-08-0484
ASSY UNCG TS25 20FT
Printed 10/11/16 at 7:42
B
REV
± 1/16
.XX=±.03
.XXX=±.005
.XXXX=±.0005 ±0.50°
DRAWN
CHECKED
ENG APPR
NAME
davidw
DATE
11/10/14
TITLE
SIZE
DDWG NO
File Name:13-08-0484B2 = 2520 UNCG.dft
SHEET 2 OF 3
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN
INCHES:
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
U S C,L L C.
Sabetha, Kansas 66534 USA
13-08-0484
ASSY UNCG TS25 20FT
Printed 10/11/16 at 7:42
B
REV
A
B
C