USC Tube Series 3500 User manual

2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 PH: [phone] FAX: [phone] www.uscllc.com
Revision Effective 09 JULY 2018
TUBE SERIES 3500 CONVEYOR
Document: TD-09-06-1026 Revision: D
Operators Manual

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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 Tube Series 3500 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.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
As the purchaser/owner/operator of this equipment and control system, you have an
obligation to install, operate, and maintain the equipment in a manner that minimizes
the exposure of people in your care to any potential hazards inherent in using this
equipment. It is critical that the owner of this equipment:
 Has a clear and documented understanding of the process this machine is
being used in and of any resulting hazards or special requirements arising
from this specific application.
 Allow only properly trained and instructed personnel to install, operate or
service this equipment.
 Maintain a comprehensive safety program involving all who work with this
machine and other associated process equipment.
 Establish clear areas of staff responsibility (e.g. operation, setup, sanitation,
maintenance, and repairs).
 Provide all personnel with necessary safety equipment.
 Periodically inspect the equipment to insure that the doors, covers, guards,
and safety devices are in place and functioning, that all safety instructions
and warning labels are intact and legible, and that the equipment is in good
working order.
 In addition to the operating instructions, observe and enforce the applicable
legal and other binding regulations, national and local codes.

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SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________
Serial
Number
As the person with the most to gain or lose from working safely, it is important that you
work responsibly and stay alert. By following a few simple rules, you can prevent an
accident that could injure or kill you or a co-worker.
 Disconnect, lockout, and tagout electrical and all other energy sources
before inspecting, cleaning, servicing, repairing, or any other activity that
would expose you to the hazards of electrical shock.
 Do not operate, clean, or service this equipment until you have read and
understood the contents of this manual. If you do not understand the
information in this manual, bring it to the attention of your supervisor, or call
USC at [phone] for assistance.
 Any operator who is known or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol
or drugs should not be allowed to operate the equipment.
 Understand and follow the safety practices required by your employer and
this manual.
 PAY ATTENTION to what you and other personnel are doing and how these
activities may affect your safety.
 Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
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.

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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions.................................................................5
Section B Installation ............................................................................20
Assembling Undercarriage 20 - 35 Foot Conveyor.................22
Assembling Undercarriage 40 and 45 Foot Conveyor............24
Assembling Undercarriage to Base 20 - 30 Foot Conveyor....26
Assembling Undercarriage to Base 35 Foot Conveyor...........31
Assembling Undercarriage to Base 40 - 45 Foot Conveyor....35
Manual Winch Installation 20 - 35 Foot Conveyor..................40
Manual Winch Installation 40 - 45 Foot Conveyor..................42
Electric Winch Installation 20 - 35 Foot Conveyor..................44
Electric Winch Installation 40 and 45 Foot Conveyor .............51
Section C Mechanical Operation..........................................................58
System Overview ...................................................................59
Controls..................................................................................60
Pre-Operation Checklist.........................................................61
Conveyor Set Up....................................................................62
Operation ...............................................................................63
Operational Hints ...................................................................64
Machine Break-in...................................................................65
Structural Envelope................................................................66
Emergency Stopping .............................................................68
Section D Transporting.........................................................................69
Section E Troubleshooting...................................................................71
Unplugging ............................................................................72
Section F Maintenance .........................................................................73
Section G Belt Tensioning Specification.............................................79
Section H Storage..................................................................................80
Section I Mechanical Drawings...........................................................82
Section J Limited Warranty................................................................167
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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.
MOTS ET SYMBOLES SÉCURITÉ
Il est très important que les opérateurs et le personnel d'entretien à comprendre les
mots et les symboles qui sont utilisés pour communiquer des informations de sécurité.
Mots de sécurité, de leur signification et le format, ont été normalisés pour les
fabricants américains et publié par l' American National Standards Institute ( ANSI ).
La Communauté européenne (CE ) a adopté un format différent sur la base de
l'Organisation internationale de normalisation ( ISO ) et des directives de machines
applicables. Les deux formats sont présentés ci-dessous. Les symboles graphiques
ne sont pas standardisés, mais la plupart des fabricants utilisent une variante de ceux
observés dans ce manuel.

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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indique une situation extrêmement dangereuse qui, si pas
évitée, entraînera la mort ou des blessures graves.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si pas
évitée, pourrait entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage.
Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui,
si pas évitée, peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou
modérées et / ou des dommages.
Provides additional information that the operator needs to
be aware of to avoid a potentially hazardous situation.
Fournit des informations supplémentaires que l'opérateur
doit être conscient de d'éviter une situation
potentiellement dangereuse.
Notice is used to notify people of important installation, operation or
maintenance information which is not hazard related.
Avis est utilisé pour informer les gens des informations de
maintenance qui ne est pas danger lié importante installation,
l'exploitation ou.
! DANGER
! ATTENTION
! AVERTISSEMENT
CONSIGNES
DE SÉCURITÉ
AVIS
NOTICE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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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.
Symbole de puissance verrouillage obligatoire. Débranchez,
de verrouillage et de déconsignation énergie électrique et d'autres
sources avant d'inspecter, de nettoyage ou de la maintenance de
ce panneau.
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.
Sécurité Symbole International Alert . Le point d'exclamation ( ! )
Entouré par un triangle jaune indique que un risque de blessure
existe . Cependant, il ne indique pas la gravité des blessures
potentielles. Le point d'exclamation ( ! ) Est également utilisé avec
les symboles DANGER, AVERTISSEMENT et ATTENTION de
sorte que le risque de blessure est indiqué.
Electrocution Hazard Symbol. This symbol indicates that an
electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result
from contacting high voltage.
Symbole de danger d'électrocution . Ce symbole indique qu'un
danger d'électrocution existe. Des blessures graves ou la mort
pourraient résulter de contact haute tension.

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International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates that
an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result
from contacting high voltage.
Danger d'électrocution international. Ce symbole indique qu'un
danger d'électrocution existe. Des blessures graves ou la mort
pourraient résulter de contact haute tension.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. (I.S.O. format) This
symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before
servicing or operating the equipment.
Obligatoire Lire Symbole d'action Manuel. ( Format ISO )
Ce symbole indique le personnel de lire le manuel de l'opérateur
avant de réparer ou d'utiliser l'équipement.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. This symbol instructs
personnel to read the Operators Manual before servicing or
operating the equipment.
Obligatoire Lire Symbole d'action Manuel . Ce symbole indique
le personnel de lire le manuel de l'opérateur avant de réparer ou
d'utiliser l'équipement.
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 ANSI Z344.1 and/or 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.”

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HAZARD REVIEW
RISQUE EXAMEN
Electrocution Hazard
Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance
of the electrical system or when working on or near exposed high
voltage wiring. This hazard does not exist when the electrical power
has been disconnected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Risque d'électrocution
Les accidents d'électrocution sont les plus susceptibles de se
produire lors de la maintenance du système électrique ou pour
travailler sur ou à proximité du câblage haute tension exposé.
Ne existe pas ce danger lorsque l'alimentation électrique a été
déconnecté, bien verrouillé et étiquetés sur.
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.
Démarrer danger automatique
Cet équipement peut être contrôlé par un système auto
matisé et peut démarrer sans avertissement. Sources de
l'équipement contrôlé à distance non débranché
correctement, lock-out, et tous déconsignation énergie crée
une situation très dangereuse et pourrait causer des
blessures ou même la mort. Se IL VOUS PLAÎT rester à
l'écart et d'être vigilant.
LES PROCEDURES DE VERROUILLAGE / ETIQUETAGE
Verrouillage / étiquetage est le placement d'un verrouillage / tag sur un dispositif
d'isolement de l'énergie conformément à une procédure établie. Lors de la prise hors
service des équipements pour effectuer la maintenance ou de réparation, toujours
suivre les procédures de verrouillage / débranchement comme indiqué dans la norme
ANSI Z344.1 et / ou la norme OSHA 1910.147. Cette norme "oblige les employeurs
à établir un programme et appliquer des procédures pour la fixation des dispositifs
de verrouillage appropriés ou des dispositifs déconsignation à l'énergie dispositifs
d'isolement et d' autre machines ou équipements désactiver pour éviter énergisant
inattendu, start-up, ou la libération de l'énergie stockée dans le but de prévenir les
blessures aux employés."
! AVERTISSEMENT

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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. Read and understand the operator’s manual and all safety labels
before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging the
equipment .
2. Only trained persons shall operate the equipment . An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise,
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4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in
a highly visible place.
5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area
of machine.
6. 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
7. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Then disable power source before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be
operating or maintaining the Semi - Automated Pump Stand.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using.
2. Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, before starting.
4. Be familiar with the machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard area, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
7. Do not operate machine when any guards are removed.
8. 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
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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving the Conveyor. Electrocution
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.
Avant le placement du Convoyeur, être sûr que sol est
relativement plat. Le convoyeur peut renverser ou un
mauvais fonctionnement si le sol est trop inégale,
endommager l'équipement et / ou causer des blessures.
! AVERTISSEMENT
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.
En relâchant le convoyeur par rapport au véhicule de
remorquage, de tester l'extrémité d'entrée pour le poids
vers le bas. Ne pas lever l'extrémité d'entrée ci-dessus
hauteur du timon. Lorsque l'extrémité d'admission est
élevée trop haut avec la machine en position de relance,
l'équilibre de poids transfère rapidement à l'extrémité de
décharge.
! AVERTISSEMENT

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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.
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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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. Contact USC at [phone] .
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.
Situé sur l'équipement USC vous trouverez des étiquettes
de sécurité. Veillez à toujours lire et suivre toutes les
instructions sur les étiquettes.
! AVERTISSEMENT
Guards provided with USC equipment are to remain in place
during operation.
Gardes fournis avec des équipements USC doivent rester
en place pendant le fonctionnement.
! AVERTISSEMENT

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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 from USC at [phone].
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 # 09-02-0001 Part # 09-02-0002

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Installation
Section
B
! DANGER
! DANGER
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Always disconnect the power source
before working on or near the control panel or lead wires.
HAUTE TENSION ~ Toujours débrancher la source
d'alimentation avant de travailler sur ou près du panneau de
commande ou les câbles.
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Use insulated tools when making
adjustments while the controls are under power.
HAUTE TENSION ~ Utilisez des outils isolés lors des réglages,
tandis que les commandes sont sous tension.
Permanent installation may require additional electrical cords,
chemical tubing, and air lines, since each installation is unique.
Installation permanente peut exiger cordons électriques, des
tubes supplémentaires chimique, et les conduites d'air, puisque
chaque installation est.
AVIS
NOTICE
USC equipment may operate within a Group II, Division 2, Class G hazardous area
which contains seed dust. If so, the equipment must be certified for use in this area.
To avoid the possibility of an explosion ignited by static electricity, all USC equipment
should be grounded by attaching a bonding strip to the metal frame and securing that
strip to the factory ground point.
If labeled accordingly, USC products are designed to comply with CSA 22.1 for use
in a Class II, Division 2, Group G environment. When connecting the USC system
power cord into a power supply, first determine if the supply is also within the
hazardous area where the USC system is located. If so, we recommend that the
power be hard wired into the source. Do not use a standard electrical plug for this
purpose. For other acceptable methods of connecting to a power source, or any other
additional miscellaneous equipment to the USC system within a hazardous location,
please consult CSA 22.1, Section 18-200 and 18-274. Review the appropriate section
and ensure compliance with one of the options given.
When connecting to USC equipment from a remote location, and the USC equipment
is in a hazardous Class II, Group G environment, customers are advised to follow the
requirements within CSA 22.2 no. 25. More details may also be found in CSA 22.1
18-252 (wiring methods). There are various options covered within this section for
wiring in a Class II, Group G (dust) environment. Select the best method suited for
your specific location.