USC SEED 16 Series User manual

2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 PH: [phone] FAX: [phone] www.uscllc.com
Revision Effective 11 DEC 2013
SEED SERIES 16 & 20 CONVEYORS
Document: TD-09-06-1021 Revision: A
Operators Manual

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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 “S” Series Conveyor. It does not hold USC, LLC liable for
any accidents or injuries that may occur.
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.
As the person with the most to gain or loose 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.
Introduction
Introduction

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 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 your local USC dealer 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 your USC dealer. 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 side of the conveyor near the hitch.
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________
Serial
Number

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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions.................................................................5
Section B Installation ............................................................................16
Assembling Undercarriage .....................................................16
Installing Undercarriage..........................................................18
Installing Winch and cable......................................................20
Section C Mechanical Operation..........................................................22
System Overview ...................................................................23
Pre-Operation Checklist.........................................................24
Conveyor Set Up....................................................................25
Operation ...............................................................................26
Machine Break-in....................................................................27
Emergency Stopping .............................................................28
Section D Transporting.........................................................................29
Section E Troubleshooting...................................................................31
Section F Maintenance .........................................................................32
Section G Belt Tensioning Specification.............................................37
Section H Storage..................................................................................38
Section I Mechanical Drawings...........................................................39
Section J Limited Warranty................................................................123
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Section
Section
A
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
Notice is used to notify people of important installation,
operation or maintenance information which is not hazard
related.

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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 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.”
CONTROLLED STOP
This is the stopping of machine motion by reducing the electrical command signal to
0 (zero) once the stop signal has been recognized.
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
voltage wiring. This hazard does not exist when the electrical power
has been disconnected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Automatic Start Hazard
The Automated Pump Stand 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 Seed Series
Conveyor . YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate,
maintain, or work around the conveyor 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 conveyor.
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.
 Seed Series Conveyor 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 signs
before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging the Seed
Series Conveyor .
2. Only trained persons shall operate the conveyor. An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
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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 prohibited by law.
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.

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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.
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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SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your Authorized Dealer.
How to Install Safety Signs:
 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.
Part # 09-02-0001 Part # 09-02-0002

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

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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER—If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or
parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are
available from USC at [phone].
Part # 09-02-0008 Part # 09-02-0009

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

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Installation
Installation
Section
Section
B
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.
ASSEMBLING UNDERCARRRIAGE
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 cross member to both arms. Make sure you use the one with
two pulleys on it (D).
5. Attach the upper cross braces (E).
6. Using the upper arm pin, assemble the Transport Slide (F).
7. Assemble the lower arm weldments to the axle (G).
8. Assemble the lower cross member to both arms. Make sure you use the one with
one pulley (H).
9. Attach the lower cross braces (I).
10.Tighten all of the fasteners.
The following instructions should be used to assemble your USC conveyor
undercarriage. Hand tighten all fasteners until undercarriage is completely assembled.

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ASSEMBLING UNDER-CARRIAGE
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(C)
(G)
NOTE: UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWN IN INSTALLED STATE.

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1. Using a forklift, pick up the conveyor in the center. Move conveyor over the
assembled undercarriage centering it.
2. Remove the angle supports from the slide stops. Place the slide in between the
two slide stops. Re-install the angle supports capturing the slide.
Angle
Support
Slide
Stops
Slide
3. Using the lower arm pin, assemble the lower arms to the bottom bracket on the
conveyor. For the 20 and 25 foot conveyor, use the hole closest to the inlet end
and for the 30 and 35 foot use the hole farthest away from the inlet end.
INSTALLING UNDER-CARRIAGE
20 and 25 foot
30 and 35 foot

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INSTALLING UNDER-CARRIAGE
4. Assemble the Hitch Assembly and Conveyor Pad. Lower the entire assembly and
set down the inlet side on the conveyor pad.
Slide
Lower Arm Pin
Hitch Assembly
Conveyor Pad

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INSTALLING WINCH and CABLE
1. Attach the winch to the lower arm using the hardware provided (above).
2. Attach the cable to the crank.
3. String the cable through the pulleys and attach to the under-carriage following the
path as shown in the illustration on page 21.
4. After cable has been run through the pulleys as shown, terminate at the lower cross
member as shown below.
WINCH ASSEMBLY DETAIL
Mounting Hardware
CABLE ANCHOR DETAIL
Cable Thimble
Cable Clips