USC SEED CONDITIONER User manual

Operators Manual
Software Release: v1.0.0
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Revision Effective 18 JUNE 2018
Document: TD-09-06-1010 Revision: D
SEED CONDITIONER

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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 Seed Conditioner. 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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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 side of the unit near the chain drive guard.
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________
Serial
Number

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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions.....................................................................5
Section B Installation................................................................................14
Section C Mechanical Operation..............................................................17
Seed Conditioner Overview.....................................................17
Section D Electrical Operation.................................................................18
Main Screen...............................................................................20
H-O-A Screen.............................................................................22
Utilities Screen...........................................................................24
Alarm and E-Stop Screen ..........................................................26
Section E Troubleshooting.......................................................................28
Section F Maintenance .............................................................................29
Wire Mesh Belt Drive Tension ...................................................31
Wire Mesh Belt Alignment & Tracking .......................................32
Section G Storage......................................................................................36
Section H Mechanical Drawings ..............................................................37
Section I Limited Warranty......................................................................57
Table of Contents

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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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTICE

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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.”
EMERGENCY STOP
There is an Emergency Stop push button on the Seed Conditioner
located on the Main Control Panel. Actuators of emergency stop
shall be colored RED. The background immediately around the device
actuator shall be colored YELLOW. The actuator pushbutton operated
device shall be of the palm or mushroom head type.
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
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. 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,
and know how to use it.

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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 equipment.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Read and understand the operator’s manual and all safety labels 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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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving equipment. 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 equipment on level ground free of debris. Anchor the equipment to
prevent tipping or upending.
Before placement of the equipment , be sure that ground is
reasonably level. The equipment may topple or work improperly
if the ground is too uneven, damaging the equipment and/or
causing personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the operator’s manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating the equipment .
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 labels clean. Replace any sign that is damaged or not clearly visible.

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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.
Guards provided with USC equipment are to remain in place
during operation.

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Part # 09-02-0001
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].

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Part # 09-02-0002 Part # 09-02-0009Part # 09-02-0011

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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,
chemical tubing, and air lines, since each installation is unique.
4. Inspect Seed Conditioner thoroughly for screws, bolts, fittings, etc. which may have
come loose during shipping.
5. The Seed Conditioner should be placed on level ground close to the seed treater.
6. Setup the Seed Conditioner control panel assembly on the left or right lower frame
cross member.
7. Have a certified electrician provide 230V or 460V power to the seed conditioner.
Provide convenient shutdown switches, comply with local electrical codes and
ensure that the system is properly grounded and bonded. All USC control panels
must be connected adhering to the same electrical requirements as specified in the
main control panel on the power requirement tag (right), or the electrical schematic
shipped with the piece of equipment. This will power the USC Seed Conditioner.
NOTICE
SEED CONDITIONER SET-UP
The following steps outline the initial set-up of your USC Seed Conditioner :
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before moving.
2. Be sure there is enough clearance from overhead obstructions and power lines
or other equipment to move the machine into its working position.
3. Using a forklift, place the Seed Conditioner in the desired position on a level
surface.
USC highly recommends that the Seed Conditioner be set up inside
a building or any covered structure to protect the machine from
weathering.
NOTICE

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SEED CONDITIONER SET-UP
Flexible conduit is recommended
for main power supply.
Incoming power connected to
these terminals in the Seed
Conditioner Control Panel
8. It is required that the air supply have an in-line customer supplied air dryer to
protect the air system from contamination. Supply approximately 100 - 110 pounds
of air pressure from the dryer to the port on the air actuated 3-way valve located
on the pump stand frame behind the electric control panel.
Air Supplied Here
NOTICE

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SEED CONDITIONER SET-UP
9. Connect the red cable to the PJESTOPA on the treater control panel or automated
main control panel and then to the PJESTOPB on the Seed Conditioner control
panel. This cable must run from an A connection to a B connection
(never A to A or B to B).
10.Connect this cable to an auxiliary port on the bottom of the treater control panel.
11.Connect this cable to the belt drive motor.
12.Connect the FAN #1 cable to the fan on the inlet end of the conditioner, the FAN #2
cable to the middle fan and FAN #3 to the fan on the discharge end
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Mechanical Operation Section
C
SEED CONDITIONER OVERVIEW
Control
Panel
Seed
Leveling
Gate
Discharge
Chute
Fan #1
HMI
Display
Belt
Drive
Assembly
Fan #2
Fan #3
Inlet
Seed
Hopper
Pneumatic
Regulator
Seed Leveling
Gate Air Cylinder

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Electrical Operation
Section
D
This section provides a general overview and description of the operator controls for
the Seed Conditioner.
USC recommends the use of a surge protection device with a
minimum rating of 400 Joules for all automated main control
panels.
General Panel Descriptions
 The Seed Conditioner control panel is a 30 x 24 x10 inch enclosure that contains all
of the electrical control components as well as the HMI (Human/Machine Interface)
touch screen. The operator is able to control the entire system through the HMI.
NOTICE
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.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL only shall work on the control
panel. Never allow anyone who has not read and familiarized
themselves with the owner’s manual to open or work on the
control panel.

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Seed Conditioner Panel
The following pages explain the function of the touch screen controls.
USC STARTUP SCREEN
This screen is the first screen the operator will see after the system receives power.
After 30 seconds the system will automatically advance to the Main screen.

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MAIN SCREEN
This screen informs the operator of the status of all system motors and electrical
devices and allows for control / adjustment of system operations.
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