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BUCKET ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE MANUAL MODEL

1. Cage Opening TT S 1 Z ayy NOs Material List for 10 Ladder Section w Flared Safety Cage Opening Part Number Description 1 LDLD1003 Service Ladder 10 Section LDSCHO01 Hoop Half for Safety Cage 1 LDSCHO03 Hoop Expander for Flaring S C Hoops 5 LDSCS009 9 Safety Cage Strap 14 Ga Galv LDSCS028 28 Safety Cage Strap 14 Ga Galv Material List for 10 Ladder Section w Standard Safety Cage Part Number LDLD1003 Service Ladder 10 Section H 6 LDSCHO001 oop Half for Safety Cage LDSCS009 9 Safety Cage Strap 14 Ga Galv LDSCSO58 587 Safety Cage Strap 14 Ga Galv ardware for Assembling Safety Cage 16 16 Nut 2 JHWMB506012 3 8 16 x 17 Hex Grade 5 Machine Bol _ 7816 Nut 11 PA XN S ZA NX Wd Y N FET ees ae cr N aj 2 L II LIL I 7 20 Ladder Section w 10 of Safety Cage Flared Safety Cage Opening EE Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER TRANSFER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY SE N 4444 J I Z4 g bL LLL AW I EAM y 4 P y uv 7 7 EE LAN f E VY MN MINN 7 Y JA y ca k m y o J a END S 1 1 1 1 7 7 4 Quantity based on La
2. Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual MAIN PLATFORM MOUNTING DETAIL Model 24 10 Clamp Bracket Main Platform support angles Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual ELEVATOR BOOT DETAIL Honeyville Metal Inc Model 24 10 Bucket Elevator Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER AND SAFETY CAGE PARTS LDSCHO001 Hoop Half for oafety Cage LDSCH003 Hoop Expander for Flaring Bottom oafety Cage Hoop LDSCS009 9 Safety LDSCH002 Hoop Extender for Safety Cage on Side by Side Ladders LDLD1002 Service Ladder 5 Section LDLD1003 Service Ladder 10 Section 08 1 2 48 112 32 112 E 28 LDSCS058 589 Safety LDSCS032 3272 Safety LDSCS048 4877 Safety LDSCS028 28 Safety Cage Strap Cage Strap Cage Strap Cage Strap Cage Strap Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER AND SAFETY CAGE ASSEMBLY DETAILS LS g GN 7 EE FE RR ey EC NS ZA h dL eA TPS g val 74 314 LY N 000 AE Lo EEE Z N M Three 9 Safety Cage otraps are required at each ladder section joint 77 7 7 NZZ Z 73 g L JSE Th ie 1 MA 10 Ladder Section SN Coy U Ow w Flared Safety
3. rotate VIII Ladder Safety Cage and Cross Braces When installing Tie Brackets between two Elevators the Tie Brackets should be installed under the Trunking Flanges Offset Ladder Brackets should always be installed with the offset to the left If one or more Transfer Platform Assemblies are being installed with the ladder and safety cage be sure to lay out the transfers with the ladder centered between the trunking where it meets the elevator head so that it lines up with the opening in the main platform Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual IX Attaching the Accessories X Accessories such as hoppers valves and motors on small units are no problem bolts for attachment of all accessories are included with the Elevator shipment A common way of installing the accessories if the Elevator is to be assembled on the ground is to also install the accessories prior to raising it with the crane This includes ladder service platform valves and even motors If the stacking method is used in erection it is advised that the ladder and safety cage be installed with each trunking section 10 The remaining accessories such as motors and misc parts should be lifted into place with a crane Pipe is usually the last thing to be installed This is usually raised with the crane or ropes Angle flanges are supplied with the pipe along with quick clamps so that a minimum amount of welding Is re
4. your body in the conveyor T Never walk on conveyor covers grating or guards 8 Do not use conveyor for any purpose other than that for which it was intended 9 Do not poke or prod material into the conveyor with a bar or stick inserted through the openings 10 Keep area around conveyor drive and control station free of debris and obstacles 11 Eliminate all sources of stored energy materials or devices that could cause conveyor components to move without power applied before opening the conveyor 12 Do not attempt to clear a jammed conveyor until power has been LOCKED OUT 13 Do not attempt field modification of conveyor or components 14 Conveyors are not normally manufactured or designed to handle materials that are hazardous to personnel These materials which are hazardous include those that are explosive flammable toxic or otherwise dangerous to personnel Conveyors may be designed to handle these materials Conveyors are not manufactured or designed to comply with local state or federal codes for unfired pressure vessels If hazardous materials are to be conveyed or if the conveyor is to be subjected to internal or external pressure manufacturer should be consulted prior to any modifications CEMA and HMI insist that disconnecting and locking out the power to the motor driving the unit provides the only real protection against injury Secondary safety devices are available however the decision as
5. to their need and the type required must be made by the owner assembler as we have no information regarding plant wiring plant environment the interlocking of the screw conveyor with other equipment extent of plant automation etc Other devices should not be used as a substitute for locking out the power prior to removing guards or covers We caution that use of the secondary devices may cause employees to develop a false sense of security and fail to lock out power before removing covers or guards This could result in a serious injury should the secondary device fail or malfunction There are many kinds of electrical devices for interlocking of conveyors and conveyor systems such that if one conveyor in a system or process is stopped other equipment feeding it or following it can also be automatically stopped Electrical controls machinery guards railings walkways arrangement of installation training of personnel etc are necessary ingredients for a safe working place It is the responsibility of the contractor installer owner and user to supplement the materials and services furnished with these necessary items to make the conveyor installation comply with the law and accepted standards Conveyor inlet and discharge openings are designed to connect to other equipment or machinery so that the flow of material into and out of the conveyor is completely enclosed One or more warning labels should be visible on conve
6. 77 LDTP1001 Transfer Platform C NI LDSCHO001 Hoop Half for oafety Cage NAN MQ N H AG LA AL KN a 2 TaD 5 8 Ov o O Oo I 50 O UE I c o Transfer Outward to Offset Ladder Cage Strap gt SG c O0 LDSC1009 9 Safety Cage Strap NWY ANN 7 7 LDTP1001 Transfer Platform ZN Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER TRANSFER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY Typical Cross Section Top View 16 Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual perma CLASSIC Automatic Lubricator The perma CLASSIC is Ex Proof certified equivalent to USA NEC 500 and NEC 505 certification Volume 140cc Operating Temperature Range 32 F to 104 Housing Design Metal Pressure Build up max 4 har 65 psi Lubrication Penod 1 3 6 or 12 months perma a EN CLASSIC Supplies all lubrication points with grease or oil Fully automatic maintenance free Indicates when fully discharged Lubricates up to 12 months depending on type Can be replaced by hand without tools Operates in any position Lubricators are non reusable Replacement Kit HMPS RK 1 New Application Kit HMPS LK1 Operational Principl
7. Honeyville METAL INC TOPEKA IN BUCKET ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE MANUAL MODEL 24 10 Dealer Name Dealer Order Project Name Honeyville Order Elevator Serial Elevator Model Discharge Height Honeyville Metal Inc Phone 800 593 8377 4200 S 900 W Fax 260 593 2486 Topeka IN 46571 www HoneyvilleMetal com 12 17 2014 HONEYVILLE METAL INC BUCKET ELEVATOR pEALERNAME SSCS MODEL mn 7 WEADBEARNGS BooTBEARNGS BOOT TAKE UP INFORMATION When tightening the belt at boot adjustment always be sure that the belt tracks and is centered in the elevator housing DRIVE INFORMATION HMI Supplied Dealer Customer Supplied Model Reducer Motor Sheave Driven Sheave Belts Motor WARNINGS AND SAFETY REMINDERS FOR SCREW DRAG AND BUCKET ELEVATOR CONVEYORS CEMA Document SC 2004 01 APPROVED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY THE SCREW CONVEYOR SECTION OF THE CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Honeyville Metal Inc HMI does not install conveyors It is the responsibility of the contractor installer owner and user to install maintain and operate the conveyor components and conveyor assemblies in such a manner as to comply with the Williams Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act and with all state and local laws and ordinances and the American National Standards Institute ANSI B20 1 Safety Code In order to av
8. allation in a new Elevator is to place a clamp on the end of the belt and use a cable or rope to pull the belt into place Make sure that the entire belt width is gripped securely Another method is to install all the buckets onto the belt and simply use a crane to lift the belt above the head to drop the belt down on each side of the head pulley Once the belt is in position it is necessary to join the two ends of the belt together Place a belt tightener or take up unit on each end of the belt and draw it together A standard lap joint is recommended by HMI Overlap the ends of the belt approximately 3 to 4 feet and stretch the belt snug Let the belt hang for at least 24 hours after the buckets have been installed and then stretch the belt again before making the final lap splice Permitting the belt to remain under tension tends to distribute the stress uniformly throughout the entire belt If the buckets were not installed on the belt before inserting the belt into the Elevator this is the next job and should be done prior to making the final lap splice There is one inspection door on the first trunking section above the boot This is the access point for installing the buckets It is recommended that every fifth bucket be put on the belt and rotated until the starting point is reached Continue this rotation until all the buckets have been installed onto the belt If every bucket is installed without staggering the belt might become too heavy to
9. cket elevator C Elevator buckets and hardware if needed will be replaced free of charge as well as standard freight or UPS service D TOPS will ship replacement buckets and hardware if needed in a timely manner Warranty Exclusions and Limitations A The following failures are not covered by this warranty Bucket failure due to UV damage Bucket failure due to tramp material or abnormal impact Failure that occurs while two or more brands are running at the same time in the same bucket elevator Failure due to improper elevator bucket installation Failure due to improper bucket elevator or elevator belt maintenance or installation Failure ultimately caused by extreme hot cold temperatures or chemical breakdown Failure due to unauthorized elevator bucket modifications B TOPS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN N B amp B GPO
10. d remaining from the original purchase Warrantor Therm O Plastic Suppliers Inc TOPS 2641 Metro Boulevard Maryland Heights MO 63043 Customer Service 877 326 4707 Website www topsinc us Duties of OEM or Dealer A Inform consumer of warranty and provide warranty form to be filled out B Supply the correct CC Swift elevator bucket that is manufactured in the correct plastic polyethylene nylon urethane for the commodity being elevated Duties of Bucket Elevator User A COMPLETION AND RETURN OF THE CC SWIFT PERFORMANCE WARRANTY FORM TO TOPS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ORIGINAL BUCKET ELEVATOR DELIVERY IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER THE PURCHASE B Exercise reasonable bucket elevator maintenance care and operation C Should a failure of a CC Swift occur the consumer must notify a TOPS customer service representative immediately at 877 326 4704 to receive instructions for bucket return and replacement A TOPS sales engineer may visit to assess the claim Duties of Warrantor A Any defective CC Swift elevator bucket covered by this Performance Warranty will be replaced by TOPS at no cost to the consumer TOPS WILL NOT reimburse or be charged with labor labor costs down time costs or equipment rental etc B If a second claim occurs at any time during the two year warranty period a TOPS Inc sales engineer will make an appointment with the consumer to examine the bucket elevator exhibiting problems TOPS will help diagnose the problem in the bu
11. dder Height Item Part Number Description 40 60 100 120 130 150 10 4 4 9 12 16 ee Note Quantities shown above are in addition to standard ladder and safety cage parts already included with your order and is based on 30 between platforms Honeyville includes three Offset Ladder Brackets with each Ladder Trasfer Platform Assembly to ensure you have sufficient brackets for your installation 12 Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER TRANSFER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 10 30 BETWEEN TRANSFER PLATFORMS a TYPICAL LAYOUT Bucket Elevator Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER TRANSFER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY Honeyville Metal Inc Model 24 10 D exe Odo VO x ea O aw Q 10 Section LDLD1003 Service Ladder Pa N ZIK LE mmis nmt LR OMNE oee Page 15 D 5 O Transfer Platform Details Transfer Inward to Primary Ladder See Page 15 Transfer Platform Details Transfer Outward to Offset Ladder cc 5 3 2 3 O O I 23 5 M o H D u e A gt d D n 14 Bucket Elevator Assembly amp Service Manual LADDER TRANSFER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY Transfer Inward to Primary Ladder Honeyville Metal Inc Model 24 10 ON 72227272 0777
12. ed to a building or in most cases to an anchor embedded in the ground This anchor should be far enough away from the Elevator so that the guy wires extend upwards approximately 45 degrees Turnbuckles should be used between the anchor post and the end of each guy wire to take up extra slack It is important that the guy wires be snug but not tight Too much pressure on the guy wires may damage your Elevator Taller units may require more than one set of guy wires Additional sets may be attached at 40 0 intervals otandard guy wire material which HMI normally uses is 3 8 or 5 16 Aircraft galvanized steel cable Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual VII Belt and Bucket Installation As in the actual erection of the Elevator there are also many techniques for installing the belting and buckets On all HMI models the belting is pre punched for the proper bucket spacing and then rolled for ease of handling and shipping The first step prior to installing the belt is to turn the take up bolts on each side of the boot so that the maximum amount of travel is available Correct alignment of the head and boot pulley is important since this will prevent edge wear and rubbing of the belts and buckets If an old belt is being replaced simply attach one end of the new belt to one end of the old belt and pull the new belt into position by taking the old belt out of the Elevator One method of belting inst
13. es By tightening the plastic activating screw the gas generator falls into the liquid electrolyte The chemical reaction builds up pressure which causes the piston to move forward The lubricant is continuously injected into the lubrication point At the end of the lubrication period the discharge indicator cap becomes clearly visible indicating the lubricant has been fully discharged due to its transparent casing the movement of the piston can be seen during the lubrication cycle The delay between activation amp lubrication depends on the perma type The perma CLASSIC amp FROST contain 4 80z 120cc of lubricant which is also equal to 100 shots of grease Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual perma CLASSIC Automatic Lubricator Installation We recommend activating the unit prior to installing it Do not expect immediate discharge operating pressure takes from 1 to 12 days to develop depending on the PERMA month type the plastic activator and begin to hand tighten into the opening bottom of the PERMA When the activator becomes hand tight take a screw driver and insert it through the top ring of the activator fig 1 PERMA Classic activators are recognized by the Black O ring seal and Futura activators by their Pink O ring seal Continue to tighten until the O ring breaks off fig 2 DO NOT break ring off by hand This could jeopardize the activation of the PERMA To i
14. ing sure pipe or tubing is pre filled with the same or compatible lubricant 1 month 6 feet 3 month 4 feet 6 month 2 feet 12 month 1 foot Lower NLGI grades and oil may be remote further distances Call for assistance 18 OO SWIFT Register Your New CC Swift in Four Easy Steps 1 Your Contact Information Company Name First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Country Phone Fax E Mail Purchase Date Delivery Date 2 Your Bucket Elevator Information Brand Honeyville Metal Inc Serial Number Advertised Capacity BPH Bucket Size Bucket Vertical Centers Bucket Color _ Yellow Bucket Rows Belt Speed FPM or Head Shaft RPM Head Pulley Diameter Commodity s Elevated Bucket Elevator Usage circle one Farm Use Commercial Use 3 Your Dealer Information Dealer Company Name Contact Name Address City state Zip Country Phone Fax E Mail Did your dealer install the bucket elevator circle one Yes No If selling dealer did not install who did 4 Mail or Fax Completed Form Mailing Address OR Fax Number TOPS Inc 314 395 8671 2641 Metro Blvd Maryland Heights MO 63043 Upon receipt of completed form TOPS will send a confirmation that your new Performance Warranty is active On behalf of TOPS authorized bucket elevator manufacturers and involved dealers we sincerely appreciate your choice in partnering with
15. nd panels hoods and doors of bucket conveyors to provide warn ing against ex posing buck ets and mov ing parts while in operation CVS930012 Exposed buckets and moving parts can cause severe injury LOCK OUT POWER before removing cover or servicing Note Labels alone do not substitute for thorough in plant safety training program centered the hazards associated with operating your installed equipment Contact CEMA www cemanet org or Honeyville Metal Inc for replacement labels Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual ELEVATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Honeyville Metal Inc HMI offers you one of the finest Bucket Elevators in the industry It has been carefully jig built using only the finest material and quality workmanship Properly installed your HMI Elevator should provide you with years of service with a minimal amount of required maintenance Following are some basic installation tips Inspection upon Delivery HMI Elevators can either be picked up uncrated or be shipped by HMI truck or commercial truck transport If your elevator was picked up by your own truck you will have made certain that the load was properly secured to insure that no parts were damaged If your unit was shipped via commercial transport be sure to examine the shipment carefully for damaged parts Also make certain that all the parts that are listed on the delive
16. nsure the activation pellet has fallen from the activator into the bladder that starts the chemical dispensing reaction simply shake the PERMA to hear the pellet rattle inside Enter installation amp replacement dates on the label Prior to installation ALWAYS pre lubricate the bearing lubrication point using a hand grease gun filled with the same or compatible grease as the PERMA to ensure it is accepting grease freely Remove the grease fitting Remove the black outlet plug from the PERMA canister Typically most bearing lubrication ports are 1 8 or 1 4 The PERMA thread is 1 4 MNPT If the grease inlet is 1 8 you will need a 1 4 F x 1 8 M adapter part B100 fig 3 If your inlet is 1 4 you can mount direct Either way screw the PERMA into the fitting or bearing hand tight only Bearing requiring greater amounts of grease can be served by mounting several PERMAS in series using standard PERMA Accessory Parts fig 4 Grease filled PERMAS may be mounted in any direction fig 5 even under water All Oil filled PERMAS require a check valve at the point of lubrication part A810 Remote Installations amp Max Remote Distance w NLGI 2 Grease 77 F PERMAS may be remote mounted by means of pipe or tubing hose This allows for continuous lubrication of hard to reach spots such as points located inside of machinery guards Always use 1 4 pipe or 3 6 tubing hose 150 PSI minimum burst pressure rat
17. oid an unsafe or hazardous condition the assemblies or parts must be installed and operated in accordance with the following minimum provisions 1 Conveyors shall not be operated unless all covers and or guards for the conveyor and drive unit are in place If the conveyor is to be opened for inspection cleaning maintenance or observation the electric power to the motor driving the conveyor must be LOCKED OUT in such a manner that the conveyor cannot be restarted by anyone however remote from the area until conveyor cover or guards and drive guards have been properly replaced 2 f the conveyor must have an open housing as a condition of its use and application the entire conveyor is then to be guarded by a railing or fence in accordance with ANSI standard B20 1 Request current edition and addenda 3 Feed openings for shovel front loaders or other manual or mechanical equipment shall be constructed in such a way that the conveyor opening is covered by a grating If the nature of the material is such that a grating cannot be used then the exposed section of the conveyor is to be guarded by a railing or fence and there shall be a warning sign posted 4 Do not attempt any maintenance or repairs of the conveyor until power has been LOCKED OUT 9 Always operate conveyor accordance with these instructions and those contained on the caution labels affixed to the equipment 6 Do not place hands feet or any part of
18. on Extreme Pressure oil If your elevator has a jack shaft it is advisable to oil the roller chain which runs from the jack shaft to the head shaft every six months of operation Be sure that proper alignment is maintained between the jack shaft sprocket and the head shaft sprocket These are aligned during construction but set screws could loosen during operation permitting one sprocket to move on the shaft This misalignment causes wear on the chain and on the sprocket teeth Proper tension on the roller chain is important This is properly adjusted during construction but during use and wear the tension may change Operating the Elevator with too little tension on the chain will cause it to climb on the teeth resulting in excessive wear On farm type installations which are used seasonally it is advisable to inspect the elevator prior to heavy use On installations that require the Elevator boot to be in direct exposure to extreme weather conditions it is recommended that the take up bolts be liberally treated with lubricating oil or rust preventative This will make the take up operate more easily when necessary It is recommended that water wet dust and chaff should not be permitted to collect around the base of the Elevator in the pit Although HMI constructs the Elevator boot of hot dipped heavy gauge steel the above conditions will in time cause the boot and lower sections of the structure to rust
19. quired Final Inspection prior to Operation Now that you have successfully erected your HMI Elevator it is advisable that you inspect and check the following items before operation rcp e I eo Check all the bucket bolts to assure that they are tight Check motor drive V belts to assure that they are snug and in line Check the motor wiring to assure proper rotation of the belt Check for any obstruction extending inside of the trunking sections Check to see that the buckets do not rub the inside of the trunking at any point in the length of travel Belt alignment can be adjusted by tightening one of the boot take ups Check the clearance between the buckets and the discharge adapter cutoff plate in the elevator head and adjust the cutoff plate accordingly Clearance should be determined at the lap splice of the belt where the buckets will have their greatest projection Tighten the belt to prevent slipping on the head pulley Check the oil level in all gearboxes Once the motor is wired with the proper overload switch the unit is ready for operation Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual ELEVATOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Following are several pointers that will enable you to get the maximum service from your Elevator ie Check bucket bolts after a few days of operation and tighten nuts as required On new installations bolt heads will seat into the belt after a few days of ope
20. r request These drawings show the size and hole spacing of the Elevator boot flange Usually four 4 hold down or anchor bolts are adequate for any size unit Anchor bolts may either be placed in the cement of the boot foundation or holes may be drilled into cured concrete and draw tight anchor bolts placed into position When a Boot pit is being planned HMI recommends that adequate space be allowed around the base 18 to 36 in all directions for servicing and cleanout 3 Honeyville Metal Inc Bucket Elevator Model 24 10 Assembly amp Service Manual V VI ouggestions For Assembly Assembly bolts and nuts are supplied for connecting the trunking sections There are a number of ways to erect the Elevator The shorter units may be assembled then raised to an upright position and then fastened to some type of support Inside units are usually stacked that is the boot section is set in place and then each section is stacked onto the preceding one with the head section being installed last Guy wires or cables are then attached to the building structure If the above method is used most people set scaffolding around the unit as it is being stacked and the lifting is done by crane The stacking method above is most commonly used when erecting an outside unit A crane with an adequate reach is set at a proper position to insure a safe working area and then the head section is attached with each trunking section being fastened to
21. ration thus permitting nuts to loosen Inspect again after three or four weeks of operation to see if nuts have loosened Continue this inspection at the same interval on units operated continuously Belt should always be sufficiently tightened to prevent slippage on the Elevator Head pulley Frequent inspection for belt tension should be made during the first 30 to 90 days of operation The largest amount of belt stretch will occur during this period Belt tension is increased by turning down the boot take up bolts When checking the buckets for tightness be sure to examine the joint bolts and tighten if required If the Elevator belt tends to run to one side of the pulley during the initial start up adjust the boot take ups one ata time until the belt runs to the center of the boot pulley Lubricate all bearings after four to six weeks of continuous operation Do not over lubricate as this tends to force the grease seals Lubricate all motors as recommended by the manufacturer Lubricate all gear reducers according to the manufacturer s specifications taking into account the range of ambient temperatures the gear reducer operates in Honeyville provides gear reducers with the following lubricants Gear Reducers without internal back stop mechanisms are lubricated with ISO Viscosity Grade 220 Synthetic EP Extreme Pressure oil and Gear Reducers with internal back stop mechanisms are lubricated with ISO Viscosity Grade 220 Synthetic non EP n
22. ry receipt are received If a damaged part or shortage is noted please contact HMI or the delivering truck driver immediately so that a claim may be filed Check of Components All HMI Elevators are shipped in a maximum of 10 sections Belting is punched for the proper bucket spacing and rolled Buckets are normally nested in a box Head and Boot are usually shipped as individual units Now that you have located all the major components there may also be an additional shipment of accessories which you ordered This may include such items as motors distributors ladders service platforms elbows flanges pipe valves pit augers hoppers and or safety cage Advise of any Shortages Although every effort is made to see that your order is shipped complete and in all the correct sizes mistakes do occur If you have a shortage or mistake on your order please accept our apology and notify us at once and we will do everything possible to correct the situation Base Preparation Only a minimal amount of preparation is required Most of these units may be bolted onto any reasonably level floor or solid base However taller units may require a concrete base or foundation If the Elevator base is to be mounted to a basement floor or is installed in a pit where excessive moisture is present it is recommended that a sump pump or tile is installed to insure a dry accessible and safe Elevator boot area Base plate drawings are available at you
23. the preceding one as the head is raised If so installed make certain that the head is properly braced where the crane is attached so as to eliminate Swinging Yet another method is to lift the head section by the use of a chain hoist or block and tackle and then hanging each section onto the one above A method which is becoming more and more common with 40 or shorter units is to assemble the elevator complete on the ground even going so far as to the installation of the belt buckets ladder service platform and valves This complete unit is then tilted up into position with a crane Although this appears to be a simple method it needs to be done with extreme care to avoid damage to the Elevator If the crane is not properly attached at several points on the Elevator trunking can be bent by careless or inexperienced crane handling HMI cannot accept responsibility for any damage to the Elevator during erection even if the above methods are used Elevator Bracing Small capacity and shorter units usually require very little bracing Elevators installed inside a building or along side some kind of structure can usually be braced to the structure HMI Elevators are self supporting however they do require guy wires to prevent toppling by the prevailing winds Guy wires are normally attached to the taller units for support in 3 or 4 directions and are most times attached at or near the service platform The other ends of the cables are attach
24. us for your new equipment purchase CC SWIFT PERFORMANCE WARRANTY REGISTRATION COVERAGE Exclusive 2 Year Performance Warranty Coverage TOPS exclusive Performance Warranty is valid only on newly purchased bucket elevators purchased through a TOPS authorized original equipment bucket elevator manufacturer OEM When CC Swifts are installed from the factory on new equipment TOPS will warranty the wear performance of these heavy duty non metallic elevator buckets for a two year period Simply stated we guarantee our new standard of heavy duty elevator buckets will offer a minimum of two years trouble free service in your bucket elevator and if they don t under normal running conditions TOPS will send out new CC Swifts free of charge Warranty Period Two years from date of original purchase from an authorized bucket elevator manufacturer Bucket Elevators Covered A Only newly manufactured bucket elevators which are sold by TOPS authorized bucket elevator manufacturers OEMs B Any bucket elevator capacity rating Elevator Buckets Covered TOPS full line of CC Swift non metallic heavy duty elevator buckets manufactured in polyethylene nylon or urethane Covered By This Performance Warranty A The original purchasing individual or company B Persons or companies to whom ownership of the bucket elevator is transferred during the term of the applicable warranty period but only for the balance of the warranty perio
25. yor housings conveyor covers and elevator housings If the labels attached to the equipment become illegible please order replacement warning labels from HMI or CEMA CEMA has produced an audio visual presentation entitled Safe Operation of screw Conveyors Drag Conveyors and Bucket Elevators CEMA HMI encourage the acquisition and use of this source of safety information to supplement your safety program NOTICE This document is provided by CEMA as a service to the industry in the interest of promoting safety It is advisory only and it is not a substitute for a thorough safety program Users should consult with qualified engineers and other safety professionals CEMA makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied and the users of this document assume full responsibility for the safe design and operation of equipment CEMA Safety Label Placement Guidelines Equipment Bucket Conveyor To be placed on re e movable guards to po moving i male cun Galas warn that operation severe injury of the machinery LOCK OUT POWER with guards removed before removing would expose id 5930001 chains belts gears shafts pulleys u plings etc which create hazards USE LABEL A ON BELT GUARD USE LABEL B ON EACH SIDE OF INTAKE ALL BOLTED PANELS AND INSPECTION DOORS AND BOTH SIDES OF SPLIT HOOD H NEAR SIDE FAR SIDE E d To be placed on intakes bolted guards a

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