1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES STORM SEED TREATER
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1. TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS STORM STORM SEED TREATER MAY 2 2014 r The STORM should be operated within an acceptable temperature range with a consistent and sufficient power source Best results are obtained when ambient seed and treatment temperature are above 10 degrees Celsius powered by a dedicated 15A power source that delivers between 100 and 120 VAC measured at the STORM Control Box plug during full operation Extension cords should be 12 gauge or heavier and should not exceed 150 feet in total length Use a 3000 watt generator if power availability is limited Ensure that extension cord ends are not worn or damaged to ensure a dependable power supply Intermittent power due to worn or damaged extension cords can lead to erratic Control Box function and inaccurate seed treatment results 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES Table 2 lists issues related to the STORM seed treatment section Table 2 Seed Treating Section Issues Issue Type Common Issues Page Number Seed delivery issues seed delivery is outside of the expected 5 page 3 Pump issues pump won t prime page 3 pump output is fluctuating page 3 pump output is inconsistent and outside of the page 3 expected 5 pump is difficult to calibrate page 3 pump won t turn or turns erratically page 3 Seed coverage seed coverage is poor page 6 issues Treatment build up excessive build up in application chamber p2. Based on Avery Bushel Measure Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Lentils Lentils g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu 220 35 3 38 5 291 46 7 48 1 48 5 49 8 49 9 221 35 4 38 7 292 46 8 48 3 48 7 50 0 50 0 222 35 6 38 8 293 47 0 48 5 48 8 50 1 50 2 223 35 8 39 0 294 47 2 48 6 49 0 50 3 50 3 224 35 9 39 1 295 47 3 48 8 49 2 50 4 50 5 225 36 1 39 3 296 47 5 48 9 49 3 50 6 50 6 226 36 2 39 5 297 47 6 49 1 49 5 50 8 50 8 227 36 4 39 6 40 0 298 47 8 49 3 49 7 50 9 50 9 228 36 6 39 8 40 2 299 48 0 49 4 49 8 51 1 51 1 229 36 7 39 9 40 3 300 48 1 49 6 50 0 51 2 51 3 230 36 9 40 1 40 5 301 48 3 49 7 50 2 51 4 231 37 0 40 2 40 6 302 48 4 49 9 50 3 51 6 232 37 2 40 4 40 8 303 48 6 50 1 50 5 51 7 233 37 4 40 6 40 9 304 48 8 50 2 50 7 51 9 234 37 5 40 7 41 1 305 48 9 50 4 50 8 52 0 235 37 7 40 9 41 2 306 49 1 50 6 51 0 52 2 236 37 9 41 0 41 4 307 49 2 50 7 51 2 52 3 237 38 0 41 2 41 6 308 49 4 50 9 51 4 52 5 238 38 2 41 4 41 7 309 49 6 51 0 51 5 52 6 239 38 3 41 5 41 9 310 49 7 51 2 51 7 52 8 240 38 5 41 7 42 0 311 49 9 51 4 51 9 52 9 241 38 7 40 1 41 8 42 2 312 50 0 51 5 52 0 53 1 242 38 8 40 3 42 0 42 3 313 50 2 51 7 52 2 53 3 243 39 0 40 5 42 2 42 5 314 50 4 51 8 52 4 53 4 244 39 1 40 6
3. Seed condition is poor dusty dry etc Dirty or dusty seed will cause build up Avoid using excessively dirty or dusty seed 2 Treatment product is too thick Thick treatment products can increase build up Consult treatment product manufacturer and dilute treatment if possible BUILD UP OF TREATMENT ON METERING CONVEYOR BELT 1 Treatment is flowing when seed is not Do not operate the pumps with no seed flowing or treatment will splash up onto the conveyor belt 2 Seed is dusty Seed treatment will readily bind to the dust in the seed These airborne particulates may stick to the conveyor belt 3 Nozzle s are misdirected Ensure nozzles are oriented correctly and spraying the full grain curtain 1 5 CONVEYOR SPEED ISSUES SYSTEM WON T OPERATE AT HIGHER CONVEYOR SPEEDS 1 Pump speed limit of 650 rpm has been met Lower product dilution if possible or split treatment application between two pumps 2 Insufficient power supply Check advanced diagnostics tab during operation for voltage condition If low less than 100 VAC ensure that the power supply is sufficient Extension cords should be 12 gauge or heavier and should not exceed 150 feet in total length Utilize a 3000 watt generator if power availability is limited 3 Conveyor out of adjustment causing excessive drag An improperly adjusted conveyor can increase power requirements Adjust conveyor tension and or tracking 1 6 EXPECTED CONVEYOR MOTO
4. 42 3 42 6 315 50 5 52 0 52 5 53 6 245 39 3 40 8 42 5 42 8 316 50 7 52 2 52 7 53 7 246 39 5 41 0 42 6 42 9 317 50 8 52 3 52 9 53 9 247 39 6 41 1 42 8 43 1 318 51 0 52 5 53 0 54 0 248 39 8 41 3 43 0 43 2 319 51 2 52 7 53 2 54 2 249 39 9 41 5 43 1 43 4 320 51 3 52 8 53 4 54 3 321 51 5 53 0 53 5 54 5 378 60 6 62 2 322 51 6 53 1 53 7 54 6 379 60 8 62 3 323 51 8 53 3 53 9 54 8 380 60 9 62 5 324 52 0 53 5 54 0 55 0 381 61 1 62 7 325 52 1 53 6 54 2 55 1 382 61 3 62 8 326 52 3 53 8 54 4 55 3 383 61 4 63 0 327 52 4 53 9 54 5 55 4 384 61 6 63 1 328 52 6 54 1 54 7 55 6 385 61 7 63 3 329 52 8 54 3 54 9 55 7 386 61 9 63 5 330 52 9 54 4 55 0 55 9 387 62 1 63 6 331 53 1 54 6 55 2 56 0 388 62 2 63 8 332 53 2 54 8 55 4 56 2 389 62 4 63 9 333 53 4 54 9 55 5 56 3 390 62 6 64 1 334 53 6 55 1 55 7 56 5 391 62 7 64 3 Table 4 Seed Density Based on Avery Bushel Measure Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Lentils Lentils g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu 335 53 7 55 2 55 9 56 6 392 62 9 64 4 336 53 9 55 4 56 0 56 8 393 63 0 64 6 337 54 0 55 6 56 2 57 0 394 63 2 64 8 338 54 2 55 7 56 4 57 1 395 63 4 64 9 339 54 4 55 9 56 5 57 3 396 63 5 65 1 340
5. of the pump Ensure it is not cracked Check for loose connections on the intake side of the pump Tighten loose fittings and hose clamps Check for cracked fittings or fittings that may not be have been assembled with pipe thread sealant Replace and reassemble as necessary Ensure the container attached to the pump is free of air leaks including the connector assembly and drop tube 4 The line is restricted on the intake or output side of the pump Check the condition of the pump hose Ensure it has not collapsed become plugged or excessively worn Check filter and nozzles for plugging e If in freezing conditions check for frozen deposits in the lines e If using a slurried product check for product settling in the lines 5 Pump is operating at too high of a pressure Ensure system is operating at 20 psi or lower Lower treating parameters such as treating speed to reduce system pressure 6 Pump is operating too slowly Some application rates combined with low seed densities and slow treating speeds can result in slow pump operating speeds Pump speeds under 35 rpm can result in inconsistent flows If possible increase product application rate by diluting in order to increase pump speeds Increase treating speed to increase pump speed if operating below 30 bushels per minute 7 Pump is operating too fast Viscous thick products with high application rates combined with high seed densities and high treati
6. 4 32 6 254 40 7 42 3 43 9 44 2 184 29 5 32 8 255 40 9 42 5 44 1 44 3 185 29 7 32 9 256 41 1 42 6 44 2 44 5 186 29 8 33 1 257 41 2 42 8 44 4 44 6 187 30 0 33 2 258 41 4 43 0 44 5 44 8 188 30 2 33 4 259 41 5 43 1 44 7 44 9 189 30 3 33 6 260 41 7 43 3 44 9 45 1 190 30 5 33 7 261 41 9 43 5 45 0 45 3 191 30 6 33 9 262 42 0 43 6 45 2 45 4 192 30 8 34 0 263 42 2 43 8 45 3 45 6 193 31 0 34 2 264 42 3 44 0 45 5 45 7 194 31 1 34 4 265 42 5 44 1 45 7 45 9 195 31 3 34 5 266 42 7 44 3 45 8 46 0 196 31 4 34 7 267 42 8 44 5 46 0 46 2 197 31 6 34 8 268 43 0 44 7 46 1 46 3 198 31 8 35 0 269 43 1 44 8 46 3 46 5 199 31 9 35 2 270 43 3 45 0 46 5 46 6 200 32 1 35 3 271 43 5 45 2 46 6 46 8 201 32 2 35 5 272 43 6 45 3 46 8 46 9 202 32 4 35 6 273 43 8 45 5 46 9 47 1 203 32 6 35 8 274 43 9 45 7 47 1 47 3 204 32 7 35 9 275 44 1 45 8 47 3 47 4 205 32 9 36 1 276 44 3 46 0 47 4 47 6 206 33 0 36 3 277 44 4 46 2 47 6 47 7 207 33 2 36 4 278 44 6 46 3 47 7 47 9 208 33 4 36 6 279 44 7 46 5 47 9 48 0 209 33 5 36 7 280 44 9 46 7 48 1 48 2 210 33 7 36 9 281 45 1 46 8 48 2 48 3 211 33 8 37 1 282 45 2 47 0 48 4 48 5 212 34 0 37 2 283 45 4 47 2 48 5 48 6 213 34 2 37 4 284 45 5 47 3 48 7 48 8 214 34 3 37 5 285 45 7 47 5 48 8 48 9 215 34 5 37 7 286 45 9 47 7 49 0 49 1 216 34 6 37 9 287 46 0 47 8 49 2 49 3 217 34 8 38 0 288 46 2 48 0 49 3 49 4 218 35 0 38 2 289 46 4 48 2 49 5 49 6 219 35 1 38 3 290 46 5 48 3 49 6 49 7 Table 4 Seed Density
7. 54 5 56 0 56 7 57 4 397 63 7 65 2 341 54 7 56 2 56 9 57 6 398 63 8 65 4 342 54 9 56 4 57 0 57 7 399 64 0 65 6 343 55 0 56 5 57 2 57 9 400 64 2 65 7 344 55 2 56 7 57 4 58 0 401 64 3 65 9 345 55 3 56 8 57 5 58 2 402 64 5 66 0 346 55 5 57 0 57 7 58 3 403 64 6 66 2 347 55 7 57 2 57 9 404 64 8 66 4 348 55 8 57 3 58 1 405 65 0 66 5 349 56 0 57 5 58 2 406 65 1 66 7 350 56 1 57 7 58 4 407 65 3 66 9 351 56 3 57 8 58 6 408 65 4 67 0 352 56 5 58 0 58 7 409 65 6 67 2 353 56 6 58 1 58 9 410 65 8 67 3 354 56 8 58 3 59 1 411 65 9 67 5 355 56 9 58 5 59 2 412 66 1 67 6 356 57 1 58 6 59 4 413 66 2 67 8 357 57 3 58 8 59 6 414 66 4 68 0 358 57 4 58 9 59 7 415 66 6 68 1 359 57 6 59 1 59 9 416 66 7 68 3 360 57 7 59 3 60 1 417 66 9 68 5 361 57 9 59 4 418 67 0 68 6 362 58 1 59 6 419 67 2 68 8 363 58 2 59 8 420 67 4 68 9 364 58 4 59 9 421 67 5 69 1 365 58 5 60 1 422 67 7 69 3 366 58 7 60 2 423 67 8 69 4 367 58 9 60 4 424 68 0 69 6 368 59 0 60 6 425 68 2 69 7 369 59 2 60 7 426 68 3 69 9 370 59 3 60 9 427 68 5 70 1 371 59 5 61 0 428 68 6 70 2 372 59 7 61 2 429 68 8 70 4 373 59 8 61 4 430 69 0 70 6 374 60 0 61 5 431 69 1 70 7 375 60 1 61 7 432 69 3 70 9 376 60 3 61 9 433 69 4 71 0 377 60 5 62 0 10 11
8. R SPEED See Table 3 for the expected conveyor motor speeds Table 3 Expected Conveyor Motor Speeds RPM M Bene Wheat RPM Barley RPM Oats RPM Peas RPM Lentils RPM 15 1353 1370 1340 1379 1309 17 5 1588 1619 1525 1625 1532 20 1846 1891 1777 1908 1776 22 5 2128 2184 2097 2230 2041 25 2434 2501 2483 2588 2328 27 5 2763 2839 2938 2985 2637 30 3116 3201 3459 3419 2966 1 4 SEED DENSITY Table 4 provides seed densities based on the use of a standard 0 5 L cup filled by a cox funnel according to standard practice Data for Wheat Barley Oats and Flax has been obtained from the Canadian Grains Commission and is corrected for grain compaction For further information consult www grains canada gc ca Data for wheat that is shown in red is based on predicted values of the Canadian Grains Commission data Actual values may vary Table 4 Seed Density Based on Avery Bushel Measure Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Measured Peas amp Wheat Barley Oats Flax Lentils Lentils g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu g 0 5L Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu Ibs bu 179 28 7 32 0 250 40 1 41 6 43 3 43 6 180 28 9 32 1 251 40 3 41 8 43 4 43 7 181 29 0 32 3 252 40 4 42 0 43 6 43 9 182 29 2 32 4 253 40 6 42 1 43 8 44 0 183 29
9. age 6 issues build up of treatment on metering conveyor belt page 6 Conveyor speed system won t operate at higher conveyor speeds page 7 issues P 866 467 7207 F 886 768 4852 Box 39 74 Highway 205 East Rosenort Manitoba Canada ROG 1W0 grainaugers com AGI AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL 1 3 SEED DELIVERY ISSUES SEED DELIVERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE EXPECTED 5 1 Conveyor intake wiper is out of adjustment Check orientation and seating of the wiper and ensure wiper height is 1 5 8 The bevelled corners of the intake wiper should be directed upwards and the flat section should be resting flush on the plastic wear strips on either side of the seed flow area 2 Cleated conveyor belt is slipping on the drive rollers Adjust belt tension and tracking Ensure side bearing mount plates are free to slide as required Ensure that the cleat travel is not being impeded by an object protruding into the seed travel area 3 Drive chain is slipping Check condition of chain and drive sprockets Adjust chain tension 4 Inconsistent grain feed rate to conveyor During operation ensure that the metering convey cleats are full by checking the inspection window on the top of the conveyor Check for blockage of the conveyor intake grating Ensure that the seed supply gate is fully opened and completely flooding the intake of the conveyor Center the conveyor intake under the seed supply opening e f the conveyo
10. d delivers more seed than the STORM electronic display indicates increase the seed flow correction by the percentage amount the unit is out If the conveyor consistently under meters seed delivers less seed than the STORM electronic display indicates decrease the seed flow correction by the percentage amount the unit is out For example The STORM unit is consistently inaccurately metering jobs to the same degree for all jobs In the last job the weight of seed was determined to be 19 500 Ibs but the STORM display indicates it was 20 000 Ibs The unit is under metering Multiply the seed flow correction of 1000 by 19 500 Ibs and divide by 20 000 and enter the value of 975 as the new seed flow correction 1 4 PUMP ISSUES See Table 2 for common pump related issues and lists of possible problems Table 2 Common Pump Issues Common Pump Issues Possible Problem 1 Pump shoe is not fully engaged 2 Pump occlusion dial set incorrectly 3 There is an air leak in the fittings on the intake line 4 The line is restricted on the intake or output side of the pump 6 Pump is operating too slowly 9 Product condition is inconsistent 10 Product is too thick to meter properly 11 The pump is damaged pump won t prime 1 Pump shoe is not fully engaged 2 Pump occlusion dial set incorrectly There is an air leak in the fittings on the intake line The line is restricted on the intake or output side of the
11. ng speeds can result in the pump operating inefficiently Pump speeds over 400 rom can result in inconsistent flows Decrease treating speed to reduce pump speed 8 Calibration was performed at a different treating speed than the operational speed Operate the STORM at the same treating speed as the pre configured desired treating speed set in the job parameters 9 Product condition is inconsistent Inadequate mixing may result in product stratification Ensure that the product has been properly mixed prior to pumping the product with the STORM Over mixing can cause some products to foam Consult with the product manufacturer for proper handling recommendations 10 Product is too thick to meter properly Dilute product if possible to reduce viscosity Recalibrate as required to ensure accuracy of application Some treatment products change in viscosity with temperature Ensure calibrations are per formed for the conditions at the time of treating 11 The pump is damaged Pump may be damaged or warped Test by removing hose and spinning by hand If binding is evident in rotation of rotor or rollers inside the pump then adjust mounting screws to relieve problem Replace the pump if required Ensure that the pump coupler is installed correctly 1 3 SEED COVERAGE SEED COVERAGE IS POOR 1 Nozzles are plugged Check for plugged nozzles and clean as required 2 Nozzle s are misdirected Ensure nozzles are
12. oriented correctly and spraying the full grain curtain 3 Nozzle s are not creating a spray pattern Excessively low pump flow 800 ml min or lower per nozzle can result in a poor spray pattern depending on the treatment type this issue can commonly affect treatment of barley and oats Increase treating parameters to gain an improved spray pattern If product application rates are low consider combining flows or diluting product to increase flow rate through the nozzles 4 Application Rates are lower than 300 ml 100 kg of seed Consider increasing dilution of treating product or use second pump if not being utilized to add water to application Coverage is best for Wheat Barley and Oats at application rates of 400 to 600 ml 100kg 5 Application rates are not being obtained Check seed delivery and pump rates and ensure they are being met 6 Seed condition is affecting coverage Dusty seed dry seed and frozen seed can affect coverage of many seed treatments 7T Treating speed is not optimal for mixer speed Running the mixer boot flight too quickly can result insufficient mixing and result in poor coverage Reduce the auger throttle until coverage improves 8 Treatment product is too thick Thick treatment products may not cover seed adequately Consult treatment product manufac turer for recommendations and dilute to reduce viscosity if possible 1 4 TREATMENT BUILDUP EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN APPLICATION CHAMBER 1
13. pump Pump is operating at too high of a pressure Pump is operating too slowly Pump is operating too fast Calibration was performed at a different treating speed than the operational speed 9 Product condition is inconsistent 10 Product is too thick to meter properly 11 The pump is damaged pump output is fluctuating pump output is inconsistent and outside of the expected 5 o 4O0 C1 C5 Table 2 Common Pump Issues Common Pump Issues Possible Problem 1 Pump shoe is not fully engaged 2 Pump occlusion dial set incorrectly 3 There is an air leak in the fittings on the intake line 4 The line is restricted on the intake or output side of the pump 7 Pump is operating too fast 9 Product condition is inconsistent 10 Product is too thick to meter properly 11 The pump is damaged pump is difficult to calibrate pump won t turn or turns errati 6 Pump is operating too slowly cally 11 The pump is damaged 1 Pump shoe is not fully engaged Check that the pump lever is fully engaged in the lever catch 2 Pump occlusion dial set incorrectly Adjust the pump occlusion dial on the top of the pump as far clockwise as possible 3 There is an air leak in the fittings on the intake line Check that the dry break couplers are fully engaged Reengage if required Check the condition of the pump hose especially inside of the pump and on the intake side
14. r is not being flood fed like when supplying the conveyor from a truck with a rear opening the height of the grain in the intake must be the same as the height of the fully deployed and flooded intake hopper 5 Electronics not achieving proper conveyor motor speeds Consult Table 3 on page 7 for the expected conveyor speed for the seed type that is being utilized Check Conveyor Drive ratio It should be 15 33 If not adjust For March 24 2014 software ensure that the Seed Flow Correction is set at 1000 For software versions newer than March 24 2014 the Seed Flow Correction number may have been inadvertently adjusted Return the seed flow correction number to 1000 if it was not been adjusted on purpose such as Consistent metering inaccuracy below 6 Consistent metering inaccuracy Metering inaccuracies may occur due to manufacturing differences or bin feed conditions and results in the metering conveyor being consistently inaccurate to the same degree For software versions newer than March 24 2014 the seed flow correction can be adjusted when the meter is consistently delivering a different amount than the electronic display indicates All other options should be explored before making this adjustment The default value of 1000 indicates that the meter is delivering 100 of the expected seed flow A higher number slows the conveyor A lower number speeds up the conveyor If the conveyor consistently over meters see
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