Lower head section, Chapter 8 lower head section, Head bonnet section – Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-681 User Manual

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PNEG-681 Series II Bucket Elevator

8. Lower Head Section

The Bucket Elevator lower head section is primarily assembled at the factory.

1. The installation hardware used to attach the head section to the trunking system is included with

the shipment.

2. The drive is shipped separately from the lower head section.

3. Inspect all parts for damage and to ensure that all hardware is secure prior to proceeding

with installation.

(See Figure 8A.)

Head Bonnet Section

The bonnet has been designed in two-piece construction to allow the front (discharge) side to slide forward
and clamp in place for maintenance to the belt, buckets, pulley, etc.

1. The rear (up-leg) side bonnet includes factory installed pressure relief panels. These panels should

be carefully inspected for damage including screws and washers.

2. Pressure relief vent door should not be altered in any way, except to remove shipping bolts.

3. Motor mount and torque arm must be adjusted to fit the drive package per supplied detail.

4. Hardware used to attach bonnet section to head section is included.

(See Figure 8B on Page 21.)

Figure 8A Lower Head Section

WARNING

Use bonnet section ‘U-lugs’ to lift ONLY the bonnet section.

WARNING

NEVER lift or lower the bonnet section together with the lower head section.

WARNING

Remove all shipping bolts in the pressure relief panels prior to operating any
bucket elevator

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