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HEC Standard Bale Elevator Owner’s and Operator’s Manual

This Manual is intended to point out some of the basic situa-tions which may be encountered during the normal operation and service of your machine and to suggest possible ways of dealing with these conditions. Addition…

(HEC) Bale Elevator Manual Manual - Roth Manufacturing

If any items covered in this manual are not fully understood by you, contact your dealer or T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.;. 312 E. Industrial Dr.; P.O. Box 248; ...

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HEC

Standard Bale Elevator

Owner's and Operator's Manual

Read and Understand this manual Before Operating

WARNING

Operator's Manual!

Additional Assistance If any items covered in this manual are not fully understood by you, contact your dealer or T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.; 312 E. Industrial Dr.; P.O. Box 248; Loyal, WI 54446 (call Toll Free 1-800-842-5349 for assistance).

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General Safety Statement

It is your responsibility as an owner, operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements, precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety precautions that may be required. Failure to read this Owner's and Operator's Manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment.

Operator's Manual!

The Operator's Manual

WARNING

Anyone who will operate or work around an elevator or transport shall first read the Owner's and Operator's Manual!
Complete sign-off sheet in "Operator Qualifications" section of this Manual to document training.

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Symbol means:

Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved!

The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on machines, safety decals, in manuals, or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.

This symbol will be used with one of three signal words: CAUTION the degree of hazard.

WARNING

DANGER to indicate

CAUTION -- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

WARNING -- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

DANGER -- Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

Why is Safety important to You?

� Accidents Disable and Kill 3 Big Reasons: � Accidents Cost
� Accidents Can Be Avoided

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Foreword
This Manual is intended to point out some of the basic situations which may be encountered during the normal operation and service of your machine and to suggest possible ways of dealing with these conditions.
Additional precautions may be necessary, depending on conditions at the worksite or in the service area. The manufacturer has no direct control over machine application, operation, inspection, lubrication, or maintenance. Therefore, it is your responsibility to use good safety practices in these areas.
Other information which may affect the safe operation of your machine may be contained on safety decals, or in insurance requirements; employer's safety programs; safety codes; and local, state/provincial, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
If you require information not covered in this manual, contact T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.; 312 E. Industrial Drive; P.O. Box 248; Loyal, WI 54446 (call Toll Free 1-800-842-5349).

Because our engineers are constantly improving products, T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc. reserves the right to change design and/or specifications without notice. The information on this document does not constitute a warranty by T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Statement ...............................Inside Front Cover Foreword .................................................................................... 1 Decal Location............................................................................ 3 Operator Qualifications and Sign Off Sheet ............................... 4 Operating Instructions
Maximum Angle of Elevation for Various Bale Lengths ..... 5 Machine Inspection....................................................... 6,7 Winch Operating Instructions........................................... 8 Movement and Placement ........................................9 - 11 Electric Motor Drive ....................................................... 12 Safety Lockouts and Horsepower Requirements .......... 13 Work Area Diagram ................................................14 - 15 Elevator Operation......................................................... 16 Bale Kick-off Operation and Assembly ...................18 - 19 Elevator Shutdown......................................................... 20 Optional Accessories................................................................ 21 Trouble Shooting................................................................22 - 28 Service and Maintenance ......................................................... 29 Operating Heights and General Dimensions ...................... 30, 31 Layout Guide ...................................................................... 32, 33 Assembly Instructions........................................................34 - 44 Serial No. and Model No. Plate Location Guide .................. Insert Warranty ..........................................................Inside Back Cover

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The Decals Shown On This Page Must Be 3 Displayed As Shown Below
FREE REPLACEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Contact T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.; 312 E. Industrial Drive; P.O. Box 248; Loyal, WI 54446
(Call Toll Free 1-800-842-5349) � Safety decals must be replaced if they are destroyed, missing, painted over, or can no longer be read. � New equipment components installed during repair shall be equipped with the same safety decals that were affixed
to the original components. � Keep decals wiped clean at all times.
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WILL
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4 Operator Qualifications and Sign Off Sheet
Operation of this machine shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around this machine must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, he must also know and meet all other requirements, such as:
1. Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 18 may operate power machinery. This includes this machine. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation.
2. Current OSHA regulations state in part: "At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be involved" (per Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture Subpart D, Section 1928.57 (a) (6))
3. Complete sign off sheet below to document training.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions, is not qualified to operate this machine.
5. It is the responsibility of the owner, qualified operator/s or supervisor/s to see that no unqualified persons are allowed to operate this machine and that unqualified persons (especially children) stay out of the work area.

CAUTION
As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operation and servicing of this machine at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Use this sign off sheet to document training.

Date

Employer Signature

Employee Signature

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Maximum Angle of Elevation

for Various Bale Lengths

Bale Length
20" 24" 30" 36"

Maximum Elevation Angle
30� 35� 40� 45�

Got a Question?
If any items covered in this manual are not fully understood by you, contact your dealer or T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc.; 312 E. Industrial Dr.; P.O. Box 248; Loyal, WI 54446 (call Toll Free 1-800-842-5349 for assistance).

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Machine Inspection
Inspect machine after delivery, upon completion of assembly and before each use. Machine inspection is mandatory.

All Guards

Replace This Safety Decal!

Check that all guards are in place, secured, and functional. For information about guards, their location and free replacements, see page 44 of this manual.

Check all safety decals and replace any that are worn, missing, or illegible. For information about safety decals, their location, and free replacements, see page 3 or this manual.
Discharge End

Safety Cable

WARNING
Do not mount a longer or shorter length elevator than recommended below on transport. Failure to heed could result in personal injury or death.

HEC Standard Elevator Length

Model HST-10T Fits only T. R. Metal Crafter's elevators Model HST-20T Fits only T. R. Metal Crafter's elevators Model HST-40T Fits only T. R. Metal Crafter's elevators

20' - 32' 36' N/A

EHD Extra-Heavy-Duty Elevator Length
24' - 30' 36' - 48' 54' - 60'

Make sure the safety cable is installed onto transport at the correct location. Refer to Transport Manual for instructions. The safety cable prevents transport from being lowered to an unsafe working position. Failure to install safety cable may result in personal injury or death. Note: Elevator weight should never rest on transport safety cable during normal operation. If safety cable is lost or missing, contact T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc. for free replacement.

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Machine Inspection
Winch and Cable

DANGER
Check winch and cable for condition, security, and operation. There should be at least 3-complete wraps of cable around winch drum in full down position. The cable anchor on the winch drum must be tight.

WARNING
1. Are all fasteners tight?
2. Are all belts and chains properly adjusted? (See Service and Maintenance Section of this manual).
3. Check all lubrication points. (See Service and Maintenance Section of this manual).

Cable Clamps

Thimble

Right Way: for maximum rope strength

Dead End of Cable U Section

Wrong Way: clips staggered

DANGER
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Wrong Way: clips reversed
The correct way to attach cable clamps is shown at the top; the "U" section is in contact with the rope's dead end and is clear of the thimble.

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Winch Operating Instructions

DANGER

Read Carefully: Instructions for Safer Operation of your Winch

This winch is of general purpose design. The load rating is based on an intermittent duty cycle. High forces may be created by use of winch, creating potential safety hazards. DANGER Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with these operating instructions to operate the winch.

DANGER This winch is not designed to be a human hoist and should never be operated when there are persons positioned on or under the load being moved. The winch is designed for raising the elevator weight only! Do not lift other items with the elevator.
1. The winch must be securely bolted down to its mounting plate. The cable must be securely fastened to the transport and to the winch drum.
2. Never fully extend the cable. Always keep at least three (3) complete turns of cable around the drum. Otherwise cable can pull loose from the drum.
3. Always be sure the cable is pulling straight off the winch -not at an angle. This will prevent the cable from rubbing against the sides of the drum and becoming damaged.
4. Never stand along side the winch cable or guide the cable with your hands. Always inspect the cable and cable clamps for damage before each use. Replace the cable if it is frayed or kinked. If the cable breaks, it can act like a whip and inflict serious injury to anyone in the path of the cable.
5. Never permit anyone to stand on or under the elevator when it is being raised, lowered or pulled. DANGER This machine is not grounded. Keep at least 10 feet away from overhead electrical wires and obstructions. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
6. Elevator should be in the down position or secured to building when unattended as unauthorized persons may attempt to operate the winch, thereby creating an unsafe condition.
7. Never lower transport to straight-out position -- transport legs may bend due to increased stress.
8. Always keep the winch lubricated per instructions. Remember, worn-out parts cause unsafe conditions.

This winch is equipped with a brake that is actuated by turning the handle. The brake is designed to hold the load whenever the handle is released.

1. Never operate winch with wet or oily hands and

always use a firm grip on the handle.

2. To raise the elevator, turn the handle clockwise

and listen for the "loud clicking sound" of the

ratchet. If the clicking sound stops, keep a

firm grip on the handle and return the elevator

to the down position by turning the handle

counterclockwise. Repair the winch.

3. To lower the elevator, turn the handle

counterclockwise (no clicking sound)�the

ratchet pawls should be fully engaged into

the ratchet gear teeth. To stop while lowering

the load, turn the handle clockwise until you

hear two clicks (about 6 inch movement of

the handle). Note: If your hand slips off of the

handle while turning it counterclockwise, the

brake will prevent the handle from spinning

backwards.

DANGER The brake is

not fully locked until the handle Is turned

clockwise far enough to hear two clicks.

4. To pull the cable off the winch without a load,

you must pull on the cable and turn the handle

counterclockwise at the same time. The Load-

Lok brake is always actuated so the winch can

not freewheel.

5. Always inspect the brake disc for wear prior to

each use. If less than 1/16" thick, cracked or

broken, it should be replaced.

WARNING

The brake disc will get hot

when lowering the load. If brake is smoking or

squeals, stop lowering and let the brake cool

for 15 minutes. Do not touch brake.

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Movement and Placement

Right

Wrong

20 mph Maximum

Locking Hitch Pin
Locking Hitch Pin

WARNING

1. Elevator must be empty and in down position (with light tension on safety cable), before moving.
2. Use a locking hitch pin.
3. Transports are designed only for towing at tractor speeds up to 20 mph between sunrise and sunset. Check and comply with all state and local regulations governing marking, lighting, towing and maximum width.

Right
Utility Lines 10 Feet Away

Wrong

Lower Elevator

DANGER
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RIDNEORS

1. This machine is not insulated. When moving, upper end can contact electric utility lines and overhead obstructions.
2. Lower elevator well below level of power lines before moving.
3. Keep at least 10 feet away from overhead electrical wires and devices. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
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Movement and Placement

Slow and Easy No Riders

WARNING

1. Do not allow anyone to ride on or stand below elevator and/or transport at any time. 2. Care should be exercised when traveling on rough and uneven terrain to avoid upsetting. 3. Leave elevator in recommended down position until final positioning requires raising it.

Electrical Wires Everyone Clear

DANGER
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1. Never move the elevator manually. Use a vehicle. When releasing from or attaching to the vehicle, test the hitch end for downward weight. Lift it slowly and keep the hitch end no higher than the tractor tow bar. Be sure elevator is empty before lifting or moving.

2. During placement, make sure entire area above elevator and in line of travel is clear of obstructions and electrical wires. Failure to stay clear of electrical wires will result in electrocution.

3. Move elevator slowly into working position with towing vehicle, not by hand. Make certain every-

one is clear of the work area.

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Movement and Placement

Minimum Distance
Level

Level Area Vehicle Attached

WARNING

Keep distance between elevator and barn to a minimum when positioning a raised elevator. The elevator must be on a level surface, attached to a vehicle, and the wheels must be free to move when raising or lowering.

DANGER

1. Once in place, the elevator should be anchored at the hitch end and/or supported at the discharge end. The wheels on the elevator should be chocked on both sides.
2. Do not attempt to increase elevator height by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks, or by other means. Failure to heed may result in personal injury or death.

Anchor
Wheel Chocks (on both sides of both wheels)
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Electric Motor Drive

DANGER WARNING WARNING DANGER WARNING
WARNING

1. Electric motors and controls shall be installed by a certified electrician and must meet the standards set by the National Electrical Code and all local and state codes.
2. A magnetic starter should be used to protect your motor.
3. Electric motor must be totally enclosed, fan cooled and have a manual reset overload protector. Use a motor that is rated between 1725 to 1800 RPM.
4. Be sure that the wiring to the electric motor is large enough and the power source is the right voltage and frequency for the motor used. Make certain that all electrical assemblies are grounded and located in a weatherproof dry location.
5. Do not operate equipment without all shielding in place.
6. Keep electric motors and motor fans clean of hay and dust. This will allow motor to cool properly.
7. Be certain to keep all wiring and controls out of reach of livestock and children.
8. Check and determine that the belts are in line.
9. Make certain that the belts are snugged up but not overtightened. Overtightened belts will cause pulley and bearing failure. If belt tension is correct, belt can be depressed about 1/2" to 3/4" at midpoint between pulleys. Replace pulleys when pulley grooves are worn enough to cause belt slippage.
10. You must disconnect and lockout power source before resetting your motor (see lockout/ tagout rules on following page).
11. Reset and motor starting controls must be located so that the operator has full view of the entire operation.
12. Use a 2.8" O.D. Type A, cast iron motor pulley (not included).
13. Make certain that the motor horsepower is adequate and is properly matched to the motor pulley.
14. Do not use an electric motor of lower horsepower than specified in our "Horsepower Requirements Guide". Failure to heed these instructions can result in personal injury or death!

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New Lockout/Tagout Rule Becomes Effective

WARNING

Main Power Disconnect Switch

New Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations on locking out or tagging out equipment prior to maintenance became effective October 31, 1989. The new rule requires that any equipment subject to restarting be locked out -- when possible -- prior to servicing. When lockout is not possible, equipment must be tagged.
Previous lockout/tagout regulations allowed a choice between locking and tagging. But the new rule permits sole use of warning tags only if the employer can prove that equipment cannot be locked out or that tagging is adequate protection.
Employers are also required to thoroughly document exactly how workers are to turn off equipment, disconnect it, and verify that it has been de-energized. Workers, including contractors, must be notified of the lockout/tagout procedures.

Lockout: A main power disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the OFF position shall be provided. This shall be locked whenever work is being done on the equipment.
Safety Lockouts Illustrated

Horsepower Requirements

Bales should be "pulled toward" electric-motor drive end. However, if elevator is mounted on a transport, drive end must remain on ground and "push bales".

Horizontal Conveyor

Incline Elevator

Safety Lockouts In Use On Switch Boxes

1/2 HP 3/4 HP
1 HP 1-1/2 HP
2 HP

16' � 28' 30' � 44' 48' � 60' 64' � 90' 96' � 120'

1/2 HP 3/4 HP
1 HP 1-1/2 HP

16' � 24' 28' � 40' 42' � 44' 48' � 60'

Use 2.8" O.D. Type A motor pulley on horizontal conveyor and incline elevator. Use a motor that is rated between 1725 to 1800 RPM.

NOTE: The above chart is only a guide �� the size, shape and weight of your bales; angle of elevator; and desired speed may affect your installation. Remember, bales are more effectively pulled than pushed. Less horsepower is required when pulled!

Attaches to main power disconnect switch. Equipment cannot be started until all workmen have removed their personal padlocks.

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Work Area Diagram � Unloading Baled Hay

WARNING
1. The work area shown below should be marked off with barriers.
2. It shall be the duty of the operator to see that children and/or other persons stay out of the work area! Trespass into the work area by anyone not involved in the actual operation, or trespass into a hazard area by anyone, shall result in an immediate shut down by the operator.
3. Prior to start up and during operation, it shall be the responsibility of the operator to see that the work area has secure footing, is clean and free of all debris and tools which might cause accidental tripping and/ or falling.

DANGER
Under elevator and under transport area
Keep Out!

WARNING
KEEP OUT OF SHADED HAZARD AREA

Wheel Chocks

DANGER Falling Hay Bales
Wheel Chocks

WARNING
Work Area Authorized Personnel Only

WARNING
Elevator Motor Drive Area Hazard -- Keep Out!

Chock All Wheels

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Work Area Diagram � Movement and Placement

DANGER
Under elevator and under transport area KEEP OUT!

DANGER
OVERHEAD WIRES KEEP AWAY!
WARNING
HAZARD AREA KEEP OUT!

WARNING
KEEP OUT OF SHADED HAZARD AREA
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Elevator Operation

DANGER

Do not allow persons to stand below or ride bales up elevator at any time.

WARNING

1. Observe work area restrictions. 2. Keep all safety shields and devices in place. 3. Make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the machine. 4. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts. 5. Shut OFF power and lock out to adjust, service, or clean.

Important Break-in Instructions
Check and make sure that bearings on drive unit and tightener end contain grease. Pour a light stream of heavy oil onto elevator chain before running elevator. Oil will reduce friction, quiet elevator and greatly extend chain life. Run empty elevator for thirty minutes after final assembly. Because bolts do have a tendency to loosen and chains tend to flex after initial use, this will give you time to make the break-in adjustments and check that elevator functions properly before you start making hay. Check and tighten any loose bolts. Elevator chain will loosen after use and should be readjusted in the following order:
1. Loosen chain tightener and remove extra links from conveyor chain.
2. Connect and retighten conveyor chain until snug.
Important -- first remove extra chain links before using chain tightener. Failure to remove extra chain links will result in chain tightener not being able to take up all of the slack chain.

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Bale Kick-off Operation and Assembly

Wrong

Right

DANGER

Do not knock bales off conveyor by hand. Use an Automatic Bale Kick-off available from the factory. Failure to heed these instructions will result in personal injury or death!

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Tapered design provides for unloading to either right or left along conveyor. Kick-off may be removed from or installed onto conveyor without breaking the conveyor chain. Remove cotter pin #1 and pull out kick-off axle #3 and spacer #2. Lift conveyor chain up from conveyor chain track. Conveyor chain should ride over green plastic wear strip and under kick-off axle. Reassemble kick-off axle, spacer and cotter pin.

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Bale Kick-off Operation and Assembly

Green Plastic Wear Strip Backward

Arm Fin

Forward

Fin

Arm

Each kick-off requires 3 control ropes. Use a 1/4" low-stretch grade, nylon rope. The length of each control rope is equal to the conveyor length plus distance of conveyor to barn floor. Install control ropes as shown in the following illustrations.

Pull control rope #4 or #5 to change direction of unloading (right or left side of conveyor), or to slide kick-off backward along conveyor. Pull control rope #6 to slide kick-off forward along conveyor. Pulling one arm backward and raising the fin above it will automatically push the opposite arm forward, lowering the fin above it.

To secure the kick-off during operation, tie the end of the control rope #4 or #5 to a sturdy anchor point. Use the control rope #4 or #5 that is connected to the kick-off arm in the backward position. The side of the kick-off with the arm in the backward position is also the side of the kick-off with the fin in the up position. Securing the backward arm holds the fin in the up position and prevents a hay bale from pushing the kick-off along toward the end of the conveyor.

Bales should not be run over the top of the kick-off and back down into the conveyor. The kick-off lifts the conveyor chain out of the conveyor chain track. When the bale travels over the top of the kick-off and back down into the conveyor, it may push the chain off to the side of the conveyor chain track. The weight of the bale will hold the chain to the side of the conveyor chain track, and as it reaches the end of they conveyor, it may be derailed from the drive sprocket.

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Elevator Shutdown

WARNING

1. Empty Elevator 2. Stop Unit 3. Lockout Power

A. Normal Shutdown:

1. Empty elevator before stopping unit.

2. Lockout power source before operator leaves work area.

B. Emergency Shutdown:

WARNING

1. Disconnect and lockout the power source if elevator shuts down under load. Clear as much hay from elevator as you can. Never attempt to restart when full.

2. Starting the unit under load may result in damage to the elevator. Such damage is considered abuse of the equipment.

Cleanup and Storage

CAUTION
When the operation has been completed:
1. Clean entire work area.
2. Remove anchors, supports, and chocks.
3. Move elevator slowly out of "working" position with towing vehicle - not by hand.
4. If not in "transport" position, lower elevator to the "full down" position immediately upon clearance of any obstructions.
5. Transport to the new work area or storage area. Observe previous movement and placement instructions. Store elevator in the "full down" position with hitch end anchored.

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Optional Accessories

Connector plates: Connects incline elevator
to horizontal mow conveyor. Prevents bales from turning and tumbling out when transferring.

Above drawing illustrates incline elevator assembled to horizontal conveyor, using Bale Guides (model HST7A), Connector Plates (model HST-17A or 18A) and Bale Arrangers (model HST-16A).

Bale arrangers: Directs irregular shaped bales
into horizontal conveyor. Made of heavy galvanized steel.

Bale chute (grate-type, 6� length)
Hinges to elevator -- tips back against wagon or truck for easy unloading. Long-taper design automatically lines up each bale to prevent them from tipping or turning while being conveyed up elevator. Grate-type construction permits loose material to fall through for smoother operation.

Bale guides
Keeps bale twine from catching and breaking when bales are discharging from a steeply inclined elevator. Prevents bales from tipping and turning and then tumbling out when transferring from an inclined elevator to mow conveyor. Pair of sturdy steel tubes clamp onto sides of inclined elevator on top end.

Bale chute (pan-type; 4� length)
Hinges to elevator -- rests on its own stand or tips back against wagon or truck for easy unloading. Made of heavy, galvanized steel. Short-taper design automatically lines up each bale to prevent them from tipping or turning while being conveyed up elevator.

Bale rails
Rails increase height of elevator sides to prevent irregular-shaped bales from tumbling out. Rigid 12� long steel rails clamp onto sides of inclined elevator.

(No. HST-40T Transport illustrated)
Transports Engineered for better balance and
greater strength -- now you can move your elevator with ease to exactly where you want it. Rugged, oversize 2" x 3" x 1/8" steel tubing transports are extra heavy for more strength. Wheels are set far apart for increased stability. Equipped with 15" fourbolt, ag-type wheel rims (less rubber tires) mounted on regreaseable, tapered roller bearings (max. speed � 20 mph). Transport can be quickly raised from towing position up to 45�. Sturdy, easy-tooperate hand winch features double-disc, automatic brake system for positive load control. Winch is zinc plated to resist rust.

Bale kickoff Sturdy, tapered design provides
for fast, smooth, accurate unloading to either right or left from any point along conveyor. Pull control rope (rope not included), from mow floor to change direction of unloading or to slide kickoff to any position along full length of conveyor. Bales cannot be conveyed over kickoff and onward toward end of conveyor.
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Mow hangers
Makes it simple and easy to install conveyor from hay track, rafters, or roof. Sturdy tubular steel hangers are extra wide to prevent bales from snagging. Recommended at ends and every 12� of conveyor length for proper support.

Transport hitch
Specially-designed, extra-long pole to prevent elevator from binding against tractor or truck bumper during short turns -- pole unpins for easy removal. Pin can be removed from rigid clevis to permit swiveling -- prevents tractor or truck hitch pin from binding when elevator is raised.
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Symptom: Problem:

Trouble Shooting Guide

Bales fall off elevator before reaching mow conveyor. Bales are not loaded onto elevator properly.
Illustration A

Illustration B Wrong

Right

(End View)

SOLUTION:

Load bales as shown in Illustration A above or use a Bale Chute accessory (Model No. HST-5A or HST-12A), as shown below.

Model No. HST-5A

Model No. HST-12A

Bale chute (grate-type, 6� length): Hinges to elevator -- tips back against wagon or truck for easy unloading. Long-taper design automatically lines up each bale to prevent them from tipping or turning while being conveyed up elevator. Grate-type construction permits loose material to fall through for smoother operation.

Bale chute (pan-type; 4� length): Hinges to elevator -- rests on its own stand or tips back against wagon or truck for easy unloading. Made of heavy, galvanized steel. Short-taper design automatically lines up each bale to prevent them from tipping or turning while being conveyed up elevator.

SOLUTION:

Use Bale Side Rail accessory (HST-6A)

Bale rails: Rails increase height of elevator sides to prevent irregular-
shaped bales from tumbling out. Rigid 12� long steel rails clamp onto sides of inclined elevator.

Problem:

Hay possibly not being properly baled.

SOLUTION:

Operate baler within speed range recommended by manufacturer to obtain properly baled hay.

Problem: Bale string knots are breaking.

SOLUTION:

Repair knot tieing mechanism in baler.

Problem: Elevator positioned at too steep of an angle.

SOLUTION:

Decrease elevator angle.

Problem:

Elevator speed is too fast.

SOLUTION:

Use a 2.8" O.D. motor pulley.

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Trouble Shooting Guide

Symptom:

Conveyor chain breaks apart during operation.

Problem:

Loose conveyor chain catching on elevator.

SOLUTION:

Tighten chain. Important -- first remove extra chain links before using chain tightener. Failure to remove extra chain links will result in chain tightener not being able to take up all of the slack chain.

Problem:

Conveyor chain is worn out.

SOLUTION:

Replace worn chain.

Problem:

Chain return guides are worn out or defective.

SOLUTION:

Replace chain return guides.

Problem:

Elevator sprocket may have a bad tooth.

SOLUTION:

Replace worn sprockets.

Symptom:

Conveyor chain become loose when conveyor is loaded, but snug when conveyor is empty.

Problem:

Elevator chain is not tightened properly.

SOLUTION:

Problem:

Elevator too heavily loaded.

SOLUTION:

Increase space between bales when loading elevator.

Problem:

Elevator positioned at steep angle.

SOLUTION:

Decrease elevator angle.

Problem:

Bales are being "pushed away" rather than "pulled toward" electric motor drive end. This may result in top "pushing" chain becoming slack and bottom "pulling" chain remaining snug.

SOLUTION:

Reassemble elevator to pull bales toward electric motor drive end. Drive end must remain on ground and push bales if elevator is mounted on a transport.

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Trouble Shooting Guide

Symptom: Elevator or conveyor tears hay loose from bottom side of bale.

Problem:

Elevator or conveyor tracks do not line up properly.

SOLUTION:

Gently hammer tracks into alignment. Properly aligned tracks will not grab hay from bottom of moving bales.

Tap corner down with hammer

Chain Travel

Tap corner down with hammer

Symptom: Bales travel over kick-off and down conveyor.

Problem: Kick-off fin does not stay in up position.

SOLUTION:

Secure kick-off with control rope (refer to illustration on page 18). When securing the kick-off, use the control rope that is connected to the kick-off arm in the backward position. The side of the kick-off with the arm in the backward position is also the side of the kick-off with the fin in the up position. Securing the backward arm holds the fin in the up position and prevents a hay bale from pushing the kick-off along toward the end of the conveyor.

Bales should not be run over the top of the kick-off and back down into the conveyor. The kick-off lifts the conveyor chain out of the conveyor chain track. When the bale travels over the top of the kick-off and back down into the conveyor, it may push the chain off to the side of the conveyor chain track. The weight of the bale will hold the chain off to the side of the conveyor chain track, and as it reaches the end of the conveyor, it may be derailed from the drive sprocket.

Symptom: Bales are bunching up at the kick-off and not going over the side smoothly.

Problem:

Kick-off model does not match Conveyor model.

SOLUTION:

Contact the factory for assistance in model identification.

Symptom: Bales travel up kick-off and wedge against the ceiling.

Problem:

Conveyor possibly hung too close toward ceiling.

SOLUTION:

Lower the conveyor to increase ceiling clearance.

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Trouble Shooting Guide

Symptom: Problem: Problem: Problem:

Bales are bunching up at kick-off and not going over the side smoothly. Mow Conveyor is not setting level. Motor weight at drive end pulls one side of the conveyor down. Mow Hangers are not installed level.

Right

Wrong

(End View)

SOLUTION:

Clamp conveyor to a solid wood mow-hanger as shown below. Locate wood mow-hanger near motor drive end of conveyor, as weight imbalance (due to motor) is greatest at that point. Wood mow-hangers are not available from the factory.

(End View)

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Trouble Shooting Guide

Symptom: Symptom: Problem:

Bales are bunching up at kick-off and not going over the side smoothly.

Bales fall off conveyor before reaching the kick-off.

Elevator is not loading bale onto conveyor properly. Illustration A

Illustration B Wrong

Right

(End View)

SOLUTION:

Use the accessories shown below.

(End View)

Connector plates: Connects incline elevator
to horizontal mow conveyor. Prevents bales from turning and tumbling out when transferring.

Above drawing illustrates incline elevator assembled to horizontal conveyor, using Bale Guides (model HST7A), Connector Plates (model HST-17A or 18A) and Bale Arrangers (model HST-16A).

Bale arrangers: Directs irregular shaped bales
into horizontal conveyor. Made of heavy galvanized steel.

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Trouble Shooting Guide

SOLUTION: Position the outside elevator to feed bales straight onto the mow conveyor.

Right

Wrong

Mow Conveyor

Outside Elevator

(Top View)

Outside Elevator (Top View)

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Trouble Shooting Guide
Right
Hay Bale

Hay Bale

Incline Elevator

Horizontal Conveyor
Hay bale position as it tips onto the horizontal mow conveyor is very important. Incline-elevator sprocket A must be higher than horizontal mow conveyor sprocket B (see illustration above). Hay bale travels up inclineelevator and tips down onto horizontal mow conveyor.

Hay Bale #2
022191

Incline Elevator

Wrong
Hay Bale #1

Horizontal Conveyor

Incline-elevator sprocket A is lower than horizontal mow conveyor sprocket B . Hay bale #1 travels up incline elevator and tips part way toward horizontal mow conveyor, but not completely onto horizontal mow conveyor. As a result, the horizontal mow conveyor chain cannot pull bale off incline-elevator. As bale #1 teeters at transfer point, chains spin through bale underside (possibly breaking strings). Hay bale #2 then travels up incline-elevator and pushes bale #1 onto mow conveyor, or up in the air, or over mow conveyor side. Bale #2 may roll backwards down elevator.
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Service and Maintenance

WARNING

Failure to heed these instructions can result in personal injury.

Never service elevator while running or with power source connected. Disconnect and lock out power source before adjusting or servicing to prevent unexpected application of power.
Always replace all safety shields, guards and covers before restarting elevator.
Lubrication Instructions
As with any type of equipment, the life of the unit is dependent upon the lubrication care given by the operator. Lubrication should be done at regular intervals to avoid premature failure. Service of the complete unit should take place if the machine has been allowed to set for a period of time.
Bearing Lubrication: All bronze pillow block bearings on drive unit have grease zerks. They should be greased every 15 hours and checked for looseness or seizing to shaft. Extend life by scheduled greasing.
Chain Lubrication: Pour a light stream of heavy oil onto the elevator chain. Oil will reduce friction, quiet elevator and greatly extend chain life. Lubricate the drive roller chain with SAE 90 gear lube. It clings and gives excellent lubrication.
Preventative Maintenance Check List
Although this type of equipment has few lubrication points (see "Lubrication Instructions"), there are certain areas that should be inspected daily which will aid the operator in preventing needless breakdowns in the machine. Following is a "Check List" of these areas.
1. Inspect all bearings. Faulty bearings can cause damage to the entire unit. Replace if noisy, loose or damaged.
2. Inspect conveyor chain for worn or broken links. Replace if necessary.
3. Inspect drive chain and belt for proper alignment and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Check all hardware and make sure all are tightened securely.
5. Keep electric motors and motor fans clean of hay and dust. This will allow motor to cool properly.

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OPERATING HEIGHTS & GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Safety Cable Removed for Display Purposes Only

TOWING ANGLE

30� ANGLE

35� ANGLE

40� ANGLE

45� ANGLE
390

TRANSPORT AXLE WIDTH
(From center of tire to center of tire - outside width will vary depending on tire width)
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TOWING ANGLE -- Model HST-10T Transport

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7' 7"

18' 11"

6' 10"

0' 10"

6' 3"

1' 5"

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22' 8"

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10' 4"

30' 7"

16' 11"

10' 9"

6' 1"

11' 9"

13' 9"

4' 3"

TOWING ANGLE -- Model HST-20T Transport

36'

10' 3"

34' 11"

16' 6"

2' 7"

8' 1"

4' 10"

18' 5"

2' 7"

40'

10' 10"

38' 10"

19' 8"

6' 3"

8' 1"

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19' 2"

3' 4"

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11' 3"

40' 9"

21' 4"

8' 11"

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19' 5"

3' 7"

44'

11' 2"

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22' 5"

9' 10"

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11' 0"

20' 6"

4' 8"

48'

11' 2"

47' 1"

24' 11"

12' 1"

6' 10"

13' 0"

22' 3"

6' 5"

TOWING ANGLE -- Model HST-40T Transport

54'

11' 1"

53' 2"

26' 2"

8' 2"

7' 11"

9' 0"

27' 0"

6' 0"

60'

11' 7"

59' 1"

31' 1"

13' 1"

8' 1"

14' 3"

28' 0"

7' 0"

30� ANGLE -- Model HST-10T Transport

20'

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17' 4"

5' 5"

2' 2"

8' 9"

2' 6"

11' 11"

2' 7"

24'

12' 0"

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10' 6"

8' 11"

12' 1"

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3' 6"

32'

16' 0"

27' 9"

14' 5"

11' 11"

9' 1"

13' 10"

13' 3"

4' 3"

30� ANGLE -- Model HST-20T Transport

36'

18' 0"

31' 2"

13' 0"

6' 7"

14' 3"

7' 7"

18' 2"

2' 7"

40'

20' 0"

34' 8"

15' 10"

9' 8"

14' 5"

11' 2"

18' 9"

3' 4"

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21' 0"

36' 4"

17' 4"

11' 4"

14' 6"

13' 1"

19' 0"

3' 7"

44'

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38' 1"

18' 3"

12' 8"

14' 8"

14' 7"

19' 11"

4' 8"

48'

24' 0"

41' 7"

20' 3"

15' 6"

15' 1"

17' 10"

21' 4"

6' 5"

30� ANGLE -- Model HST-40T Transport

54'

27' 0"

46' 9"

20' 7"

12' 11"

19' 7"

14' 11"

26' 2"

6' 0"

60'

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52' 0"

25' 0"

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19' 8"

20' 8"

27' 0"

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35� ANGLE -- Model HST-10T Transport

20'

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16' 5"

4' 7"

3' 0"

9' 5"

3' 7"

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2' 7"

24'

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19' 8"

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3' 6"

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18' 4"

26' 3"

13' 2"

12' 5"

9' 8"

15' 2"

13' 0"

4' 3"

35� ANGLE -- Model HST-20T Transport

36'

20' 8"

29' 6"

11' 6"

7' 7"

15' 4"

9' 3"

18' 0"

2' 7"

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22' 11"

32' 9"

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10' 8"

15' 6"

13' 0"

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3' 4"

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34' 5"

15' 7"

12' 3"

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14' 11"

18' 10"

3' 7"

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36' 0"

16' 5"

13' 7"

15' 9"

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4' 8"

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27' 6"

39' 4"

18' 4"

16' 7"

15' 11"

20' 3"

20' 11"

6' 5"

35� ANGLE -- Model HST-40T Transport

54'

31' 0"

44' 3"

18' 4"

14' 6"

20' 9"

17' 9"

25' 10"

6' 0"

60'

34' 5"

49' 2"

22' 7"

19' 4"

20' 11"

23' 7"

26' 7"

7' 0"

40� ANGLE -- Model HST-10T Transport

20'

12' 10"

15' 4"

3' 8"

9' 9"

4' 10"

11' 8"

2' 7"

24'

15' 5"

18' 5"

6' 9"

9' 9"

8' 10"

11' 8"

2' 7"

28'

18' 0"

21' 5"

9' 10"

9' 9"

12' 10"

11' 8"

2' 7"

30'

19' 3"

23' 0"

10' 9"

11' 3"

9' 10"

14' 9"

12' 3"

3' 6"

32'

20' 7"

24' 6"

11' 9"

13' 0"

10' 9"

16' 11"

12' 9"

4' 3"

40� ANGLE -- Model HST-20T Transport

36'

23' 2"

27' 7"

9' 8"

8' 6"

16' 0"

11' 1"

17' 11"

2' 7"

40'

25' 9"

30' 8"

12' 3"

11' 6"

16' 1"

15' 0"

18' 5"

3' 4"

42'

27' 0"

32' 2"

13' 7"

13' 0"

16' 1"

17' 0"

18' 7"

3' 7"

44'

28' 3"

33' 9"

14' 4"

14' 6"

16' 2"

18' 11"

19' 4"

4' 8"

48'

30' 10"

36' 9"

16' 3"

17' 11"

17' 3"

23' 4"

20' 6"

6' 5"

40� ANGLE -- Model HST-40T Transport

54'

34' 9"

41' 4"

15' 10"

16' 0"

21' 4"

20' 10"

25' 6"

6' 0"

60'

38' 7"

46' 0"

19' 10"

20' 7"

21' 4"

26' 10"

26' 2"

7' 0"

45� ANGLE -- Model HST-10T Transport

20'

14' 2"

2' 8"

4' 6"

11' 5"

6' 5"

11' 5"

2' 7"

24'

17' 0"

5' 6"

7' 4"

11' 5"

10' 5"

11' 5"

2' 7"

28'

19' 10"

8' 4"

10' 2"

11' 5"

14' 5"

11' 5"

2' 7"

30'

21' 3"

9' 2"

11' 7"

12' 0"

16' 4"

12' 0"

3' 6"

32'

22' 8"

10' 2"

13' 2"

12' 6"

18' 8"

12' 6"

4' 3"

45� ANGLE

-- Model HST-20T Transport

36'

25' 6"

7' 9"

9' 7"

17' 9"

13' 7"

17' 9"

2' 7"

40'

28' 3"

10' 1"

12' 5"

18' 3"

17' 7"

18' 3"

3' 4"

42'

29' 8"

11' 4"

13' 10"

18' 5"

19' 7"

18' 5"

3' 7"

44'

31' 1"

12' 1"

15' 5"

19' 1"

21' 9"

19' 1"

4' 8"

48'

33' 11"

13' 11"

18' 6"

20' 1"

26' 2"

20' 1"

6' 5"

45� ANGLE -- Model HST-40T Transport

54'

38' 2"

13' 1"

17' 5"

25' 1"

25' 7"

25' 1"

6' 0"

60'

42' 5"

16' 9"

21' 9"

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30' 9"

25' 8"

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161 lbs. 124 lbs.
81 lbs. 70 lbs. 71 lbs.
140 lbs. 116 lbs. 97 lbs. 98 lbs. 85 lbs.
135 lbs. 81 lbs.
184 lbs. 158 lbs. 120 lbs. 115 lbs. 112 lbs.
205 lbs. 178 lbs. 170 lbs. 167 lbs. 160 lbs.
225 lbs. 190 lbs.
199 lbs. 180 lbs. 141 lbs. 137 lbs. 132 lbs.
240 lbs. 215 lbs. 208 lbs. 200 lbs. 188 lbs.
272 lbs. 230 lbs.
216 lbs. 200 lbs. 162 lbs. 160 lbs. 154 lbs.
261 lbs. 248 lbs. 240 lbs. 235 lbs. 226 lbs.
312 lbs. 270 lbs.
239 lbs. 228 lbs. 197 lbs. 181 lbs. 173 lbs.
300 lbs. 287 lbs. 280 lbs. 277 lbs. 270 lbs.
352 lbs. 323 lbs.

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LAYOUT GUIDE
BALE HANDLING SYSTEMS

For each Reference No. # below, refer to related Reference No. # on layout illustrations below.

Reference No.
1 2 3 4

Component Description and (Model No.)
Transport Hitch (HST-10A or HST-15A) Bale Chute (HST-5A or HST-12A) Drive Unit and Electric Motor Location Transport (HST-10T, HST-20T or HST-40T)

Reference No.

Component Description and (Model No.)

Bale Guides (HST-7A)

Connector Plates (HST-17A or HST-18A)

Bale Arrangers (HST-16A)

Mow Hanger Chain Kit (HST-2A)

Automatic Bale Kick-off (HST-1A or HST-13A)

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LAYOUT GUIDE
BALE HANDLING SYSTEMS

For each Reference No. # below, refer to related Reference No. # on layout illustrations below.

Reference No.
1 2 3 4

Component Description and (Model No.)
Transport Hitch (HST-10A or HST-15A) Bale Chute (HST-5A or HST-12A) Drive Unit and Electric Motor Location Transport (HST-10T, HST-20T or HST-40T)

Reference No.

Component Description and (Model No.)

Bale Guides (HST-7A)

Connector Plates (HST-17A or HST-18A)

Bale Arrangers (HST-16A)

Mow Hanger Chain Kit (HST-2A)

Automatic Bale Kick-off (HST-1A or HST-13A)

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HAY CONVEYOR (Model HEC) � Parts List

KEY NO.

DESCRIPTION

NEW PART NO.

NO. REQUIRED

_____1______N_U__T,_N_Y_-I_N__LO__C_K_,5_/_1_6_-1_8_,G__2_,P_L_T____________________________F_3_5_6_0_4_0_____________________5_________

_____2______C__L_A_M_P_,E_H__D_/H_E__C_E_L_E_V__M_O__T_O_R__M_O_U_N__T______________________7_0_5_0_0_______________________2_________

_____3______P_I_P_E_,H__E_C_B__A_L_E_E_L_E_V__M_O_T_O__R_M__O_U_N_T_______________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_3___________________1_________

_____4______H__H_C_S_,_5/_1_6_-1_8__X_3_"_,G__5,_P_L_T_________________________________F_1_0_7_2_37_5_____________________4_________

_____5______B_E_A__R_IN_G__W__/S_T_R_A__IG_H_T__Z_E_R_K_,_F_L_A_N_G_E_,_1_"I_D___________________F_A_H_1_6_G______________________4_________

_____6______W__A_S_H_E_R__,S_P_R__IN_G__L_O_C_K_,_5_/1_6_"_,P_L_T___________________________F_8_0_5_0_50______________________20_________

_____7______N__U_T,_H_E_X_,_5_/1_6_-_1_8,_G_5_,_P_L_T__________________________________F_3_5_4_0_40______________________20_________

_____9______B_U__S_H_IN__G_,M__A_C_H_,_1_8_X__1_-1_/_32_"_X__1_-1_/_2_",_U_P_L_T____________________F_8_0_6_0_60_____________________6__________

____1_0______S_P_R__O_C_K_E_T_,_H_E_C_,#_5_5__X_7_T__X_1_"_ID____________________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_1_0__________________1_________

____1_1______P_I_N_,_R_O_L_L_,5_/_1_6_X__1_-7_/_8"_,_P_LT_________________________________F_4_0_7_0_55______________________1_________

____1_3______P_I_N_,R__O_L_L_,5_/_1_6_X_1_-_1_/2_"_,P_L_T________________________________F_4_0_7_0_5_0_____________________1_________

____1_4______W__A_S_H_E_R__,S_T_D__F_L_,5_/_1_6_",_P_L_T________________________________F_8_0_8_0_30______________________18_________

____1_5______T_I_G_H_T_E_N_E__R_,N_Y__LO__N_R__O_L_L_E_R_C__H_A_IN_________________________7_0_4_4_9_______________________1_________

____1_6______H__H_C_S_,_5/_1_6_-1_8__X_1_-_3_/4_"_,G_5_,_P_L_T______________________________F_1_0_7_2_35_7_____________________1_________

____1_7______N_U__T,_H_E_X_,_3_/8_-_16_,_G_5_,P__LT___________________________________F_3_5_4_0_5_0_____________________1_0________

____1_8______W__A_S_H_E_R__,S_P_R__IN_G__L_O_C_K_,_3_/8_"_,P_L_T____________________________F_8_0_5_0_60______________________4_________

____1_9______H_H__C_S_,3_/_8_-1_6__X_1_"_,G_5_,_P_L_T_________________________________F_1_0_7_2_4_5_0____________________4_________

____2_0______F_R__A_M_E__W_/_S_H_A_F_T__&_S_P_R__O_C_K_E_T_,_D_R_IV__E_,8_' _____________________7_0_4_2_0_______________________1 _________

____2_1______A_R__M_,E_L_E_V__M_O__T_O_R__M_O_U__N_T_A_D_J_U_S__T_IN_G______________________7_0_4_3_1_______________________2_________

____2_2______H__H_C_S_,_5/_1_6_-1_8__X_1_"_,G__5,_P_L_T_________________________________F_1_0_7_2_34_5_____________________4_________

____2_3______S_S_,_S_K_-_H_D_,K_-_P_,5_/_16_-_1_8_X__3_/8_"_,G_2_,_U_P_L_T________________________F_7_0_2_0_3_7_____________________1__* *_______

____2_4______V_-_B_E_L_T_,T_Y_P_E__A_,_4L_4_5_0_____________________________________4_L_4_5_0_______________________1_________

____2_5______P_U__LL_E_Y_,_1_2_" _X_1_"_B_O_R_E____________________________________7_0_5_1_9_______________________1_________

____2_6______S_P__R_O_C_K_E_T__W__/S_H_A_F_T_,_H_E_C_,_#_4_0_X_1_2_T__X_1_"_____________________H_E_C_-_0_0_0_0_2_6_________________1__________

____2_7______L_I_N_K_W__/P_I_N_&_C_L_I_P_,R_O_L_L__C_H_A_I_N_,#_4_0__________________________N_0_4_0_1_______________________1_________

____2_8______C__H_A_IN__W__/L_IN__K_,R_O__L_L_E_R_,#_4_0__X_6_2_P__IT_C_H_______________________7_0_0_1_6_______________________1_________

____2_9______S_P_R__O_C_K_E_T__W_/_S_H_A_F_T_,H__E_C_,#_4_0__X_5_0_T_X__1_"____________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_2_9__________________1_________

____3_0______T_U__B_E_,R_D__,D_O__M_,1_1_/_6_4_" _X_1_-_3_/8_"_X__1_/2_"_L________________________7_0_9_7_6_______________________2_________

____3_1______H_H__C_S_,5_/_1_6_-1_8_X__3_/4_"_,G__5_,P_L_T_______________________________F_1_0_7_2_3_4_0____________________8_________

____3_2______N__U_T,_W__IN_G_,_3_/8_-_1_6_,G_2_,_P_L_T__________________________________F_3_5_8_0_80______________________1_________

____3_3______C_O__V_E_R__W_/_D_E_C_A_L_S_,_H_E_C_/_E_H_D__S_H_IE_L_D________________________7_0_4_4_8_______________________1__* _______

____3_4______N__U_T,_N_Y_-_IN__L_O_C_K_,_1_/4_-_20_,_G_2_,_P_LT______________________________F_3_5_6_0_30______________________8_________

____3_5______H_H__C_S_,1_/_4_-2_0__X_1_-_1/_2_",_G_5_,_P_LT_______________________________F_1_0_7_2_2_5_5____________________6_________

____3_6______S_H__IE_L_D_,_H_E_C__F_R_A_M__E_(U_P__P_E_R_)______________________________H_E_C_-_0_0_0_0_3_6_________________1__*________

____3_7______S_H__IE_L_D_,_H_E_C_/_E_H_D__F_R_A_M_E_(_L_O_W__E_R_)_________________________7_0_4_4_7_______________________1__* _______

____3_8______H__H_C_S_,_1/_4_-2_0__X_3_/_4_",_G_5_,P_L_T_________________________________F_1_0_7_2_24_5_____________________2_________

____3_9______S_H__A_F_T,_H_E_C__B_A_L_E_E__L_E_V_A_T_O_R__ID_L_E_R_________________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_3_9__________________1_________

____4_0______H__H_T_A_P__B_O_L_T_,3_/_8-_1_6_X__3_-1_/_2_",_G_2_,P__LT__________________________F_1_0_8_5_55______________________2_________

____4_2______S_P_R__O_C_K_E_T_,_C_A_S_T__ID_L_E__R_, _#_55__x_6_-_T_O_O_T_H__X_._7_5_5_" ______________I_N_C_LU_D_E_D__IN__K_EY__N_O_. _55___________1_________

____4_3______C__H_A_IN__W__/R_A_I_S_E_D__L_IN_K_,_B_A_L_E_,_#_55_,_1_' _________________________H_C_5_5_1______________________-__________

____4_4______L_I_N_K_,_B_A_L_E__E_L_E_V_#_5_5_R__A_IS_E_D______________________________H_B__4-_5_5______________________- _________

____4_5______I_D_L_E_R__L_/P_A_R_T_S__B_O_X_,_H__E_C_E__LE__V,_8_' __________________________H_E_C_-_8_I-_L_P_B__________________1__________

____4_6______D_E__C_A_L_,W__A_R_N_I_N_G_-_B_E_F_O_R_E__S_T_A_R_T_I_N_G_______________________1_1_0_9_6_______________________1__* _______

____4_8______D__E_C_A_L_,D__A_N_G_E_R_-_S_H_I_E_L_D_S__A_R_E__O_F_F_________________________1_1_0_9_7______________________1__*________

____4_9______R_E__T_U_R_N_,_B_A_L_E_E_L_E_V__#_5_5_C_H__A_IN____________________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_4_9__________________2_________

____5_0______U__-B_O_L_T_,_5/_1_6_-1_8__X_1_-_3_/8_"_X__2_-3_/1_6_"_,G__2_________________________F_1_0_5_0_20_____________________4__________

____5_1______B_U__S_H_IN_G__,M__A_C_H_,_18__X_2_4_/_3_2_" _X_1_-_1_/4_",_U_P_L_T____________________F_8_0_6_0_3_0_____________________7_________

____5_2______P_I_P_E_,_P_L_A_S_T_IC__,3_/4_"_X__1_-1_7_/_3_2_"L__(P_O__S_T_4_/_1_5/_0_5_) _________________7_1_0_1_4______________________1__________

____5_3______M__A_N_U_A_L__A_S_S_Y_,H_E_C__B_A_L_E__E_L_E_V_O__W_N__E_R_____________________H_E__C_-0_0_0_0_5_3__________________1__* _______

____5_4______D__E_C_A_L_,D__A_N_G_E_R_-_F_A_L_L_IN__G_H__A_Y._.._. ___________________________D_E_C_1_0_1_2_9_3__________________1__*________

____5_5______S_P_R__O_C_K_E_T_W__/S__PA__C_E_R_&__B_U_S_H_I_N_G_S_,_#_55__X_6_-_T_O_O_T_H__X_._7_5_5_" ______7_1_0_1_3_______________________1_________

* Specify serial number of elevator ** Not sold separately. Available from your local hardware store.

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Do not substitute Grade 2 bolts when stronger Grade 5 bolts are specified.
Failure to heed could result in personal injury or death! CAUTION

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Illustration A

DRIVE END

Partially Assembled Safety Shield
Safety Shield Cover #33 Removed For Display Purposes Only
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Illustration B

IDLER SECTION

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Assembly Instructions
NOTE: For Each # below, refer to related # on enclosed drawing.
Lay out drive section, idler section and extensions. Cut and remove packing and shipping wire. Open cartons and lay out parts so they will be available when needed. Open hardware sacks and group like items. Each basic 16' elevator (one 8' drive section and one 8' idler section) comes with two red chain returns (see #49 per Illustration C below). Each 8' center extension and 4' center extension comes with one red chain return #49 (refer to Illustration C below).
Illustration C

Bolt one red chain return #49 , onto underside of 8' drive section, 6' from drive sprocket end (refer to Illustration D below). Illustration D
Drive Section End
Red Chain Return Bolt one red chain return #49 onto underside of 8' idler section, from idler section end (refer to Illustration D-1 below).
Illustration D-1 Idler Section End

Red

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Bolt one red chain return #49 onto underside of each 8' center extension, 4' from center extension end (refer to illustration D-2 below).
Illustration D-2
Center Extension End Red
Chain Return Bolt one red chain return #49 onto underside of each 4' center extension, 2' from center extension end (refer to Illustration D-3 below).
Illustration D-3

Center Extension End

Red Chain Return

After installing the chain returns, recheck and make sure that:

The red chain returns are bolted onto elevator as shown in Illustration C.

The first red chain return on 8' drive section is 6' from the drive section end as shown in Illustration D.

The last red chain return on 8' idler section is 6' from idler section end as shown in Illustration D-1.

The center red chain return on 8' center extension is 4' from center extension end as shown in Illustration D-2.

The center red chain return on 4' center extension is 2' from center extension end as shown in Illustration D-3.

Bolt connecting joints on drive section #20 , extensions and idler section #45 together using 3/8" x 1" bolts #19 , 3/8" lockwashers #18 , and 3/8" nuts #17 .

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39 Install size 40 roller chain #28 onto headshaft sprocket #29 and jackshaft sprocket #26 . If chain appears too short, loosen bearing bolts #31 , lockwashers #6 and nuts #7 on outside of elevator. Move headshaft #29 and jackshaft #26 together until chain fits. Splice chain together with connecting link #27 . Pull headshaft and jackshaft away from each other until chain is tight. Retighten bearing bolts with chain pulled tight (see illustration below).
Illustration E
Bolt nylon roller chain tightener slide #15 to one of the two holes on side of drive plate using a 5/16-18 x 3/4" bolt #16 , 5/16" flat washer #14 and 5/16" nylon insert lock nut #1 . Use the top hole if 60 toother sprocket rotates counter clockwise. Use the bottom hold if 60 tooth sprocket rotates clockwise. When installed, the slack side of nylon roller chain should ride against the nylon roller chain tightener slide. Rotate the nylon roller chain tightener slide until roller chain is snug and then tighten the bolt, flatwasher and nut (see illustrations below).
Illustration F

Safety shield removed for display purposes only.

Mount 12" jack pulley #25 onto jackshaft #26 with screw #23 . Tighten set screw #23 down onto flat spot on end of jackshaft.

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Locate idler shaft #39 , 3/8" nuts #17 , 3/8 x 3�" bolts #40 , 24/32 x 1�" bushings #51 , idler sprocket #42 , and spacer #52 . Assemble into idler section end #45 (see Illustration G and H below).

Illustration G

Illustration H

Lay out the conveyor chain #43 in the chain guide tray of elevator. The straight side of the raised link #44 should be pushing the bales (refer to Illustration I below).
Illustration I

Straight side of raised link

Bale of Hay

Direction of chain travel

The chain can then be assembled and fished through the red chain returns on bottom of elevator. Connect and tighten chain until snug.
Chain is properly tightened if on 18 ft. unit it can be easily raised about 4" at center with your hand; on 24 ft. unit, 5", etc. If the steel detachable chain is tightened too tight, the elevator will run rough. If the chain is not tightened enough, it may catch during operation.
It is important when tightening chain, to first remove all extra links before using chain tightener. Failure to tighten chain in above order will result in chain tightener not being able to take up all of the slack chain, which is important if the chain is to function properly.

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41 Install the motor mount pipe #3 onto the drive framework #20 using the clamp plates #2 , 5/16" x 3" bolts #4 and 5/16" nylon insert lock nuts #1 as shown in illustration below.
Illustration J

It is important that the motor mount pipe be installed as shown below so as to assure proper fitting of shield. Illustration K

Check and make sure that the 5/16" x 3" bolts are pressed tight against the bottom side of cross tube.
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Safety shield removed for display purposes only
Illustration L

Illustration M

Install upper shield #36 onto the elevator, using the 1/4" x 1�" bolts #35 and the 1/4" locknuts #34 (See illustration below).

Safety shield removed for display purposes only
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Illustration N

Safety shield removed for display purposes only

Motor Mount Arm Set Screw
Peep Hole

Look through peep hole (under motor mount pipe) in lower shield, and determine the belt is in line. Also check that belt is snugged up but not overtightened. OVERTIGHTENED BELTS WILL CAUSE BEARING AND PULLEY FAILURE.
See pages 12 and 13 for Electric Motor and Horsepower requirements.

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Illustration O

Illustration P

Elevator should be securely fastened to the building during operation or when raised and unattended. This machine is not insulated. Keep away from overhead electrical wires and devices. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. If shields are lost or missing, contact T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc. for free replacement.

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Limited Warranty

T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. warrants this unit to be free from breakage or malfunctions due to defects in material and/or workmanship under normal farm use and service, for a period of one-year from date of original sale. Should such breakage occur within warranty period, the liability of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., its employees, agents, authorized distributors, and dealers (hereinafter collectively referred to as sellers) is hereby expressly limited to repairing or, at its option, replacing free of charge at its factory, any part or parts found upon examination by factory to be defective in material or workmanship or both; this is the exclusive remedy. The purchaser is responsible for transportation cost of the equipment for warranty service or for any service call expense. Sellers liability is further expressly limited with respect to components manufactured by others, such as, but not limited to tubes, tires, bearings, detachable link and roller chains, or other trade accessories; to the extent of such warranties as are extended to sellers by these manufacturers. This warranty shall apply only within the boundaries of the continental United States.
Notice of defect shall be furnished in writing to the Seller and to the agent through whom the unit was purchased, disclosing in full all known defects and failure in operation and use. Reasonable time shall be given to the Seller to remedy any such defects and failures.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed (except as set forth within) or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Manufacturer makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity, nor suitability for use of the unit. The obligation and liability of sellers under this warranty does not extend to loss of crops, loss because of delay in harvesting or any expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental machinery, transportation, or other charges.
Except as provided herein, manufacturer shall have no liability or responsibility to purchaser or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the unit including, but not limited to, any indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages resulting from the use or operation of the unit or any breach of this warranty. Not withstanding the above limitations and warranties, manufacturer's liability hereunder for damages incurred by purchaser or others shall not exceed the price of the unit.
T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in design and components or material or to utilize available materials which it deems satisfactory, in order to improve its products. Also, T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the construction or design of any parts without incurring any obligations to install these improvements or changes on previously delivered units.
This warranty shall be void if any part or parts not manufactured or supplied by T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., are used either in servicing or maintaining the unit, and sellers obligation to repair or replace parts are then voided. This warranty shall be void if in the judgement of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., repairs are made in such a manner to affect this unit in a materially adverse manner or if this unit is operated unsafe or while in a state of disrepair. This warranty shall be void if equipment is used for commercial, industrial, lease, rental, custom operation and non-agricultural use. Any damage to this product as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, alteration, repairs (not out own), improper adjustment, accident, damage by fire, act of God, lack of performing required maintenance or any other use contrary to our instructions will void the warranty. This warranty will be void if the product serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed.
If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
The terms and conditions of this warranty cannot be altered, modified, or waived by any seller without the expressed, written consent of an officer of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc.
Notice
T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., disclaims any liability for the operation of the equipment with the safety shields removed or modified. The nature of this product require that it be operated in a safe way only, and in good repair by qualified persons. Each purchaser, through the process of purchasing this equipment, agrees with T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., to operate it in a safe manner and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless sellers, from any loss to any person or persons caused by purchaser's failure to do so. Each purchaser further agrees to bring to the attention this notice to each subsequent purchaser, and to obtain his agreement thereto as a condition of resale or transfer.
Important
To make this warranty effective, the Owners "Warranty Registration" card (located inside Owners/Operator's Manual) must be filled out and sent to T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. within 30-days of purchase.

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WARNING
Read and Understand this manual Before Operating
FAILURE TO HEED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

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Copyright � 2004 by T. R. Metal Crafters, Inc. All rights reserved. This literature, or parts thereof (including charts, tables, and illustrations), may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the copyright owners.

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