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Figure 1: Hanger Brackets and Chains
The hanger brackets should be positioned equally spaced around the outer fill hole lip of the bin. Do not tighten the bracket hardware until the spreader has been installed and leveled. Hang the spreader from these brackets by hooking the two chains that are attached to each of the spreader support arms to two adjacent hanger brackets. When properly hung, each set of chains will form a “V” and will restrict random movement of the spreader.
The spreader can be installed at various heights in the bin depending on the bin diameter and roof angle. The spreader should be installed as level as possible by checking with a level and adjusting the position of the hanger brackets and/or the lengths of the chains.
Finish the installation by securely tightening the hanger brackets.
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Wiring: Refer to the Wiring Diagram and Tables A & B on the next page.
ADJUSTMENT & OPERATION
Figure 2: Slide Gate Adjustment
The slide gates are provided in the pan to allow grain to be spread in the center of the bin. These are usually to be open wider for smaller diameter bins.
Figure 3: Center Cone Adjustment
It is important that the incoming grain be directed onto the center of the baffle cone in order to disperse the grain evenly in the hopper. This cone functions as a flow control and can be adjusted by lifting it from the spreader and placing the hairpin clip in one of the holes in the baffle post. The cone needs to be adjusted higher above the spreader pan for greater capacities and lower for lesser rates. Best spreading results are obtained when the cone is adjusted to maintain a cushion of grain in the hopper.
Item 4: Slinger Adjustment
982, 986 & 996
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