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This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standardsa. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. Periodic reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice. For your convenience, we include this sign-off sheet so you can record your periodic reviews.

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!!TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 4 2. Safety First 5

2A General Safety 6 2B Transport Safety 7 2C Operation Safety 9 2D Maintenance Safety 10 2E Grain Storage Safety 10

3. Operation 11 3A Machine Break-In and Operation 12 3B Pre-Operation Checklist 13 3C Placement 13 3D Discharge Hood Adjustment 14 3E Gas Engine Drive & Lockout 15 3F Full Load Operation 15 3G Cold Weather Operation 16 3H Oilseed & Fertilizer Operation 16 3I Conveyor Shut Down 17 3J Clean Up & Storage 17 3K Transport Procedure 18

4. Service 18 4A Fluids & Lubricants 18 4B Lubrication 18 4C Service Intervals 19 4D Conveying Belt Tension 19 4E Belt Replacement 21 4F Lacing Inspection 21

5. Maintenance 22 5A Maintenance Schedule 22

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6. Harvest by Meridian Conveyor Specs7. Troubleshooting8. Parts Book9. Warranty Policy & Forms 39 !!!!

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1. IntroductionCongratulations on your choice of a Harvest by Meridian conveyor to complement your agricultural operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the discriminating buyer for the efficient movement of grain, pulse crops, fertilizer, and most other granular materials.

Safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation of your conveyor requires that you, and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the conveyor, read and understand the safety, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information in this manual.

Equipment is available in various combinations. In most cases, the following instructions will apply to all machines. However, some will vary according to certain options and accessories.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Harvest by Meridian distributor or dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual.

Always give your dealer the serial number of your Harvest by Meridian Grain Conveyor when ordering parts or requesting service or information.

The serial number decal is located where indicated by arrow in image above. Please mark the number in the space provided below for easy reference.

Model Number:_____________________________________

Serial Number:______________________________________

Production Year:_____________________________________

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2. Safety First

Safety is a priority in your everyday work habit, especially if you work with machinery. Whether you are an owner, an operator, or an employee, it is your responsibility to know the operational requirements and safety precautions of the machinery. !

Why is safety important to you? !1. Accidents disable and kill.

2. Accidents cost.3. Accidents can be avoided.!

SIGNAL WORDS: Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety messages. The safety alert symbol identifies imminent and potential hazards to personal health and safety. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a guideline: !!

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if notavoided, will result in serious injury or death. ! !!WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,could result in serious injury or death. !!!!CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. !!!NOTICE: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if notavoided, may result in property damage.!!

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2A General Safety _ Important: The general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices. Any

instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g. assembly safety), can be found in the

appropriate section. Always read the complete instructional sections and not just these safety

summaries before doing anything with the equipment.

You are responsible for the safe use and maintenance of your equipment. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to work around the equipment understands all procedures and related safety information contained in the manual.

Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program.

• It is the equipment owner and the operator’s responsibility to read and understand allsafety instructions, safety decals, and manuals, and to follow them before assembling,operating, or maintaining the equipment. All accidents can be avoided.

• Equipment owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annuallywith all personnel before allowing them to operate this product. Untrained users/operatorsexpose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.

• Ensure the conveyor is in good working order with all safety shields in place.

• Always have at least 2 people present when operating the machine.

• Use this equipment for its intended purposes only.

• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair thefunction and/or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment. Any modification to theequipment voids the warranty.

• Do not allow children, spectators, or bystanders within the work area.

• Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to use it.

• Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible place.

• Do not allow riders on the machine.

• Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes, but is not limited to: hard hat,protective shoes, protective goggles, heavy gloves, wet weather gear, hearing protection,filter mask or respirator.

• Before servicing, adjusting, or repairing powered equipment, place all controls in neutral,stop the engine, set the park brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving parts to cometo a complete stop, and remove the PTO shaft from the tractor (if applicable).

• Know where overhead electrical lines are located and stay away from them. Electrocutioncan occur without direct contact.

• Pay attention to the safety decals on the machine! They contain important alerts andprecautions which are to be followed at all times.

• Keep all loose clothing and long hair away from the rotating driveline. PTO shafts can causeentanglement and serious injury or death.

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2B Transport Safety _ • Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is rated for the gross weight of the

towed machine.

• Check with local authorities regarding transport of agricultural equipment onpublic roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.

• Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speedon rough surfaces. Use caution when turning corners or meeting traffic.

• Make sure the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectorsthat are required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen byall over-taking and oncoming traffic. Always use hazard-warning flashers ontractor/towing vehicle when transporting unless prohibited by law.

• Do not allow riders on the machine, towing vehicle, tractor, or skid steer duringtransport.

• Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines when operating andtransporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.

• Fully lower conveyor before transporting, making sure the conveyor lifting slide isfirmly pressed against the transport stop. Keep light tension on the lifting cable.

• When transporting, use a clevis-to-tongue connection. Never use a clevis-to-clevisor tongue-to-tongue connection as this can lead to hitching failure.

• Attach a conveyor to towing vehicle with a 3/4”pin and retainer. Always attachsafety chain(s).

• The conveyor is not equipped with brakes. Make sure the tow vehicle has sufficientbraking capacity for the extra load. The conveyor may not exceed 1.5 times thetowing vehicle weight.

• Check the tires for cracks and make sure they are inflated to 30 psi.

• Do not transport conveyor on slopes greater than 20 degrees.

• Only move your conveyor with a tractor/towing vehicle. Never move by hand.

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Figure 2: Transport Safety Zones

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2C Operation Safety _ • Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and jewelry away from all moving and/or rotating

parts.

• Inspect the machine before operating. Ensure condition of belts, gearboxes,drivelines, etc. are sufficient for operation and repair or replace if necessary.

• Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines; electrocution may occurwithout direct contact.

• Do not operate with any of the guards removed.

• Clear area of all bystanders, especially children, before operation.

• Keep all workers away from the intake of conveyor while machine is running.

• When cleaning out corners of truck box, do not lean over the conveyor intake. Donot use hands or feet to clean out intake hopper.

• Do not use downspout as a support. Stay clear of discharge end.

• The machine is closely balanced. Do not move grain unless the intake end isanchored or the discharge end is supported to prevent upending.

• Set park brake on tractor before starting.

• Use extreme caution when running conveyor at maximum height. Conveyor shouldalways be transported at lowest position, never at maximum height.

• Operate conveyor on level ground free of debris. If ground is uneven, anchor theconveyor to prevent tipping or upending.

• Always work with a second person around conveyor in case of accident.

• Do not run conveyor at high speeds when it is empty.

• Be familiar with the machine hazard area shown in Figure 3. If anyone enters thehazard area, shut down the machines immediately. Clear the area beforerestarting.

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Figure 3: Workplace Hazard Area (Gas Engine Drive)

!2D Maintenance Safety _

• Before servicing the conveyor, always disengage power and ensure all moving partshave stopped.

• Support the machine with blocks or stands when working underneath the conveyor.

• Keep service area dry and clean. Be sure electrical tools are properly grounded. Useadequate light for the job at hand and use personal protective equipment.

• Use only tools, jacks, and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.

• Replace all shields before operating. Check that all fittings are tight.

2E Grain Storage Safety _ • Never enter a grain bin unless at least two people are present. Have one person

outside the bin solely to shut the conveyor down in case of emergency.

• Always ensure an escape route exists before entering the bin.

• Only walk on top of grain bin if equipped with safety line and another person ispresent.

• Do not place intake of conveyor near or between your feet when standing on top ofgrain. There is a risk of being pulled into the grain pile causing suffocation.

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3. OperationBefore operating the conveyor, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the components and controls.

The Harvest by Meridian Conveyor is powered by a gas engine drive. Power is transferred to the conveyor belt through an S-Drive mounted to the bottom of the main tube. The conveyor utilizes a belt tensioning guide that allows the operator to know the belt tension at all times.

Options include: Hydraulic Mover & Hydraulic Winch.

!Warning: Before continuing, please reread the safety information relevant to this section at the beginning of this manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

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3A Machine Break-in and Operation _BEFORE STARTING:

1. Read the conveyor operation manual.

2. Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.

3. Check all fasteners and ensure they are tightened to specified torque levels.

4. Check that all guards are in place, secure, and functional.

5. Check winch and cable for security and operation. There should be at least threecomplete wraps of cable around the winch drum in the full down position. Thecable anchor on the winch drum must be tight.

6. The FC1545 Conveyor is designed to have a belt speed of 600 FPM with the gasengine drive (using a 26 HP engine @ 3600 RPM).

7. During the first 15 minutes of operation, check the conveyor belt alignment toensure preset alignment does not vary under loaded conditions. See Maintenancesection 8.3.5

NOTE: A new belt will ear at edges and throw small pieces of belting for the first 5 minutes of use. This is normal. Check tension and alignment closely during this time. A slower belt speed is gentler on the product, whereas a higher belt speed increases capacity but may increase product damage.

!AFTER OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING FOR 5 MINUTES:

1. Re-torque all fasteners and hardware.

2. Check conveyor belt and drive belts for tension and alignment.

AFTER OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING FOR ½ HOUR:

1. Re-torque all the wheel bolts.

2. Re-torque fasteners and hardware.

3. Check the drive and conveyor belt tension and alignment. Tension or align asrequired. See “Maintenance” section.

AFTER OPERATING FOR 5 AND 10 HOURS:

1. Re-torque all wheel bolts, fasteners, and hardware.

2. Check the drive and conveyor belt tension and alignment. Tension or align asrequired.

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3B Pre-Operation Checklist _ BEFORE OPERATING THE CONVEYOR EACH TIME:

• Service the machine per the schedule outlined in the Maintenance section of thismanual.

• The conveyor belt should slide freely inside the tube.

• All guards and shields should be in place.

• Check tires for proper inflation and ensure they are in safe road condition.

• Check the conveyor belt for tension, alignment, and condition.

• Check the condition of the belt lacing and the lacing pin.

• Check drive belt for tension, alignment, and condition.

• Check and clear the conveyor of any obstructions at intake or discharge end.

• Check winch cable for fraying. Replace immediately if there is any fraying.

• Check winch brake. Repair if necessary.

• Anchor intake end of support discharge end of conveyor when in position.

!3C Placement _ Moving the Conveyor with a Towing Vehicle into or out of the Working Area

1. Clear the area of all debris.

2. Always use a vehicle when moving the conveyor. When raising from or attaching tovehicle, test the intake end for downward weight. Lift slowly and keep intake endno higher than the tow vehicle’s hitch. Be sure all product is emptied fromconveyor before lifting.!

WARNING: Never move the conveyor by hand. Do not push on the conveyor undercarriage.

!3. Conveyor must be on level surface attached to vehicle with wheels free to move.

4. If conveyor must be raised before placement, ensure the entire area above theconveyor and in the line of travel is clear of obstructions and electrical wires.!

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!DANGER: Keep clear of all power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact with power lines.

!5. The conveyor has the ability to lift to a 32 degree angle, but will only move

product up to 30 degrees. It has been designed this way to allow easy placement inthe storage facility.

6. Use extreme caution when moving the conveyor into working position. Make sureeveryone is clear of the work area, especially children.

DANGER: Once in place, anchor the intake end or support the discharge end before using. Failure to do so, can result in damage to the conveyor and/or serious injury or death as it may tip over during use.

!7. The wheels should be chocked on both sides of the conveyor.

!DANGER: Do not attempt to increase the height of the conveyor by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks, or by any other means.

!!3D Discharge Hood Adjustment _ The angle of the discharge hood is adjustable. Depending on the height at which the conveyor will most frequently be used, you can change the angle by removing the upper mounting bolt and tilting the hood to the best angle. The figure shows which hole to use depending on the angle of the conveyor.

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3E Gas Engine Drive & Lockout _ It is essential to both inspect your conveyor drive before adding power and know how to shut it down in case of emergency. Whenever you must service or adjust the conveyor, make sure to stop the engine and lock out the power source.

1. Never attempt to adjust or service an engine while it is in operation.

2. Shut down and allow the engine to cool before filling with fuel.

3. Keep all guards and shields in place.

LOCK OUT:

1. For engines with rope or crank start, remove the spark plug wire or spark plug.

2. For engines with electric start, remove the ignition key, spark plug wire, or spark plug.

!3F Full Load Operation _ During the regular operation of your conveyor, one person must be in position to monitor the operation. It is also good practice to visually inspect the conveyor periodically during the actual operation. You should be alert for unusual vibrations, noises, and loosening of fasteners.

!DANGER: Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children.

!1. Keep all safety shields and devices in place.

2. Ensure that everyone is clear of the work area before operating or moving themachine.

3. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.

4. Regulate the amount of grain entering the conveyor to keep it from overloading.

5. Shut off the power and lock out the power source before adjusting, servicing, orcleaning the conveyor.

!NOTE: To get full capacity from the belt conveyor, the intake should be “flood fed” as often as possible. Try to keep the intake as full as possible without spilling product over the sides.

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!In certain situations when conveying small grained product, leakage may be observed at the discharge end of the conveyor. This may be caused by product getting behind the belt at the intake end. If this is observed, try slowing the belt speed and decreasing the amount of product being moved. Keep in mind that different temperatures, moisture levels, and products can all affect the capacity of the conveyor.

!3G Cold Weather Operation _ Before operating in cold weather, make sure to remove all snow and ice from the conveyor intake.

1. Before starting, remove as much snow and ice as possible from the area in whichthe intake end of the conveyor will be placed.

2. Allow the belt to warm up by running the conveyor empty at a slow speed forapproximately 2 minutes before putting any product through the machine.

3. After all the product has been conveyed, run the conveyor empty at a slow speedfor approximately 2 minutes to remove any moisture that has built up on and aroundthe belt.

!3H Oilseed & Fertilizer Operation _ Using your conveyor for different products will cause the belt to either shrink or stretch. The oil from crushed oilseed or the dust from fertilizer can penetrate the fabric side of the belt (the underside) and cause it to shrink during use. Heavy grains such as corn or wheat will cause the belt to stretch during use.

When conveying oilseeds and fertilizer, it is recommended that two things be done during operation to reduce the shrinkage on the belt:

1. Make every effort to keep the product in the hopper below the edges of the belt(less than full capacity). This will make it difficult for the product to get to thebackside of the belt and reduce shrinkage that occurs.

2. Lacing is another area on the conveyor where product can get to the backside ofthe belt. Fine seeded crops such as canola and flax can fall through the openings ofthe lacing. To minimize this, coat the lace with a layer of silicone to fill the gaps.

NOTE: The belt tensioning guide located on the side of the conveyor allows the operator to react to the shrinkage or expansion of the belt. Adjust as necessary to maintain consistent belt tension and reduce potential for lacing, belt, and bearing failures.

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3I Conveyor Shut Down _

Normal Shutdown:

1. Reduce flow of grain into conveyor slowly.

DANGER: If flow of grain into conveyor is shut off to quickly, tipping of the conveyor from uneven weight distribution may occur. Make sure the intake end has been supported.

2.Ensure hopper and tube are empty before stopping the unit.

3. Lockout power source before leaving the work area.

Emergency Shutdown:

1. Immediately shut down the gas engine.

2. Should it be necessary to shut down the conveyor under load, disconnect and lock outpower source. Clear as much product from the hopper and tub as possible. Neverattempt to restart the conveyor when full.

3. Starting the machine under load may result in damage to the conveyor. Such damage isconsidered abuse of the equipment and is not covered under warranty.

!3J Clean Up and Storage _ When the operation has been completed, it is recommended that you move the conveyor to the new work area or storage area.

1. Clean the entire area.

2. Remove all anchors, supports, and wheel chocks.

3. Move the conveyor slowly out of working position with a towing vehicle. NEVER movemachine by hand.

4. If not already in transport position, lower the conveyor to full down positionimmediately upon clearance of any obstruction.

5. Transport the conveyor to the new work area of storage area. It is recommended thatthe conveyor be stores in the full down position with the intake end anchored to theground.

6. Never leave the conveyor resting against a bin or storage building.

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3K Transport Procedure _ 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children.

2. Always transport conveyor in full down position. The lift arm of undercarriageshould be seated against the transport saddle with slight tension on the winch cableand at least three complete wraps of cable around the winch drum.

3. Make sure the hitch pin or bolt is securely attached and an additional safety chain issecure to the conveyor and tow vehicle.

4. Do not transport in excess of 20 mph (32 km/h). Comply with all local regulationsgoverning marking, towing, and maximum width.

5. Be alert to overhead obstructions and electrical wires. Electrocution can occurwithout direct contact with power lines.

6. Never allow anyone to stand underneath or ride on the conveyor while it istransported.

7. Transport conveyor with hopper in collapsed position to avoid damage from rocks.

8. Always remove gas tank from machine during transport.

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4A Fluids and Lubricants _1. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme-pressure (EP) rating. Also

acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium based grease.

2. Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use cleancontainers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture,and other contaminants.

4B Lubrication _1. Use the provided checklist to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance.

2. Use a handheld grease gun for all greasing.

3. Wipe fittings clean before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.

4. Repair and replace broken or missing fittings immediately.

5. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricantpassageway. Replace fitting if necessary.

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4C Service Intervals _8 Hours or Daily:

1. Lubricate all roller bearings.

2. Check gas engine drive belt tension. The belts should deflect 1/4” with 5 lbs force at thecenter of the span.

3. Check conveyor belt tension and alignment.

4. Check drive chain tension.

5. Check belt lacing.

50 Hours or Annually:

1. Lubricate the drive chain.

2. Check wheel bearing tightness & repack if necessary.

!4D Conveying Belt Tension _Proper belt tension depends on several factors. The main two are 1) the commodity being conveyed and 2) the capacity at which the conveyor is running. At greater capacities, the belt needs to be tightened to prevent slipping. In the same way, when moving a heavier product, the belt also must be tightened.

The tension and alignment of the belt should be checked daily (if not more often). A properly tensioned belt will not slip while in operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure there is no slippage while in use.

A new belt requires more care than one that has been broken in. Within the first 10 hours of operation, the belt will stretch and contract. After these first ten hours, the belt tension requires much less observation.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION:

NOTE: This is only a starting point. Belt tension must be closely monitored throughout first 10 hours of operation and daily after those first 10 hours.

WARNING: Failure to follow these steps will result in serious damage to the conveyor. A belt that is too tight results in bearing failure and belt failure. A belt that is too loose results in damage to drive roller and conveyor belt.

!1. Disable the gas engine before adjusting belt tension.

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!2. On the belt tensioning guide, adjust compression spring until the dashed line in green

section of decal lines up with the edge where the guide goes through the slot. Make sureto adjust both bolts equally. Failure to do this will result in tracking problems.

3. Run conveyor for 1 minute before stopping and locking out the gas engine. Examine &readjust belt tensioning guide.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until edge of plate remains in middle of green section on decal whenthe conveyor is stopped.

5. If there is any belt slippage during operation, shut down conveyor immediately and checkthe belt tensioning guide. Listen to the belt going through the tube and watch the intakeroller to determine whether the belt is slipping. If the belt is slipping, the intake rollerwill change speeds throughout one belt rotation.

6. Run load through conveyor and monitor belt for slipping.

BELT ALIGNMENT:

The belt is properly aligned when it runs in the middle of the end and drive rollers.

A) Checking Alignment

1. Use the drive roller and the rollers on intake and discharge end to set belt tracking.The belt should be centered on these rollers. The small idler rollers in the S-Drive canalso be adjusted if required.

2. When belt is new, turn it half of one revolution and check rollers. If out ofalignment, the belt will move to the loose side. Loosen bearing mount bolts and usebearing position bolts to set position.

3. Tighten the mounting bolts. Run the belt through a few rotations and check beltposition on rollers. Readjust if necessary. Check frequently during first minutes ofoperation and continually through first ten hours. After this time, the belt normallyseats itself and need only be check daily.

B) Adjusting Tracking

NOTE: It is normal for the belt to wander from side to side on the rollers. It should not, however, push to one side and stay there.

1. A misaligned belt will always track toward the loose side.

2. Set tracking by loosening adjust side bearing mount bolts on the drive roller. Usingthe adjusting bolt, move roller back slightly. Retighten the mounting bolts.

3. Turn belt one full rotation and check the alignment. Readjust if necessary. The beltshould track in the center of the roller. Repeat the procedure on the intake roller andthe discharge end roller. When adjusting the roller at the discharge end, the plastichood must be removed.

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4E Belt Replacement _1. Remove wind guards just above S-Drive.

2. Rotate belt until seam is in this portion of conveyor.

3. Move tensioning roller to its loosest position and pull the slack to the seam area.

4. Remove wire connector and open the belt.

5. Check lacing staples on new belt for proper crimping.

6. Attach one end of new belt to the belt being removed.

7. Pull old belt out and the new belt will be threaded into place.

8. Disconnect old belt, connect the ends of the new belt, and secure with new pin.

9. Set the belting tension.

10. Check and set belting alignment.

11. Remount wind guards.

!4F Lacing Inspection _Particular attention should be kept on the belt lacing. Because of the flexing motion of the belt, the lacing is always in motion. Watch for:

1. Wear in the joining pin.

2. Lacing pulls easily out of belt.

3. Staples which hold lacing can become loose or bent. To check this, you must look on theback side of the belt. Any staples that are broken must be replaced. Any that are bent canbe straightened and crimped. When installing a new belt, check that all staples arecrimped properly before installing in the tube.

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5. Maintenance

Warning: Before continuing, please reread the safety information relevant to this section at the beginning of this manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

5A Maintenance Schedule _

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10 Hours (Daily)

All Roller Bearings

Drive Belt Tension

Conveyor Belt Tension & Alignment

Drive Chain Tension

Conveyor Belt Lacing

50 Hours (Weekly)

Drive Chain

Flange Bolt Tightness

100 Hours (Annually)

Wheel Bearings, Repack if Necessary

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6. Harvest by Meridian Conveyor SpecsNOTE: These specs include the optional hydraulic mover and accessories included with it.

FC1545 Specs

Maximum Height 21’ 1”

Reach at Maximum Height 19’ 5”

Transport Height 12’ 7”

Length 47’

Maximum Operating Angle 30 degrees

Minimum Gas Engine HP 26

Belt Speed (RPM) 400-800

Weight 2960 lbs / 1343 kg

Capacity 6000 - 6500 bu/hr

Tube Thickness 14 GA

FC1545 Belt Speed (FPM) Time (Seconds)

400 14.8

500 11.9

600 9.9

700 8.5

800 7.5

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7. TroubleshootingThe Harvest by Meridian Grain Conveyor is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes, and solutions to the issues you may encounter.

If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local Harvest by Meridian dealer or our main office. Before you call, please have this operation manual and the serial number from your machine ready.

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Problem Cause Solution

Conveyor will not run Conveyor belt loose Tighten and align belt

Drive belts loose Tighten drive belts

Drive belts worn or glazed Replace drive belts and adjust tension

Belting frozen to the tube from operating in high humidity conditions in extreme cold

Clear away all snow from intake end before start up. Run the conveyor empty after use to allow the belt to dry prior to shut down

Conveyor belt edge is fraying Conveyor belt is not aligned Realign conveyor belt

Poor capacity Angle is too steep If possible, reposition with a lower angle

Slow operating speed Increase operating speed

Conveyor belt slipping Tighten and align the conveyor belt

Leakage at the hopper Flashing worn out or not positioned properly

replace or reposition the flashing

Leakage at the discharge Belt Speed too high reduce belt speed

Wiper worn out or not positioned properly

Replace or reposition wiper

Over feeding the hopper. Product getting behind the belt.

Reduce the amount of incoming product

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TUBE ASM, 1ST, FC15XX-

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 10370 BOLT,SHOULDER, 1/2-13UNCX.625" X 1" SHOULDER 22 10381 HAIRPIN, .093 X 1.625 23 12669 THIMBLE, CABLE, 3/16" 14 12730 PLATE, ROLLER MNT, BELT RETURN, LOWER, FC15XX 25 12734 ROD, SUPPORT, BELT RETURN, FC15XX 16 12735 HANDLE, TARP, PULL DOWN, FC15XX 17 12736 GUARD, BELT RETURN, LOWER, RIGHT, FC15XX 18 12737 GUARD, BELT RETURN, LOWER, LEFT, FC15XX 19 12867 PLATE, WINCH MNT, FC15XX 1

10 30978 WINCH, 2500 LB, HAND BRAKE 111 31741 TUBE ASM, 1ST, FC15XX 112 31745 ROLLER ASM, BELT RETURN, FC15XX 113 31746 TIE OFF ASM, LIFT, FC15XX 114 31779 GUARD ASM, CHAIN, FC15XX, AS SHIPPED 115 40001 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 116 40005 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 817 40013 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 918 40015 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 3/4" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 219 40024 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 620 40026 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 121 40027 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1-1/4" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 622 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1723 40049 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 924 40051 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX, NYLOCK, ZINC 225 40056 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 626 40066 WASHER, FLAT, 1/2", ZINC 227 40094 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X1-1/2" HEX , GRD 5, ZINC 128 40095 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX, NYLOCK, ZINC 829 40102 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 630 40158 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8", ZINC 831 PBFC15005 S-DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FC15XX 1

X1

X2X218

DETAIL C

24

X62229

X6

14

31X1

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MODEL(S)

DRAWING NO.

TUBE ASM, 2ND, FC1545FC1545PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

PBFC15002

REV-

A

B

7X1

C

X18

X8

10

1

X18

DETAIL A

14

9X8

15

X8 X88

DETAIL B

13

X2

X2

12

18X1

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 10304 SCREW, SELF TAPPING, #12 x 3/4" 82 12731 PLATE, ROLLER MNT, BELT RETURN, UPPER, FC15XX 23 12738 GUARD, BELT RETURN, MIDDLE, FC15XX 24 12739 GUARD, BELT RETURN, UPPER, FC15XX 25 12872 BRACKET, TRANSPORT STOP, FC15XX 16 12887 ROLLER, RETURN, HEX SHAFT, SPRING LOADED, FC15XX 17 31742 TUBE ASM, DISCHARGE, FC15XX 18 40001 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 129 40005 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 8

10 40013 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1811 40024 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 812 40030 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 3/4" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 213 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1214 40049 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1815 40056 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 216 40095 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX, NYLOCK, ZINC 817 40158 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8", ZINC 818 PBFC15006 DISCHARGE HEAD ASM, FC15XX 1

MODEL(S)

DRAWING NO.

TUBE ASM, 2ND, FC1545FC1545PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

PBFC15002

REV-

11

16

X8

X24

DETAIL C

6X1

2X2

8X4

X1

X4

5

X8

X8

13

17

3X2

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X14

X17

A

X19

B

10X1

10X1

9X1

C

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONMODEL(S)REVCARRIAGE ASM, FC15XX

PBFC15003

FC1545

DRAWING NO.

-

X227 23

2

20X2

X6

X6DETAIL B

11X1

X4

15

21

24

X4

X4

X4

17

21

X2

DETAIL A

12X1

X16

13

X119X1

3

X1

X4

2522X2

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 10434 NUT, 1/2-20, 60 DEGREE LUG NUT, ZINC 102 11703 CLAMP, 3-1/2" TUBE 63 12678 BEARING, LIFT, CONVERYOR, FC15XX 44 12700 BRACKET, STABILIZER, LIFT ARMS, FC15XX 15 30103 205/75 x 15" BIAS PLY TIRE & 5 BOLT RIM ASM 26 31735 PULLEY & BUSHING ASM, LIFT, FC15XX 17 31736 AXLE ASM, FC15XX 18 31737 SPINDLE, ASSEMBLY, 10" AUGERS 29 31738 CARRIAGE ARM ASM, FC15XX 2

10 31739 LIFT ARM ASM, FC15XX 211 31740 STABILIZER ASM, CARRIAGE ARMS, FC15XX 112 31743 SLIDE ASM, WELDMENT, FC15XX 113 31744 FLAG PIN ASM, UPPER PULLEY, FC15XX 114 40005 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1215 40014 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 3/4" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 116 40019 BOLT, 3/4-10UNC X 2" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 217 40020 BOLT, 3/4-10UNC X 2-1/2" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 418 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1219 40049 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 120 40052 NUT, 1-8UNC, HEX, TOPLOCK, ZINC 221 40054 NUT, 3/4-10UNC, HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 822 40055 NUT, 3/4-10UNC, HEX, TOPLOCK, ZINC 223 40065 WASHER, FLAT, 1", ZINC 624 40073 WASHER, LOCK, 3/4" SPLIT, ZINC 425 40172 BOLT, 3/4-10UNC x 8", HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 226 40242 NUT, 3/4-16UNF, HEX, TOPLOCK, ZINC 227 40285 BOLT, 1-8UNC X 2-1/2 HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 2

14

16

X4 X4

X8

18

DETAIL C

X101

X25

8X2

X2X226

14

18X8

CARRIAGE ASM, FC15XX

DRAWING NO.

PBFC15003

FC1545PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONMODEL(S)REV

-

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X1

X87

1X2

10X2

3X1

X1108

X1

5X1

9X2

X2X29

X2

11

11

X8

X89

9

4X1

2

12X8

NOTES: 1) P/N 31799 (TARP CABLE) NOT SHOWN

DRAWING NO.

PBFC15004

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREV MODEL(S)FC1545 HOPPER & FRAME ASM, FC1545-

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 12558 PULLEY, CABLE, TARP, HOPPER, FC15XX 22 12572 PLATE, CONNECTION, HOPPER, FC15XX 13 12611 PIN, HITCH, HOPPER, FC15XX 14 31710 FRAME ASM, HOPPER, FC15XX 15 31728 HITCH ASM, HOPPER, FC15XX 16 31779 CABLE ASM, TARP PULL DOWN, FC15XX 17 40005 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 88 40025 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 19 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 20

10 40056 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 311 40102 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 412 PBFC15008 HOPPER ASM, FC1545 1

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25

X162632

X16

12X2

X2

X13235

X2

3

X12

X2X19

1X1

7X4

14X1

15X2

X1X4

4

30

24X4

17

X1

8X1

X3 X12910

19X1

33

X434

31

X4

16X10

18X1

32X4

13X2

X121

27

X2

X2

20X1

23X1

22

X4X432

5X4

X26

11X1

PBFC15005

FC1545

DRAWING NO.

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREV MODEL(S)S-DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FC15XX-

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PBFC15005

FC1545

DRAWING NO.

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREV MODEL(S)S-DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FC15XX-

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 11328 LINK, CONNECTOR, DOUBLE 60 12 11615 KEY, 1/4" X 2-1/4" 23 12543 SPROCKET, DOUBLE 60, 1-1/4" BORE, 40 TOOTH 14 12544 SPROCKET, DOUBLE 60, 1" BORE, 14 TOOTH 15 12555 SPRING, TENSION, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 26 12557 ROLLER, RETURN, HEX SHAFT, SPRING LOADED, FC15XX 27 12561 ROLLER, IDLER, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 48 12562 SHAFT, DRIVE, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 19 12563 CHAIN, ROLLER, DOUBLE #60, 54 ROLLERS 1

10 12566 ROLLER, VULCANIZED, DRIVE, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 111 12635 SHIELD, BOLT ON, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 112 12636 BRACKET, GUARD MNT, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 213 12639 PLATE, BACKER, BEARING, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 214 12659 BRACKET, BEARING ADJUST, 1-1/4", FC15XX 115 30553 1.25" 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE WITH BEARING 216 30563 1", 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE, W/BEARING 1017 31707 ADJUST ASM, S-DRIVE, LH, FC15XX 118 31708 ADJUST ASM, S-DRIVE, RH, FC15XX 119 31724 FRAME ASM, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 120 31725 TENSION GUAGE ASM, LH, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 121 31726 TENSION GUAGE ASM, RH, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 122 31727 TENSION ROD ASM, S-DRIVE, FC15XX 223 31730 GUIDE ASM, S-DRIVE. FC15XX 124 40003 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2 SN CARRIAGE, GR5, ZINC 425 40008 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 2-1/2" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 126 40024 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1627 40025 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 428 40030 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 3/4" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 429 40046 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, GRD 5, ZINC 330 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 431 40049 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 432 40056 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 3033 40093 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1-1/2", CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 434 40110 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 3/4", CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 435 40123 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 3/4" SN CARRIAGE, ZINC 2

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X4

X4

X7A

14X4

8X1

5X1

X71219

X7

13

X1

17

6

18

B X1

3

DETAIL A

X14

X41814X4

X210

X42016X4

X115 21X3

7

9

X1

X1

11X1

FC15XXMODEL(S)

DISCHARGE HEAD ASM, FC15XX

PBFC15006

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREV

DRAWING NO.

-

2X1

DETAIL BX4 X4

19X419 1712

X4

1X1

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 12531 HOOD, DISCHARGE, CONVEYOR, FC1545 12 12627 TRANSITION, DISCHARGE, FC15XX 13 12667 ROLLER, DISCHARGE, FC15XX 14 12674 ROLLER, RETURN, HEX SHAFT, SPRING LOADED, FC15XX 15 12677 SCRAPER, DISCHARGE, FC15XX 16 12753 PLATE, BEARING MNT, DISCHARGE ASM, FC15XX 17 12754 BRACKET, BEARING ADJUST, DISCHARGE ASM, FC15XX 18 12755 COVER, TOP, DISCHARGE ASM, FC15XX 19 12756 COVER, BOTTOM, DISCHARGE ASM, FC15XX 1

10 31731 BEARING, 1-1/2", 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE 211 31749 DISCHARGE ASM, FC15XX 112 40012 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 1113 40025 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 414 40030 BOLT, 3/8-16UNC X 3/4" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 815 40046 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, GRD 5, ZINC 316 40047 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 417 40051 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX, NYLOCK, ZINC 1118 40056 NUT, 3/8-16UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 819 40067 WASHER, FLAT, 1/4", ZINC 1520 40102 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 1-1/2" CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 421 40270 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 3" CARRIAGE, FT, GRD 5, ZINC 1

FC15XXPART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREV MODEL(S)

PBFC15006DRAWING NO.

DISCHARGE HEAD ASM, FC15XX-

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X2

X1

12X1513

X1

X14

DETAIL C

3X1

5

28 22X15

*LH*

NOTES: 1) P/N 12554 (HOPPER TARP) NOT SHOWN

X1

X622 19

A

B

X1

X1

17

9

16

X623

X6

1X1

C

26

25

X2

15

X12

X620

X1227

DETAIL AX6

11X1

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

DRAWING NO.

MODEL(S)

PBFC15008

REVFC1545 HOPPER ASM, FC1545-

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY1 12548 SPRING, TARP, RH 12 12549 SPRING, TARP, LH 13 12551 SKIRTING, HOPPER, RH, FC15XX 14 12552 SKIRTING, HOPPER, LH, FC15XX 15 12553 SKIRTING, HOPPER, BACK, FC15XX 16 12554 TARP, HOPPER, FC15XX 17 12557 ROLLER, RETURN, HEX SHAFT, SPRING LOADED, FC15XX 18 12559 ROLLER, HOPPER, FC15XX 39 12560 SCRAPER, HOPPER, BOTTOM, FC15XX 1

10 12598 BRACKET, BEARING ADJUST, FRONT, HOPPER, FC15XX 111 12599 BRACKET, BEARING ADJUST, REAR, HOPPER, FC15XX 112 12660 PLATE, STIFFNER, TARP, HOPPER, FC15XX 113 12661 PLATE, STIFFNER, TARP, HOPPER, FC15XX 214 12668 PLATE, TARP TO HOPPER, FC15XX 215 30563 1", 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE, W/BEARING 616 31709 HOPPER ASM, FC15XX 117 31729 FRAME, TARP, HOPPER, FC15XX 118 40012 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 219 40015 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 3/4" HEX, GRD 5, ZINC 620 40046 NUT, 1/2-13UNC, GRD 5, ZINC 621 40049 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 422 40051 NUT, 1/4-20UNC, HEX, NYLOCK, ZINC 2323 40067 WASHER, FLAT, 1/4", ZINC 624 40111 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1" HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 425 40130 NUT, 7/16-14UNC, HEX FLANGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1226 40270 BOLT, 1/2-13UNC X 3" CARRIAGE, FT, GRD 5, ZINC 227 40275 BOLT, 7/16-14UNC X 1-1/2", CARRIAGE, GRD 5, ZINC 1228 40281 BOLT, 1/4-20UNC X 1-3/4", ELEVATOR, GRD 5, ZINC 15

810

X4

X1

24

DETAIL B

X4X2

2122X218

X1

X17

X3

2

14X2

MODEL(S)FC1545

PART/ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTIONREVHOPPER ASM, FC1545

PBFC15008DRAWING NO.

-

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