DMC 176 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Red Giant
Grain Stir-Ator
Model 176
PNEG-1358
Date: 9-20-06
1004 East Illinois Street • Assumption, IL 62510 • Ph:(217) 226-4421
PNEG-1358
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PNEG-1358 Red Giant Stir-Ator
1004 East Illinois Street • Assumption, IL 62510 • Ph:(217) 226-4421
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines.....................................................................................4
Final Inspection Checklist.......................................................................8
Operator Qualifications ...........................................................................9
Decals ................................................................................................10-12
Installation Procedures .........................................................................13
Bin Wall Stresses...................................................................................32
Overall Size and Dimensions.........................................................33-34
Parts, Wiring Diagrams, & Drawings ............................................35-58
Operations...............................................................................................59
Drying Recommendations ....................................................................60
Stir-Guard Operation.............................................................................62
Maintenance & Adjustment ..................................................................63
Troubleshooting......................................................................................65
Storage & Installation Data...................................................................68
Warranty......................................................................Inside Back Cover
All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual
are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone
operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual
and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you should pay
special attention to.
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PNEG-1358 Red Giant Stir-Ator
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual
and on your machine safety signs. Keep signs in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged
safety signs. Be sure new equipment compo-
nents and repair parts include the current safety
signs. Replacement safety signs are available
from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to
use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate
without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condi-
tion. Unauthorized modifications to the machine
may impair the function and/or safety and affect
machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, contact your dealer.
STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS
Entanglement in rotating augers will cause serious
injury or death. Make sure everyone is clear of Stir-
Ator before starting or operating the unit.
Keep all shields and covers in place at all times.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop and lock out power
source before making adjustments, cleaning, or
maintaining equipment.
OPERATE MOTOR PROPERLY
Do not operate the Red Giant Stir-Ator unless the shut-off chain has been
properly installed.
Do not operate electric motor equipped units until motors are properly
grounded. All electrical connections should be in accordance to Local and
National Electrical Codes.
Disconnect power on electrical driven units before resetting motor overloads.
Do not repetitively stop and start the drive in order to free a plugged condition.
Jogging the drive in this type of condition can damage the equipment.
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PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect and lockout all power
sources before servicing equipment.
Understand service procedures before doing
work. Keep area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while
it is in operation. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
from rotating parts.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove any build up of
grease, oil, or debris.
Use
Ladders
Safely.
AVOID FALLS
When working using ladders be sure to have rubber pads or
some other method of keeping the ladder from slipping on
the bin or silo floor.
Because the Stir-Ator is suspended from chains in the
center, be cautious of positioning ladder against the Stir-Ator.
The Stir-Ator can move or swing from the weight of a person
climbing on the ladder.
Also, when setting a ladder against the Stir-Ator, a vise grip
or some other type of tie down should be used in the front
and back of the track drive unit. This keeps the Stir-Ator from
rolling or sliding around the bin while service work is being
performed.
During heavy service work, such as removing auger drive,
electric motors, or replacing electrical swivel, tying the ladder
to the main frame or some other solid component is advised.
Using a ladder in a partially filled bin is not recommended.
The ladder can sink into the grain allowing it to become
unstable and fall.
Climbing out on the main frame from either a ladder or roof
manhole should not be attempted. The Stirator can swing,
causing a fall.
Do not climb Stirator down augers to make adjustments or
re-pairs. Slipping could cause falling, bodily injury, or both.
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu-
lance service, hospital, and fire department near
your telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to
protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp
edges on plastic or steel parts.
A respirator may be needed to help prevent
breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help
protect your head and toes from falling debris.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe
Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
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FINAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST
1. HAVE YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY - YOURSELF? STUDY IT.
2. Is there at least 7" clearance between the top of the track and the lowest part of the roof or roof
braces?
3. Are the track splices correctly installed? Consult the Drawings in the OWNER’S MANUAL?
4. Is the suspension tee properly hung, LEVEL, with the end loops down, with lead-in wire and
shut-off chain properly installed?
5. IstheframeoftheStiratorabout1"higheratthecenter of the bin for NEW BIN INSTALLATION,
and LEVEL WITH EXISTING BINS?
6. Are augers 3" off the drying floor at the bin wall?
7. Were the augers notched with a file (NOT A TORCH) where the clamp bolts serve as a driving
key?
8. Did you note the instructions NOT to weld flighting at the top end of the auger?
9. Are you keeping a record of the serial number of each owner?
10. IfyourRedGiantStir-atorisequippedwiththreephasepower,BESUREYOURELECTRICIAN
HAS INSTALLED ADEQUATE MOTOR PROTECTION, (either magnetic or manual starters
can be used) or you will void the warranty on your three-phase motors.
11. Didyoumakesurethattheownerreceivedhisowner’smanual,andwasinstructedthatreading
and understanding the manual will help immensely?
12. If electric motors other than the ones provided by David Manufacturing Company are used,
modification of the motor belt shield may become necessary. Cut to fit. Do not operate without
the shields being in place.
13. Did you put safety decals on bin; inside walk-in door; under side of man-hole cover?
14. NOTE: Operating the Stir-Ator during bin unloading can be beneficial, and can prevent auger
damage. When the grain no longer flows into the center sump, the Stir-Ator should be shut off
to prevent auger damage.
15. NOTE: BURYINGUNIT WILLDAMAGEBIN ANDWILLVOID YOUR REDGIANTWARRANTY.
DID YOU PUT #90 OIL IN THE GEAR BOXES?
PROPER INSTALLATION GREATLY REDUCES SERVICE CALLS
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Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate this equipment. Anyone who works with or
around this equipment must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons must also know and
meet all other qualifications, such as:
1. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety
procedures is not qualified to operate this system.
2. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under
the age of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your
responsibility, as owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your
area or situation.
3. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
4. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations state:
"At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall
instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with
which the employee is, or will be involved." (Federal Occupational Safety & Health
Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D, Section 19287.57 (a) (6).
B. As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating and
safety procedures for this equipment. We included this sign-off sheet for your convenience and personal record
keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly recommended that
another qualified person who knows the shutdown procedure is in the area in the event of an emergency. A person
who has not read this manual and doesn’t understand all operating and safety instructions, is not qualified to operate
this machine.
DATE EMPLOYER'S SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE
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Rotating flighting will
kill or dismember.
Flowing material will
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material will
collapse and suffocate.
Keep clear of all augers.
DO NOT ENTER this bin!
Failure to heed these
warnings will result in
serious injury or death.
DC-GBC-1A
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
If you must enter the bin:
DC-GBC-1A & DC-GBC-1S
Should be located at any bin entry so it can be seen and read easily.
PLEASENOTE: 1. Decals on the page are not actual size.
2. Keep all decals wiped clean at all times.
3. All decals must be replaced if they are destroyed, missing, painted
over or can no longer be read.
Replacements are available upon request.
Write to: DMC, 1004 E. Illinois St., Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 287-2653
THE DECALS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE MUST BE
DISPLAYED AS SHOWN.
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Shouldbelocatedonoutsideofdoor.
RED GIANT
THIS DRYING BIN EQUIPPED WITH
DAVID MANUFACTURING CO. ASSUMPTION, IL
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