Chapter 4: Operation
Final Clean Out
The following procedure is recommended for cleaning the floor of the bin after the sweep auger has
removed as much grain as possible.
DANGER
Keep out of bin while sweep is in operation. Rapidly traveling sweep auger. The
sweep auger will move rapidly around the bin when the bin is nearly empty.
DANGER
Stay clear of the under floor unloader at the bin wells. The under floor unloader is
exposed at these locations in the bin floor.
DANGER
ALWAYS keep ALL guards and shields in place, until all the power is disconnected
and locked out.
1. Clean (scoop and sweep by hand) the outer area of the floor into a circular pile towards the center of
the bin.
2. Get out of the bin.
3. After making sure everyone is outside of the bin and clear of the equipment, start the under floor
unloader and the sweep auger. In a short time, the circular pile towards the center of the bin will
have been removed.
DANGER
Stay clear of the under floor unloader at the bin wells. The under floor unloader
is exposed at these locations in the bin floor.
4. Scoop and sweep remaining floor area to the center of the bin by hand.
5. Get out of the bin.
6. Repeat the above steps (step-3 to step-6) until all grain has been removed from the bin.
Figure 4-14 Cleaning the floor
136 Bin wall 139 Remaining grain
137 Bin wells 140
Cleaned area
138
Sweep auger
66
PNEG-2308 Chain Loop Power Sweep
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