48 PNEG-1156ETL Design III Series Grain Stir-Ator CSA
5. Operation
Start-Up Procedure (Full Bin)
1. First, with the power turned “OFF” at the switch box under the bin roof, turn power “ON” at the panel
on the ground. Start the unit with the switch box under the bin roof. If the augers are not set too tightly
in the grain, the Stir-Ator will run.
2. Second, turn OFF and lock out all power before entering the bin. If the augers are set tightly in the
grain, break them loose one at a time by hand using a pipe wrench. Be careful not to damage the
Stir-Ator frame, Stir-Ator wall track or the bin roof and/or sidewalls. If more torque is required to turn
the augers, block the Stir-Ator up until the augers are apart and turning freely.
3. Third, for double or triple auger units, lock out all Stir-Ator auger motors but one. After that particular
motor is operating, sequentially engage remaining motors until they are all operating.
4. To lock out an auger motor, rotate the handle beside each motor mount clockwise until it passes
and stays past center. (See Figure 5A.)
Figure 5A
Do not turn the Stir-Ator backward and turn the electric power switch “ON”.
Bin damage can result.