4-12 3.2020
Owner’s Manual: Smoothwall Bin
4.5 LOADING
The bin(s) are designed to be easy to load or fill
with product. A list of general guidelines to be
followed include but are not limited to:
• A spring-loaded, vented top lid covers the
loading hatch and can be opened from the
ground by pulling on the rope provided. The
spring loading will automatically close the
lid when the cord is released. The venting of
the lid allows the bin to "breathe", avoiding
vacuum lock when unloading.
• The top lid is designed so that it can be rotated
to open in any direction that will work favorably
with your particular installation.
Before erecting the bin, decide on the opening
direction and make the adjustment. This will
be more convenient than waiting until the bin
is set in place.
• The bin should always be centre-loaded and
unloaded to prevent uneven stresses on the
bin caused by material piling up on one side
and emptying from the other. Over-stressing
in this manner will cause eventual structural
damage.
• The loading hatch at the peak of the bin is
designed so that the product will centre-load
the bin.
• The unloading chute at the base of the hopper
cone is designed to centre-unload product.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use the
optional roof manhole as loading port. If it is
used, the product will pile unevenly, creating a
situation that could cause damage to the bin.
Fig 32 - Loading the bin
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