HYDROSTATIC SUPER SWEEP PORTABLE & TRUCK MOUNT SUPERSWEEP ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL Read this manual before using product. Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions can result in serious inju ry, death, or property damage. Keep manual fo r future reference.
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.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5 2. Safety First............................................................................................................................ 7 2.1. General Safety .........................................................................................................
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP TABLE OF CONTENTS Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Wheatheart Portable or Truck Mount Supersweep. This piece of equipment will complement your agricultural operation by aiding in the safe and efficient movement of grain, pulse crops, fertilizer, or any other granular materials.
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WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2. SAFETY FIRST 2. Safety First The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety messages. Why is SAFETY important to you? Three big reasons: • Accidents disable and kill. • Accidents cost. • Accidents can be avoided.
2. SAFETY FIRST 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2.1. 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.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2. SAFETY FIRST 2.2. ASSEMBLY SAFETY • Follow good shop practices: • keep service area clean and dry • be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded • use adequate light for the job at hand • Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 2.2. ASSEMBLY SAFETY • Read the instructions and familiarize yourself with the subassemblies and hardware making up the equipment. • The components are large, heavy, and can be hard to handle.
2. SAFETY FIRST 2.5. STORAGE SAFETY WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2.5. STORAGE SAFETY • Store in an area away from human activity. • Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine. 2.6. HYDRAULIC SAFETY • Always place all hydraulic controls in neutral and relieve system pressure before disconnecting or working on hydraulic system. • Keep all components in the hydraulic system tightly secured and in good condition and clean.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2. SAFETY FIRST 2.8. SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS 2.8.1. DECAL INSTALLATION 1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 10°C (50°F). 2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. 3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. 4.
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WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3. ASSEMBLY 3.1. MOUNTING THE SPIDER 3. Assembly 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. 3.1. MOUNTING THE SPIDER 3.1.1. WHEATHEART & BRANDT / ANY FOUR-ROD CAGE MODELS Important: 1.
3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 2. Cut 3" off the center rod so that the end of the auger bearing to the center of the pivot hole measures about 9”. Set the auger at the usual height for loading trucks. Weld in the pivot bracket, level to the floor. The center of the motor shaft should be about 3”-4” off the floor.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) 3.2.1. PUMP GUARD INSTALLATION 1. Bolt the pump guard bracket to the over-center pump bracket. The bracket should be installed at the pump end of the long, adjustable slot through the middle of the over-center bracket (see Figure 3.4A).
3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP Figure 3.5 3.2.3. HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WITHOUT MOVER KIT: Note: 1. Assemble hose as per Figure 3.6 and 3.7. When assembling hoses, make sure to keep the pressure and return sides in the correct position. 2. Install a 4' x 3/4” diameter suction hose from the reservoir to the “IN” port on the pump using the hose clamps provided. 3.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) Figure 3.6 Figure 3.
3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) Note: WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP Hose (12) runs from the “OUT” port on the valve to the pressure (P) side of the relief valve; hose (13) runs from the relief valve to the pump; hose (14) runs to return side (T) of the relief valve; and hose (15) runs from the relief valve to the tank. INSTALLATION WITH MOVER KIT Figure 3.8 to Figure 3.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3. ASSEMBLY 3.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT INSTALLATION (PORTABLE MODEL) Figure 3.9 Figure 3.
3. ASSEMBLY 3.3. SUPERSWEEP ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3.2.4. RELIEF VALVE INSTALLATION 1. The port labelled “P” on the relief valve must be connected to the “OUT” (pressure) side of the pump (Figure 3.6), or directly to the pressure source if using a remote hydraulic source. 2. The port labelled “T” on the relief valve must be connected to the tank or reservoir of the bin sweep.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 3. ASSEMBLY 3.3. SUPERSWEEP ASSEMBLY 3.3.2. ASSEMBLY Note: 1. Attach the special motor coupler to the hydraulic motor. 2. Assemble the u-joint section with the motor coupler. 3. Assemble the straight bin sweep section with the walking shoe at the end.
3. ASSEMBLY 3.4. SUPERSWEEP WHEEL MOVE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP Figure 3.14 Complete Supersweep 3.4. SUPERSWEEP WHEEL MOVE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) Important: Assemble on a flat surface. 1. Slide the outermost Supersweep backboard over the drivewheel alignment pin and driveshaft. 2. Insert the hairpin to prevent the backboard from sliding back. 3.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 4. OPERATION 4.1. SUPERSWEEP OPERATION 4. Operation 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. DANGER Rotating Flighting Hazard! Keep away from rotating auger flighting. Do not operate with guards removed or modified. Keep in good working order.
4. OPERATION 4.1. SUPERSWEEP OPERATION WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 4.1.1. STARTING THE SUPERSWEEP The Supersweep is an aggressive bin sweep. When starting the sweep in an inbin situation, you must slowly lower the flighting down to the floor manually with the backboard handle. Important: If these instructions are not followed, the sweep will bury itself down to the grain, kicking out the relief valve and shutting itself off.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 4. OPERATION 4.2. OPERATING THE PORTABLE / TRUCK MOUNT SUPERSWEEP • The maximum length of the bin sweep with a regular pump should not exceed three straight sections. If adding more sections, you will need to upgrade your pump. 4.2. OPERATING THE PORTABLE / TRUCK MOUNT SUPERSWEEP Figure 4.
4. OPERATION 4.2. OPERATING THE PORTABLE / TRUCK MOUNT SUPERSWEEP WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP Figure 4.4 Over-Center Belt Tightener NOTES FOR TRUCK MOUNT SUPERSWEEP USE: Make sure that the sweep is spinning the right way. If it is going the wrong way, the return line and pressure line have been mixed up.
WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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. 5.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1. For best results, change the oil in the system after the first 3 hours of operation. 2.
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WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6. Troubleshooting Problem Bin sweep will not operate. Bin sweep keeps kicking out. Rate of travel is too fast. Rate of travel is too slow. Foaming oil. Runs too hot. Supersweep keeps flipping over. Bin sweep wants to pull apart.
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WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 7. APPENDIX 7.1. PARTS LISTS 7. Appendix 7.1. PARTS LISTS 7.1.1.
7. APPENDIX 7.1. PARTS LISTS WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 7.1.2. HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT Item A B C F G H J K L M N P R S X U V Y Z 32 Description Parker Gear Pump #8 ORB to 1/2” F. SW.
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7. APPENDIX 7.1. PARTS LISTS WHEATHEART - HYDROSTATIC BIN SWEEP STANDARD, PORTABLE, TRUCK MOUNT, & SUPER SWEEP 7.1.3.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION Wheatheart congratulates you on your new equipment purchase. The warranty registration form must be filled out within thirty (30) days from delivery date and sent to: Wheatheart Manufacturing 3455 Idylwyld Dr. N., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6B5 CUSTOMER COPY (Retain this card for warranty and record purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY Wheatheart warrants to the buyer that the new machinery is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is only effective for any new machinery that has not been altered, changed, repaired, or treated since its delivery to the buyer, other than by Wheatheart or its authorized dealers or employees, and does not apply to accessories, attachments, tools, or parts sold or operated with the new machinery if they have not been manufactured by Wheatheart.
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