AGI Next Generation 9000 & 10000 series Tube Aeration Installation guide
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Part Number: RNA-3287 R1
Revised: January 2018
Original Instructions
Next Generation 9000 & 10000
Tube Aeration
Installation Manual
This manual applies to:
14' – 21' Hopper: 9000 and 10000 Series
24' Hopper: 10000 Series
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 General Description................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 4
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...................................................................................... 5
2.2 General Safety Information....................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Safety Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 6
3. Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Installation Safety...................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Check Shipment......................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Hopper Diameter: 14' to 21' ..................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Tube Selection............................................................................................................ 8
3.3.2 Support System ........................................................................................................ 10
3.3.3 Installation................................................................................................................ 11
3.4 Hopper Diameter: 24'.............................................................................................................. 12
3.4.1 Tube Selection.......................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Support System ........................................................................................................ 13
3.4.3 Installation................................................................................................................ 14
4. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 17
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1. Introduction
Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary
precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this Grain Guard Next Generation 9000 & 10000.
Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
Keep this manual available for frequent reference and review it with new personnel. Call your local
distributor or dealer if you need assistance or additional information.
1.1. General Description
The Grain Guard Next Generation 9000 & 10000 is an excellent addition to any new or existing hopper bottom
bin that does not presently include an aeration system. It can allow you to harvest in damp conditions, maintain
stored grain in peak condition, and reduce the likelihood of mould growth and insect infestations.
Our Grain Guard Next Generation 9000 & 10000 tubes have been re-engineered to provide many value added
features. These features include:
• Newly designed support ring is lighter and meets or exceeds strength of previous design.
• Louver direction has been optimized to prevent open area blocking, lessen grain drag during unloading and
reduce the amount of debris entering the tube.
• New section lengths allow for assembly lengths of 6'—14' in 1' increments, thus maximizing available airflow
into the bin.
Following the guidelines listed in the Intended section will ensure the system will function as intended and will
last for years to come.
It is important to note that the Grain Guard tube aeration system has been designed to use in 40 degree
hoppers. Contact Grain Guard prior to using this system with hopper angles other than 40 degrees.
1.2. Intended Use
The tube aeration is intended for use as listed below and described throughout this manual. Use in any other
way is considered contrary to the intended use and is not covered by the warranty.
Note
Always inspect all tubes and supports prior to filling the bin.
Do not leave tube assembly in bins used for fertilizer storage.
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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Safety Information
Read and understand all safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when assembling the
equipment.
• Only experienced personnel who are familiar with this type of assembly and
installation should perform this work. Untrained assemblers/installers expose
themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the tube aeration in any way or deviate from the instructions in this manual without written
permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification or methods may impair the function and/or
safety. Any unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
• Contact your local representative or Grain Guard if you need assistance or additional information.
• Always follow applicable local codes and regulations.
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment
The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when assembling the equipment.
Work Gloves
• Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges.
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Safety Glasses
• Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Steel-Toe Boots
• Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris.
2.4. Safety Equipment
The following safety equipment should be kept on site.
Fire Extinguisher
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible and
accessible place.
First-Aid Kit
• Have a properly-stocked first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
know how to use it.
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3. Installation
Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
3.1. Installation Safety
• Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle.
Always use the proper tools, rated lifting equipment, and lifting points for the job.
• Always have two or more people installing the tube aeration.
• Make sure you have sufficient lighting for the work area.
• Tighten all fasteners according to their specifications. Do not replace or substitute bolts,
nuts, or other hardware that is of lesser quality than the hardware supplied by the
manufacturer.
3.2. Check Shipment
Inspect the tube aeration and accessories on receipt to ensure that all items have arrived and that none are
damaged.
A packing list is included in every crate for reference.
Report missing or damaged parts immediately to ensure that proper credit is received from Grain Guard or your
distributor/dealer, and to ensure that any missing parts can be shipped quickly to avoid holding up the
installation.
Important
Do not use damaged components.
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3.3. Hopper Diameter: 14' to 21'
3.3.1 Tube Selection
Tube Diameter
The Grain Guard tube aeration is available in two diameters:
• 18" (9000 Series) — for 14' to 16' bin diameter
• 24" (10000 Series) — for 16' to 21' bin diameter
Note
Tube diameter is typically dictated by hopper design. Consult your hopper supplier for the required tube
diameter.
Tube Length
Tube sections are available in two lengths:
• 3'
• 4'
This allows for the assembled lengths of 6' — 12'. Lengths over 12' are not recommended. See Table 1 for
maximum tube length for a given bin diameter and tube length. Use the bin diameter and dimension Y to find
the maximum tube length.
Figure 1. Tube Length
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Table 1. Tube Selection Matrix
9000 Series (18" diameter)
Fitment into bin diameter
10000 Series (24" diameter)
Fitment into bin diameter
Dimen-
sion Y
(in)
Centered
Dimen-
sion
if X=Z (in)
Tube
Length
(ft)
14' 15' 16' 16' 18' 19' 21'
28 5 6 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
30 7.5 6 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
32 10 6 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
34 6.5 7 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
36 8.5 7 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
38 5 8 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
40 7.5 8 ûü ü ü ü ü ü
42 10 8 ûü ü ü ü ü ü
44 6 9 ûü ü ûü ü ü
46 8.5 9 û û üûü ü ü
48 5 10 û û üûü ü ü
50 7.5 10 û û üûü ü ü
52 9.5 10 û û üûü ü ü
54 6 11 û û û û ü ü ü
56 8.5 11 û û û û û ü ü
58 5 12 û û û û û ü ü
60 7.5 12 û û û û û û ü
62 9.5 12 û û û û û û ü
Important considerations when choosing tube sections:
1. Ideally the length of the tube is centered in the hopper (dimension X = dimension Z, see Figure 1 on page 8).
2. Dimension X is not less than 5".
3. If the dimension Z exceeds the centered dimension shown in Table 1 on page 9, follow one of the three
options below:
• Trim the inlet length to recommended length, if the hopper design allows. This option is ideal as it utilizes
all available louvered area.
• Telescope the tube assembly into the inlet until the gap between the end of the tube and hopper is 5", if
inlet length allows. This option is not utilizing all available louvered area.
• Order a 1' shorter tube assembly. This option is not utilizing the available hopper space. It also reduces
the potential airflow.
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Table 2. Tube Information
Series Length
(ft) Part Number Louvered Area Max Airflow
(@1200cfm/ft2)Weight (lbs)
9000
(18" Dia)
3 GGR-8137 11.8 920 33
4 GGR-8138 15.9 1240 40
6 GGR-8139 23.5 1833 76
7 GGR-8140 27.5 2145 84
8 GGR-8141 31.8 2480 91
10000
(24" Dia)
3 GGR-8129 15.6 1216 44
4 GGR-8130 21.2 1653 61
6 GGR-8131 31.2 2433 105
7 GGR-8132 36.8 2870 122
8 GGR-8133 42.5 3315 139
9 GGR-8131 + GGR-8129 46.8 3650 149
10 GGR-8132 + GGR-8129 52.4 4087 166
11 GGR-8133 + GGR-8129 58.1 4531 183
12 GGR-8133 + GGR-8130 63.6 4960 200
3.3.2 Support System
To withstand the forces that the aeration tube is subjected to during loading/unloading and settling of grain in
the bin, it is extremely important to properly support the tube assembly. This is best accomplished by providing
a full span cradle to support the tube inside the bin. See Figure 2 for a recommended design.
Recommendations must be followed as listed below. Failure to meet these recommendations will void the
warranty.
• Do not install system in bins where the sidewall heights exceed 22 ft and/or diameter exceeds 21 ft.
• The support system needs to be manufactured from a minimum 1/4" thick 2" X 2" square tubing or material
of equivalent structural strength.
• Cross braces should be placed in the center of the support system.
• Additional cross braces are required to be placed symmetrically on either side of center support. Spacing of
these supports should not exceed 42", add additional braces if unbraced span exceeds 42".
• Horizontal and vertical supports should be attached to the hopper with a 3/16" thick pad not less than
36 square inches in area.
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Figure 2. Support System Installation
3.3.3 Installation
Typically an inlet tube is pre-installed/manufactured with your hopper. If not, contact your hopper supplier for a
solution.
Follow the steps below for a successful support system installation.
1. Place the support system inside the hopper. Ensure it is level and centered in the hopper.
2. Weld or bolt the support system to the bin.
3. Place the tube sections on the cradle arms. Make sure the louver opening is facing down.
Note
Tube sections are shipped with tags identifying the top of the tube. See Figure 3.
4. Join the tube sections.
5. Position the tube in the inlet with as much surface area exposed as possible, up to a minimum end spacing
of 5". See Figure 3.
6. Attach the tube to the inlet and seal as required.
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Figure 3. Tube Installation
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3.4. Hopper Diameter: 24'
3.4.1 Tube Selection
Tube Diameter
The 24" (10000 Series) Grain Guard tube aeration is available for 24' bin diameter.
Tube Length
Tube sections are available in two lengths:
• 3'
• 4'
For a 24' diameter hopper it is recommended to use a tube that is 14' long. This tube should be comprised of
two 3' and two 4' tube sections. The sequence of tubes from the inlet should follow a 3'/3'/4'/4' pattern as
shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4. 14–Foot Tube Length
The 12' tube length should be comprised of three 4' tube sections as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. 12–Foot Tube Length
3.4.2 Support System
To withstand the forces that the aeration tube is subjected to during loading/unloading and settling of grain in
the bin, it is extremely important to properly support the tube assembly. This is best accomplished by providing
a full span cradle to support the tube inside the bin. See Figure 6 on page 14 for a recommended design.
Recommendations must be followed as listed below. Failure to meet these recommendations will void the
warranty.
• Do not install system in bins where the sidewall heights exceed 22 ft and/or diameter exceeds 24 ft.
• The support system needs to be manufactured from a minimum 1/4" thick 2" X 2" square tubing or material
of equivalent structural strength.
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• Spacing of cradle members is recommended to be 18" on centers. See Figure 6 on page 14.
• Cross braces between cradle members should be spaced in the center of the bin with vertical supports that
are bolted to the hopper, as close as possible to the throat.
• Additional cross braces are required to be placed symmetrically on either side of center support. Spacing of
these supports should not exceed 42", add additional braces if unbraced span exceeds 42".
• If additional vertical supports are required avoid locating the bottom ends at the midpoint of the cone sheet
where the deflection is the greatest. Consider moving closer to more rigid locations such as closer to the
throat or the ring beam if possible.
• Consider fastening cradle ends to a point higher up on the cone sheet as close as possible to the ring beam
where cone sheet deflection under load is minimal.
• Horizontal and vertical supports should be attached to the hopper with a 3/16" thick pad not less than 36
square inches in area.
Figure 6. Support System Installation
3.4.3 Installation
Follow the steps below for a successful support system installation.
1. Place the support system inside the hopper. Ensure it is level and centered in the hopper.
2. Place two 3' and two 4' tube sections on the cradle arms. The sequence of tubes from the inlet should
follow a 3'/3'/4'/4' pattern as shown in Figure 4 on page 13. Make sure the louver opening is facing down.
Tube sections are shipped with tags identifying the top of the tube. See Figure 7 on page 15.
3. Join the tube sections.
4. Ensure the entire length of the tube is in contact with the cradle arms. This is accomplished by eliminating
the elevation difference of the tube bottom to the inlet and cradle.
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5. Weld or bolt the support system to the bin.
6. Position the tube in the inlet with as much surface area exposed as possible, up to a minimum end spacing
of 5". See Figure 7.
7. Attach the tube to the inlet and seal as required.
8. Install the two (2) Grain Guard support channels RXE-3971 (2 pcs required). See Figure 8 on page 16.
Figure 7. Tube Installation
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MATERIAL GRADE:
CHECKED DATE:
DRAWN BY:
SCALE:
LBS.
FORMAT:
MATERIAL PART NUMBER:
CHECKED BY:
PART NUMBER: NAME:
DATE:
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4. Warranty
Except as expressly provided in this agreement, AGI Nobleford (hereinafter called the Manufacturer) excludes
all express or implied warranties, conditions, and obligations of the Manufacturer, whether statutory or
otherwise, concerning the quality of the units or their fitness for any purpose.
Under no circumstances will the Manufacturer be liable for any kind of special, consequential, indirect, or
incidental damages resulting from the use of its products, nor shall the Manufacturer's liability ever exceed the
selling price of the product.
The Manufacturer warrants their products as follows:
1. Goods free from defect: The unit shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and shall operate
properly in accordance with industry standards when employed in normal usage, provided the unit has been
properly installed for a period of: three (3) years from the original date of purchase.
2. The warranty does not include:
• Routine replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear arising from use.
• Any defect attributable in whole or in part to misuse or improper installation.
• Any damage or defect attributable to repair of the unit outside the Manufacturer's facilities or those of
an authorized dealer, or the installation of unapproved parts on the unit in the Manufacturer's judgment
to affect it's performance or reliability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident.
• Any damage attributable to accident or to lightning, power surge, brownout, leaking, damage, or
connection to a power source having a greater rating than that specified in the unit specifications.
3. Repair or Replacement: Where any part of the unit fails during normal usage during the warranty period
specified, the Manufacturer, or authorized dealer of the Manufacturer, shall repair or replace the defective
part of the unit with a new or factory reconditioned part, such replacement or repair to be made without
charge for parts or labor, F.O.B. the Manufacturer.
4. Warranties shall not apply to any product made by the Manufacturer that has not been operated in
accordance with the Manufacturer's printed instructions or shall have been operated beyond the rated
capacity of the product or a use not intended.
5. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make design or specification changes at any time, without
contingent obligation to purchasers of products already sold.
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