Operator's Manual Parts List

www.valmetal.com Operator's Manual Parts List Hammer Mill 13C50-0093 Model : 12-1215 May 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...4 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION...5 SECTION 2 - SAFETY...6 2.1 SAFETY AT INSTALLATION...7 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY...7 2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY...8 2.4 SAFETY DECALS...8 2.5 SIGN-OFF FORM...8 SECTION 3 - SAFETY DECAL LOCATION...10 SECTION 4 - OPERATION...13 4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER....13 4.2 BREAK-IN...13 4.3 OPERATION...13 SECTION 5 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE...14 5.1 SERVICE...14 5.1.1 - CHECK-UPS...14 5.1.2 - HAMMERS...14 5.1.3 - CLEANING...14 5.2 REPLACING THE HAMMERS...14 5.3 SERVICE RECORD...15 SECTION 6 - SPECIFICATIONS...16 6.1 BOLT TORQUE...16 Parts List Hammer Mill - First part...20 Hammer Mill - Second part...22 Hub and Hammers 12-176...24 45 discharge auger kit...26 90 discharge auger kit - Horizontal section...28 90 discharge auger kit - Vertical section...30 Hopper (Option)...32 Warranty...34 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 3

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always state the serial number of your Valmetal Hammer Mill when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference. TÉL.: (819) 395-4282 MOD. SORTIE 170, ROUTE 20 ST-GERMAIN, DRUMMONDVILLE QUÉBEC, CANADA, J0C 1K0 SER. FABRIQUÉ AU CANADA MADE IN CANADA MODEL : SERIAL NUMBER : 4 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Valmetal HAMMER MILL to complement your farming operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning livestock industry. Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Valmetal HAMMER MILL requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained in the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the HAMMER MILL manufactured by Valmetal. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Valmetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance or information. OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen when facing the HAMMER MILL as shown here. 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 5

SECTION 2 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on this Valmetal equipment and in this manual. When you see this Safety Alert symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 3 big reasons why SAFETY is so important to you? Accidents Disable and Kill, Accidents Cost, Accidents Can be avoided. Note : The use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guide-lines: DANGER CAUTION An immediate and specific hazard which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken. A specific hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING Unsafe practices which COULD result in personal injury if proper practices are not taken, or as a reminder of good safety practices. 6 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

IMPORTANT YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Valmetal vertical Mixer. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the machine be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVE- RYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices. Mixer owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57. The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. All accidents can be avoided. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the Iife of the machine. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 2.1 SAFETY AT INSTALLATION ATTENTION! Call upon a qualified electrician to connect your HAMMER MILL. It is very important to interconnect the safety micro-switch on the door to the magnetic starter on the motor in such a way that the motor can only start when the door is closed. 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety signs before operating, maintaining, repairing, adjusting, unblocking, filling or disconnecting the HAMMER MILL. 2. Children should not be permitted in areas where machinery of this nature is operating. Switches should be locked when unit is not in use. 3. If this mill is fed by an auger or discharges into an auger, be sure auger is covered, and that shields are provided between equipment discharge and auger. 4. DANGER: Keep hands and feet out of hoppers and openings. NEVER use your hand or foot to dislodge obstructions or to push down grain or snow that may be bridged in hopper or outlets. 5. Do not poke or prod material into the mill with a bar or stick inserted through the openings while in operation. 6. Never adjust or service the unit while in operation. Keep the machine in good repair. Good maintenance is your responsibility. A poorly maintained machine is an invitation for trouble. Always use proper tools when servicing machine, making certain that they are removed from unit when service has been completed. 7. Never sit or stand on this machine. 8. Always lock out all power sources prior to adjusting or servicing the unit. 9. This Mill is equipped with shielding to protect the operator from injury. These shields can be easily removed for servicing of the unit; but should ALWAYS be replaced after the unit has been serviced. Make sure all safety shields are in place and securely fastened before start-up of the HAMMER MILL. 10. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL. 11. IMPORTANT! Never modify, remove or unplug the safety micro-switch on the door. It prevents the motor from starting up when the door is open. Serious injury and even death could result if this warning is not followed. The hammers are sharp rods turning at high speed. 12. Always keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. Do 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 7

not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. 13. Never put your hand under the auger or at the auger extremities when the motor is running. 14. Do not insert anything else but grain into the HAMMER MILL. Inserting anything else but grain in the machine may cause it to break down and may cause serious injuries. 15. Have a first aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it. 16. Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it. 2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. 2. 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. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 4. Never wear ill-fitting, baggy or frayed clothing when working around or on any of the drive system components. 5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments. 6. Do not adjust Mill when the motor is running. 7. Always lock out all power sources prior to adjusting or servicing the unit. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper. 2.5 SIGN-OFF FORM Valmetal follows the general Safety Standards specified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Hammer Mill must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual. Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Annually review this information before the season start-up. Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine. A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator's Manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment. 2.4 SAFETY DECALS 1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times. 2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety decals or signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to install safety decals : Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. 8 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

SIGN-OFF FORM DATE EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE EMPLOYER'S SIGNATURE 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 9

SECTION 3 - SAFETY DECAL LOCATION The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! DANGER This Mill is equipped with shielding to protect the operator from injury. Cette machine est équipée de gardes de sécurité et portes d accès. Avant These shields can be easily removed to service the unit, but should de les enlever pour faire l entretien de la machine, vous DEVEZ couper ALWAYS be replaced after the unit has been serviced. ALWAYS l alimentation électrique et CADENASSER. Lorsque l opération de disconnect and lock out all power source prior to adjusting or servicing the maintenance est terminée, réinstallez tous les gardes et portes d accès unit. avant de remettre le courant. ALWAYS keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. Do not wear loose-fitting which may catch in moving parts. Children should not be permitted in areas where machinery of this nature is operating. Switches should be locked when unit is not in use. If equipment discharges into a auger, be sure auger is covered and that shields are provided between equipment discharge and auger. DANGER: Keep hands and feetout of hoppers and openings. NEVER use your hand or foot to dislodge obstructions or to push down that may be bridged in the hopper. Do not poke or prod material into the Mill with a bar or stick inserted through the opening while in operation. Keep the machine in good condition. Good maintenance is your responsibility. A poorly maintained machine is an invitation for trouble. Always use proper tools when servicing machine, making certain that they are removed from unit when serice has been completed. NEVER adjust or service the unit while in operaion. NEVER sit or stand on this machine. Tenez les mains, les pieds, les cheveux et les vêtements loin des pièces en mouvement. Ne portez pas de vêtements amples qui risque d être happés par une pièce en mouvement. Les enfants ne devrait pas avoir la permission de s approcher des machines de cette nature lorsqu en opération. L alimentation électrique devrait être COUPÉE ET CADENASSÉE lorsque la machine n est pas en opération. Si le moulin décharge dans un convoyeur à vis, assurez-vous que la vis est couverte et que les écrans protecteurs sont placés entre l orifice de déchargement et la vis. DANGER: Ne jamais mettre les mains ou les pieds dans les trémies ou becs de déchargement. NE JAMAIS utiliser vos mains ou vos pieds pour déloger des obstructions ou pour pousser sur le grain qui peut s être ponté dans la trémie ou accumulé sur les parois. NE JAMAIS tenter de débloquer ou de pousser le matériel dans le moulin ou les vis avec une barre de métal ou un bâton lorsqu en opération. NE JAMAIS ajuster ou réparer cette machine lorsqu en oépration. Utilisez les outils appropriés et assurez-vous qu ils sont tous récupérés et rangés avant de remettre en marche. NE JAMAIS grimper ou s asseoir sur cette machine. 01A60-0075 Title : Danger 8 1/2" x 5" num : 01A60-0075 Title : White Valmetal 16" x 5" num : 13C33-0182 REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 10 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! WARNING DANGER MISE EN GARDE During the installation of the Hammer Mill, Lors de l installation de la moulange, it is of the utmost importance to connect the il est très IMPORTANT de toujours relier door s mechanical switch MICRO-SWITCH l interrupteur mécanique MICRO-SWITCH to the motor s magnetic starter in order for de la porte au démarreur magnétique du the motor to start only when the door is moteur de façon à ce que le moteur puisse closed. démarrer seulement quand la porte est fermée. Faillure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures voir même la mort. 14A60-0000 Titre : Hammer Mill Installation num : 14A60-0000 WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 1. Have a qualified electrician provide power. 2. Keep electrical components in good repair. 3. Keep electrical components dry. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION 1. Toujours avoir un électricien qualifié pour faire les connections. 2. Garder les composants électriques en bonne condition. 3. Garder les composants électriques au sec. 01-60-0045 Keep hands out of machine when operating. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AVERTISSEMENT PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT En opération, ne pas mettre les mains dans la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LA MORT 01-60-0100 Titre : Moving Parts num : 01A60-0100 Title : Electrocution Hazard num : 01A60-0045 REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 11

01-60-0115 The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 1. Have a qualified electrician provide power. 2. Keep electrical components in good repair. 3. Keep electrical components dry. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION 1. Toujours avoir un électricien qualifié pour faire les connections. 2. Garder les composants électriques en bonne condition. 3. Garder les composants électriques au sec. 01-60-0045 DANGER STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING AUGER AND KICKER. RESTEZ ÉLOIGNÉ DES VIS EN MOUVEMENT. Title : Rotating Auger num : 13C33-0133 13C33-0133 Title : Electrocution Hazard num : 01A60-0045 WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shield in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AVERTISSEMENT PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotafifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LA MORT Tite : Rotating Parts num : 01A60-0110 WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD Keep hands out of machine when operating. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AVERTISSEMENT PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT En opération, ne pas mettre les mains dans la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LA MORT 01-60-0100 WARNING MISSING SHIELD HAZARD Install and secure shields before operating. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AVERTISSEMENT GARDE ABSENT Installer les gardes de façon sécuritaire avant la mise en marche de la machine. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES Title : Rotating Parts num : 01A60-0100 BLESSURES OU MÊME LA MORT 01-60-0105 Title : Missing Shield num : 01A60-0105 REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 12 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

SECTION 4 - OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety signs before operating, maintaining or adjusting the HAMMER MILL 2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 3. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before starting the unit. 4. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL. 5. Do not insert anything else but grain into the HAMMER MILL. Inserting anything else but grain in the machine may cause it to break down and may cause serious injuries. 6. Never modify, remove or unplug the safety switch located on the access door of the HAMMER MILL. This could result in serious injuries or even death. The hammers are sharp knives turning at high speed. 4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER. Valmetal HAMMER MILLS are designed to efficiently mill grain in great quantity and to convey it to destination. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator, bystanders and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to operate the machine. Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the machine safely and how to set it to provide maximum efficiency. By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your HAMMER MILL will provide many years of trouble-free service 4.2 BREAK-IN Although there are no operational restrictions on the machine when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: Before starting: Read and understand well the Operators' Manual and all safety decals. After operating for 1 hour: Check and tighten (if necessary) the three (3) hammer bolts to the proper torque. (See section 6) Check and tighten (if necessary) the bolts securing the motor. After operating for 10 hours: Follow the normal service schedule as defined in the Maintenance section. IMPORTANT Make sure all guards and protectors are well in place. Also make sure they work appropriately. Make sure the Hammer mill door is closed and locked. 4.3 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE FLOW HATCH: 1. Start Hammer mill motor. 2. Loosen the adjustment handle. 3. Slowly pull the flow hatch while making sure the normal motor amperage is not exceeded. Use an ammeter to check amperage. ATTENTION Always call upon a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT! A magnetic starter must be installed on the hammer motor. This starter must be wired to the safety switch on the door. 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 13

SECTION 5 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Always lock out power sources in such a manner that the motor cannot be started by anyone however remote from the area, prior to adjusting or servicing. 2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 3. Make sure that all shields and access doors are closed and secured before operating the Hammer Mill. 4. Be careful when working near the Hammer Mill. The hammers are sharp rods turning at high speed. Never modify, remove or disconnect the safety switch located on the access door. This could result in serious injuries or death. 5.1 SERVICE 5.1.1 - CHECK-UPS Belts Every 50 hours, verify and adjust (if necessary) the belt tension on the vertical unloading auger and the horizontal auger. Motor Bolts Verify and tighten (if necessary) the bolts which hold the motor in place 5.1.2 - HAMMERS Change the motor rotation or reverse hammers every 200 hours. See section 5.2 for instructions on how to reverse hammers. We strongly advise to install, by a qualified electrician, a reverse switch on the motor to facilitate the motor rotation change. 5.2 REPLACING THE HAMMERS The hammers must be replaced when the discharge rate is reduced substantially. Follow the steps below when reversing or replacing the hammers. DANGER! Lock out all power sources prior to replacing the hammers. Note: The HAMMERMILL hub is held in place on the shaft by an SD type conical hub such as the ones used on standard pulleys. 1. Open Mill door. 2. Clean the cavity in the center of the HAMMER MILL hub. You will see six (6) hexagonal bolt heads. 3. Unscrew these bolts. The three (3) short bolts serve only to protect the HAMMER MILL hub threads. The three other bolts are screwed into the SD conical hub. Screw the three (3) long bolts into the MILL hub (in the place where were located the three (3) short bolts). Tighten them progressively and evenly until the MILL hub detaches from the conical hub. Remove the hub and hammer assembly. 4. Loosen and remove the 3 bolts (3/8 ). It is important to replace these bolts by new ones when you are replacing the hammers. Insert the hammers and spacers, fasten the 3/8 bolts and finally re-install hub on the motor shaft while making sure the key is in place. 5. To re-install, follow the same procedure but in reverse. 6. Close the Mill door. 5.1.3 - CLEANING Inside Periodically clean the inside of the machine when using high-moisture corn. Magnet Clean magnet located inside the hopper or door. 14 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

5.3 SERVICE RECORD See Maintenance section for details of service. Copy this page to continue records. ACTION CODE Check G Grease C Change L Lubricate Cl Clean Maintenance Chart Each month Cl Clean magnet. 3 months Cl Cl Clean inside of hopper. Clean inside of Mill. Tension - unloading belt. 6 months C Change motor rotation or reverse hammers. Made by (Initials) : Date dd / mm / yyyy / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 15

SECTION 6 - SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Diameter "A" Bolt Torque SAE-2 SAE-5 SAE-8 N.m. lb-pi N.m. lb-pi N.m. lb-pi 1/4" 8 6 12 9 17 12 5/16" 13 10 25 19 36 27 3/8" 27 20 45 33 63 45 7/16" 41 30 72 53 100 75 SAE-2 SAE-5 SAE-8 1/2" 61 45 110 80 155 115 9/16" 95 70 155 115 220 165 A 5/8" 128 95 215 160 305 220 3/4" 225 165 390 290 540 400 7/8" 230 170 570 420 880 650 1" 345 225 850 630 1 320 970 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Diameter "A" Bolt Torque 8.8 10.9 N.m. lb-pi N.m. lb-pi M3.5.6 1.8 1.3 M4 3 2.2 4.5 3.3 M5 6 4 9 7 M6 10 7 15 11 M8 25 18 35 26 M10 50 37 70 52 M12 90 66 125 92 8.8 10.9 A M14 140 103 200 148 M16 225 166 310 229 M20 435 321 610 450 M24 750 553 1 050 774 M30 1 495 1 103 2 100 1 550 M36 2 600 1 917 3 675 2 710 Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. * Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings. 16 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

PLAN PLAN FACE FACE 56" 20 6" Ø Utility Auger To be ordered separately 12" 32" 24" 32" 24" 24" 24" 6" 40" 20" 10" Hammer Mill model 1215 360" 26" 15" 102" 96" 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 17

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Hammer Mill - First part 11 6 12 2 1 16 3 13 10 17 18 14 9 16 8 11 4 5 19 16 15 7 See page 24 20 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

Hammer Mill - First part Item Paret No. Description Qty 1 12-151 Housing 1 2 12-152 Cover 1 3 12-155 Guide 1 4 12-156 Stabilizer angle (Left side) 1 5 12-157 Stabilizer angle (Right side) 1 6 12-166 Inlet - 4"ø 1 6 12-169 Inlet - 6"ø 1 7 12-176 Hub w/hammer ass y 1 8 97-5250 Hinge 2 9 97-0128 Clamp 1 10 97-MJ7101 Limit swicth push button model 1 11 01C17-0004 Hex. bolt 1/4"-20NC x 3/4" 10 12 01C04-0107 Carriage bolt 3/8"-16NC x 3/4" 7 13 01C17-0004 Hex. bolt 1/4"-20NC x 3/4" 15 14 02C40-0003 Round head screw #10-24 x 1-3/4" 2 15 01C17-0247 Hex. bolt 1/2"-13NC x 1" 4 16 01C96-0009 Nylon lock nut 1/4" -20NC 10 17 01C95-0011 Flange nut 3/8"-16NC 7 18 02C07-0014 Nut #10-24 2 19 01C96-0014 Nylon lock nut 1/2"-13NC 4 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 21

Hammer Mill - Second part 5 8 11 12 6 12 11 8 13 7 9 4 14 1 2 9 3 14 10 22 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

Hammer Mill - Second part Item Part No. Description Qty 1 12-153 Door 1 2 12-154 Spring loaded side 1 3 97-0142 Catch plate 1 4 12-167 Angle bracket 1 5 14A50-0035 Circular screen - hole 1/8" 1 5 14A50-0135 Circular screen hole 5/32" 1 5 14A50-0040 Circular screen - hole 3/16" 1 5 14A50-0045 Circular screen - hole 1/4" 1 5 14A50-0050 Circular screen - hole 5/16" 1 5 14A50-0055 Circular screen - hole 3/8" 1 5 14A50-0075 Circular screen - hole 1/2" 1 6 13C05-0002 Magnet Ø1" x 12 lg 1 7 99-510 Spring 4 8 01C24-0003 Hex. bolt 1/4"-20NC x 5/8" gr.5 2 9 01C17-0004 Hex. bolt 1/4"-20NC x 3/4" 15 10 02C44-0146 Socket head shoulder bolt 1/2"-13NC x 1-1/4" 4 11 02C32-0010 Lock washer 1/4"-20NC 2 12 02C22-0004 Washer 1/4" 2 13 02C07-0018 Nut 3/8 4 14 01C96-0009 Nylon lock nut 1/4" -20NC 15 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 23

Hub and Hammers 12-176 6 5 4 4 2 5 3 7 8 9 1 24 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

Hub and Hammers 12-176 Item Part No. Description Qty 1 12-162 Hub wo/hammer 1 2 41-SD-1.375 Hub 1 3 12-163 Hammer (1x) 5-15/16" lg 15 3 12-175 Hammer Set (15x) w/harware 1 4 12-165 Spacer - short, Ø5/8" od x 3/8" id x 0.378 lg 12 5 12-164 Spacer long, Ø5/8" od x 3/8" id x 0.738 lg 6 6 12-161-3 Hex. bolt 3/8"-16NC x 5-1/2" gr.8 "Special" 3 7 01C93-0011 Stover Nut 3/8"-16NC 3 8 01C23-0009 Hex. Bolt 1/4"-20NC x 2" 3 9 02C32-0010 Lock washer 1/4" 3 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 25

45 discharge auger kit 5 1 2 14 15 17 15 4 11 16 18 3 10 8 9 13 6 7 12 6 26 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

45 discharge auger kit Item Part No. Description Qty 1 12-300 Base 1 2 VI-657-2 Half-collar galvanized 1 3 12-265 Access door 2 4 12-156 Stabilizer angle 1 5 Utility auger (optional) 1 6 40-F6Z Flange 2 7 40-EFF-20J Sphérical bearing 1 8 12-302 Oilite washer 1 9 12-303 Thrust washer 1 10 01C17-0247 1/2" x 1" hex. Bolt 4 11 01C96-0014 1/2" nylon lock nut 4 12 01C17-0112 3/8" x 3/4" hex. Bolt 3 12A 01C96-0011 3/8" nylon lock nut (Not shown) 3 13 01C95-0011 3/8" flange nut 4 14 01C17-0114 3/8" x 1" hex. Bolt 6 15 02C22-0010 3/8" washer 6 16 01C96-0011 3/8" nylon lock nut 6 17 10-659 Shaft - Ø1-1/4" x 8" 1 18 12-157 Stabilizer angle 1 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 27

90 discharge auger kit - Horizontal section 19 21 23 29 27 9 31 11 30 25 12 31 34 13 34 20 33 18 17 8 7 25 15 16 15 24 27 30 10 34 28 34 34 26 1 30 30 30 32 4 28 2 35 35 35 35 5 6 22 3 31 14 24 11 31 15 25 16 15 28 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

90 discharge auger kit- Horizontal section Item Part No. Description Qty 12-1221 1 12-251 Base 1 1 2 12-252 Auger - 6"Ø x 40-1/4" auger ass y 1 1 3 10-619 Shaft Drive 1-1/4"Ø x 8-1/2" 1 2 4 10-659 Shaft - 1-1/4"Ø x 8" 1 2 5 12-302 Brass washer - 1/4"Ø 1 2 6 12-303 Thrust washer - 1/4"Ø (Steel) 1 2 7 12-275 Motor mount bracket 1 1 8 12-276 Belt binder 2 2 9 12-274 Motor mount 1 1 10 VS-4069 Brace 2 2 11 12-273 Motor mount plate 1 1 12 12-277 Guard - Inside 1 1 13 12-278 Guard - belt 1 1 14 12-266 Adaptator - 6" Ø 1-15 40-F6Z Flange 4 8 16 40-SB206-20 Ø1-1/4" Bearing 2 2 17 41-MBL117-L Pulley 1 2 18 41-L-1.25 Bushing - 1 ¼"Ø 1 2 19 41-MB30-.625 Pulley 1 2 20 42-B47 V-belt 1 1 21 99-361 Key 3/16" x 3/16" x 1-1/4" 1 2 22 99-366 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 1-1/8" 1 2 23 01C17-0060 Hex. bolt 5/16" x 1" gr2 4 8 24 01C17-0058 Hex. bolt 5/16" x 3/4" 18 12 25 01C17-0112 Hex. bolt 3/8" x 3/4" gr2 11 19 26 01C17-0247 Hex. bolt 1/2" x 1" gr2 4 4 27 01C04-0109 Carriage bolt 3/8" x 1" gr2 8 12 28 01C04-0107 Carriage bolt 3/8" x 3/4" g2 Short Neck 5 5 29 02C22-0008 Flat washer 5/16" 8 16 30 01C96-0011 Nylon lock nut 3/8"-16NC 12 42 31 01C96-0010 Nylon lock nut 5/16"-18NC 22 20 32 01C96-0014 Nylon lock nut 1/2"-13NC 4 4 33 02C07-0018 Nut 3/8"-16NC 2 2 34 01C95-0011 Flange nut 3/8"-16NC 17 29 35 01C25-0119 Hex. bolt 3/8" x 2-1/4" gr5 4 8 Qty 12-1225 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 29

90 discharge auger kit - Vertical section 2 22 20 28 27 17 19 37 34 25 24 26 17 35 28 36 23 1 35 38 3 5 36 34 31 30 21 30 4 35 30 33 30 11 36 35 33 7 8 6 33 35 17 28 11 12 37 18 17 36 32 10 33 29 9 18 16 17 15 14 13 33 29 17 28 30 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

90 discharge auger kit- Vertical section Item Part No. Description Qty 12-1221 1 12-259 Auger tube 6"Ø x 96" - 1 2 10-631 Guard Belt - 1 3 10-619 Shaft Drive 1-1/4"Ø x 8-1/2" 1 2 4 12-260 Auger - 6"Ø x 104" - 1 5 12-254 Motor mount - 1 6 12-268 Bearing plate - 1 7 12-265 Access door - 1 8 12-267 Elbow - 1 9 12-269 Adaptator - 6" flanged - 1 10 12-262 Adaptor - 1 11 VI-657-2 Half-collar galvanised - 2 12 12-263 Leg - 1 13 12-264 Leg bracket - 1 14 10-659 Shaft - 1-1/4"Ø x 8" 1 2 15 12-303 Thrust washer 1 2 16 12-302 Brass washer 1 2 17 40-F6Z Flange 4 8 18 40-EFF-20J Spherical bearing - 2 19 40-SB206-20 Ø1-1/4" Bearing 2 2 20 41-MBL117-L Pulley 1 2 21 VI-661 Hose flexible 6"Ø - 1 22 41-L-1.25 Bushing - 1 ¼"Ø 1 2 23 01C65-0073 Clamp adjustable 6"Ø - 1 24 41-MB30-.625 Pulley 1 2 25 42-B43 V-belt - 1 26 99-361 Key 3/16" x 3/16" x 1-1/4" 1 2 27 99-366 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 1-1/8" 1 2 28 01C17-0112 Hex. bolt 3/8" x 3/4" gr2 11 19 29 01C17-0114 Hex. bolt 3/8" x 1" gr2-12 30 01C25-0119 Hex. bolt 3/8" x 2-1/4" gr5 4 8 31 01C17-0060 Hex. bolt 5/16" x 1" gr2 4 8 32 99-296 "U" bolt 3/8" x 2-3/8" x 3-1 33 02C22-0009 Flat washer 3/8" - 32 34 02C22-0010 Flat washer 5/16" 8 16 35 01C96-0011 Nylon lock nut 3/8"-16NC 12 42 36 01C95-0011 Flange Nut 3/8"-16NC 17 29 37 01C96-0010 Nylon lock nut 5/16"-18NC 22 20 38 01C04-0109 Carriage bolt 3/8" x 1" gr2 8 12 Qty 12-1225 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 31

Hopper (Option) 13 12 1 2 17 4 18 15 14 13 3 17 6 9 7 19 8 19 10 11 5 15 16 32 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

Hopper (Option) Item Part No. Description Qty 1 12-200-1 Hopper - Front side 1 2 12-200-2 Hopper - Back side 1 3 12-200-4 Hopper - Left side 1 4 12-200-3 Hopper - Right hopper side 1 5 12-201 Nylon plate 1 6 12-202 Spacer 2 7 12-203 Spacer 1 8 12-204 Door locking bracket 1 9 12-205 Door 1 10 12-164 Spacer 1 11 01C64-0232 Knob 1 12 02C40-0012 #10-24 x 3/8" machine screw 20 13 02C07-0014 #10 nut 12 14 01C17-0008 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex. Bolt 4 15 02C22-0004 1/4" washer 14 16 01C96-0009 1/4" nylon lock nut 8 17 01C17-0004 1/4" x 1" hex. Bolt 2 18 02C40-0014 #10-24 x 3/4" machine screw 2 19 02C22-0011 1/2" washer 3 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill - May 2013 33

Warranty VALMETAL INC. HAMMER MILL WARRANTY Valmetal Incorporated (Valmetal) warrants your new HAMMER MILL to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service. Obligation under this warranty shall extend for a period of 1 year (12 months) following the date of delivery to the original purchaser and shall be limited to replacement or repair at Valmetal s choice of any parts found to be defective upon inspection by Valmetal. WARRANTY CLAIMS The purchaser claiming under this warranty shall submit a warranty claim in the prescribed form to Valmetal or an Authorized Dealer, for inspection by an authorized company representative. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on Valmetal s part of any kind or character, including liabilities for alleged representations or negligence. We neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume on our behalf, any liability in connection with the subsequent sale of the HAMMER MILL. This warranty shall not apply to any HAMMER MILL which has been altered outside the factory in any way if, according to Valmetal, the alterations affected the HAMMER MILL s operation and reliability, or if the hammer mill has been subject to misuse or accident. This warranty does not apply to parts that are under warranty by the original manufacturer and for which service can be obtained directly through authorized service centers. No warranty is extended to regular service items such as lubricants, belts, paint and the like. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF CROPS, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSSES, INCONVENIENCE OR COST OF RENTAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. OPERATOR S MANUAL The Purchaser acknowledges having received training on safe operation of the HAMMER MILL and further acknowledges that Valmetal does not assume any liability resulting from the operation of the HAMMER MILL in any manner other than described in the Operator s Manual supplied at the time of purchase. INSPECTION PROCEDURE The magnetic starter that controls the motor on the hammer mill is connected to the safety switch installed on the hammer mill s door. Therefore the motor can not be started if the door is open. Fasteners are tight. All decals are installed. All guards are installed. Operating and safety instructions have been reviewed with customer WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED 34 13C50-0093 - Hammer Mill 12-1215 - May 2013

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1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. doors closed. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. moving parts. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks. condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 9. Block up machine securely before working under 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry and In good repair. and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 01-60-0075 TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 CAUTION ATTENTION WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 HAMMER MILL 14A75 SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL & PARTS LIST

VALMETAL INC. HAMMER MILL WARRANTY Valmetal Incorporated (Valmetal) warrants a new HAMMER MILL to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service. Obligation under this warranty shall extend for a period of 1 year (12 months) following the date of delivery to the original purchaser and shall be limited to replacement or repair at Valmetal s choice of any parts found to be defective upon inspection by Valmetal. WARRANTY CLAIMS The purchaser claiming under this warranty shall submit a warranty claim in the prescribed form to Valmetal or an Authorized Dealer, for inspection by an authorized company representative. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on Valmetal s part of any kind or character, including liabilities for alleged representations or negligence. We neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume on our behalf, any liability in connection with the subsequent sale of the HAMMER MILL. This warranty shall not apply to any HAMMER MILL which has been altered outside the factory in any way if, according to Valmetal, the alterations affected the HAMMER MILL s operation and reliability, or if the hammer mill has been subject to misuse or accident. This warranty does not apply to parts that are under warranty by the original manufacturer and for which service can be obtained directly through authorized service centers. No warranty is extended to regular service items such as lubricants, belts, paint and the like. OPERATOR S MANUAL The Purchaser acknowledges having received training on safe operation of the HAMMER MILL and further acknowledges that Valmetal does not assume any liability resulting from the operation of the HAM- MER MILL in any manner other than described in the Operator s Manual supplied at the time of purchase. INSPECTION PROCEDURE The magnetic starter that controls the motor on the hammer mill is connected to the safety switch installed on the hammer mill s door. Therefore the motor can not be started if the door is open. Fasteners are tight. All decals are installed. All guards are installed. Operating and safety instructions have been reviewed with customer. WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED

AgriMetalinc. WICKHAM, QUE., CANADA MODEL SERIE H.P. Fabriqué au Canada Made in Canada 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. doors closed. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. moving parts. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks. condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 9. Block up machine securely before working under 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry and In good repair. and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 01-60-0075 TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always state the serial number of your Valmetal HAMMER MILL when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference. CAUTION ATTENTION WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES 01-60-0120 BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT MODEL TYPE: SERIAL NUMBER:

Table of contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION... 1 SECTION 2 SAFETY... 2 2.1 SAFETY AT INSTALLATION... 3 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY AND OPERATING SAFETY... 4 2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY... 5 2.4 SAFETY DECALS... 5 2.5 SIGN-OFF FORM... 6 SECTION 3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS... 7 SECTION 4 OPERATION... 10 4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER... 10 4.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS... 11 4.3 BREAK-IN... 12 4.4 OPERATION... 12 4.4.1 ADJUSTING THE FLOW HATCH... 12 SECTION 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE... 13 5.1 SERVICE... 13 5.1.1 CHECK-UPS... 13 5.1.2 HAMMERS... 13 5.1.3 CLEANING... 5.2 REPLACING THE HAMMERS... 5.3 SERVICE RECORD... 13 14 15 SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS... 16

01-60-0120 AgriMetalinc. Fabriqué au Canada Made in Canada WICKHAM, QUE., CANADA MODEL SERIE H.P. 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. doors closed. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. moving parts. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks. condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 9. Block up machine securely before working under 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry and In good repair. and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 01-60-0075 TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MORT01-60-0120 AVERTISSEMENT À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Valmetal HAMMER MILL to complement your farming operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning livestock industry. Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Valmetal HAMMER MILL requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained in the Operator's Manual. CAUTION ATTENTION WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT This manual covers the HAMMER MILL manufactured by Valmetal. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Valmetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance or information. OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen when facing the Hammer mill as shown here. 1

SAFETY SECTION 2 SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the Valmetal HAMMER MILL 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 message. Why is SAFETY important to you? 3 Big Reasons Accidents Disable and Kill Accidents Cost Accidents Can be avoided Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guide-lines: SIGNAL WORDS: DANGER - CAUTION - WARNING - An immediate and specific hazard which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken. A specific hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken. Unsafe practices which COULD result in personal injury if proper practices are not taken, or as a reminder of good safety practices. ATTENTION All guards, access doors and covers must be in place and securely fastened before operating any equipment. If parts are to be inspected, cleaned, observed, or general maintenance performed, the motor driving the part or components is to be locked out electrically in such a manner that it cannot be started by anyone, however remote from the area. 2 Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.

SAFETY IMPORTANT! YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Valmetal HAMMER MILL. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the HAMMER MILL be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the HAMMER MILL. Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices. HAMMER MILL owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57. The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. All accidents can be avoided. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the Iife of the equipment. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 2.1 SAFETY AT INSTALLATION AT INSTALLATION Call upon a qualified electrician to connect your HAMMER MILL. WARNING It is very important to interconnect the safety micro-switch on the door to the magnetic starter on the motor in such a way that the motor can only start when the door is closed. 3

SAFETY 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY AND OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety signs before operating, maintaining, repairing, adjusting, unblocking, filling or disconnecting the HAMMER MILL. 2. Children should not be permitted in areas where machinery of this nature is operating. Switches should be locked when unit is not in use. 3. If this mill is fed by an auger or discharges into an auger, be sure auger is covered, and that shields are provided between equipment discharge and auger. 4. DANGER: Keep hands and feet out of hoppers and openings. NEVER use your hand or foot to dislodge obstructions or to push down grain or snow that may be bridged in hopper or outlets. 5. Do not poke or prod material into the mill with a bar or stick inserted through the openings while in operation. 6. Never adjust or service the unit while in operation. Keep the machine in good repair. Good maintenance is your responsibility. A poorly maintained machine is an invitation for trouble. Always use proper tools when servicing machine, making certain that they are removed from unit when service has been completed. 10. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL. 11. IMPORTANT! Never modify, remove or unplug the safety micro-switch on the door. It prevents the motor from starting up when the door is open. Serious injury and even death could result if this warning is not followed. The hammers are sharp rods turning at high speed. 12. Always keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. 13. Never put your hand under the auger or at the auger extremities when the motor is running. 14. Do not insert anything else but grain into the HAMMER MILL. Inserting anything else but grain in the machine may cause it to break down and may cause serious injuries. 15. Have a first aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it. 16. Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it. 7. Never sit or stand on this machine. 8. Always lock out all power sources prior to adjusting or servicing the unit. 9. This Mill is equipped with shielding to protect the operator from injury. These shields can be easily removed for servicing of the unit; but should ALWAYS be replaced after the unit has been serviced. Make sure all safety shields are in place and securely fastened before start-up of the HAMMER MILL. 4

SAFETY 2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. 2. 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 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 4. Never wear ill-fitting, baggy or frayed clothing when working around or on any of the drive system components. 5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments. 6. Do not adjust Mill when the motor is running. 7. Always lock out all power sources prior to adjusting or servicing the unit. 2.4 SAFETY DECALS 1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times. 2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety decals or signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to install Safety DecaIs : * Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. * Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. * Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. * Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. * Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place. * Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper. 5

SAFETY 2.5 SIGN-OFF FORM Valmetal follows the general Safety Standards specified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Hammer Mill must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual. Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Annually review this information before the season start-up. Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine. A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator's Manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment. SIGN-OFF FORM DATE EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE EMPLOYER'S SIGNATURE 6

Fabriqué au Canada Made in Canada 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. 01-60-0075 ROTATING PART HAZARD PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT TUB HAZARD FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT SAFETY DECALS SECTION 3 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! CAUTION 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. 3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks. 8. Do not smoke when refueling. 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry and In good repair. 11. Review safet instructions annually. ATTENTION 1. Lire attentivement le manuel d'opération avant la mise en marche. 2. Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. 3. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des é1éments mobiles. 4. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les contrôles à la position "neutre", enlever la clé de l'inition et attendre que toutes les pibces soient au point mort avant de faire tout ajustement, reparation ou de débloquer la machine. 5. Ne pas grimper sur la machine et ne jamais se placer les mains dans toute ouverture lorsque celle-ci est en marche. 6. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. 7. Garder tout boyau et fixation hydraulique en bonne condition et sans fissure. 8. Ne jamais fumer lors du plein d'essence. 9. lmmobiliser la machine de façon sécuritaire avant de travailler sous celle-ci. 10. Garder toute connection et fil électrique au sec et en bonne condition. 11. Reviser annuellement le manuel d'opération. 01-60-0075 WARNING TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 WARNING CAUTION ATTENTION 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 2. Keep guards and shields in place and access doors closed. 4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the machine. 5. Do not climb on the machine or place hands in any opening when the engine is running. 6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from the machine. 7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good 9. Block up machine securely before working under it. 10. Keep all electrical wires and connections dry WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. AgriMetalinc. WICKHAM, QUE., CANADA MODEL SERIE H.P. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 WARNING Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD Keep all guards and shields in place. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Keep others away. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PIÈCE EN MOUVEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Garder tous les écrans protecteurs en place. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mobiles et rotatifs. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécuritaire de la machine. 01-60-0120 À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 7

keep others out. TUB HAZARD AVERTISSEMENT BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 voir même la mort. 14-60-0000 SAFETY DECALS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! WARNING Do not climb into machine when motor is running. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES WARNING During the installation of the Hammer-Mill, it is of the outmost importance to conmnect the door's mechanical switch "MICRO-SWITCH" to the motor's magnetic starter in order for the motor to start only when the door is closed. Failure to follow thses instructions could result in serious injury or death. DANGER MISE EN GARDE Lors de l'installation de la moulange, il est très IMPORTANT de toujours relier l'interrupteur mécanique "MICRO-SWITCH" de la porte au démarreur magnétique du moteur de façon à ce que le moteur puisse démarrer seulement quand la porte est fermée. À défaut de suivre ce sinstrucitons, cela purrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures voir même la mort. 14-60-0000 DANGER During the installation of the Hammer-Mill, Lors de l'installation de la moulange, it is of the outmost importance to conmnect the il est très IMPORTANT de toujours relier door's mechanical switch "MICRO-SWITCH" l'interrupteur mécanique "MICRO-SWITCH" to the motor's magnetic starter in order for de la porte au démarreur magnétique du the motor to start only when the door is moteur de façon à ce que le moteur puisse closed. démarrer seulement quand la porte est fermée. Failure to follow thses instructions could result in serious injury or death. À défaut de suivre ce sinstrucitons, cela purrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures WARNING MISE EN GARDE REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 8

DANGER WARNING MISE EN GARDE During the installation of the Hammer-Mill, Lors de l'installation de la moulange, it is of the outmost importance to conmnect the door's mechanical switch "MICRO-SWITCH" to the motor's magnetic starter in order for the motor to start only when the door is closed. Failure to follow thses instructions could result in serious injury or death. il est très IMPORTANT de toujours relier l'interrupteur mécanique "MICRO-SWITCH" de la porte au démarreur magnétique du moteur de façon à ce que le moteur puisse démarrer seulement quand la porte est fermée. À défaut de suivre ce sinstrucitons, cela purrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures voir même la mort. DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 1. Have a qualified electrictian provide power. 2. Keep electrical in good repair. 3. Keep electrical components dry. 3. Garder les composantes électriques au sec.. 01-60-0045 14-60-0000 SAFETY DECALS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning and the area, particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! DANGER WARNING MISE EN GARDE During the installation of the Hammer-Mill, Lors de l'installation de la moulange, it is of the outmost importance to conmnect the il est très IMPORTANT de toujours relier door's mechanical switch "MICRO-SWITCH" l'interrupteur mécanique "MICRO-SWITCH" to the motor's magnetic starter in order for de la porte au démarreur magnétique du the motor to start only when the door is moteur de façon à ce que le moteur puisse closed. démarrer seulement quand la porte est fermée. Failure to follow thses instructions could result in serious injury or death. À défaut de suivre ce sinstrucitons, cela purrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures voir même la mort. 14-60-0000 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 1. Have a qualified electrictian provide power. 2. Keep electrical components in good repair. 3. Keep electrical components dry. RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION 1. Toujours avoir un électricien qualifié pour faire les connections. 2. Garder les composantes électriques en bonnes condictions. 3. Garder les composantes électriques au sec.. 01-60-0045 RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION 1. Toujours avoir un électricien qualifié pour faire les connections. 2. Garder les composantes électriques en bonnes condictions. REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer. 9

OPERATION SECTION 4 OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety signs before operating, maintaining or adjusting the HAMMER MILL 2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 3. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before starting the unit. 4. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the HAMMER MILL. 5. Do not insert anything else but grain into the HAMMER MILL. Inserting anything else but grain in the machine may cause it to break down and may cause serious injuries. 6. Never modify, remove or unplug the safety switch located on the access door of the HAMMER MILL. This could result in serious injuries or even death. The hammers are sharp rods turning at high speed. 4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER Valmetal HAMMER MILLS are designed to efficiently mill grain in great quantity and to convey it to destination. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working environments is provided for the operator, bystanders and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to operate the machine. Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the machine safely and how to set it to provide maximum efficiency. By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your HAMMER MILL will provide many years of trouble-free service WARNING! Always call upon a qualified electrician. IMPOR- TANT! A magnetic starter must be installed on the hammer motor. This starter must be wired to the safety switch on the door. 10

TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT01-60-0120 Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. 4.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS OPERATION F The HAMMER MILL is machine with a high quality/price ratio. A series of well sharpened hammers split the grains rapidly and efficiently. C B K WARNING AVERTISSEMENT E D A J A Hammer mill door B Hopper C Low level micro-switch D Flow control hatch E Unloading vertical auger F Output hose G Screen H Unloading horizontal auger I Hammer J Door safety micro-switch K Magnet Fig. 1 Machine components 11

OPERATION 4.3 BREAK-IN Although there are no operational restrictions on the machine when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: A. Before starting: Read and understand well the Operators' Manual and all safety decals. B. After operating for 1 hour: - Check and tighten (if necessary) the three (3) hammer bolts to the proper torque. (See section 6) - Check and tighten (if necessary) the bolts securing the motor. C. After operating for 10 hours: Follow the normal service schedule as defined in the Maintenance section. 4.4 OPERATION 4.4.1 ADJUSTING THE FLOW HATCH: 1. Start Hammer mill motor. 2. Loosen the adjustment handle. 3. Slowly pull the flow hatch while making sure the normal motor amperage is not exceeded. Use an ammeter to check amperage ADJUSTMENT HANDLE RULER IMPORTANT! Make sure all guards and protectors are well in place. Also make sure they work appropriately. Make sure the Hammer mill door is closed and locked. Fig. 2 Flow control hatch 12

TUB HAZARD Do not climb into machine when motor is running. keep others out. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas monter sur la machine lorsque celle-ci est en marche. À DÉFAUT DE SUIVRE CES INSTRUCTIONS, CELA POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DE SÉRIEUSES SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Always lock out power sources in such a manner that the motor cannot be started by anyone however remote from the area, prior to adjusting or servicing. 2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 3. Make sure that all shields and access doors are closed and secured before operating the Hammer Mill. 4. Be careful when working near the Hammer Mill. The hammers are sharp rods turning at high speed. Never modify, remove or disconnect the safety switch located on the access door. This could result in serious injuries or death. 5.1.3 CLEANING 1. Inside Periodically clean the inside of the machine when using hi-moisture corn. 2. Magnet Clean magnet located inside the hopper or door. 3. Plugging If you own a Mill without hopper, the magnet in the door may become plugged. To solve this problem, install one of the two magnets on the bottom bracket as shown in figure 4. WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 5.1 SERVICE 5.1.1 CHECK-UPS 1. Belts Every 50 hours, verify and adjust (if necessary) the belt tension on the vetical unloading auger and the horizontal auger. BLESSURES OU MÊME LE MORT 01-60-0120 Magnet 2. Motor bolt Verify and tighten (if necessary) the bolts which hold the motor shaft in place. Fig. 3 Magnet on a Mill with hopper. 5.1.2 HAMMERS Change the motor rotation or reverse hammers every 200 hours. See section 5.2 for instructions on how to reverse hammers. We strongly advise to install a reverse switch on the motor to facilitate the motor rotation change. Fig. 4 Magnet on a Mill without hopper. 13

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 5.2 REPLACING THE HAMMERS The hammers must be replaced when the discharge rate is reduced substantially. Follow the steps below when reversing or replacing the hammers. Lock out all power sources prior to replacing the hammers. Note: The HAMMERMILL hub is held in place on the shaft by an SD type conical hub such as the ones used on standard pulleys. 1. Open Mill door. 2. Clean the cavity in the center of the HAMMER MILL hub. You will see six (6) hexagonal bolt heads. 3. Unscrew these bolts. The three (3) short bolts serve only to protect the HAMMER MILL hub threads. The three other bolts are screwed into the SD conical hub. Screw the three (3) long bolts into the MILL hub (in the place where were located the three (3) short bolts). Tighten them progressively and evenly until the MILL hub detaches from the conical hub. Remove the hub and hammer assembly. 4. Loosen and remove the 3 bolts (3/8"). It is important to replace these bolts by new ones when you are replacing the hammers. Insert the hammers and spacers, fasten the 3/8" bolts and finally re-install hub on the motor shaft while making sure the key is in place. 5. To re-install, follow the same procedure but in reverse. 6. Close the Mill door. Fig. 5 The hammers 14