Bucket Elevator: Owner/Operator's Manual and Installation/Maintenance Guide

Bucket Elevator
600, 800 and 1200 Series Models
Owner/Operator’s Manual and

Installation/Maintenance Guide
October 2013 MSD19086C
Warranty NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
NORSTAR INDUSTRIES
LIMITED WARRANTY
Norstar Industries expressly warrants each new Bucket Elevator to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year after delivery
to the original retail purchaser or first user of the product.
Norstar Industries Bucket Elevators are designed for free flowing materials and are not warranted
for other distribution or substances. Other use will void the warranty.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing and/or replacing, at our option, any part
or parts within the applicable one year period, as set out above, which shall be returned by the
owner to any authorized dealer or to the factory and which upon examination shall prove to be
defective. Labour costs associated with the replacement or repair of the Bucket Elevator is not
covered by the Manufacturer.
We may, as an option, elect to grant adjustments in the field through an authorized representative
and may thereby elect to waive the requirement that parts be returned to our factory.
A new warranty period is not established for replacements. Replacements are warranted for the
remaining portion of the one-year original warranty period.
The provisions of this warranty do not apply to any product or parts, which have been subject
to misuse, negligence or accident, or which have been repaired or altered outside of the
manufacturer. Neither does this warranty apply to normal maintenance service and parts, or to
normal deterioration due to wear and exposure.
The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequential or special damage which any
purchaser may suffer or claim to suffer as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential”
or “special damages” as used herein include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or
goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost income, increased overhead, labour
and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty of
merchantability is expressly excluded.
WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE
NORSTAR INDUSTRIES LTD.

PO Box 119 RR1 • Morris, Manitoba R0G 1K0 • Canada
Toll Free: (855) 746-8200 • Phone: (204) 746-8200 • Fax: (204) 746-8074
e-mail: info@norstarindustries.ca • Internet: http://www.norstarindustries.ca
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Product Registration
Support Information
Norstar Industries products are designed for free flowing materials. Using this equipment for
any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this
Manual will void the Warranty and may cause injury or death. This Manual is designed to
provide comprehensive planning and construction information for the Norstar Industries product.
The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of the information in this Manual.
Please keep this Manual in a clean, dry place for future reference.
NORSTAR INDUSTRIES
BUCKET ELEVATOR
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by, both, the dealer and the customer at the
time of delivery.
Customer’s Name____________________ Dealer’s Name___________________________
Address____________________________ Address_________________________________
City, Prov/State, Code_________________ City, Prov/State, Code______________________
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Phone Number (_____) _______________
Elevator Model______________________
Delivery Date_______________________
DEALER INSPECTION REPORT SAFETY REPORT
All Sections/Fasteners Tightened Belt Guard Installed

Oil in Gearbox(s) All Decals Installed
Lubricate Machine Review Operating and Safety
Belting Tight and Secure Instructions
Form must be completed with dealer inspection and signature as well as owner’s signature.
By not completing the form, you may be voiding the warranty.
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the
Operator’s Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date________________________________ Dealer’s Rep. Signature_______________________
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly
instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date________________________________ Owner’s Signature__________________________
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Table of Contents NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Table of Contents
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About This Manual and Your Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Definition of Terms and Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identification of Parts and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inspect Your Bucket Elevator Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Recognize SAFETY Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understand Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Introduction to Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bucket Elevator Area Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Proper Wiring by Qualified Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install Emergency Start and Shut-off Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sign-off Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18
Safety Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Bucket Elevator Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bucket Elevator Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Standard Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bucket Elevator Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bucket Elevator Installation/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-28
Head Platform Assembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-34
Distributor Platform Assembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-40
Top Ladder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-43
Rest Platform Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-48
Standard Ladder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50
Bottom Ladder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-52
Top Ladder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-56
Rest Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-59
Straight Ladder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
Offset Ladder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63
Ladder to Ladder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Chain Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69
Direct Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-73
Bucket Elevator Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75
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Bucket Elevator Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77

Gearbox Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Boot Pulley Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Discharge Wear Plate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Electrical Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Operator Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-82
Instruction of Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Basic Maintenance Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electrical Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Material Build-up, Wear and Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tigear-2 Gearbox Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Additional Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-85
General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-84
Electrical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Speed Reducer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Spec Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-91
600 Series Chain Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
600 Series Direct Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
800 Series Chain Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
800 Series Direct Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1200 Series Chain Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
1200 Series Direct Drive Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bolt Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exploded View and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-127
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95
Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-97
Service Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-99
6” Chain Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-101
6” Direct Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-103
8” Chain Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104-107
8” Direct Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-109
12” Chain Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-113
12” Direct Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114-115
Center Head Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-117
Offset Head Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118-119
Distributor Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-121
Rest Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122-123
Top Ladder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124-125
Standard Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126-127
Bottom Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128-129
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Introduction NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Norstar Industries Bucket Elevator to complement your grain handling and
storage system. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the farm and commer-
cial users for the efficient cleaning out of grain bins.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Bucket Elevator requires that you and anyone else who will be op-
erating or maintaining the Bucket Elevator, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble-
shooting information contained within the Operator’s Manual.
This manual covers the 6, 8 and 12 inch Bucket Elevators distributed by Norstar Industries. Use the Table of Con-
tents to find specific information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Norstar dealer
or distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manual.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left and right, as mentioned throughout the manual, are as seen when
standing facing the Bucket Elevator Head discharge.
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” About This Manual and Your Shipment
About This Manual and Your Shipment

The purpose of this manual is to help in the following areas regarding your Norstar Industries Bucket Elevator.
• Instructions for safe installation, operation and maintenance
• Step-by-step installation procedures
• Easy reference if you have questions in a particular area
• Parts identification
It is important to read all instructions in this Manual, carefully, BEFORE starting the installation.
Particularly, pay attention to all safety information on pages 10-20 of this Manual
Unsafe practices could result in equipment damage and serious injury or death. Failure to read
this Manual is considered a misuse of the equipment.
Warranty information is included on the inside front cover of this Manual.
Definition of Terms and Pictures

• “Front,” “rear/back,” and “top” refer to the Bucket Elevator as it is standing.
• The directions left and right, as mentioned throughout the manual, are as seen when standing facing the
Bucket Elevator Head discharge.
• Names of components and parts have been capitalized throughout the Manual (i.e. Trunking, 1/2” Nylon Lock-
nut) to call attention to them in the installation.
• Some Guards have been removed from the pictures for illustrative purposes only. Figures/Illustrations may
vary slightly from actual models.
• An asterisk (*) and arrow/line may be used in an image to reference a particular hole or position mentioned in
the accompanying text.
Identification of Parts and Hardware
IMPORTANT! No hardware substitutions are permitted unless noted.
Diagrams are provided throughout the Manual to identify Parts and Hardware used in that application. Parts and
basic components are identified in Figures and their accompanying Tables as “Items” with a black number in a
white circle. A Description field will accompany the item number to aid in identifying a component. When necessary,
quantities of items may be listed in the instructions. When this occurs, quantity will be listed as a word followed by
a bracketed letter or number (i.e. A, B, two (2), three (3)).
IMPORTANT! ALL NUTS & BOLTS USED ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED!
2 Item Description
1 3
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Bolt
2 5/8” Hex Nut
3 1/2” Nylon Locknut
4 4 1/2” Flatwasher
Figure 1
Hardware Identification
Measurements
The symbol (“) equals inches and (‘) equals feet in English measurements. Metric measurements, in millimeters,
may be shown in italics and square brackets following.
For example: 15’ [4 572] 90’ [27 542]
Metric equivalents are not always repeated throughout the Manual.
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About This Manual and Your Shipment NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Inspect Your Bucket Elevator Shipment

Be sure to check all components and assemblies to your packing slip, ensuring that all components are present.
Any discrepancies should be taken care of immediately. If any components are missing or damaged in transit, a
claim should be filed or the issue reported to the carrier as soon as possible. Norstar Industries’ responsibility for
damaged equipment ends with your acceptance of the delivery. It is recommended to save all paperwork and docu-
mentation with any of the elevator components.
Your Bucket Elevator shipment should include all the assemblies in Figure 2:
1. Head Assembly
2. Trunking (quantity varies according to elevator height)
3. Boot Assembly
4. Service Trunking
5. Parts Box
6. other
IMPORTANT! The Serial Number Sticker is located below and to the right of the Gearbox Shaft
the Head Section.
PICTURE COMING SOON
Figure 2
Shipment Parts Identification
If your Bucket Elevator requires a Ladder Package, the following items from Figure 3 will/may be included:
1. Head Platform Assembly
2. Ladder Section (quantity varies according to elevator height)
3. Platform Trunking
4. Rest Platform
5. Head Platform Ladder
6. Bottom Ladder
7. Parts Box/Bolt Package Box
PICTURE COMING SOON
Figure 3
Ladder Shipment Parts Identification
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” About This Manual and Your Shipment
Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toe safety shoes
• Gloves
• Hard Hat
• Forklift truck (to lift components)
• Crane/Hoist (to lift/raise components)
• Wrench Set
• Ratchet Set
• Air Ratchet
• Impact Wrench
• Deepwell Sockets
• Shallow-well Sockets
CAUTION! Inventory all tools and pieces of hardware near the Construction Site during instal-
lation or servicing. Tools lost in the Bucket Elevator may cause damage or injury at a later time.
Use the proper tools to prevent injury.
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Safety NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Safety
Recognize SAFETY Information
This is the Safety-Alert Symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this
Manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Signal words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, are used with the Safety-Alert Symbol.
Be sure to follow all National and Local SAFETY Standards governing each installation
site.
This is the Attention-Alert Symbol. When you see this symbol in this Manual, be alert to
information that could be pertinent to the Safety of personnel or the Operation of the Equip-
ment.
Signal words IMPORTANT or ATTENTION are used with the Attention-Alert Symbol.
Be sure to follow all notices during the installation and operation of your equipment.
Understand Signal Words

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a general hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
ATTENTION or IMPORTANT indicates vital information or instructions, highly recommended and/or

pertinent, for the safe installation or operation of your equipment.
ATTENTION! Work Site Contractor, Installer, Owners, Operators:

Read and Follow This Manual - Especially This SAFETY Section!
Do NOT operate this equipment before reading and understanding this Operations Manual. For operation,
maintenance and servicing of your Bucket Elevator, read and understand this Manual. Untrained opera-
tors subject themselves and others to serious risks. Read and follow all precautions and recommended
SAFETY practices. Failure to read this Manual by owners, operators and supervisors is a misuse of the
equipment and could result in death, serious injury, and/or equipment damage.
Read this Manual carefully before servicing or repairing! This Manual is supplementary to any law or code
covering fire or health regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Contractors, Installers, Operators, Owners and Supervisors to:
• Read this Manual, SAFETY Instructions, and SAFETY Decals herein
• Know proper operating precautions, practices and requirements to comply with all federal, state/provincial
and local laws and ordinances and applicable safety codes
• Make the above known to all who may work with the equipment or be in the working area.
Keep this Manual in a safe, dry place where the Bucket Elevator Operator can easily obtain it. Contact your
Norstar Industries Dealer or Norstar Industries to replace this Manual should it become lost or damaged.
NORSTAR INDUSTRIES LTD.
Toll Free: (855) 746-8200 • Phone: (204) 746-8200 • Fax: (204) 746-8074
e-mail: info@norstarindustries.ca • Internet: http://www.norstarindustries.ca
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Safety
Introduction to Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Norstar Industries Bucket Elevator. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Bucket Elevator be
familiar with the operation and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this Manual.
This Manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alert you to good safety practices that should
be adhered to while operating the Elevator.
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.
• Bucket Elevator owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administra-
tion) 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 them. 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,
could affect the life of the equipment, and will void the warranty.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
General Safety
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Bucket Elevator.
2. Only trained, competent persons shall operate the Elevator. An untrained operator is not qualified to operate
the machine.
3. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
Hard Hat Protective Eye-wear
Protective Foot-wear Hearing Protection
Work/Heavy Gloves Respirator or Filter Mask
4. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within the hazard area of the machine.
6. Stop the motor, turn off all controls and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing,
or unplugging the machine.
7. Establish a Lock-out Tag-out policy for the work site. Be sure all personnel are trained in and follow all
procedures.
8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be operating or maintaining the Elevator.
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Safety
9. Feed/Grain openings for shovel, front loaders or other manual/mechanical equipment should be covered by
a grating. In the case that a grating cannot be used, the exposed section of the Bucket Elevator should be
guarded by a railing or fence with a warning sign posted.
10. Do not place hands, feet, or any part of your body into the Bucket Elevator while it is running. Long hair
should be tied back and loose clothing should not be worn in close proximity to any moving components on
the Bucket Elevator.
11. Do not walk on Bucket Elevator covers or guards.
12. Do not poke or prod material in the Bucket Elevator with a bar or stick inserted through the openings.
Operation Safety
Refer also to the Operation section on Page 79 of this Manual.
Norstar Industries Bucket Elevators are built with your Safety in mind. However, accidents can happen with im-
proper installation or use.
Anyone who will be operating or working around this equipment should be trained in the proper operational
and safety procedures required. It is recommended to read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety
signs before using the equipment. Only Operators completely familiar with both the Bucket Elevator and this Manual
and its Safety/Operational practices should be permitted to operate this Bucket Elevator. Always operate the Bucket
Elevator in accordance with the instructions in this Manual and Bucket Elevator Safety Decals.
Always ensure that all covers and guards are in place and secured on the Bucket Elevator before operation.
WARNING! Do NOT attempt to clear a Bucket Elevator jam until power has been LOCKED OUT.
DANGER! If the Bucket Elevator is to be opened for inspection, cleaning, servicing, adjusting or
observation, all Bucket Elevator motors are to be LOCKED OUT electrically in such a way that
they CANNOT be restarted by anyone remote from the area. If applicable, eliminate all sources
of stored power to ensure that no components will move while being without main power.
Never operate the Bucket Elevator if intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Any worker who is tired and/or under pressure is more apt to have an accident. Give extra breaks and/or varied jobs
to all workers. If necessary, delay operation of this equipment until the Operator is adequately rested.
Never start the Bucket Elevator until all persons are clear of the equipment.
Make certain a qualified operator is in attendance at all time while the Bucket Elevator is operating. Never leave
the Bucket Elevator running unattended.
CAUTION! Under no circumstances should horseplay be permitted near the Bucket Elevator. Do
not run around or climb on the Bucket Elevator. To do so may cause injury.
Schedule and maintain a Safety training and operations program for all Bucket Elevator Operators. All Operators
should perform periodic reviews of those procedures. Initially, and periodically thereafter, insist that all operating
personnel review the Safety sections of this Manual.
Do not adjust, service, lubricate, clean, unclog or move this equipment while in operation.
The Norstar Industries Bucket Elevator is not manufactured or designed to handle materials that are hazardous.
Hazardous materials are those that are explosive, flammable, toxic or otherwise dangerous to personnel if they are
not completely and thoroughly contained in the Bucket Elevator. Do not overload the Bucket Elevator or use it for
anything except its intended use. The Bucket Elevator is designed for free flowing, dry materials. Using the machine
for any other purpose may break or damage the Bucket Elevator.
Bucket Elevator equipment shall be used to convey only the specified commodities or materials within the rated
capacity and the rated speed. Where special use is not indicated, or ratings are not available, good industry practice
shall be used.
WARNING! Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating rec-
ommendations specified in this Manual will avoid the Warranty and could cause injury or death.
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Maintenance Safety
DANGER! Use extreme CAUTION around electrical components. Always shut off, disconnect
and LOCK OUT and TAG OUT all power before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, repairing or doing
any maintenance on the Bucket Elevator. If applicable, eliminate all sources of stored power.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before working with, maintaining or operating the Elevator.
Follow good shop practices. Keep the service area clean and dry. Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded. Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Visually inspect the Elevator prior to operation. Correct any hazardous situation. Repair any faulty equipment.
Use suitable precautionary measures when repairing or replacing equipment parts to prevent injury.
Ensure that motors are operating at the proper speed.
Mount controls for any electric motor at a convenient place, at a safe distance from the machine. Make sure controls
are readily accessible in the event of an emergency.
Schedule and keep a Maintenance Checklist to ensure optimum Bucket Elevator operation.
Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is completed.
IMPORTANT! Refer to the more detailed Maintenance section in Pages 80-82 of this Manual.
Bucket Elevator Area Safety

Entrance to enclosed areas may expose persons to operational or environmental hazards and should only be
entered by authorized personnel with proper safety equipment. Provide adequate fencing and security of restricted
areas. Prohibit untrained personnel, visitors, and children from entering the Bucket Elevator area. Designate a
SAFETY Zone for unauthorized personnel or visitors.
Bucket Elevator Ladders should be closed off/locked to prevent unauthorized access.
Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working area at all times.
Post signs, clearly, in areas where there are points of access.
Be sure the designated area is clear before turning power on to the Bucket Elevator.
Proper Wiring by Qualified Electricians

DANGER! All electrical wiring should be done by a Qualified Electrician.
Use extreme Caution around electrical components. Your Installer should have your electric
company check the transformer and lead wires. Be sure the wires are an adequate gauge to
carry the load of your Bucket Elevator’s Motor, including starting and full load operating condi-
tions. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Norstar Industries assumes no responsibility for the electrical wiring used with this Bucket
Elevator. Norstar Industries will not be liable for failure of the Bucket Elevator because of im-
proper electrical installation or use.
Motor overload protection, electrical disconnects and over-current protection are not supplied with the equipment.
IMPORTANT! In selecting Electrical Control Equipment to be used with any installation, the pur-
chaser must use equipment conforming to applicable Local and National codes or regulations.
A LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT DEVICE must be installed on Control enclosures containing hazardous
voltage. This should be done at the time of the Bucket Elevator installation to prevent the ma-
chine from starting during a Safety check, maintenance, etc.
All electrical equipment must be grounded.
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Install Emergency Start and Shut-off Devices
All Safety devices, including wiring of electrical devices, shall be arranged to operate such that a power failure or
failure of the device itself will not result in a hazardous condition.
An emergency shut-off switch with power LOCK OUT / TAG OUT provisions must be provided at the Bucket El-
evator Access points such as the Head Section viewports, the Service Trunking section, the Boot Section inlets, etc.
WARNING! To prevent a hazardous condition, the machine MUST be prevented from restarting
on its own after a power failure when power returns. Failure to follow this instruction could
cause death or serious injury.
Bucket Elevator controls shall be so arranged that, in case of Emergency Stop, manual reset or start at the loca-
tion where the Emergency Stop initiated shall be required for the Bucket Elevator(s) and associated equipment to
resume operation.
IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the Contractor, Installer, Owner and Operator to supple-
ment the Bucket Elevator furnished by Norstar Industries with any necessary electrical or struc-
tural items to make the Bucket Elevator installation comply with Local and Federal codes, laws
and ordinances.
Disconnect electrical power, LOCK OUT and TAG OUT power, BEFORE inspecting or servicing
Components supplied for the system but not manufactured by Norstar Industries, and added as
a part of the Bucket Elevator system, are not the responsibility of Norstar Industries.
Determine the cause of stoppage before restarting the Bucket Elevator. The starting device shall be LOCKED
OUT and TAGGED OUT before any attempt is made to remove the cause of the stoppage, unless operation is nec-
essary to determine the cause or to safely remove the stoppage.
To ensure positive performance and minimum maintenance, it is the Manufacturer’s recommendation that this
equipment be observed by an operator during the complete unloading operation.
Routine inspections and corrective maintenance measures shall be conducted to ensure that all Guards and safety
features are retained and function properly.
Personnel should be alerted to the potential hazard of entanglement in Bucket Elevators cause by items such as
long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry.
Bucket Elevators shall not be maintained or serviced while in operation unless proper maintenance or service re-
quires the Bucket Elevator to be in motion. In which case, personnel shall be made aware of the hazards and how
the task may be safely accomplished.
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Sign-off Form
Norstar Industries follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers
(ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or main-
taining the Bucket Elevator 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 equip-
ment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and have been instructed in the operation
of the equipment.
DATE EMPLOYER’S SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE
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Safety
Safety Decals
IMPORTANT! Along with your shipment will be DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION Decals
which will be placed on the Bucket Elevator. Read and follow all Safety Decal information in this
Manual. Confirm that all Safety Decals are in place and secure before operating the Bucket
Elevator. To replace lost or missing Decals, contact your local dealer or Norstar Industries.
Safety information has been provided by the Manufacturer to help ensure the safe and proper use of this product.
This Safety information has been placed on components throughout the structure to provide proper access and
instruction to the user.
Ensure that Safety Decals are clean and legible at all times. Replace damaged or missing Decals immediately.
The following Safety Decals are located on the Bucket Elevator as shown in the Manual drawings.
Figure 4
Operator’s Manual
Decal NI-15
Operator’s Manual
The Operator’s Manual Decal NI-15 in Figure 4 is located on the Top of the Belt Guard, the inspection side of the
Head Section as well as on both sides of the Bucket Elevator Boot Section. It states some information found within
this Manual, but, otherwise recommends to read and understand the information and instructions within the Manual
before operating the machine.
Electrocution Hazard
DANGER! Use extreme Caution around
electrical components. SHUT OFF,
LOCK OUT and TAG OUT electrical
power BEFORE inspecting or servicing
the Bucket Elevator. Failure to do so
will result in death or serious injury.
The Electrocution Hazard Decal NI-20 in Figure 5 is
located on the Top of the Belt Guard as well as on both
sides of the Bucket Elevator Boot Section. In addition, Figure 5
this decal should be placed at any and all locations Electrocution Hazard Decal NI-20
where there is potential exposure to electric power for
Missing Guard Hazard
DANGER! Before starting or operating
the machine, ensure that all guards or
covers are in place and secure.
The Missing Guard Hazard Decal NI-17 in Figure 6 is
located inside the Belt Guard. Operation of the Bucket
Elevator with Guards off exposes parts that could cause
severe personal injury. DO NOT operate the equipment
without these Guards properly secured. Figure 6
Missing Guard Hazard Decal NI-17
IMPORTANT! If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced with-
out decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer
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Safety
Exposed Buckets and Rotating Part Hazard
WARNING! DO NOT allow the Bucket Elevator to run while and
adjustments are being made. SHUT OFF, LOCK OUT and TAG
OUT all electrical power BEFORE working on our near the Bucket
Elevator. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from buckets
and other moving parts. Failure to shut off, LOCK OUT and TAG
OUT power to the Bucket Elevator could lead to personal injury or
death.
The Exposed Bucket Decal NI-50 in Figure 7 is located on both Bucket Elevator
Head Section Access Panels, on both sides of the Bucket Elevator Boot Section,
and on the bottom right corner of each Bucket Elevator Service Trunking Access
Doors. This Decal should be placed at any location where Bucket Elevator buck-
ets are exposed. A Decal should also be placed at feed/grain openings for shovel,
front loaders or other manual/mechanical
equipment. Additionally, these areas should
be covered by a grating. In the case that a
grating cannot be used, the exposed section
of the Bucket Elevator should be guarded by
a railing or fence with a warning sign posted. Figure 7
Exposed Buckets
Decal NI-50
The Rotating Part Hazard Decal NI-16 in Figure 8 is located on both sides
of the Bucket Elevator Boot Section, above the two (2) bearings holding the
Head Shaft, and on the top of the Belt Guard. This decal should, additionally,
be placed at any location where there is a rotating or moving part that could
cause injury or death.
Avoid contact with moving parts while the Bucket Elevator is in operation.
Never wear loose-fitting clothing or flowing scarves/jewelry around moving
parts or equipment.
Figure 8
Rotating Part Hazard
Decal NI-16
Flying Material Hazard

WARNING! Eye protection should be worn at all
times when in proximity to the Bucket Elevator.
Failure to wear protective equipment could result
in serious injury.
The Flying Material Hazard Decal NI-28 in Figure 9 is located
on the inspection side of the Bucket Elevator Head Section, the
bottom right corner of each Bucket Elevator Service Trunking
Figure 9
Access Doors, as well as on both sides of the Bucket Elevator
Flying Material Hazard Decal NI-28
Boot Section. In addition, this decal should be placed at any and
all locations where there is potential for flying material to make
human contact.
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Safety
Platform Safety
The Platform Safety Decal NI-26 in Figure 10
is located on the inspection side of the Bucket
Elevator Head Section. It is important not to
exceed the weight restrictions. Failure to comply
will result in serious injury or death. Additionally,
this decal should be placed on the Bucket Eleva-
tor Trunking Sections at a Distributor Platform, if
applicable.
Ladder Safety
The Ladder Safety Decal NI-27 in Figure 11 is
located on both sides of the Bucket Elevator Boot Figure 10
Section. It is important not to exceed the weight Platform Safety Decal NI-26
restriction. Failure to comply will result in serious
injury or death.
Bucket Elevator Height Safety

The Height Safety Decal NI-25 in Figure 12
Should be located on the inspection side of the
Bucket Elevator Head Section. It is important to
follow the instructions on this decal. Failure to
comply will result in serious injury or death.
Figure 11
Ladder Safety
Decal NI-27 Figure 12
Falling From Heights
Decal NI-25
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Safety
Safety Decal Placement
IMPORTANT! Check equipment for WARNING,
DANGER and CAUTION decals and their proper
placement, BEFORE equipment is operated.
NEVER use equipment if signs are missing,
hidden, improperly placed, damaged or altered.
Keep them clean and grease-free. Contact your
Norstar Dealer for replacements.
1
3
5
4
2
*Bucket Elevators without Ladder Packages

will not have Decals pertaining to Ladders.
2 2 Item Decal Description

5 1 CAUTION Read Operator’s Manual NI-15
5 2 WARNING Exposed Buckets NI-50
3 DANGER Electrocution Hazard NI-20
4 WARNING Ladder Safety NI-27
5 WARNING Flying Material Hazard NI-28
6 WARNING Rotating Part Hazard NI-16
7 Norstar Information Decal NI-30
Figure 13
Boot and Trunking Decal Locations
IMPORTANT! 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
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Safety
Chain Drive Direct Drive
3 3
8 7
8
1
1
3 7
3 4
8 2
*Bucket Elevators without Ladder Packages will not

have Decals pertaining to Ladders or Platforms.
Item Decal Description Item Decal Description

1 CAUTION Read Operator’s Manual NI-15 6 WARNING Platform Safety NI-26
2 WARNING Flying Material Hazard NI-28 7 DANGER Electrocution Hazard NI-20
3 WARNING Rotating Part Hazard NI-16 8 Norstar Decal NI-01
4 WARNING Falling from Heights NI-25
8” Head Section is pictured.
5 DANGER Missing Guard Hazard NI-17 Actual decal orientation may differ.
Figure 14
Head Decal Locations
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Bucket Elevator Overview
Bucket Elevator Overview

Bucket Elevator Features
• Twin Trunking • Ladders, cages and platforms as per OSHA standards
• Low impact design • Heavy gauge steel design
• Laser Aligned flanges and jigging • Easy to clean Boot
Standard Specifications
Items 600 Series 800 Series 1200 Series
Drum Size 6” Crowned 8” Crowned 12” Crowned
Capacity Range 100-400 BPH 500-1000 BPH 1000-2000 BPH
Trunking Size 6” x 6” 8” x 7” 10 1/4” x 8”
Head Shaft RPM 115 RPM / 175 RPM 115 RPM / 175 RPM 175 RPM / 192 RPM
Gearbox Ratio 10:1 / 15:1 10:1 / 15:1 10:1
Belt Size(s) 5” 2-ply 7” 2-ply 8” 2-ply
2 2
9 6 9
4
6
1 5 1
5 3
7 7
8 8
*Direct Drive pictured left

*Chain Drive pictured right 10
10
Item Description
1 Head Front Hood
2 Head Back Hood
3 Chain Guard
4 Lovejoy Coupler
5 Gearbox
6 Motor
7 Discharge 11
11
8 Head Section
9 Head Bearing
10 Trunking Section
11 Service Trunking Section
12 Boot Section
14 12
13 Boot Bearing 14 12
14 Boot Inlet
13 15 Cleanout Panel 13
Figure 15
15 15 Bucket Elevator Components 15 15
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Bucket Elevator Planning NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Bucket Elevator Planning

IMPORTANT! Norstar Industries Bucket Elevators are designed to be vertically self-sup-
porting when erected but are required, in all situations, to be supported or guyed for
additional loads such as wind, distributors, cleaners, spouting, etc. Separate structures
or adequate support must be provided for any accessory equipment.
Norstar Industries does not assume responsibility for installation by any other vendor
than ours. The installation recommendations within this manual are for consideration
only. The owner should consult a qualified civil or structural engineer regarding the
design, construction and supervision of the installation, including the foundation and
bracing systems. The most important part of the installation is retaining qualified per-
sonnel to plan, and erect the elevator as well as its accompanying equipment.
%RRW
Consult a qualified engineer or contractor for
recommendations on concrete reinforcing
for the elevator foundation.
The design must take consideration into dead loads,
live loads, wind loads, and soil bearing capacity. The
boot should be installed on a foundation that provides
for adequate drainage to ensure that it stays dry.
Pictured, to the right, is a Boot foundation mock-up.
Due to various situations, this drawing

should NOT be used without further insight
to your specific application by a qualified en- )RXQGDWLRQ
gineer.
Figure 16
Bucket Elevator Foundation
A concrete foundation is required to house a guy wire anchor which will support the cable tension. Guy cables
should run from each corner of the elevator at equal angles to the guy anchors on the ground. The guy cables
are adjusted to plumb the Bucket Elevator. Due to various elevator sizes, geographical locations and conditions in
which our elevators are erected, Norstar industries cannot take any liability for results arising from these recom-
mendations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that proper guying or bracing is installed for their specific
application. It is highly recommended that a qualified civil or structural engineer be consulted for this part
of the installation. It is also recommended that guy wire anchor locations are pre-determined before installation.
Figure 17
Guy Wire Anchors
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Bucket Elevator Installation/Assembly
2 3
B C
Figure 18
Bucket Elevator Components
Locate the items that will be joined together.
Item Description Qty

1 Head Assembly 1
2 Service Trunking Section 1
3 5ft Trunking Section n/a
4 Boot Assembly 1
5 Trunking Connector Flange n/a
6 Trunking Section n/a
A 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt n/a
B 3/8” x 1 1/4” Bolt n/a
C 3/8” Nylon Locknut n/a
MSD19086C 23
Bucket Elevator Installation/Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
IMPORTANT! The Boot must be set on a

firm and level foundation. If the Boot is
not level, it is very difficult for the Buck-
et Elevator to be plumb.
4 Before the Boot is secured to the foundation is the
best time to decide which sides of the Boot will be the
‘up leg’ and ‘down leg’.
Once the Boot has been positioned and levelled, it
will need to be anchored to the foundation to prevent
shifting or movement. The holes on the base plate of
the Boot can be used to anchor the Boot. Metal shims
should be used if the Boot is not level. Using Hilti
bolts, secure the Boot to the foundation.
Once the Boot has been anchored, the Boot should
be checked again to make sure that it is still level. If
the Boot is not level, make the appropriate adjust-
ments so that it is.
Figure 19
Boot Anchoring
Before installing the trunking sections, the bolts

need to be removed from around the rectangular
holes on the top of the Boot. Once the bolts are 2
removed, locate the Service Trunking section, a 5 ft 3
Trunking section and a Trunking Connector Flange.
The Service Trunking MUST BE INSTALLED ON
THE UP LEG SIDE. When the Trunking Section is
positioned, re-attach the bolts to secure the Trunk-
ing section to the Boot section.
B
4
Figure 20
Service Trunking Installation
24 MSD19086C
6 5
6
Figure 21
Trunking Installation
Locate a Trunking Connector Flange and plate it on top of the pair of Trunking sections. Locate the next
pair of Trunking Sections and place them onto the top of the Trunking Connector Flange. Place another
Trunking Connector Flange onto the top of the pair of Trunking Sections.
See Pages 26-27 for bolted connections.
Continue this process until the required height has been reached.
MSD19086C 25
ATTENTION! The following instruc-

tions are valid if attaching an Off-
set Platform and Ladder system to
your Bucket Elevator.
When securing Trunking together, it is important

to plan ahead where Ladder sections are going
to be installed.
For a Rest Platform, all six (6) holes should re-

main open as they will be used later when at-
taching the Rest Platform.
Figure 22
Rest Platform Bolting
For a Centered Ladder, centered meaning run-

ning vertically in line with the entrance of the
Head Platform, the back right holes should be
left open as they will be used later when attach-
ing a Ladder Section.
Figure 23
Centered Ladder Bolting
For an Offset Ladder, offset meaning running

parallel but not in line with the entrance of the
Head Platform, the front right holes should be
left open as they will be used later when attach-
ing a Ladder Section.
Figure 24
Offset Ladder Bolting
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ATTENTION! The following instruc-

tions are valid if attaching a Cen-
tered Platform and Ladder system
to your Bucket Elevator.
When securing Trunking together, it is impor-

tant to plan ahead where Ladder sections are
going to be installed.
On a 6” or 8” Bucket Elevator, all six (6) holes,

on the ladder side, should remain open as
they will be used later when attaching the Lad-
der Sections.
Figure 25
600 and 800 Series Center Ladder Bolting
On a 12” Bucket Elevator, the center four (4)

holes, on the ladder side, should remain open
as they will be used later when attaching the
Ladder Sections.
Figure 26
1200 Series Center Ladder Bolting
ATTENTION! The following in-

structions are valid for all Bucket
Elevator models. A
Using 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Lock-

nuts, connect the trunking sections together.
Make sure that the noted holes are left empty
to ensure an easier Ladder installation.
If there is no Ladder Package to install, con- C
nect the trunking sections together using ev-
ery hole.
Figure 27
Trunking Bolting
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Figure 28
Platform Head Installation
On Bucket Elevators with a Ladder package, the Head section should be attached WITH the Head Plat-
form (see page 29 for Head Platform assembly). Lower the Head section onto the Platform Trunking
section.
Using the 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts pre-attached to the Head Platform as well as four (4)
additional 3/8” x 1 1/2 Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the Head section to the Trunking.
Figure 29
Head Installation
On Bucket Elevators without a Ladder package, lower the Head section onto the Trunking section. With
3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the Head section to the Trunking.
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Head Platform Assembly and Installation
2
1
4
D
B
E
A 5
F
Figure 30
Head Platform Components
Item Description Qty Item Description Qty

1 Head Platform Assembly 1 A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 4
2 Head Section 1 B 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt 4
3 Trunking Section 1 C 3/8” x 3” Bolt 0
4 Platform Clamp Plate 2 D 3/8” Nylon Locknut 8
5 Platform Clamp Threaded Rod 2 E 3/8” Hex Nut 8
F 3/8” Flatwasher 4
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Figure 31
Spacer Flange Removal
Locate the Head Platform Assembly and remove the twelve (12) 3/8” X 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Lock-
nuts holding the Flange in place. Set these aside.
Figure 32
Spacer Flange Removal
Remove and discard the Flange from the Head Platform Assembly.
30 MSD19086C
C
C
A
A
D
D D
D
Figure 33
Platform Channel Removal
There are two (2) beams located on the front end of the Head Platform Assembly. Holding these beams in
place are four (4) 3/8” x 1” Bolts, four (4) 3/8” x 3” Bolts and eight (8) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts. Remove these
nuts and bolts and set them aside.
Figure 34
Platform Channel Removal
Slide the two (2) beams out from the Head Platform Assembly and set them aside.
MSD19086C 31
1
2
Figure 35 Figure 36
Platform Installation Head Installation
Locate the 10’ Trunking Assembly. Slide the 10’ Trunking Assembly into the gap in the Head Platform
Assembly. Align the holes on the Flange to the holes on the Head Platform Assembly. (See Figure 35)
Locate the Bucket Elevator Head Assembly and lower it onto the 10’ Trunking Assembly Flange. (See
Figure 36)
D B
Figure 37
Head Attachment
Align the holes and replace the twelve (12) 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts and twelve (12) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (see
Figure 37). Additionally, locate four (4) 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts and attach
them to the four central holes on the Connector Flanges.
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4 F
Figure 38
Attaching the Platform Clamps
Locate two (2) Platform Clamp Plates and place them, on opposite sides of the Trunking, against the
Trunking and Platform (see Figure 38, left). Align the slots on the Platform Clamping Plates with the holes
on the Platform Assembly. Using two (2) 3/8” x 1” Bolts, 3/8” Flatwashers and 3/8” Nylon locknuts (per
side), secure the Platform Clamping Plates to the Platform (see Figure 38, right).
5 E
Figure 39
Securing the Platform Clamps
Locate the Platform Clamp Threaded Rods and slide them through the holes on the Platform Clamping
Plates (see Figure 39, left). Locate eight (8) 3/8” Hex Nuts. Thread four (4) Hex Nuts onto the Threaded
Rod in between the two (2) Clamp Plates. Thread the other four (4) onto the Threaded Rod on the outside
of the Clamp Plates. Tighten the outside nuts together to secure the Clamp Plates. Tighten the inside nuts
to jam them against the Clamp Plates to prevent the Clamp Plates from loosening (see Figure 39, right).
Figure 40
Platform Clamp assembly
MSD19086C 33
Slide the two (2) beams back into their

locations on the Head Platform As-
sembly.
Figure 41
Platform Channel Replacement
C
C
A
A
D D
D
D
Figure 42
Platform Channel Replacement
Replace the four (4) 3/8” x 1” Bolts, four (4) 3/8” x 3” Bolts and eight (8) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts. Tighten them
to secure the beams in place.
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Distributor Platform Assembly and Installation

2 3
6
B A
E C
Figure 43
Distributor Platform Components

1 Distributor Platform Base 1
2 Bottom Brace Clamp 1
3 Stabilizer Clamp 1
4 Trunk Clamp 5
5 Bottom Brace Beam 1
6 Stabilizer Angle 1
A 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt 2
B 3/8” x 1 1/4” Bolt 20
C 3/8” x 1” Bolt 2
D 3/8” Flatwasher 22
E 3/8” Nylon Locknut 24
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Distributor Platform Assembly and Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Figure 44
Distributor Platform Placement
Locate the Distributor Platform Base and place it against the Bucket Elevator Trunking section in the
desired location.
Three connections are required to secure the Distrib-

utor Platform Base to the Trunking. Per connection,
use one (1) Trunking Clamp, four (4) 3/8” x 1 1/4”
Bolts, four (4) 3/8” Flatwashers and four (4) 3/8” Ny-
lon Locknuts. The trunking clamps are wider than
they are long. Tighten the nuts and bolts to secure
the Distributor Platform Base.
B
D
4
E
Figure 45
Distributor Platform Clamps
36 MSD19086C
Locate the Bottom Brace Beam, the Bottom Brace

Clamp, one (1) 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt and one (1) 3/8”
Nylon Locknut. Place the Beam into the Cradle of
the Clamp, making sure that the flat of the Beam is
facing downward. Attach the two (2) items with the
5 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt and 3/8” Nylon Locknut. DO NOT
tighten, yet, to ensure flexibility.
Figure 46
Bottom Brace Assembly
Figure 47
Bottom Brace Installation
A
Place the Bottom Brace Assembly underneath the Distributor
Base. Using one (1) 3/8” x 3 1/2” Bolt and one (1) 3/8” Nylon
Locknut, attach the Bottom Brace to the Distributor Base. DO
NOT tighten to ensure flexibility.
E
MSD19086C 37
B
D
Figure 48
Bottom Brace Clamp
Locate one (1) Trunking Clamp, four (4) 3/8” x 1 1/4” Bolts, four (4) 3/8” Flatwashers, and four (4) 3/8”
Nylon Locknuts. The trunking clamps are wider than they are long. Place the Trunking Clamp around
the Bucket Elevator Trunk and, with the nuts and bolts, secure it to the Bottom Brace Clamp.
Completely tighten the bolts on the Bottom Brace Assembly.
3
6
C
Figure 49
Stabilizer Assembly
Locate the Stabilizer Clamp, the Stabilizer Angle, one (1) 3/8” x 1” Bolt, one (1) 3/8” Flatwasher, and one
(1) 3/8” Nylon Locknut. Place the Angle onto the outside of the Clamp tab and attach with the nuts and
bolts. DO NOT tighten to ensure flexibility.
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Place the Stabilizer Assembly into place on the Bucket

Elevator. Using one (1) 3/8” x 1” Bolt, one (1) 3/8” Nylon
E
Locknut and one (1) 3/8” Flatwasher, secure the Stabilizer
to the tab on the Distributor Platform Base. DO NOT tighten
to ensure flexibility.
D
Figure 50
Stabilizer Installation
D
E
B D
B
Figure 51
Stabilizer Clamp
Locate one (1) Trunking Clamp, four (4) 3/8” x 1 1/4” Bolts, four (4) 3/8” Flatwashers, and four (4) 3/8”
Nylon Locknuts. The trunking clamps are wider than they are long. Place the Trunking Clamp around
the Bucket Elevator Trunk and, with the nuts and bolts, secure it to the Stabilizer Clamp.
Completely tighten the bolts for the Stabilizer Assembly.
MSD19086C 39
Completely assembled Distributor

Platform Assembly.
Figure 52
Distributor Platform
40 MSD19086C
MSD
D19086C
NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Top Ladder Assembly
Top Ladder Assembly

5
2
1
4
Figure 53
Top Ladder Components

1 Top Ladder Section 1
2 Top Ladder Stub 1
3 Top Ladder Cage Weldment 1
4 Right Top Ladder Support 1
5 Left Top Ladder Support 1
6 Mounting Bracket 1
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 18
B 3/8” Nylon Locknut 18
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Top Ladder Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
2
1
A
A
B
B
Figure 54
Ladder Assembly
Locate the Top Ladder Section and the Top Ladder Stub. Place the Ladder Stub at the top of the ladder.
Align the holes and attach using six (6) 3/8” x 1” Bolts and six (6) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
3
B
Figure 55
Cage Installation
Locate Top Ladder Cage Weldment and the Ladder Assembly. Place the Ladder on the INSIDE of the
Cage Weldment flanges. Attach the two pieces using four (4) 3/8” x 1” Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Lock-
nuts.
DO NOT ATTACH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER AS THESE HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.
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A
6
Figure 56
Ladder Mounting Bracket
Locate the Mounting Bracket and attach it to the bottom of the Ladder Assembly using four (4) 3/8” x 1”
Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
A
A
B
4 B
5
Figure 57
Top Ladder Supports
Locate the Right and Left Top Ladder Supports. Attach each of them to their respective sides using two
(2) 3/8” X 1” Bolts and two (2) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts per support.
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Rest Platform Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Rest Platform Assembly
1
4
5
2
7

1 10’ Ladder Section 1 Figure 58
Rest Platform Components
2 Rest Platform Ladder Section 1
3 Rest Platform Weldment 1
4 Cage Flare 1
5 Warp Cage 1
6 Trunking Clamp Bar 1
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 20
C 3/8” Flatwasher 2
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Rest Platform Assembly
Locate the Rest Platform, 10’ Standard Ladder

2
Section and the Rest Platform Ladder Section
3
2
Figure 59
Ladder Placement
Place the Ladder sections ON THE INSIDE of the rest

platform flanges.
Figure 60
Ladder Placement
MSD19086C 45
3
A
6a
6b
Figure 61
Trunking Clamp Bar Installation
Attach the Trunking Clamp Bar to the Rest Platform Weldment and the Ladder Sections with six (6) 3/8 x
1” Bolts and six (6) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
Attach both of the Mounting Brackets to

the bottom of the Rest Platform Weldment
with eight (8) 3/8 x 1” Bolts and eight (8) 7
3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
Figure 62
Mounting Bracket Installation
46 MSD19086C
NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Rest Platform Assembly
A B
Figure 63
Cage Flare Installation
Place the Cage Flare against the outside of the 10’ Ladder Section and only attach the bottom holes
with two (2) 3/8 x 1” Bolts and two (2) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts
MSD19086C 47
With two (2) 3/8 x 1” Bolts and two (2) 3/8” Nylon
Locknuts, attach the wide section of the Warp
Cage to the bottom ring of the Cage Flare. 4
Attach the thin section of the Warp Cage to the

B
slotted holes on the Rest Platform Weldment
with two (2) 3/8 x 1” Bolts, two (2) 3/8” Flatwash-
ers and two (2) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts. C
A
Figure 64
Warp Cage Installation
48 MSD19086C
NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR
OR 6”, 8” + 12” Standard Ladder Assembly
Assem
Standard Ladder Assembly
Locate all items in the Standard Ladder Section.
Item Description Qty Figure 65

1 10’ Ladder Section 1 Standard Ladder Components
2 10’ Cage Weldment 1
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 6
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Standard Ladder Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
1
2
Figure 66
Ladder Installation
Locate the 10’ Cage Weldment and the 10’ Ladder Weldment. Place the Ladder on the INSIDE of the
Cage Weldment flanges. Attach the two pieces using two (2) 3/8 x 1” Bolts and two (2) 3/8” Nylon Lock-
nuts.
DO NOT attach at the bottom or top of the ladder as these holes will be used later.
A
3
Figure 67
Mounting Bracket Installation
Locate the Mounting Bracket and attach it to the bottom of the Ladder Assembly using four (4) 3/8” x 1”
Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Bottom Ladder Assembly
Bottom Ladder Assembly
3
2 1
Figure 68
Bottom Ladder Components

1 Bottom Ladder Stub 1
2 Cage Flare 1
3 Hanging Ladder Section 1
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 2
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Bottom Ladder Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
2 A
1
Figure 69
Ladder Installation
Locate the Bottom Ladder Stub and place it on the INSIDE of the Cage Flare. Then, using two (2) 3/8 x
1” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the sections together at the Cage’s bottom holes. DO NOT USE
THE TOP HOLES, THEY WILL BE USED LATER.
Figure 70
Hanging Ladder
Locate the Hanging Ladder Section and hook it onto the bottom of the Bottom Ladder Assembly.
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Top
op Ladder Installation
C
B
Figure 71
To
Top Ladder Installation Components

1 Head Platform/Trunking 1
2 Top Ladder Assembly 1
3 Ladder Connector Plate 2
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 8
B 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt n/a
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Top Ladder Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
*NOTE* TRAPDOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
Top Ladder Installation
Figure 72
Top Ladder Placement
Figure 73
Top Ladder Placement
Locate the Head Platform Assembly and the Top Ladder Assembly. Move the Top Ladder Assembly into
the opening on the Head Platform Assembly. Align the holes from the Top Ladder Left and Right Supports
with the holes (Figure 69) on the Head Platform Assembly.
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NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12” Top Ladder Installation
C
A
Figure 74
Top Ladder Top Mounting
Attach the Top Ladder Assembly to the Head Platform Assembly using four (4) 3/8” x 1” Bolts and four (4)
3/8” Nylon Locknuts. (2 per side)
Ensure the Top Ladder Assembly is

vertically level. Using 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts
and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the
base of the Top Ladder to the Trunk-
B ing Assembly.
Figure 75
Top Ladder Bottom Mounting
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Top Ladder Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Figure 76
Connector Plate
Locate the Ladder Connector Plates and align them with the holes on both sides of the Ladder’s connec-
tion points. Using two (2) 3/8 x 1” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, per side, secure the plates to the Ladder
and the Platform.
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Rest Platform Installation
1 2
A
Figure 77
Rest Platform Installation Components
B C

1 Trunking Assembly 1
2 Rest Platform Assembly 1
3 Trunking Clamp 2
A 3/8” x 2” x 2 3/4” U-Bolt 4
B 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt n/a
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Rest Platform Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
1
2
Figure 78
Rest Platform Placement
Locate the Rest Platform Assembly to be installed and place it on the Trunking Assembly.
Figure 79
Rest Platform Mounting
Center the Rest Platform Assembly on the Trunking Assembly and align the holes on the Trunking Flang-
es and the Ladder Mounting Brackets. Using four (4) 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts on 6”
models or six (6) 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts on 8” and 12” models, secure the base of the
Rest Platform to the Trunking.
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Figure 80
Rest Platform Clamps
Locate the Trunking Clamps for the Rest Platform. The trunking clamps are longer than they are wide.
Place them against the Elevator Trunking, aligned with the Clamp Bar on the Rest Platform.
Figure 81
Clamp Security
Using two (2) 3/8” U-Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, per Trunking Clamp, secure the middle of the
Rest Platform to the Trunking.
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Straight Ladder Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Straight Ladder Installation
1 2
A B
Figure 82
Ladder Installation Components

2 Ladder Assembly 1
A 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt n/a
B 3/8” Nylon Locknut n/a
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1
2
Figure 83
Ladder Placement
Locate the Ladder to be attached to the Bucket Elevator Trunking. Place the Ladder, centered, against
the trunking and align the holes on the Ladder Mounting Bracket to the Trunking Flange.
Figure 84
Ladder Mounting
Using six (6) 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts on 6” and 8” models or four (4) 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts
and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts on 12” models, secure the Ladder Section to the Bucket Elevator Trunking.
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Offset Ladder Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Offset Ladder Installation
1 2
A B
Figure 85
Ladder Installation Components

2 Ladder Assembly 1
A 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolt 3
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1 1
2
Figure 86
Ladder Placement
Locate the Ladder to be attached to the Bucket Elevator Trunking. Place the Ladder, offset, against the
trunking and align the holes on the Ladder Mounting Bracket to the Trunking Flange.
A
B
Right Ladder Offset Flange Left Ladder Offset Flange
Figure 87
Ladder Mounting
Using three (3) 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolts and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the Ladder Section to the Bucket El-
evator Trunking.
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Ladder to Ladder Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Ladder to Ladder Installation
1 2
Figure 88
Ladder to Ladder Components
Locate the items that will be joined together. Items may not appear as shown.

1 First Ladder Section 1
2 Second Ladder Section 1
3 Ladder Connector Plate 2
A 3/8” x 1” Bolt 4
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B
A
Figure 89
Ladder Tethering
Locate the two ladder sections that will be joined together. Align the holes on the top of the Bottom Ladder
Section and the bottom holes on the Top Ladder Mounting Bracket. Attach the two Ladder Sections using
four (4) 3/8” x 1” Bolts and four (4) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
A
3
Figure 90
Connector Plates
Locate the Ladder Connector Plates and align them with the holes on both sides of the Ladder’s connec-
tion points. Per Connector Plate, attach the Ladder Connector Plates to the Ladder Section using two (2)
3/8” x 1” Bolts and two (2) 3/8” Nylon Locknuts.
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Chain Drive Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Chain Drive Assembly
3
1
4
6 7
5
2
8
C D
A G
E F
Figure 91
Chain Drive Head Components

1 Motor 1 A 3/8 x 1” Bolt 8
2 Gearbox 1 B 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 4
3 Gearbox Mount 1 C 3/8” Flatwasher 8
4 Belt Guard Base 1 D 3/8” Lockwasher 6
5 Belt Guard Cover 1 E 1/2” Flatwasher 4
6 Gearbox Sprocket 1 F 1/2” Lockwasher 4
7 Driveshaft Sprocket 1 G 3/8” Nylon Locknut 2
8 Chain 1
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3 B
F
E
E
F
B
Figure 92
Gearbox Mount Installation
Locate the Gearbox Mount weldment and place it on the outsides of the rear gussets on the Bucket El-
evator Head section. Using four (4) 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolts, 1/2” Lockwasher and 1/2” Flatwashers, secure the
weldment to the Head.
2
Gearbox Bolt Locknut Washer
17Q10L140TC 5/16” x 1” 5/16” 5/16”
20Q10L140TC 3/8” x 1” 3/8” 3/8”
23Q10L140TC 3/8” x 1” 3/8” 3/8”
26Q10L180TC 3/8” x 1” 3/8” 3/8”
30Q10L180TC 7/16” x 1” 7/16” 7/16”
30Q15L180TC 7/16” x 1” 7/16” 7/16”
35Q10L210TC 7/16” x 1” 7/16” 7/16”
Figure 93
Gearbox Installation
Using the associated Bolts and Washers (as shown in the above table) secure the Gearbox to the Gear-
box Mount.
To determine what Bolts and Washers to use, determine what Model of Gearbox is on the Bucket
Elevator and cross-reference with the chart.
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Chain Drive Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Locate the Motor and lower if onto the Gearbox. Se-

cure the motor to the Gearbox with the correct key,
bolts, and washers.
A
Figure 94
C Motor Installation
4
G
Figure 95
Belt Guard Base Installation
Locate the Belt Guard Base and position it onto the Bucket Elevator Head section. Using two (2) 3/8” x 1”
Bolts, 3/8” Flatwashers and 3/8” Nylon Locknuts, secure the Belt Guard Base to the Head section.
Locate the Gearbox and Driveshaft

Sprockets. Using the Key and Setscrews
that come with the Sprockets, secure each
Sprocket to their respective shaft.
IMPORTANT! It is important
to check with the Parts List to
ensure the right Sprockets are
being used.
Locate the Chain and place it onto the
Sprockets. Keep the Motor and Gearbox
as rocked forward as possible to allow for 6 8 7
more slack on the chain.
Figure 96
Sprocket and Chain Installation
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*NOTE* CHAIN AND CHAIN GUARD HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY,
Figure 97
Chain Tensioning
Once the Chain has been attached to the Bucket Elevator, loosen the bolts securing the Gearbox Mount.
Rock the Motor and Gearbox backwards, allowing gravity to tension the Chain. Once the Chain has been
tensioned, retighten the bolts to resecure the Gearbox Mount in place.
A
D
5
C
Figure 98
Belt Guard Cover Installation
Once the Chain has been tensioned, locate the Belt Guard Cover. Using six (6) 3/8” x 1” Bolts, 3/8” Lock-
washers and 3/8” Flatwashers, secure the Belt Guard Cover to the Belt Guard Base.
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Direct Drive Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Direct Drive Assembly
2
4 5 6
A
B
D C
Figure 99
Direct Drive Head Components

1 Motor 1 A 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 4
2 Gearbox 1 B 1/2” Nylon Locknut 4
3 Gearbox Mount 1 C 1/2” Flatwasher 4
4 Gearbox Lovejoy Coupler 1 D Square Washer 4
5 Lovejoy Spider 1
6 Driveshaft Lovejoy Coupler 1
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B
B
Figure 100
Gearbox Mount Installation
Locate the Gearbox Mount weldment and place it on the outsides of the vertical side gussets on the
Bucket Elevator Head section. Using four (4) 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolts, 1/2” Flatwashers and 1/2” Nylon Lock-
nuts, secure the weldment to the Head.
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Direct Drive Assembly NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
5
2
4
Figure 101
Gearbox/Lovejoy Installation
Locate the Gearbox, Gearbox Lovejoy Coupler, Gearbox Bolt Locknut Washer
Driveshaft Lovejoy Coupler and Lovejoy Spider.
17Q10L140TC 5/16” x 1 1/4” 5/16” 5/16”
Attach the Lovejoy Couplers onto their respec-
tive shafts. Place the Gearbox onto the Gearbox 20Q10L140TC 3/8” x 1 1/4” 3/8” 3/8”
Mount Weldment and place the Lovejoy Spider in 23Q10L140TC 3/8” x 1 1/4” 3/8” 3/8”
between the Lovejoy Couplers. 26Q10L180TC 3/8” x 1 1/4” 3/8” 3/8”
Once the Gearbox is in the correct position, lo- 30Q10L180TC 7/16” x 1 1/4” 7/16” 7/16”
cate four (4) Square Washers. Using the asso- 30Q15L180TC 7/16” x 1 1/4” 7/16” 7/16”
ciated Bolts and Washers (as shown in the right 35Q10L210TC 7/16” x 1 1/4” 7/16” 7/16”
table) as well as the Square Washers, secure the
Gearbox to the Gearbox Mount.
To determine what Bolts to use, determine what Model of Gearbox is on the Bucket Elevator and
cross-reference with the chart.
IMPORTANT! It is important to check with the Parts List to ensure the right Lovejoy
Couplers are being used.
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Figure 102
Motor Installation
Locate the Motor and place if onto the Gearbox. Secure the motor to the Gearbox with the correct key,
bolts, and washers.
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Bucket Elevator Belt Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Bucket Elevator Belt Installation

The Bucket Elevator Belt can be installed with or without buckets
already attached to it, though it is advised to attach the buckets
later.
IMPORTANT! Before installing the Belting, the Boot
Pulley should be at the highest position so that the
Belt can be tensioned once installed.
To install the belt, remove the Head Hoods and drop a thick rope
or cable down the up leg. Taking the rope or cable through the
Boot section or Service Trunking section, secure it to the end of
the Belt. Pull the Belt up the Elevator, curve over the Head Pulley
and lower the Belt down the Elevator through the down leg (see
Figure 100). Once the Length of the Belting has been fed through
the Elevator, the Belting needs to be spliced together. There are
two (2) main methods (see Figure 104):
• Lap Method: Belting is overlapped and secured together.
• Butt Method: Belting is butted together and a smaller sec-
tion of Belting is placed over top and secured together.
It is important that as much slack is removed as possible before
splicing the Belting.
Figure 103
Belt Feed
Lap Method Butt Method

Figure 104
Belt Splicing
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Figure 105
Bucket Installation
Using Elevator Bolts and Flanged Nuts, secure the Buckets to the Belting. It is HIGHLY recommended
that the buckets are not, initially, attached at consecutive mounting holes in order to keep each leg of the
Belt more nearly in balance and making it easier to move. Attach one bucket at ten (10) to twenty (20)
bolt row intervals for the first complete Belt revolution. On the second revolution,cut the interval in half.
Repeat this process on each revolution until all the Buckets have been attached. This procedure helps
balance the wight load during Bucket installation, especially on taller Elevators.
Figure 106
Belt Alignment
Once the Belting has been spliced together and the Buckets installed, it needs to be tensioned. Ten-
sioning the Belting is obtained by lowering the Boot Pulley. Once the Belting has been installed into the
Bucket Elevator and tensioned, it is important to make sure that the Belting is running in the center of
the Elevator. If the Belting is running to one side of the Boot or Head Pulley, that side of the Pulley Shaft
needs to be adjusted to properly align the Belting.
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Bucket Elevator Adjustment NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Bucket Elevator Adjustment

Gearbox Adjustment
On Chain Drive models, the Gearbox will
need to be adjusted in order to tension or
replace the Chain. a
To adjust or rock the Gearbox, the top
bolts (a) securing the Gearbox Mounting
Plate need to be loosened. The bottom
bolts (b) may, also, need to be loosened
to allow rocking (see Figure 107). Once
the bolts are loose, the plate should be al-
lowed to rock back and forth to reach the
desired Chain tension. Once the Chain is
at the correct tension, the bolts should be
tightened again. b
Figure 107
Drive Belt Tensioning
Figure 108
Elevator Belt Tensioning
Boot Pulley Adjustment

The Boot Pulley may need to be adjusted to either keep the belting aligned to the center of the pulley or
to tension the belting.
At the top of the threaded rod on the sides of the Boot are two (2) Hex Nuts. Loosen or remove the top
nut to allow the bottom nut to move. By turning the bottom nut, the Side Bearing Assembly will either rise
or lower. Once the Pulley is in the correct position, replace and/or tighten the top Jam Nut to secure the
Bearing Assembly.
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Discharge Wear Plate Adjustment

The Discharge Wear Plate provides additional protection from downlegging as well as providing a layer
of protection from steel wear in the discharge throat.
To adjust the plate, crack the bolts holding it tight. This should allow the plate to slide up and down the
throat. Adjust the plate so that it is approximately 1/4” from the buckets. Tighten the bolts to secure the
plate in place.
IMPORTANT! It is extremely important that the Throat Plate is set to the Buckets at the Belt
Splice. Failure to do this will result in equipment damage.
.25”
Figure 109
Discharge Wear Plate
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Electrical Installation NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Electrical Installation
IMPORTANT! Inclusion of these electrical procedures is a precaution by the Manufacturer to
help ensure that safety requirements are met both for the country of manufacture and the coun-
tries of usage. Inclusion of these procedures, outside the normal OPERATION of this equipment
by a trained USER, does NOT in any way imply that these procedures are to be used BY unquali-
fied personnel or in substitution FOR qualified electrical or service personnel.
DANGER! Electricity can KILL! Use extreme CAUTION around electrical components. Have the
providing electric company check the transformer and lead wires to be sure they are an ad-
equate gauge to carry the starting requirements and full load of your Bucket Elevator Motor.
Controls
The Owner must provide for appropriate electrical controls (ex. motor controller, etc.) that meet all
specifications of the Norstar Industries Bucket elevator. The Manufacturer does not provide or take any
responsibility for electrical controls or safety devices.
Wiring
All electrical wiring must be installed by a qualified and/or certified electrician in accordance with
all applicable local and national electrical codes.
IMPORTANT! To guard against electrical shock, all Bucket Elevators shall have a GROUND
connection. Make sure electrical equipment and the Bucket Elevator are properly installed and
grounded by a qualified and/or certified electrician according to the National Electrical Code
and all other applicable codes and regulations. Parts should be purchased locally.
IMPORTANT! Norstar Industries will not be liable for the electrical wiring used with this Bucket
Elevator or failure of equipment due to improper electrical installation.
All electrical devices used with this Bucket Elevator shall be arranged to operate in a “FAIL
SAFE” manner; that is, if power failure or failure of device occurs, a hazardous condition must
not result. The machine must not restart by itself after a power failure, etc., when power returns,
or the jam is cleared.
Switch Box (not supplied by Norstar Industries)
This should be located with stop button and lock-out and/or tag-out features to supply power to the Mo-
tor that drives the Bucket Elevator. The Switch Box should be kept away from livestock, but placed at a
location as convenient as possible for the operator. The operator should be able to view the entire Bucket
Elevator from the Switch Box location. The Switch Box area must remain unobstructed. The Switch Box
must be clearly marked as to its function.
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Operation
Operator Instruction
Operator training must include:
• The reading of this Manual, with particular emphasis on the section “Safety” on pages 10-14 of this
Manual.
• The reading and following of all SAFETY notices in this Manual and any other applicable local, re-
gional or national regulations.
• Instruction in Bucket Elevator operation under normal conditions.
• Instruction in Bucket Elevator stopping / location in emergency situations.
Personnel should be alerted to the potential hazard of entanglement in the Bucket Elevator caused by
items such as long hair, loose clothing and jewelry.
IMPORTANT! Make sure applicable SAFETY Signs are posted in all conspicuous areas.
If SAFETY Signs become damaged or unreadable, contact the manufacturer immedi-
ately for replacements.
Start-up
DANGER! Make certain power is OFF, LOCKED OUT and TAGGED OUT before work-
ing on or inside the Bucket Elevator. Failure to heed this warning will result in serious
injury or death.
It is advisable to have two (2) trained persons (one to operate the Bucket Elevator and one for Safety)
present during each start-up of the Bucket Elevator.
Operation Requirements
To ensure positive performance and minimum maintenance, it is the Manufacturer’s recommendation
that this equipment be observed by one (1) Operator during the Bucket Elevator operation.
Use the Bucket Elevator only for loads it is designed to handle safely. Bucket Elevator equipment shall be
used to convey only the specified commodities or materials within the rated capacity and the rated speed.
Where special use is not indicated, or ratings are not available, consult the Manufacturer.
• Do NOT leave the Bucket Elevator running unattended.
• Should any damage to the Bucket Elevator occur, shut off, lock out and tag out power immediately.
• Do NOT restart the Bucket Elevator until necessary inspections and repairs have been made.
• Shut off, lock out and tag out all power after using the Bucket Elevator.
Operation Procedure
1. Start the Bucket Elevator.
2. Start grain/material flow into the Bucket Elevator inlet.
3. Run the Bucket Elevator until the desired amount of grain/material has been moved.
4. Stop grain/material flow.
5. Allow all grain/material to run through the Bucket Elevator until no more grain/material exits through
the discharge.
6. Stop the Bucket Elevator.
IMPORTANT! If the Bucket Elevator is to be inoperative for a prolonged period of time,

before shutting down, operate the Bucket Elevator until material no longer discharges.
This is very important as the conveyed material may become hard over a period of time.
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Maintenance
Cleanliness is essential. Material build-up causes tracking problems and edge damage. Routine inspec-
tions and corrective maintenance measures shall be conducted to ensure that all Guards and safety
features are retained and function properly.
Establish a MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE to prolong the life and SAFETY of your Bucket Elevator.
Practice safe maintenance.
Check for dirt around the Head and Boot Pulleys at least biweekly. Dirt/material build-up is one of the big-
gest reason that Bucket Elevator Belts, chains/sprockets and buckets become worn and need replace-
ment.
Instruction of Personnel
Only qualified and trained personnel should service the Bucket Elevator. Maintenance training must in-
clude:
• The reading of the Manual, with particular emphasis on the section “Safety” on pages 10-14 of this
Manual.
• The reading and following of all SAFETY notices in this Manual and any other applicable local, re-
gional or national regulations.
It is a requirement to be properly trained and to have read and understand this Installation/Opera-
tor’s Manual before operating, servicing, or otherwise handling this Bucket Elevator.
Bucket Elevators shall not be maintained or serviced while in operation unless proper maintenance or
service requires the Bucket Elevator to be in motion. In either case, personnel shall be made aware of
the hazards and how the task may be safely accomplished.
Basic Maintenance Rules

DANGER! Disconnect, LOCK OUT and TAG OUT electrical power before inspecting,
adjusting, or servicing equipment unless maintenance instructions specifically state
otherwise. Failure to heed this warning will result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT! Comply with all applicable SAFETY WARNINGS discussed in this Manual.
WARNING! The Motor and all moving parts must stop BEFORE any adjustments are
made to the equipment or before it is left unattended. Failure to follow this warning may
lead to personal injury or death, particularly at the Head, Service Trunking and Inlet.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT attempt to remove adhering material manually unless the Bucket
Elevator has been STOPPED and the power LOCKED OUT and TAGGED OUT. Wear
safety glasses when cleaning or servicing the Bucket Elevator. Debris and dust associ-
ated with grain transport can damage sight or cause blindness.
Electrical Wear
IMPORTANT! Make sure any electrical wiring is not frayed or cracked and meets proper
codes and requirements. Check the Power Cord lead for any twisting. Replace it if any
damage is apparent. Make sure to check wear at the Bucket Elevator Head Motor.
DANGER! Electricity can kill.
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Material Build-up, Wear and Damage 1 7 4

5
Make sure to check for wear at these various points. Maintain proper
adjustments on Chains or Belts. Replace the Chain/Belt Guards after
adjustments or maintenance. Tighten hardware. Guards and Covers
must be secured before the Bucket Elevator is restarted for normal
operation. See Figure 110.
6
The belting will stretch after installation and may need further ad- 2
justment. Some stretching is expected within the first few weeks of
operation. Belt tension should be maintained by adjusting the belt 3
8
tensioner on the Boot Section. Once the belt tensioners have been 9
fully used, the belt will need to be re-spliced. Good belt tension is
critical for proper traction on the pulleys and optimum performance.
Make sure all material has been removed from the Boot prior to win-
ter freezing or severe damage could occur.
Before finishing, make sure all SAFETY signs are readable and tight-
ly attached.
DANGER! Electricity can kill! Disconnect, LOCK OUT
and TAG OUT electrical power BEFORE inspecting,
adjusting or servicing equipment unless mainte-
nance instructions specifically state otherwise. Com-
ply with all applicable SAFETY warning discussed in
this Manual. Failure to heed this warning will result in
serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT! Replace all Guards and Covers. Do NOT
run the Bucket Elevator with any Guards of Covers
off.
*Pictured is the Chain Drive model. Direct Drive models
have a Lovejoy instead of chains and chain guard, other
components are the same.
Item Description Inspect For:
1 Motor good wiring, tight bolts
2 Drive Chain (CD Models) wear and damage
3 Lovejoy (DD Models) wear and damage
10
4 Head Pulley material buildup, belt tracking
11
5 Head Hood Cover wear and damage
6 Gearbox/Torque Arm wear and damage, tight bolts
7 Head Bearing wear and damage, tight bolts
8 Discharge Wear Plate wear and damage
9 Throat Wear Plate wear and damage
10 Elevator Belting wear, damage, belt tracking
material buildup, wear and
11 Buckets
damage, tight bolts
12
12 Boot Pulley material buildup, belt tracking 13
13 Boot Bearing wear and damage, tight bolts
14 Boot Clean-out material buildup
Figure 110
Inspection Locations 14 14
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Maintenance NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Tigear-2 Gearbox Overview

The Dodge Tigear-2 reducer design has a totally enclosed,
ventless sealing system that contains a factory-filled synthetic
lubricant that actually runs cooler, as well as eliminates the need
for routine oil changes.
Tigear-2 Gearbox Pre-Operation

The TIGEAR-2 reducer will require a break-in period before
reaching maximum operating efficiency and may run hot dur-
ing the initial operation of the reducer. This is normal. It is also
possible for a few drops of oil to be purged from the lip seals
during the break-in period. The user can recognize this start-up Figure 111
seepage by its small volume and short duration. New reducers Tigear 2 Gearbox
should be checked periodically during the first few days of
use for any signs of severe overheating, continuous lubricant leakage or unusual noises.
Tigear-2 Gearbox Maintenance

The TIGEAR-2 reducer is factory filled with a synthetic lubricant which eliminates costly preparation time
normally required to put a reducer into service. The lubricant supplied is a high performance, H1 grade
lubricant, suitable for all approved mounting positions. Do not add or remove any oil during installation or
after the break-in period. When reducer selections are properly service factored to account for the ther-
mal limitations of the reducer, the standard lubricant covers an operating ambient temperature range of
-10°F to 130°F. No other lubricant available on the market provides the outstanding wear protection and
thermal abilities of the factory-filled lubricant. Other lubricants must not be mixed with the factory sup-
plied lubricant. The use of another lubricant may compromise the performance of the reducer and void
the warranty.
WARNING! Other lubricants must NOT be mixed with the factory supplied lubricant.
The use of another lubricant may compromise the performance of the reducer and void
the warranty.
Lubricants
Check these points weekly or every fifty (50) hours of Grease Zerk
operation. To avoid equipment damage, lubricate all
Bearings according to the instructions in this Manual.
When anti-friction bearings are used, check for proper
lubrication. Too much or too little lubricant will cause
high operating temperatures that may damage the
Bucket Elevator.
Grease all bearings every 800 - 1000 hours. See Figure
112. Figure 112
Bearing Grease Zerk
Additional Maintenance Tips

• Check for deterioration or looseness of any bolts or fasteners and continued secure attachment of
all ladders and platforms.
• Check the Pulley hub bolts and set screws after the first 8 - 10 hours of operation.
• Check for wear in the spouting.
• Make sure no tools get left in the Bucket Elevator after maintenance.
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
Inspect the head for any foreign
material that may be blocking grain
Obstruction in discharge, spouting or flow. Also check for missing buckets.
distributor If one is missing, if could be found
in the discharge transition or in the
distributor turnspout.
Head Throat Wear Plate is out of Remove the head cover and adjust
place the wear plate.
Check to see if the buckets are being
overfilled. Buckets should be NEAR
Buckets are being overfilled
full, but not overflowing. Make ad-
justments at inlet.
Backlegging Check packing list and/or exploded
Material falling down Head shaft running too fast or too view parts list to be sure the correct
the ‘up’ or ‘down’ leg slow gears are installed. Also check to
see if gears are reversed.
Spouting size too small for leg capa-
bility
Spouting installed at too shallow of Correct by using a proper spouting
an angle size and good design engineering.
Spouting has a sharp bend, restrict-
ing flow
Pressure build-up in bins/spouting Add vents
Loose buckets Tighten all bucket bolts, securely.
Full bin or tank Monitor bin levels carefully.
Adjust the belt take-up or shorten the
Loose belt
belt.
Adjust tensioning screws on boot
Boot pulley improperly adjusted to level pulley and align belt to the
center of the pulley.
Adjust the jacking bolts to level the
Belt Rub Head pulley not level
head pulley.
Not tracking in the
Check to see if the Bucket Elevator
center of the pulley and/
Leg out of plumb or twisted is plumb. Adjust the turnbuckles on
or rubbing side of head,
the guy lines to straighten.
trunking or boot.
Inspect the Head and Boot pulleys
Material build-up on pulleys to see if any material has built up.
Remove any built-up material.
Worn bearing Replace bearing.
Replace with factory recommended
Head pulley lagging worn or loose
Belt Slip lagging.
Excessive belt slippage Drive motor too large Use the proper horse power motor.
or burning Loose belt Re-tension belt or shorten the belt.
Remove significant build-up. Run
Ice/moisture on head pulley
elevator until its dry.
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Adjust the boot pulley tensioner to

Belt Looseness tighten the belt.
Belt has stretched
Excessive belt slack
Shorten and/or re-splice the belt.
Inlet conveyor/auger running too fast Check/reduce conveyor/auger speed
Check the pulley speed and/or the
Head Pulley running too slow
reducer speed for correct gear ratio.
Elevator Overload Check conveyor/auger capacities
Charging inlet from several sources
Bucket Elevator is being at once and cross reference with Bucket
overloaded Elevator capacities.
Drive Motor too small Use the proper horse power motor.
Low motor voltage Check voltage
Under size wiring Use the correct wire gauge on motor.
Check gear speed.
Check gears, speed reducer and
Head shaft speed too slow
motor to determine cause of slow
speed. Correct as required.
Check conveyor/auger speed.
Check gears, speed reducer and
Inlet conveyor/auger too slow
motor to determine cause of slow
speed. Correct as required.
Check to see if belt is slipping.
Low Capacity Tighten if necessary.
Material not unloading Loose belt
at full capacity Check Head Pulley lagging. Replace
if necessary.
Visually inspect and clean and/or
Buckets caked or damaged
replace buckets as necessary.
Inspect the head for any foreign
material that may be blocking grain
Obstruction in discharge, spouting or flow. Also check for missing buckets.
distributor If one is missing, if could be found
in the discharge transition or in the
distributor turnspout.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Check voltage at the motor input.
Low Capacity
Voltage in power lines may be low.
Material not unloading Low voltage in power source
Consult an electrician and/or power
at full capacity
company.
Slow Speed
Bucket Elevator and/
or conveyor/auger are Blown fuse on three phase circuit Check and replace fuses.
operating below normal
speed
Check the motor for short or open
High Amperage Defective motor circuited condition. Repair or replace
motor.
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Speed Reducer Troubleshooting

Check the rated capacity of drive.
Load exceeds drive capacity Replace with drive of sufficient ca-
pacity or reduce load.
Check the oil level and increase as
Insufficient oil
needed.
Overheating Too much oil in the drive caused
churning and excessive heat is Check the oil level and remove as
generated by the fluid friction of the needed.
churning oil
Flush and refill to the indicated oil
Wrong grade of oil
level with the grade specified.
Improper torque arm installation Check mounting bolts and tighten.
Failing/worn out bearings Replace worn bearings.
Determine if the load exceeds name
plate rating. If overloaded, reduce
Excessively worn gears
load or replace with reducer of suf-
ficient capacity. Replace gearbox.
Noise and Vibration
A low oil level reduces the muffling Check the oil level and increase as
effect of the oil needed.
Inspect drive for broken parts, loose
bolts, nuts and screws. Check all
Loose parts
keys for proper size and fit. Replace
parts as necessary.
Check oil level and drain to the indi-
Excessive oil
cated oil level
Clean or replace breather. Clean
Oil leakage
Clogged breather breather hole with pipe cleaner and a
suitable non-flammable solvent.
Worn seals Replace seals.
Shaft Slippage Missing key or loose bushing Replace key and/or tighten bushing.
Worn bearing balls and raceways
Excessive Shaft End have a dulled appearance. Replace
Worn bearings
Play worn bearings. Clean and flush drive
and replace oil.
Replace worn gears and keys.
Excessive Backlash Worn gears or loose parts
Tighten loose screws.
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Spec Sheet NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
Spec Sheet
Bucket Elevator Spec Sheet
600 Series Chain Drive
17.260 44.369 PATTERN TYP

SEE SECTION B-B
17.085 27.188
HEAD SECTION
A
DISCHARGE A
10.385
SECTION A-A
SCALE 1:25
DISCHARGE
8X P0.438 FLANGE
120.000
10 FT TRUNKING
60.000
8.625 6.125 5 FT TRUNKING
10.250
14.375
18.500
36.000
0.000
4.125
8.250
3 FT TRUNKING
3.813
12.000
7.625 1 FT TRUNKING
4.750
9.500 12.161
20.188 16X P0.438 THRU

B B
SECTION B-B
SCALE 1:15
17.729 8.000 60.000

SERVICE TRUNKING
ACCESS COVER
2 PLACES
14.500 7.479
C C
INLET INLET
SECTION C-C 56.220
SCALE 1:15 BOOT SECTION
CLEAN OUT DOOR

18.970
BOTH SIDES
7.061
6" Drum x 6" Wide
11.188
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Spec Sheet
600 Series Direct Drive
25.186 PATTERN TYP

36.656
SEE SECTION B-B
27.188
A A HEAD SECTION
25.010
DISCHARGE
10.385
SECTION A-A
SCALE 1:25
DISCHARGE 120.000
8X P0.438 FLANGE 10 FT TRUNKING
60.000
5 FT TRUNKING
8.625 6.125
36.000
3 FT TRUNKING
12.000
10.250
14.375
18.500
3.813
0.000
4.125
8.250
1 FT TRUNKING
7.625
4.750
9.500 12.161
B B
20.188 16X P0.438 THRU
SECTION B-B
SCALE 1:15 60.000
ACCESS COVER SERVICE TRUNKING
2 PLACES
17.729 8.000
14.500 7.479
C C
INLET
INLET 56.220
BOOT SECTION
SECTION C-C
SCALE 1:15
CLEAN OUT DOOR 18.970
BOTH SIDES
7.061
11.188 6" Drum x 6" Wide
MSD19086C 87
Spec Sheet

SEE SECTION B-B
29.157
20.210 HEAD SECTION
A A
DISCHARGE
SECTION A-A 11.385
SCALE 1:25
DISCHARGE
8X P0.438 FLANGE
120.000
10 FT TRUNKING
60.000
8.625 6.125 5 FT TRUNKING
36.000
3 FT TRUNKING
3.813
13.250
17.875
22.500
0.000
4.625
9.250
12.000
7.625
1 FT TRUNKING
5.750
11.500 14.161
B B
24.188 16X P0.438 THRU
SECTION B-B
SCALE 1:15
60.000
SERVICE TRUNKING
ACCESS COVER
2 PLACES
21.729 8.000
16.500 9.479
C C
56.220 INLET
BOOT SECTION
INLET
CLEAN OUT DOOR 20.970
BOTH SIDES
SECTION C-C
SCALE 1:15
9.061
13.188
8" Drum x 9" Wide
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PATTERN TYP
29.735 41.656 SEE SECTION B-B
29.157
HEAD SECTION
29.323
A A
DISCHARGE
11.385
SECTION A-A
SCALE 1:25
DISCHARGE
8X P0.438 120.000
FLANGE 10 FT TRUNKING
60.000
5 FT TRUNKING
8.625 6.125
36.000
3 FT TRUNKING
13.250
17.875
22.500
3.813 12.000
0.000
4.625
9.250
1 FT TRUNKING
7.625
5.750
11.500 14.161
B B
24.188 16X P0.438 THRU
SECTION B-B 60.000

SCALE 1:15 SERVICE TRUNKING
ACCESS COVER
2 PLACES
21.729 8.000
16.500 9.479
C C
56.220 INLET
BOOT SECTION
INLET
SECTION C-C 20.970
CLEAN OUT DOOR
BOTH SIDES SCALE 1:15
9.061
13.188 8" Drum x 9" Wide
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Spec Sheet

SEE SECTION B-B
32.344
21.210 HEAD SECTION
DISCHARGE A A
SECTION A-A
11.385
SCALE 1:25
DISCHARGE
8X P0.438 FLANGE 120.000
10 FT TRUNKING
60.000
5 FT TRUNKING
10.625 8.125
36.000
3 FT TRUNKING
4.813 12.000
10.250
18.250
23.375
28.500
0.000
5.125
1 FT TRUNKING
9.625
6.250
12.500 15.161
B B
30.188 16X Ø0.438 THRU

60.000
SECTION B-B SERVICE TRUNKING
SCALE 1:15 ACCESS COVER
2 PLACES
27.729 8.000
C C
17.563 10.479
INLET
56.250
BOOT SECTION
INLET 24.000
CLEAN OUT DOOR
BOTH SIDES SECTION C-C
SCALE 1:15
10.001
14.188
12" Drum x 9" Wide
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PATTERN TYP
32.502 48.656 SEE SECTION B-B
32.344
HEAD SECTION
32.090
DISCHARGE A A
11.385
DISCHARGE
SECTION A-A 8X P0.438 FLANGE
SCALE 1:25
120.000
10 FT TRUNKING
10.625 8.125 60.000

5 FT TRUNKING
36.000
3 FT TRUNKING
4.813
12.000
10.250
18.250
23.375
28.500
9.625
0.000
5.125
1 FT TRUNKING
6.250
12.500 15.161
B B
30.188 16X P0.438 THRU

SECTION B-B 60.000
SCALE 1:15 SERVICE TRUNKING
ACCESS COVER
2 PLACES
27.729 8.000
17.563 10.479 C C
INLET
56.250
BOOT SECTION
INLET
24.000
CLEAN OUT DOOR SECTION C-C
BOTH SIDES SCALE 1:15
10.001
14.188
12" Drum x 9" Wide
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Bolt Torque NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
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 SPECIFICATION
Bolt Bolt Torque*

Diameter SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8
“A” N.m. (lb-ft) N.m. (lb-ft) N.m. (lb-ft)
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)
1/2” 61 (45) 110 (80) 155 (115)
9/16” 95 (70) 155 (115) 220 (165)
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) 1320 (970)
SAE-2 SAE-5 SAE-8
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.
92 MSD19086C
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Exploded Views and Parts Lists

The manual contains a parts list and exploded view for your machine. It is separated into major sections which
correspond to the groups shown in the Table of Contents and the accompanying illustrations.
The first page of each major section lists the contents of that section, each of which consists of exploded views
and related tabular listings.

#s DESCRIPTION PART # QTY

1 Bracket 00001 2
2 Pivot Bracket 00002 1

3 Spacer 00003 1

4 3/4 x 2 1/4” Bolt 00004 1

5 3/8 x 1 3/4” Bolt 00005 1
6 3/4” Nylon Locknut 00006 1

WHEN ORDERING PARTS
Always give your dealer the model and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the
correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part.
USING THE MANUAL
Parts data consists of exploded view illustrations and associated parts list tables which are read as follows:
ITEM
The item number is the identifier number from the illustration. For example, number 3 on an
illustration points to a component which is item 3 on the accompanying table.
DESCRIPTION
This column contains the name or description of the part.
PART NUMBER
The part number is the number by which the component may be identified and ordered from
your dealer.
QUANTITY
This column contains the quantity of the items in the assembly.
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#s DESCRIPTION 600 SERIES QTY 800 SERIES QTY 1200 SERIES QTY
1 Body Weldment 27391 1 27392 1 27393 1
2 Cap 27455 1 27456 1 27457 1
3 Inlet Panel 27401 1 27402 1 27403 1
4 Blank Panel 27407 1 27408 1 27409 1
5 Cleanout Weldment 27413 2 27414 2 27415 2
6 Belt Tensioner 27422 2 27422 2 27422 2
7 Tensioner Retainer Angle 12045 4 12045 4 12045 4
8 Tensioner Seal Plate 27424 2 27424 2 27424 2
9 Bearing 20380 2 20380 2 20380 2
10 Driveshaft 36782 1 36783 1 36784 1
11 Wing Pulley 36007 1 36008 1 36009 1
12 Bushing 13995 2 13995 2 13395 2
13 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4 10359 4 10359 4
14 3/8 x 1 1/4” Bolt 10311 16 10311 16 10311 16
15 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 56 10277 56 10277 56
16 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4 20181 4 20181 4
17 1/2” Hexnut 10289 4 10289 4 10289 4
18 1/2” Nylon Locknut 10318 4 10318 4 10318 4
19 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 84 10274 84 10274 84
20 1/4 x 3/4” Bolt c/w bushing 8 c/w bushing 8 c/w bushing 8
21 1/4” x 1” Key 10281 2 10281 2 10281 2
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MSD19086C 95
Exploded View and Parts Lists - Trunking NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
10’ SECTION
1 Trunk Weldment 27367 2 27371 2 27375 2

2 Connector Plate 27385 1 27386 1 27387 1
3 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10293 16 10293 16 10293 16
4 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 16 10274 16 10274 16
5’ SECTION
1 Trunk Weldment 27366 2 27370 2 27374 2

2 Connector Plate 27385 1 27386 1 27387 1
3 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10293 16 10293 16 10293 16
4 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 16 10274 16 10274 16
3’ SECTION
1 Trunk Weldment 27365 2 27369 2 27373 2

2 Connector Plate 27385 1 27386 1 27387 1
3 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10293 16 10293 16 10293 16
4 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 16 10274 16 10274 16
1’ SECTION
1 Trunk Weldment 27364 2 27368 2 27372 2

2 Connector Plate 27385 1 27386 1 27387 1
3 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10293 16 10293 16 10293 16
4 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 16 10274 16 10274 16
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1
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Service Trunking NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
1 Trunk Weldment 27367 1 27371 1 27375 1
2 Service Trunk Weldment 27379 2 27380 2 27381 2
3 Connector Plate 27385 2 27386 2 27387 2
4 Service Trunk Panel 12093 2 12092 2 12091 2
5 3/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10293 16 10293 16 10293 16
6 3/8 x 3/4” Bolt 10369 44 10369 44 10369 44
7 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 60 10274 60 10274 60
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3
7 2
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - 6” Chain Drive Head NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
#s DESCRIPTION PART # QTY #s DESCRIPTION PART # QTY

1 Head Discharge Weldment 27349 1 5/16 x 1" Bolt 10287 4
2 Front Hood Weldment 12246 1 Heads: 20262, 22976
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12220 1 19 3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 4
4 Gearbox Mount Weldment 20182 1 Heads: 20263, 20264, 22977,
22978
5 Rear Chain Guard 20210 1
5/16" Lockwasher 10286 4
6 Front Chain Guard 20234 1
Heads: 20262, 22976
7 Throat Wear Plate 12219 1
20 3/8" Lockwasher 10276 4
8 Shaft Seal Plate 11992 2
Heads: 20263, 20264, 22977,
9 Shaft Seal Clamp Plate 11986 2
22978
10 Driveshaft 12204 1
5/16" Flatwasher 10285 4
11 Head Pulley 15091 1
Heads: 20262, 22976
12 Head Pulley Bushing 13995 2 21 3/8" Flatwasher 10276 4
13 Hood Clamp 12112 6
Heads: 20263, 20264, 22977,
14 Bearing 20380 2 22978
Gearbox 22 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
Heads: 20262 20348 1 23 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
Heads: 20263 20349 1 24 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 24

15 Heads: 20264 20350 1 25 3/8 x 3/4” Bolt 10369 6
Heads: 22976 22992 1 26 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
Heads: 22977 22993 1 27 1/4 x 3/4” Bolt c/w bushing 8
Heads: 22978 22994 1 28 1/2” Flatwasher 10297 4
Gearbox Sprocket 29 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4
Heads: 20262, 22976 20317 1 30 1/2” Lockwasher 14490 4

16
Heads: 20263, 22977 20322 1 31 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10304 19
Heads: 20264, 22978 20323 1 32 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 10
Sprocket 33 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4

17 Heads: 20262, 22976 20320 1
Heads: 20263, 20264, 22977, 35 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 27
20327 1
22978 36 5/16” Nylon Locknut 10290 2
#40 Chain - 84 Links 20382 1 37 Setscrew c/w grbx sprocket 1
Heads: 20262, 22976 38 Setscrew c/w sprocket 1
#50 Chain - 72 Links 20386 1 39 Key 10281 3
18
Heads: 20263, 22977 40 Key c/w gearbox 1
#50 Chain - 73 Links 20387 1 41 Key c/w motor 1
Heads: 20264, 22978 42 Motor customer supplied 1
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - 6” Direct Drive Head NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”

1 Head Discharge Weldment 27349 1 5/16" Lockwasher 10286 4
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12220 1 19 3/8" Lockwasher 10276 4
4 Gearbox Mount Weldment 20242 1 Heads: 20278, 20279, 22985,
22986
Heads: 20277, 22984
20 3/8" Flatwasher 10276 4
Heads: 20278, 20279, 22985,
22986
10 Head Pulley Bushing 13995 2
21 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
22 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
12 Bearing 20380 2
23 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 22
Gearbox 24 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
Heads: 20277 20348 1 25 1/4 x 3/4” Bolt c/w bushing 8
13 Heads: 20279 20350 1 27 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4
Heads: 22984 22992 1 28 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10304 11
Heads: 22985 22993 1 29 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 4
14 Driveshaft Lovejoy 20146 1 31 1/2” Nylon Locknut 10318 8
Gearbox Lovejoy 32 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 25
Heads: 20277, 22984 20143 1 33 5/16” Nylon Locknut 10290 2
15
Heads: 20278, 22985 20144 1 34 Setscrew c/w grbx lovejoy 1
Heads: 20279, 22986 20145 1 35 Setscrew c/w shft lovejoy 1
16 Lovejoy Spider 20137 1 36 Key 10281 3
17 Gearbox Square Washer 20243 4 37 Key c/w gearbox 1
5/16 x 1 1/4" Bolt 20401 4 38 Key c/w motor 1
Heads: 20277, 22984 39 Motor customer supplied 1
18 3/8 x 1 1/4" Bolt 10311 4
Heads: 20278, 20279, 22985,
22986
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1 Head Discharge Weldment 27350 1 Sprocket
2 Front Hood Weldment 12247 1 Heads: 20265, 22979 20319 1
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12221 1 Heads: 20266, 20267, 22980,
17 20326 1
22981
Gearbox Mount Weldment
Heads: 20268, 22982 20331 1
Heads: 20265, 20266, 20267,
4 22979, 22980, 22981 20184 1
Heads: 20269, 22983 20333 1
Heads: 20268, 20269, 22982, #40 Chain - 93 Links 20383 1
20183 1
22983
Heads: 20265, 22979
5 Rear Chain Guard 20209 1
#50 Chain - 79 Links 20388 1
6 Front Chain Guard 20233 1
Heads: 20266, 22980
#50 Chain - 80 Links 20389 1
8 Shaft Seal Plate 11991 2 18
Heads: 20267, 22981
#60 Chain - 71 Links 20393 1
11 Head Pulley 15090 1 Heads: 20268, 22982
12 Head Pulley Bushing 20291 2 #80 Chain - 59 Links 20396 1
13 Hood Clamp 12112 6 Heads: 20269, 22983
14 Bearing 20381 2 5/16 x 1" Bolt 10287 4
Gearbox Heads: 20265, 22979
Heads: 20265 20348 1 3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 4

19 Heads: 20266, 20267, 20268,
Heads: 20266 20349 1
22980, 22981, 22982
Heads: 20267 20350 1
7/16 x 1" Bolt 20402 4
Heads: 20268 20351 1
Heads: 20269, 22983
15 Heads: 20269 20352 1
Heads: 22979 22992 1
Heads: 20265, 22979
Heads: 22980 22993 1
Heads: 22981 22994 1
20 Heads: 20266, 20267, 20268,
Heads: 22982 22995 1 22980, 22981, 22982
Heads: 22983 20353 1 7/16" Lockwasher 20403 4
Gearbox Sprocket Heads: 20269, 22983
Heads: 20265, 22979 20317 1
Heads: 20266, 22980 20322 1
16
Heads: 20267, 22981 20323 1
Heads: 20268, 22982 20329 1
Heads: 20269, 22983 20334 1
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Heads: 20265, 22979
21 Heads: 20266, 20267, 20268,
22980, 22981, 22982
Heads: 20269, 22983

3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 4
Heads: 20265, 20266, 20267,
22979, 22980, 22981
22
1/2 x 1" Bolt 10302 4
Heads: 20268, 20269, 22982,
22983
Heads: 20265, 20266, 20267,
22979, 22980, 22981
23
Heads: 20268, 20269, 22982,
22983
3/8" Flatwasher SM OD 10304 4
Heads: 20265, 20266, 20267,
22979, 22980, 22981
24
Heads: 20268, 20269, 22982,
22983
25 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
26 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
27 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 20
28 3/8 x 3/4” Bolt 10369 6
29 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
30 1/4 x 3/4” Bolt c/w bushing 8
31 1/2” Flatwasher 10297 4
32 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4
33 1/2” Lockwasher 14490 4
35 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 6
36 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4
40 Setscrew c/w grbx sprocket 1
41 Setscrew c/w sprocket 1
42 Key 12125 3
43 Key c/w gearbox 1
44 Key c/w motor 1
45 Motor customer supplied 1
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1 Head Discharge Weldment 27350 1 5/16" Flatwasher 10285 4
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12221 1 3/8" Flatwasher 10276 4
4 Gearbox Mount Weldment 20241 1 20 Heads: 20281, 20282, 20283,
22988, 22989, 22990
7 Shaft Seal Clamp Plate 11984 2 Heads: 20284, 22991
8 Driveshaft 12203 1 3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 4

Heads: 20280, 20281, 20282,
22987, 22988, 22989
10 Head Pulley Bushing 20291 2 21
1/2 x 1" Bolt 10302 4
11 Hood Clamp 12112 6 Heads: 20283, 20284, 22990,
12 Bearing 20381 2 22991
Gearbox 3/8" Lockwasher 10276 4
Heads: 20280 20348 1 Heads: 20280, 20281, 20282,

22987, 22988, 22989
Heads: 20281 20349 1 22
13 1/2" Lockwasher 14490 4
Heads: 20282 20350 1
Heads: 20283, 20284, 22990,
Heads: 20283 20351 1 22991
Heads: 20284 20352 1 3/8" Flatwasher SM OD 10304 4
Heads: 22987 22992 1 Heads: 20280, 20281, 20282,

22987, 22988, 22989
Heads: 22988 22993 1 23
Heads: 22989 22994 1 Heads: 20283, 20284, 22990,
22991
Heads: 22990 22995 1
24 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
Heads: 22991 20353 1
25 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
14 Driveshaft Lovejoy 20153 1
26 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 18
Gearbox Lovejoy
27 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
Heads: 20280, 22987 20148 1
28 1/4 x 3/4” Bolt c/w bushing 8
Heads: 20281, 22988 20149 1
15 29 1/2” Flatwasher 10297 4
Heads: 20282, 22989 20150 1
Heads: 20283, 22990 20151 1
Heads: 20284, 22991 20152 1
32 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4
16 Lovejoy Spider 20138 1
17 Gearbox Square Washer 20243 4
5/16 x 1 1/4" Bolt 20401 4
Heads: 20280, 22987
36 Setscrew c/w grbx lovejoy 1
3/8 x 1 1/4" Bolt 10311 4 37 Setscrew c/w shft lovejoy 1
18 Heads: 20281, 20282, 20283,
38 Key 12125 3
22988, 22989, 22990
39 Key c/w gearbox 1
7/16 x 1 1/4" Bolt 23519 4
40 Key c/w motor 1
Heads: 20284, 22991
Heads: 20280, 22987
19 Heads: 20281, 20282, 20283,
22988, 22989, 22990
Heads: 20284, 22991
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1 Head Discharge Weldment 27351 1 Gearbox Sprocket
2 Front Hood Weldment 12248 1 Heads: 20270 20317 1
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12222 1 Heads: 20271 20322 1
Gearbox Mount Weldment Heads: 20272 20323 1
Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272, Heads: 20273 20329 1
20186 1
20370, 20371, 20372
Heads: 20274 20334 1
4 Heads: 20273, 20274, 20373,
20185 1 Heads: 20275 20337 1
20374
Heads: 20275, 20375, 27227, 16 Heads: 20370 20318 1
20187 1
27228
Heads: 20371 20324 1
Rear Chain Guard
Heads: 20372 20325 1
Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272, Heads: 20373 20330 1
20207 1
20370, 20371, 20372
5 Heads: 20273, 20274, 20373, Heads: 20374 20335 1
20208 1
20374 Heads: 20375 20338 1
Heads: 20275, 20375, 27227, Heads: 27227 27230 1
20206 1
27228
Heads: 27228 27231 1
Front Chain Guard
#40 Chain - 104 Links 20384 1
Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272,
20231 1 Heads: 20270
20370, 20371, 20372
6 Heads: 20273, 20274, 20373, #50 Chain - 88 Links 20390 1
20232 1
20374
Heads: 20271
Heads: 20275, 20375, 27227,
20230 1 #50 Chain - 89 Links 20391 1
27228
7 Throat Wear Plate 12217 1 Heads: 20272, 20371
8 Shaft Seal Plate 11990 2 #60 Chain - 78 Links 20394 1
9 Shaft Seal Clamp Plate 11985 2 Heads: 20273
10 Driveshaft 12202 1 #80 Chain - 64 Links 20397 1
11 Head Pulley 15089 1 Heads: 20274
12 Hood Clamp 12112 6 #100 Chain - 57 Links 20399 1
13 Bearing 17193 2 Heads: 20275
Gearbox #40 Chain - 105 Links 20385 1
Heads: 20270, 20370 20348 1 17
Heads: 20370
Heads: 20271, 20371 20349 1
#50 Chain - 90 Links 20392 1
Heads: 20272, 20372 20350 1
14 Heads: 20372
Heads: 20273, 20373 20351 1
#60 Chain - 79 Links 20395 1
Heads: 20274, 20374 20352 1
Heads: 20373
Heads: 20275, 20375 20354 1
#80 Chain - 65 Links 20398 1
Heads: 27227, 27228 27234 1
Heads: 20374
Sprocket
#100 Chain - 58 Links 20400 1
Heads: 20270, 20370 20321 1
Heads: 20375
Heads: 20271, 20272, 20371,
20328 1 #100 Chain - 59 Links 27235 1
20372
15
Heads: 20273, 20373 20332 1 Heads: 27227
Heads: 20274, 20374 20336 1 #100 Chain - 60 Links 27236 1
Heads: 20275, 20375, 27227, Heads: 27228
20339 1
27228
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26 26
44
8
9
36 32
4
43 40
41
26
36
24
23
12 30
22 36
13
11
21
10 7
35
14
29
20 31
19 28
25 34
18 26
5 32 36 34 1
16
38 39
27 42 29 37
31 36
33 41
25
32
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5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 4 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 4
Heads: 20270, 20370 Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272,
20370, 20371, 20372
3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 4
22 1/2” Lockwasher 14490 4
Heads: 20271, 20272, 20273,
20371, 20372, 20373 Heads: 20273, 20274, 20275,
18 20373, 20374, 20375, 27227,
7/16 x 1” Bolt 20402 4 27228
Heads: 20274, 20275, 20374, 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10304 4
20375
Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272,
5/8 x 1 1/4” Bolt 20504 4 20370, 20371, 20372
Heads: 27227, 27228 23 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4
5/16” Lockwasher 10286 4 Heads: 20273, 20274, 20275,
20373, 20374, 20375, 27227,
Heads: 20270, 20370
27228
3/8” Lockwasher 10276 4 24 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
Heads: 20271, 20272, 20273,
25 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
20371, 20372, 20373
19 26 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 20
7/16” Lockwasher 20403 4
27 3/8 x 3/4” Bolt 10369 6
Heads: 20274, 20275, 20374,
20375 28 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
5/8” Lockwasher 15027 4 29 1/2” Flatwasher 10297 4
5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4 31 1/2” Lockwasher 14490 4
3/8” Flatwasher 10276 4 33 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 6
Heads: 20271, 20272, 20273, 34 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4
20371, 20372, 20373
20 35 1/2” Nylon Locknut 10318 4
7/16” Flatwasher 19756 4
Heads: 20274, 20275, 20374,
20375 37 5/16” Nylon Locknut 10290 2
5/8” Flatwasher 10314 4 38 Setscrew c/w grbx sprocket 1

39 Setscrew c/w sprocket 1
Heads: 27227, 27228
40 Setscrew c/w pulley hub 2
3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 4
Heads: 20270, 20271, 20272, 41 Key 12125 3
20370, 20371, 20372 42 Key c/w gearbox 1
21 1/2 x 1” Bolt 10302 4 43 Key c/w motor 1
Heads: 20273, 20274, 20275, 44 Motor customer supplied 1
20373, 20374, 20375, 27227,
27228
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26 26
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43 40
41
26
36
24
23
12 30
22 36
13
11
21
10 7
35
14
29
20 31
19 28
25 34
18 26
5 32 36 34 1
16
38 39
27 42 29 37
31 36
33 41
25
32
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1 Head Discharge Weldment 27351 1 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4
2 Front Hood Weldment 12248 1 Heads: 20285
3 Rear Hood Weldment 12222 1 3/8” Flatwasher 10276 4
4 Gearbox Mount Weldment 20240 1 Heads: 20286, 20287, 20288
19
5 Throat Wear Plate 12217 1 7/16” Flatwasher 19756 4
Heads: 20289, 20290
7 Shaft Seal Clamp Plate 11985 2 5/8” Flatwasher 10314 4
Heads: 27229
3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 4
Heads: 20285, 20286, 20287
11 Bearing 17193 2 20 1/2 x 1” Bolt 10302 4
Gearbox
Heads: 20288, 20289, 20290,
Heads: 20285 20348 1 27229
Heads: 20286 20349 1 3/8” Lockwasher 10276 4
Heads: 20287 20350 1 Heads: 20285, 20286, 20287

12
Heads: 20288 20351 1 21 1/2” Lockwasher 14490 4
Heads: 20289 20352 1 Heads: 20288, 20289, 20290,
27229
Heads: 20290 20354 1
3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10304 4
Heads: 27229 27234 1
Heads: 20285, 20286, 20287
13 Driveshaft Lovejoy 20160 1
Gearbox Lovejoy
Heads: 20288, 20289, 20290,
Heads: 20285 20154 1 27229
Heads: 20286 20155 1 23 1/2 x 2” Bolt 10359 4
14 Heads: 20287, 20288 20156 1 24 1/2 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10294 4
Heads: 20289 20158 1 25 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 18
Heads: 20290 20159 1 26 5/16 x 1” Bolt 10287 2
15 Lovejoy Spider 20139 1 28 1/2” Flatwasher SM OD 20181 4
16 Gearbox Square Washer 20243 4 29 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10304 7
5/16 x 1 1/4” Bolt 20401 4 30 5/16” Flatwasher 10285 4
Heads: 20285 31 1/2” Nylon Locknut 10318 8
3/8 x 1 1/4” Bolt 10311 4 32 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 25
Heads: 20286, 20287, 20288 33 5/16” Nylon Locknut 10290 2
17
7/16 x 1 1/4” Bolt 23519 4 34 Setscrew c/w grbx lovejoy 1
Heads: 20289, 20290 35 Setscrew c/w shft lovejoy 1
5/8 x 1 1/2” Bolt 10355 4 36 Setscrew c/w pulley hub 2
Heads: 27229 37 Key 12125 3
5/16” Lockwasher 10286 4 38 Key c/w gearbox 1

39 Key c/w motor 1
Heads: 20285
Heads: 20286, 20287, 20288
18
Heads: 20289, 20290

Heads: 27229
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Center Head Platform NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
#s DESCRIPTION 600 SERIES 800 SERIES 1200 SERIES QTY

1 Platform Frame Weldment 27444 27442 27440 1
2 Trapdoor Weldment 12624 12624 12624 1
3 Entrance Weldment 12696 12696 12696 1
4 Bottom Long Rail 12608 12605 12602 1
5 Bottom Short Rail 12609 12606 12603 1
6 Ladder Attachment Angle 12622 12622 12622 1
7 Platform Attachment Angle 20347 20347 20347 1
8 Trapdoor Pivot Tube 12623 12623 12623 2
9 3/8 x 3" Bolt 10346 10346 10346 4
10 3/8 x 2" Bolt 10305 10305 10305 2
11 3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 10277 10277 17
12 3/8" Flatwasher SM OD 10275 10275 10275 6
13 3/8" Nylon Locknut 10274 10274 10274 23
14 Platform Clamp Plate 20421 20422 20423 2
15 Platform Clamp Threaded Rod 20427 20428 20429 2
16 3/8" Hex Nut 10301 10301 10301 8
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Offset Head Platform NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 16”, 24” + 30”

1 Platform Frame Weldment 27445 27443 27441 1
2 Secondary Platform Weldment 12613 12613 12613 1
3 Trapdoor Weldment 12624 12624 12624 1
4 Entrance Weldment 12696 12696 12696 1
5 Bottom Long Rail 12608 12605 12602 2
6 Bottom Short Rail 12609 12606 12603 1
7 Ladder Attachment Angle 12622 12622 12622 1
8 Platform Attachment Angle 20347 20347 20347 1
9 Trapdoor Pivot Tube 12623 12623 12623 2
10 3/8 x 3" Bolt 10346 10346 10346 6
11 3/8 x 2" Bolt 10305 10305 10305 2
12 3/8 x 1" Bolt 10277 10277 10277 24
13 3/8" Flatwasher SM OD 10275 10275 10275 6
14 3/8" Nylon Locknut 10274 10274 10274 32
15 Platform Clamp Plate 20421 20422 20423 2
16 Platform Clamp Threaded Rod 20427 20428 20429 2
17 3/8" Hex Nut 10301 10301 10301 8
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Distributor Platform NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”

1 Platform Base 18182 18181 15076 1
2 Trunk Clamp 18350 18349 15077 5
3 Stabilizer Clamp 18356 18355 15078 1
4 Stabilizer Angle 18860 18859 15079 1
5 Bottom Brace 15080 15080 15080 1
6 Brace Clamp 15081 15081 15081 1
7 3/8 x 3 1/2” Bolt 10280 10280 10280 2
8 3/8 x 1 1/4” Bolt 10311 10311 10311 20
9 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 10277 10277 2
10 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10275 10275 10275 22
11 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 10274 10274 24
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Rest Platform NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
RIGHT HAND REST PLATFORM

1 Rest Platform Base 12669 12669 12669 1
2 Tall Ladder Section 12630 12630 12630 1
3 Short Ladder Section 12632 12632 12632 1
4 Warp Cage 12699 12699 12699 1
5 Cage Flare 12666 12666 12666 1
6 Ladder Mount Bracket 27452 27452 27452 2
7a Trunk Clamp Weldment 12677 12677 12677 1
7b Trunk Clamp Weldment n/a n/a n/a 0
8 Trunk Clamp Wrap 12682 12681 12680 2
9 Ladder Connector Tab 12649 12649 12649 2
10 U-Bolt 12683 12683 12683 4
11 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 10277 10277 28
12 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10275 10275 10275 2
13 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 10274 10274 36
LEFT HAND REST PLATFORM

1 Rest Platform Base 12668 12668 12668 1
2 Tall Ladder Section 12630 12630 12630 1
3 Short Ladder Section 12632 12632 12632 1
4 Warp Cage 12699 12699 12699 1
5 Cage Flare 12666 12666 12666 1
6 Ladder Mount Bracket 27452 27452 27452 2
7a Trunk Clamp Weldment 12677 12677 12677 1
7b Trunk Clamp Weldment n/a n/a n/a 0
8 Trunk Clamp Wrap 12682 12681 12680 2
9 Ladder Connector Tab 12649 12649 12649 2
10 U-Bolt 12683 12683 12683 4
11 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 10277 10277 28
12 3/8” Flatwasher SM OD 10275 10275 10275 2
13 3/8” Nylon Locknut 10274 10274 10274 36
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E

D

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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Top Ladder NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”

1 Ladder Cage Weldment 12717 1
2 Ladder Section 12630 1
3 Top Ladder Stub 12652 1
4 Right Mounting Bracket 12650 1
5 Left Mounting Bracket 12651 1
6 Trunking Mount Weldment 27452 1
7 Ladder Connector Plate 12649 2
8 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 22
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Standard Ladder NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”
10’ LADDER SECTION
#s DESCRIPTION 600-1200 SERIES QTY

5 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 14
5’ LADDER SECTION
#s DESCRIPTION 600-1200 SERIES QTY

5 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 12
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Exploded View and Parts Lists - Bottom Ladder NORSTAR BUCKET ELEVATOR 6”, 8” + 12”

1 Cage Flare Weldment 12666 1
2 Ladder Stub Section 12701 1
3 Hanging Ladder Section 12631 1
5 3/8 x 1” Bolt 10277 8
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Toll Free: (855) 746-8200 • Phone: (204) 746-8200
Fax: (204) 746-8074
e-mail: info@norstarindustries.ca
http://www.norstarindustries.ca
October 2013 MSD19086C

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What is the warranty period for Norstar bucket elevators?

What is the warranty period for Norstar bucket elevators?

What is the warranty coverage for Norstar bucket elevators?

What is the warranty coverage for Norstar bucket elevators?

Bucket Elevator

600, 800 and 1200 Series Models

Owner/Operator’s Manual and

WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED

NORSTAR INDUSTRIES LTD.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT

Customer’s Name____________________ Dealer’s Name___________________________

City, Prov/State, Code_________________ City, Prov/State, Code______________________

Phone Number (_____) _______________

DEALER INSPECTION REPORT SAFETY REPORT

All Sections/Fasteners Tightened Belt Guard Installed

Date________________________________ Dealer’s Rep. Signature_______________________

Date________________________________ Owner’s Signature__________________________

Bucket Elevator Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77

About This Manual and Your Shipment

Warranty information is included on the inside front cover of this Manual.

Definition of Terms and Pictures

Identification of Parts and Hardware

IMPORTANT! No hardware substitutions are permitted unless noted.

Inspect Your Bucket Elevator Shipment

PICTURE COMING SOON

PICTURE COMING SOON

Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

Understand Signal Words

ATTENTION or IMPORTANT indicates vital information or instructions, highly recommended and/or

ATTENTION! Work Site Contractor, Installer, Owners, Operators:

Hard Hat Protective Eye-wear

Protective Foot-wear Hearing Protection

Work/Heavy Gloves Respirator or Filter Mask

Bucket Elevator Area Safety

Proper Wiring by Qualified Electricians

DATE EMPLOYER’S SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE

Flying Material Hazard

Bucket Elevator Height Safety

*Bucket Elevators without Ladder Packages

2 2 Item Decal Description

IMPORTANT! If Safety Decals have been damaged,

*Bucket Elevators without Ladder Packages will not

Item Decal Description Item Decal Description

Bucket Elevator Overview

*Direct Drive pictured left

Bucket Elevator Planning

Due to various situations, this drawing

Bucket Elevator Installation/Assembly

Locate the items that will be joined together.

Item Description Qty

IMPORTANT! The Boot must be set on a

Before installing the trunking sections, the bolts

ATTENTION! The following instruc-

When securing Trunking together, it is important

For a Rest Platform, all six (6) holes should re-

For a Centered Ladder, centered meaning run-

For an Offset Ladder, offset meaning running

ATTENTION! The following instruc-

Customer’s Name Dealer’s Name_______

City, Prov/State, Code_ City, Prov/State, Code______

Phone Number (_) ___________

Date__________ Dealer’s Rep. Signature_

Date______ Owner’s Signature

NOTE TRAPDOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY.