HS Sifter

Installation and Operations Manual

Great Western Manufacturing Company, Inc.

2017 South 4th Street
PO Box 149
Leavenworth, KS 66048-0149
USA
Phone: (913) 682-2291 • Toll-Free Phone: (800) 682-3121 • Facsimile: (913) 682-1431
World Wide Web: http://www.gwmfg.com
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Model: XXXX Shop Number(s): XXXX

Safety Alert Symbols SAS

General Instructions GI
Uncrating and Installing the Sifter UIS
Electrical Connections EC
HS Sifter Bolt Maintenance (2- and 4-Section Sifters) BM24
HS Sifter Bolt Maintenance (6- and 8-Section Sifters) BM68
Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly (Optional) RPPT
Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly (Optional) PPT
Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly (Optional) SSCRP
Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly (Optional) SSCP
HS Sifter Bearing Lubrication and Maintenance BLM
HS Sifter B650 Bearing Maintenance 650BRM
Parts List PL
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Safety alert symbols are used in this manual to indicate potential personal injury hazards. All personnel must
observe these potential personal injury hazards and take appropriate preventative action where applicable.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious
injury or death. This symbol is observed for the most extreme of situations.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Indicates useful information gained through industry experience that, if not followed, may
result in a caution, warning or danger situation.
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General Instructions (HS)
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□ Check shipment when received.

Shipment contains:
• Two (2) crat ed sifter box es (ex cept 2 -section). Include s se al panel s, sieve guide, si eves and
bottom pockets.
• One (1) crated drive. Includes sheave on drive, motor and sheave, v-belts and carton with stockings,
clamps, reed spacers, drive bolts, nuts and washers.
• One (1) box of lead weights and ceiling castings.
• One (1) bundle of wood reeds.
• One (1) bundle of spouting boards or brackets (if applicable).
• One (1) carton belt guard.

□ Sieves and bottoms are installed in each section and numbered to match door and box markings.

□ HS Sifters are assembled and test run at the factory. Once the Sifter is balanced and passes our quality
check, the boxes and drive are match marked for correct re-assembly.

□ Be sure to lubricate the bearings and drive at the recommended intervals with proper grease (see enclosed
HS Sifter Bearing Lubrication and Maintenance document).

□ Keep all Sifter joint and drive bolts properly tightened to prevent damage to Sifter boxes (see enclosed HS
Sifter Bolt Maintenance document).

□ Use sieve guide in each section when installing sieves (see enclosed Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Rack
and Pinion Press-Top Assembly document).

□ Remove door from right side first to prevent damage to wedge.

□ Always use the wrenches provided by Great Western to raise or lower the press-tops of the Sifter (if
equipped with the mechanical Rack and Pinion Assembly).

□ Standard 12" long socks require 7" of clearance between the box discharges and floor stubs

For further questions concerning the Sifter, you may reach a Great Western
representative by calling (913) 682-2291 or (800) 682-3121, or through the Internet
at http://www.gwmfg.com.
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The Great Western HS Sifter has been assembled, operated and balanced in our plant. The boxes and drive
unit are match-marked prior to disassembly.

□ Install ceiling castings (from box containing lead weights and castings), marking the location on the ceiling
according to the dimensions shown on the installation drawings.

□ Place the two crated boxes in the general area of Sifter location. Remove the four sides and top of both
crates. Do not remove skids. Determine location of sections and doors of the boxes and set one box close to
its final location. Remove doors and sieves that are in the sections and set aside.

□ Place drive near box checking location of motor end (see Installation Drawing). Remove crating and carton
from drive and set aside. The two upright posts on the drive near the box should be removed and the drive
moved next to the box.

Do not remove the opposite upright posts at this time.

□ Install drive bolts through rectangular washers into holes in back of Sifter drive rails from inside box. Slide the
bridgetree onto the bolts and tighten the locknuts.

□ After one side of the Sifter is secured to the drive, the uprights from the opposite side of the drive can be
removed. Install the bolts and washers in the second box and fasten the bridgetree to the box sections. Be
sure all drive bolts are tightened to specification in accordance with the HS Sifter Bolt Maintenance
document.

□ Install the reeds into the ceiling castings. Be sure that any bow in the reeds is pointed away from the Sifter.
Check all bolts for tightness.

□ With a lifting device and the eyebolt in the drive shaft, raise the boxes and drive to the approximate final
height above the floor (usually 24"), measured from the bottom of the side rail, not bottom of boxes. At this
time, the skids will drop off and can be discarded.

□ Attach two reeds to one corner of one box and tighten. Attach two reeds to the diagonally opposite end of the
other box, plumb using the drive shaft, and tighten reeds. Attach two reeds to one of the remaining corners
and tighten. Ensure that the drive shaft is plumb. Attach two reeds to the remaining corner and tighten.
Install and tighten all reeds to all brackets. Remove lifting devices.

The Sifter will now be freely suspended.

The four (4) wood reed spacer clamps are installed on the reeds approximately 12 inches above each top of the
Sifter. For reeds longer than 168 inches (14 feet), two sets of equally spaced clamps are required.

□ After the Sifter is suspended, the lead weights should be installed in the weight buckets. Remove angle
covers on each bucket to install the lead weights. There is a chart attached to the bucket giving the location
of the wood blocks in the upper pockets and lead weights in each pocket. The angle covers should be
reinstalled after the weights are in place.
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□ Mount the motor support plate and attach the motor (ensure the side marked “This Side Out” is visible).

□ Mount the driver sheave to the motor shaft with the bushing. Assure proper sheave placement by aligning the
top of the motor sheave exactly with the top of the driven (Sifter drive) sheave.

□ Carefully roll the belts on the large sheave. Do not attempt to jump more than one groove at a time. Avoid
cutting or stretching belt.

□ Install the seal panels at both ends of the drive. Stack the sieves in each section taking care to see that the
section is correctly stacked and the numbers on the sieves are in proper order (see Sifter Sieve Clamping
document). Sieves should be installed using the sieve guide furnished on wedge side of section. Install the
door in opening, then tighten press top. After sieves and doors are all tight, replace the door rods for each
box.

To check the design circle of gyration of the Sifter, a pencil may be attached to the bottom of one of the corner
posts. Energize the Sifter and carefully hold a piece of cardboard beneath the gyrating pencil. Once the circle is
traced on the cardboard, check its diameter against the design (see Flow Scheme and Installation Drawings)
circle of gyration.

Check all drive and reed bolts weekly until all shrinkage has minimized.
Tightening “a little” often, is better than “a lot” seldom. Check periodically using
the HS Sifter Bolt Maintenance guide.

Maintain the Sifter drive in accordance with the HS Sifter Bearing Lubrication and Maintenance guide.

If additional information needed, please contact Great Western. When calling, mention the shop number of Sifter
(shown on plate on the top end of the Sifter box).
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Electrical Connections (HS)
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For your protection, please read these instructions completely before performing
electrical work on the HS Sifter.

• Only properly licensed electricians should perform electrical work on the Sifter.
• All work mu st be perform ed in co mpliance with th e techni cal specifications and re gulations for lo cal and
national electrical codes.
• Electrical connections should only be made after el ectrical personnel have re ad and un derstood this section
of the manual.
• Maintenance on elect rically active parts should o nly be performed in the prese nce of a se cond person that
can turn off the electrical power.
• The working area should be properly identified for the safety of workers.
• Use only insulated tools.
• The voltage ratings in the wiring diagram must coincide with the supply voltage.

Connecting the Motor

Connect the motor in accordance with existing electrical codes. Refer to the diagram on the motor nameplate.
Unless specified, the rotation of the drive does not matter.

Install an appropriately sized flexible cable from the ceiling down the full length of the Sifter reeds. Firmly attach
the flexible cable to the reeds placing a loop into the bottom run of cable just above the bottom reed hanger
bracket. For bridgetree mounted motors, run the cable through the side panel, along the bottom rail and up the
back of the box transitioning into a flexible conduit prior to the motor. For plate mounted motors, run the cable
up the box back post and cross to the motor with flexible conduit.

Assure all cabling is firmly attached to the Sifter and not allowed to swing freely.

Do not run the cable from the ceiling directly to the motor as the cable will flex
excessively and cause failure.
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Threaded bolts are strategically placed throughout the HS Sifter to

provide structural integrity. Proper safety and maintenance
precautions mandate that these bolts be tightened to specification.

The reed hanger bracket cap bolts, located on the lower left and
right sides of each Sifter box, should be tightened to 75 ft-lbf of
torque. The reed hanger bracket cap bolts are illustrated in
Photo 1.

Photo 1

The bolts that secure the reed hanger bracket to the sifter,
also located on the lower left and right sides of each Sifter
box, should be tightened to 75 ft-lbf. The reed hanger
bracket bolts are shown in Photo 2.

Photo 2

The ceiling reed casting cap bolts, located at the top end of the
wooden suspension reeds of the Sifter, are also tightened to 75 ft-
lbf. The ceiling reed casting cap bolts are shown in Photo 3.

Photo 3
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The 3/4” diameter drive bolts, located along the bridgetree of

the Sifter, are tightened to 150 ft-lbf of torque. An example of
the drive bolt is shown in Photo 4.

Photo 4

Drive Bolt Inventory

Number of
Number of
Sections
Bolts
in Sifter
2 16
4 32

The motor base assembly bolts, located at the motor

end of the bridgetree of the Sifter, are tightened to 45 ft-
lbf of torque. The motor base assembly bolts are
shown in Photo 5.

Photo 5
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Joint bolts are placed at strategic locations on the Sifter box. These 1/2” diameter bolts provide structural rigidity
to the box. Joint bolts, in Photo 6, are tightened to 50 ft-lbf of torque.

Photo 6

Joint Bolt Inventory

Number of
Number of
Sections
Bolts
in Sifter
2 36
4 56

Joint bolts are abundant throughout the Sifter and can be found on the box at most locations where structural
members are joined. Locations of the joint bolt include, but are not limited to, the front and back bottom side of
the Sifter box (Photos 7 and 8), the top of the Sifter box (Photo9), and the side of the Sifter box (Photo10).
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Photo 8

Photo 7

Photo 9
Photo 10

Check bolts weekly until all shrinkage is taken-up. Tightening a little frequently is
better than a lot infrequently. Check bolts periodically afterwards.
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Threaded bolts are strategically placed throughout the HS Sifter to

provide structural integrity. Proper safety and maintenance
precautions mandate that these bolts be tightened to specification.

The reed hanger bracket cap bolts, located on the lower left and
right sides of each Sifter box, should be tightened to 75 ft-lbf of
torque. The reed hanger bracket cap bolts are illustrated in
Photo 1.

Photo 1

The bolts that secure the reed hanger bracket to the Sifter,
also located on the lower left and right sides of each Sifter
box, should be tightened to 75 ft-lbf. The reed hanger
bracket bolts are shown in Photo 2.

Photo 2

The ceiling reed casting cap bolts, located at the top end of the
wooden suspension reeds of the Sifter, are also tightened to 75 ft-
lbf. The ceiling reed casting cap bolts are shown in Photo 3.

Photo 3
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The 3/4” diameter drive bolts, located along the bridgetree of

the Sifter, are tightened to 150 ft-lbf of torque. An example of
the drive bolt is shown in Photo 4.

Photo 4
Drive Bolt Inventory
Number of
Number of
Sections
Bolts
in Sifter
6 32
8 64

Support rod bolts through the bridgetree, located towards the center of the
bridgetree of the Sifter, are tightened to 75 ft-lbf. The support rod bolts through
the bridgetree are 5/8” diameter. Adjustment of the support rod bolt through the
bridgetree is depicted in Photo 5.

Photo 5

Photo 6

The 5/8” diameter box rod bolts, located towards the center
sections of the front of the Sifter box, are the counterparts to the
support rod bolts through the bridgetree. The acorn nut on the box
rod bolt should be tightened to a maximum of 50 ft-lbf. Adjustment
of the box rod bolt is illustrated in Photo 6.

The support and box rod bolt inventory represents a collective total
of these two bolts.

Support and Box Rod Bolt Inventory

Number of Number of Nominal
Number of
Sections Sieves Sieve
Bolts
in Sifter In Section Dimensions
6 27 28-3/4”x28-3/4” 16
8 27 28-3/4”x28-3/4” 48
8 30 24-11/16”x24-11/16” 48
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The motor base assembly bolts, located at the motor end

of the bridgetree of the Sifter, are tightened to 45 ft-lbf of
torque. The motor base assembly bolts are shown in
Photo 7.

Photo 7

Joint bolts are placed at strategic locations on the Sifter

box. These 1/2” diameter bolts provide structural rigidity to
the box. Joint bolts, in Photo 8, are tightened to 50 ft-lbf of
torque.

Joint Bolt Inventory

Number of
Number of
Sections
Bolts
in Sifter
6 76
Photo 8 8 96
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Joint bolts are abundant throughout the Sifter and can be found on the box at most locations where structural
members are joined. Locations of the joint bolt include, but are not limited to, the front and back bottom side of
the Sifter box (Photos 9 and 10), the top of the Sifter box (Photo11), and the side of the Sifter box (Photo12).

Photo 9
Photo 10

Photo 11
Photo 12

Check bolts weekly until all shrinkage is taken-up. Tightening a little frequently is
better than a lot infrequently. Check bolts periodically afterwards.
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Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly (HS)
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This mechanical (rack and pinion) press-top assembly is used in Great Western’s wooden box Sifters to
compress and seal the sieve stack. This assembly is used in both the Tru-Balance Box-Type and HS Sifters.

The configuration of the assembly differs slightly in the

Tru-Balance Box-Type and HS Sifters; however, the function
is identical in both Sifters.

Tru-Balance Box-Type 100/200 Series Sifters have two

assemblies that extend through the top carrier. The cross-
sectional view of this assembly is depicted in Figure 1.

Tru-Balance Box-Type 300/400 Series Sifters have four

assemblies that extend through the top of the wooden box.
The cross-sectional view of this assembly is shown in Figure
2.

Figure 1: Tru-Balance Box-Type 100/200 Series

Sifter Configuration

Figure 2: Tru-Balance Box-Type 300/400 Series

Sifter Configuration

The HS Sifter assemblies also extend through the top of the

wooden box. The cross-sectional view of this assembly is
depicted in Figure 3.

Figure 3: HS Sifter Configuration

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Figures 1, 2 and 3 show cross-sectional views of the rack and pinion press-top assembly for the Tru-Balance Box-
Type 100/200 Series, the Tru-Balance Box-Type 300/400 Series and HS Sifters. A component list of the
assembly is provided in the table below.

Figure Number Great Western Item Number Description

1 000-002-092 Pinion Assy (TBB-100/200)

1 000-001-184 Pinion Assy (TBB-300/400)
1 000-002-091 Pinion Assy (HS)
2 000-002-085 Gear Rack with Tab Assy (TBB)
2 000-002-084 Gear Rack (HS)
3 000-002-081 Collar
4 000-002-079 Lock Plate
5 000-001-734 Spring
6 000-002-080 Washer Plate
7 400-394-000 Ball
8 028-000-716 Cup Point Socket Head Set Screw
3 and 8 000-001-381 Collar Kit

Turning the shaft counterclockwise lowers the rack and pinion press-top assembly and compresses the sieve
stack. It is recommended that the press-top assembly be tightened to 25 ft-lbf and/or until the sieve stack is
securely compressed.

Use a 1/2” female, press-top ratchet wrench to operate the mechanisms. Do not
use slip joint pliers or an adjustable wrench.

Removal of the Press-Top Frame Using the Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly

Removal of the press-top is a two-person operation. Care must be taken to assure

the press-top does not fall once the collar is removed.

□ Remove the sieve stack.

□ With one person holding the press-top from inside the Sifter, remove the press-top frame by turning the shaft
counterclockwise until the racks disengage from the pinions.

□ Remove the setscrew (Item 8) from the collar (Item 3).

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□ With one person holding the pinion shaft securely from inside the Sifter, turn the collar counterclockwise and
remove the collar from the shaft and pinion assembly (Item 1). Perform this operation carefully as the
retaining ball (Item 7) and spring (Item 5) could be lost as the collar loosens.

Installation/Adjustment of a New Press-Top Frame Using the Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly

Installation of the press-top frame is a two-person operation. Care must be taken

to assure the frame does not fall into the Sifter box during installation.

□ A new press-top frame consists of the rack pre-set to protrude approximately 1/8” beyond the outside face of
the frame. To assure this rack setting is correct for your Sifter, measure the distance between the inside face
of the pinions (illustrated in Figure 4) and add 3/8”. This is the distance from outside face of rack to the
outside face of rack required to match your pinion location. If the rack face dimension is shorter than
required, shim behind the rack next to the frame to attain the correct dimension. If the rack face distance is
too long, remove the fasteners securing the rack to the frame and increase relief of the dado used to position
the rack. Should continued slippage of the rack and pinion occur, the pinion may be excessively worn and
require replacement.

Figure 4: Rack and

Pinion Press-Top
Assembly
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□ If the existing press-top pinion is slipping in the rack, check the condition of the rack and pinion assembly. If
these parts appear serviceable, follow the new press-top instructions for the determining the outside face of
rack to outside face of rack distance. In most cases this problem is corrected by shimming the rack.

□ From inside of the Sifter box, one person should insert both shaft and pinion assemblies through the box top.
Once the shaft and pinions are inserted and protrude through the Sifter box top, the second individual should
place anti-seize compound on the shaft and thread the collars onto the shafts. (Great Western recommends
the use of Loctite Food Grade Anti-Seize, Part Number 51168) Assure the spring is properly located in the
collar and the ball is in the detent. A small “dab” of grease will help hold the ball in place.

□ Tighten the collar down onto the lock plate (Item 4). Once the collar is snug, back off its torque 1/2 revolution.
Insert and tighten the set screw firmly against one of the flat sections of the shaft. Check the pinion’s ease of
rotation. It should revolve easily with the 1/2” female, press-top ratchet wrench (available from Great
Western). You should hear the ball (Item 7) “click” into the detents as the pinion is rotated.

□ Hold the press-top frame to the top of the Sifter box with the rack aligned with the pinion. Turn the shafts
evenly with the ratchet wrench until the press top rides up the rack and stops when it reaches the top of the
Sifter housing.
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Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly (HS)
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The pneumatic press-top assembly is used in Great Western’s wooden box sifters to compress and seal the
sieve stack. This assembly is used in the HS Sifter.

The Sifter pneumatic press-top assembly extends through the top of the wooden box. The cross-sectional view of
this assembly is depicted in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Pneumatic Press-Top

Assembly Cross Section

A component list of the assembly is provided in the table below.

Figure Number Great Western Item Number Description

1 Variou s Plate
2 028-000 -525 Cylinder
3 000-001 -874 Bracket
4 Variou s Shaft
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Turning the knob on th e pneu matic control box t o the “clamped” position lowers the p neumatic p ress-top
assembly and compresses the sieve stack.

Turning the knob on the pneumatic control box to the “released” position raises the pneumatic press-top assembly
and decompresses the sieve stack.

Ensure 100 to 120 psi of dry, oil-free compressed air is available at the Sifter.

Removal of the Press-Top Frame Using the Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly

Removal of the press-top is a two-person operation. Care must be taken to assure

the press-top does not fall once the nut is removed from the cylinder take-down
shaft.

□ Decompress the sieve stack through the use of the knob on the pneumatic control box.

□ Remove the sieve stack.

□ With one person holding the press-top from inside the Sifter, loosen the hex nuts on each cylinder take-down
shaft.

□ Remove the hex-nuts from the take-down shafts (Item 4).

□ To complete the removal process, slide the press-top frame along the take-down shaft until it is free of the
shaft.

Installation/Adjustment of a New Press-Top Frame Using the Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly

Installation of the press-top frame is a two-person operation. Care must be taken

to assure the frame does not fall into the Sifter box during installation.
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□ Slide the press-top frame up along the take-down shaft until stopped by the top of the Sifter box.

□ Holding the press-top frame to the top of the Sifter box, insert and tighten the hex nuts onto the cylinder take-
down shafts (Item 4). This configuration is depicted in Figure 2.

□ Tighten the hex nuts until snug.

Great Western recommends the use of a nylon insert hex locknut to tighten the
press-top frame to the sifter box.

Adjustment of the pneumatic press-top frame occurs by default. Under normal

operating conditions, the cylinders exert continuous pressure to the press-top
frame and compensate for variations in the height of the sieve stack.

Figure 2: Pneumatic Press-Top Assembly

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See Attached Sheet(s)

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Schematic Pneumatic 2 Section,
000-002-492 1 of 2

ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 1 420-249-006 Control Box Assy

1.1 1 128-004-039 Box Control Schematic
1.2 1 028-000-382 Indicator Pneumatic Green
1.3 1 028-000-524 Valve Actuated Mech
1.4 4 026-000-057 Fitting Union Bulkhead
1.5 1 026-000-051 Fitting Straight Male
1.6 2 028-000-799 Silencer
1.7 3 400-324-001 Fitting Elbow Male
1.8 3 028-000-383 Fitting Union "Y" Plug-in
2 2 400-071-000 Washer Flat SAE
3 2 400-022-006 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
4 8 400-022-005 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
5 16 400-071-002 Washer Flat SAE
6 4 400-002-119 Bolt Hex Hd
7 4 028-001-107 Bolt Hex Hd
8 2 000-005-792 Washer Plate
9 2 000-005-286 Plate Washer
10 1 128-002-295 Kit, HS New Cylinder
11 2 000-000-068 Plate Mounting End

1/4" NPT AIR SUPPLY 10

LESS THAN 1SCFM
CLEAN DRY AIR
45PSI 3.1BAR MIN
120PSI 8.2BAR MAX

EA P EB

A B

E 00.019.093 Removed Pneumatic Press-Top Bracket KLB 3/11/2013

D 00.014.690 Updated Schematic Layout For Readability LRG 5/15/2012
C 00.004.212 Updated Drawing to Reflect New Cylinder Assy KLB 5/24/2010
B 002-251 CONVERT TO SOLIDWORKS JLM 6/26/2008
A INITIAL RELEASE JTG 2/4/05
REV. ECO NO DESCRIPTION BY DATE
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000-002-492 2 of 2

10

11

6 5 4

4 5 7

3 2

1
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Schematic Pneumatic 4 Section, 24-11/16"
000-002-508 1 of 2
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 420-249-006 Control Box Assy
1.1 1 128-004-039 Box Control Schematic 1/4" NPT AIR SUPPLY
1.2 1 028-000-382 Indicator Pneumatic Green LESS THAN 1SCFM
CLEAN DRY AIR
1.3 1 028-000-524 Valve Actuated Mech 45PSI 3.1BAR MIN
120PSI 8.2BAR MAX
1.4 4 026-000-057 Fitting Union Bulkhead
1.5 1 026-000-051 Fitting Straight Male
1.6 2 028-000-799 Silencer
1.7 3 400-324-001 Fitting Elbow Male
EA P EB
1.8 3 028-000-383 Fitting Union "Y" Plug-in
2 2 128-002-295 Kit, HS New Cylinder
3 1 000-002-118 Plate Mounting Im (HS)
A B
4 4 000-005-792 Washer Plate
5 4 400-071-000 Washer Flat SAE 2
6 4 400-022-006 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
7 12 400-022-005 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
8 24 400-071-002 Washer Flat SAE
9 4 400-002-119 Bolt Hex Hd
10 8 028-001-107 Bolt Hex Hd
EA P EB
11 2 000-005-286 Plate Washer
12 2 000-000-068 Plate Mounting End

A B

E 00.019.094 Removed Pneumatic Press-Top Bracket KLB 3/11/2013

D 00.014.690 Updated Schematic Layout For Readability LRG 5/15/2012
C 00.004.213 Updated Drawing to Reflect New Cylinder Assy KLB 5/24/2010
B 002-251 CONVERT TO SOLIDWORKS JLM 6/26/2008
A INITIAL RELEASE JTG 2/4/05
REV. ECO NO DESCRIPTION BY DATE
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Schematic Pneumatic 4 Section, 24-11/16"
000-002-508 2 of 2

12
2

8 7 10

7 9 8 11

10 7 8
6 5
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Schematic Pneumatic 6 Section, 24-11/16"
000-002-509 1 of 2

ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1/4" NPT AIR SUPPLY

LESS THAN 1SCFM
1 3 420-249-006 Control Box Assy CLEAN DRY AIR
45PSI 3.1BAR MIN
1.1 1 128-004-039 Box Control Schematic 120PSI 8.2BAR MAX
1.2 1 028-000-382 Indicator Pneumatic Green
1.3 1 028-000-524 Valve Actuated Mech
1.4 4 026-000-057 Fitting Union Bulkhead
1.5 1 026-000-051 Fitting Straight Male EA P EB
1.6 2 028-000-799 Silencer
1.7 3 400-324-001 Fitting Elbow Male
A B
1.8 3 028-000-383 Fitting Union "Y" Plug-in
2 3 128-002-295 Kit, HS New Cylinder
3 2 000-002-118 Plate Mounting Im (HS)
4 6 000-005-792 Washer Plate
5 6 400-071-000 Washer Flat SAE
6 6 400-022-006 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
7 16 400-022-005 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
8 32 400-071-002 Washer Flat SAE EA P EB

9 4 400-002-119 Bolt Hex Hd

10 12 028-001-107 Bolt Hex Hd
A B
11 2 000-005-286 Plate Washer
12 2 000-000-068 Plate Mounting End 2

EA P EB

A B

E 00.019.509 Removed Pneumatic Press-Top Bracket KLB 3/11/2013

D 00.014.691 Updated Schematic Layout For Readability LRG 5/15/2012
C 00.004.214 Updated Drawing to Reflect New Cylinder Assy KLB 5/24/2010
B 002-251 CONVERT TO SOLIDWORKS JLM 6/26/2008
A INITIAL RELEASE JTG 2/4/05
REV. ECO NO DESCRIPTION BY DATE
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000-002-509 2 of 2

8 10 7

7 8 9

10 8 7
11

1 12
DETAIL A
4
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6 5

A
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Schematic Pneumatic 8 Section, 24-11/16"
000-002-510 1 of 2
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1/4" NPT AIR SUPPLY
1 4 420-249-006 Control Box Assy LESS THAN 1SCFM
1.1 1 128-004-039 Box Control Schematic CLEAN DRY AIR
45PSI 3.1BAR MIN
1.2 1 028-000-382 Indicator Pneumatic Green 120PSI 8.2BAR MAX
1.3 1 028-000-524 Valve Actuated Mech
1.4 4 026-000-057 Fitting Union Bulkhead
1.5 1 026-000-051 Fitting Straight Male
1.6 2 028-000-799 Silencer
EA P EB
1.7 3 400-324-001 Fitting Elbow Male
1.8 3 028-000-383 Fitting Union "Y" Plug-in
2 4 128-002-295 Kit, HS New Cylinder
A B
3 3 000-002-118 Plate Mounting Im (HS)
4 8 000-005-792 Washer Plate
5 8 400-071-000 Washer Flat SAE
6 8 400-022-006 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
7 20 400-022-005 Nut Hex Lock Nylon Insert
8 40 400-071-002 Washer Flat SAE
9 4 400-002-119 Bolt Hex Hd
10 16 028-001-107 Bolt Hex Hd
EA P EB
11 2 000-005-286 Plate Washer
12 2 000-000-068 Plate Mounting End

A B

EA P EB

A B

2
1

EA P EB

A B

E 00.019.096 Removed Pneumatic Press-Top Bracket KLB 3/11/2013

D 00.014.686 Updated Schematic Layout For Readability LRG 5/15/2012
C 00.004.215 Updated Drawing to Reflect New Cylinder Assy KLB 5/24/2010
B 002-251 CONVERT TO SOLIDWORKS JLM 6/26/2008
A INITIAL RELEASE JTG 2/4/05
REV. ECO NO DESCRIPTION BY DATE
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7 8 10

3 5 6

8
10 8 7
7

11
1
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SCALE 1 : 8 4

A
 SSCRP
Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Rack and
(HS)
Pinion Press-Top Assembly 1 of 3

This document is applicable to both Great Western’s Tru-Balance Box-Type Sifter and HS Sifter models that use
a mechanical (rack and pinion) sieve clamping device.

The sieve stack in your Sifter must be correctly positioned and clamped to assure proper operation.

Follow these instructions when replacing the sieves:

A sieve guide is provided with the HS Sifter. This guide is furnished to create
sufficient space between the right door post and the sieve stack for placement of
the door wedge. Use of this guide is highly recommended on the HS Sifter.

□ Position the sieves against the ribs located in the back corner and left-hand side corner of the box as shown
in Photo 1.

□ Remove the sieve guide.

Sieve Guide
□ Install the Sifter door with the aluminum door wedge in the
gap created by the guide on the right-hand side of the sieve
stack. Install the door bottom-first and push the top into
position as shown in Photo 2.

Photo 1
Photo 2
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Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Rack and
(HS)
Pinion Press-Top Assembly 2 of 3

The door forces the sieve stack to the rear while the wedge forces the stack to the
left of the Sifter section, thus providing a solid seal throughout the sieve stack.

Photo 3
Photo 4

□ Snug the door tail nuts. The door tail nuts are depicted in Photo 3.

Do not overtighten the door tail nuts, as the sieve stack will not seat properly when
clamped.

□ Compress the sieve stack by turning the press-top hold-down shafts counterclockwise.

If using one wrench, alternate between sides so that the press-top frame will move
evenly downward. If using two wrenches, operate similtaniously to achieve equal
downward movement. See Rack and Pinion Press-Top Assembly instructions.
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Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Rack and
(HS)
Pinion Press-Top Assembly 3 of 3

□ Securely hand-tighten the door tail nuts.

The door will seat approximately 1/8” outside the wooden box frame.

□ Install the door rods and acorn-type door rod nuts as shown in Photo 4.

Only tighten the door rod nut tight enough to begin closing the gaps between the
door frames and openings. Do not overtighten as this will distort the frame and
potentially damage the frame posts.
 SSCP
Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Pneumatic
(HS)
Press-Top Assembly 1 of 3

This document is applicable to both Great Western’s Tru-Balance Box-Type Sifter and HS Sifter models that use
the pneumatic sieve-clamping device.

The sieve stack in your Sifter must be correctly positioned and clamped to assure proper operation.

Follow these instructions when replacing the sieves:

A sieve guide is provided with the HS Sifter. This guide is furnished to create
sufficient space between the right door post and the sieve stack for placement of
the door wedge. Use of this guide is highly recommended on the HS Sifter.

□ Position the sieves against the ribs located in the back corner and left-hand side corner of the box as shown
in Photo 1.

□ Remove the sieve guide.

Sieve Guide
□ Install the Sifter door with the aluminum door wedge in the
gap created by the guide on the right-hand side of the sieve
stack. Install the door bottom-first and push the top into
position as shown in Photo 2.

Photo 1
Photo 2
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Sifter Sieve Clamping Using the Pneumatic
(HS)
Press-Top Assembly 2 of 3

The door forces the sieve stack to the rear while the wedge forces the stack to the
left of the Sifter section, thus providing a solid seal throughout the sieve stack.

Photo 3
Photo 4

□ Snug the door tail nuts. The door tail nuts are depicted in Photo 3.

Do not overtighten the door tail nuts, as the sieve stack will not seat properly when
clamped.

□ Compress the sieve stack by turning the knob on the pneumatic control box to the “clamped” position.

□ Securely hand-tighten the door tail nuts.

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Press-Top Assembly 3 of 3

The door will seat approximately 1/8” outside the wooden box frame.

□ Install the door rods and acorn-type door rod nuts as shown in Photo 4.

Only tighten the door rod nut tight enough to begin closing the gaps between the
door frames and openings. Do not overtighten as this will distort the frame and
potentially damage the frame posts.
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HS Sifter Bearing
(HS)
Lubrication and Maintenance 1 of 5

Great Western HS Sifter bearings are engineered and manufactured to precise tolerances to assure smooth
operation and provide maximum service life. The ultimate life of these high quality bearings is determined in large
part by the care they are given through deliberate, routine maintenance.

Lubrication

Your Sifter bearings are

lubricated with Mobilux®
EP 2 grade grease during
manufacture. To aid long
service life of this precision
assembly, we recommend
you routinely service your
Sifter every 60 days. We
also suggest continued use
of Mobilux® EP 2 grade
grease or a proven,
compatible equivalent.

Weight Bucket Collar

Bearing Lube Point Lube Points (2)

Lube Points for Spiral Shaft

& Spiral Shaft Followers (2)

Bearing Lube Point

Weight Bucket Collar

Lube Points (2)

Photo 1: HS Sifter Drive

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HS Sifter Bearing
(HS)
Lubrication and Maintenance 2 of 5

Each lubrication point on the bearings (2), the weight bucket collars (4), and the spiral shaft and spiral shaft
followers (2) should be lubed.

□ Pressure-fill each bearing lubrication point until a slight amount of grease purges from the top seals of both
the upper and lower bearing assemblies. The top seals are designed to allow grease to escape the bearing
housing to eliminate overpressure and to purge the assembly of contaminates. Wipe the expelled grease from
the seal’s exterior.

A small amount of grease may continue to purge through the top seals during
operation. This condition is normal and expected. Additionally, small amounts of
grease will “bleed” past the bottom seals. This aids in lubricating the seal and is
also normal.

□ Pressure-fill each weight bucket collar lubrication point until a slight amount of fresh grease is witnessed.

Do not over lube the weight bucket collar lubrication points, as the excess will be
projected onto the Sifter box walls during operation.
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(HS)
Lubrication and Maintenance 3 of 5

Maintenance

Figure 1: HS Sifter Drive Schematic

Seal Arrangement

The top seals in both the upper and lower bearing assemblies are installed reversed to allow grease to expel and
to prevent contamination from entering. The bottom seals in both assemblies are installed conventionally and
only a slight amount of “bleeding” grease should be evident. Care must be taken when servicing these
assemblies to insure proper seal replacement. Improper seal placement will allow grease to flow from the bottom
seals resulting in insufficient bearing lubrication and premature bearing failure.
 BLM
HS Sifter Bearing
(HS)
Lubrication and Maintenance 4 of 5

Four- and Six-Section HS Sifter Bearing Housing Disassembly (B650)

The four- and six-section Sifters will have “B650” stamped on

top of the housing ring. Follow the instructions below to
remove the upper bearing assembly:

□ Block the drive shaft in place. This is easily

accomplished by placing a block beneath the lower
weight bucket and across the bridge tree. If required,
shim from the top of the block to the bottom of the weight
bucket.

Photo 2: Removing the Upper Bearing Assembly

3/4”-10x2-1/2” Bolt 3/8”-16x1” Bolt

If the above step is not properly accomplished the drive shaft will drop resulting in
potential equipment and/or human harm.

□ Remove the lubrication line and associated connectors.

□ Remove the top snap ring located above the top seal.

□ Remove the 3/4”-10x2-1/2” through bolts holding the bearing housing to the bridge tree as in Photo 2.

□ Place three, 5/8” hardened bolts with four inches of exposed thread into the threaded holes provided around
the perimeter of the bearing housing.

□ Tighten each of the 5/8” bolts thus forcing the complete housing out of the bridge tree.

Should the bearing housing, bushing or the bearing appear worn, it is recommended that the complete assembly
be returned to Great Western for inspection and repair or replacement. If operationally it is impossible to return
the assembly to Great Western and you have the correct tools, use the following instructions to remove the
bearing and bushing from the bearing housing:

□ Place the bearing assembly on an appropriate work surface.

□ Remove the six, 3/8”-16x1” bolts from the bearing cap as shown in Photo 2.
 BLM
HS Sifter Bearing
(HS)
Lubrication and Maintenance 5 of 5

□ Press the bushing with the bearing attached through the top of the housing (i.e., press so that the bushing
and bearing expel through the hole the bearing cap covers).

□ Remove the bushing snap ring. Note that the bushing has a collar on the opposite end. Press the bushing
out of the bearing in the direction of the snap ring retaining groove. This pressing operation will be difficult as
Great Western heat presses the bushing onto the bearing during the manufacturing process.

Check the degree of wear on the bushing caused by the seals. If the bushing
shows wear, replace the bushing.

We recommend replacing the bushing and bearing simultaneously. These may be

purchased from Great Western. Call your Great Western representative for further
details and current pricing.

The housing bore to bearing fit is extremely important. If the housing bore is
enlarged and the resulting fit loose, a new housing is required.

The lower bearing assembly is also removed using the above procedure.

Reassembly

To reassemble your unit, hand-pack your bearings with approved grease and reverse the order specified above.
Once unit is reassembled, pressure lube the bearing as specified above.
 650BRM
HS Sifter B650 Bearing Maintenance (HS)
1 of 1

Top Bearing Assembly

Bottom Bearing Assembly

The bottom bearing assembly is identical to the top bearing assembly except that the seal orientation is reversed.

Lubrication

Your HS Sifter bearings are lubricated with Mobilux® EP 2 grade grease during manufacture. To aid long service
life of this precision assembly, we recommend you routinely service your Sifter every 60 days. We also suggest
continued use of Mobilux® EP 2 grade grease or a proven, compatible equivalent.
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Parts List (HS)
1 of 4

Figure Number Description

1A Suspension Rod
1B Suspension Rod Spacer
2 Suspension Rod Casting
3 Upper Suspension Rod Casting Cap
4 Bracket Bolt
5 Door Tie-Rod
6A Tie-Rod Holder
6B Tie-Rod Support
7 Door Handle
8 Door
9A Door Clamp Wear Plate
9B Door Clamp Bar
9C Door Clamp Tail Nut
10 Lower Suspension Rod Bracket
11 Lower Suspension Rod Bracket Cap
12A 1/2x6 Joint Bolt
12B 1/2x8 Joint Bolt
12C Joint Bolt Washer
13 3/8x5-1/2 Carriage Bolt
14A Washer Plate
14B Carriage Bolt and Lock Nut
15 Bucket Shaft
16A Lead Weight
16B Double Weight Bucket
17 Oil Drip Pan
18 Bridgetree
19 Bearing
20 Throw Block
21 Shaft Spring
22 Spiral Shaft
23 Spiral Follower
24 Main Shaft
25 Driven Sheave
26 Driven Bushing
27 Motor
28 Motor Plate
29 Driver Sheave
30 Driver Bushing
31 V-Belt
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