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The Tru-Balance Box-Type Sifter is provided with a tie-bar assembly to synchronize the machine’s two
counterweights.

Do not attempt to operate the machine with the tie-bar assembly loose or
disconnected.

c When removing, installing, or adjusting the tie-bar,

begin by positioning the sifter’s counterweights so that
both are parallel and facing the rear of the machine as
shown in Photo 1. Both throw blocks should be
positioned in the same direction, facing to the right of
the machine.

Photo 1: Counterweight Placement

Removing the Tie-Bar

c Loosen the throw block clamping bolts with a 9/16”

wrench as shown in Photo 2.

c Remove the tie-bar and throw blocks as one unit.

Photo 2: Throw Block Clamping

Bolt
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The original tie-bar equipped on a new sifter will arrive from the factory pre-
adjusted; however, replacement tie-bars will need adjustment.

Installing the Tie-Bar

c Loosen the set collar.

c Position the tie-bar (with the throw blocks attached) under the sifter and lift towards the machine from both
ends.

c Slide the throw blocks on to their respective shafts; ensuring that the key slot located in the throw block aligns
with the key located in the shaft.

c Continue to slide the throw blocks up the shafts until the bottom of each shaft and the bottom of each throw
block are flush.

c Securely tighten both throw block clamping bolts as shown in Photo 2.

Adjusting the Tie-Bar

The preferred method for adjusting the tie-bar consists of aligning and adjusting the length of the tie-bar.

c Adjust the tie-bar using the counterweights to rotate the sifter to top dead center position, allowing the tie-bar
to adjust itself to proper length. Tighten the set collar and rotate sifter by hand. The machine should freely
rotate.

c If tight spots in the rotation are detected, first inspect the tie-bar assembly for possible problems. If no
apparent physical problems exist,
perform the following alternate tie-
bar adjustment procedure:

c With the counterweights properly

positioned parallel towards the rear
of the machine and the throw blocks
pointing to the right, place a straight
edge that is long enough to span the
width of the sifter across both of the
throw blocks. This straight edge
placement is depicted in Photo 3.

Photo 3: Straight Edge Placement

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The tie-bar is properly adjusted when the straight edge is flat against both throw
block edges.

c Adjustment of the length of the tie-bar may be necessary to align the tie-bar. One end of the tie-bar is
equipped with a split set collar. This is the side from which the length adjustment takes place.

c Loosen the socket head screw located in the set collar with a socket wrench. This will adjust the length of the
tie-bar.

c After performing the tie-bar length adjustment, check the alignment with a straight edge as described above.

c When the alignment is correct, retighten the socket head screw located in the set collar with a socket wrench.

c Check for freedom of rotation.

Maintenance

Great Western recommends lubricating the bearings on the ends of the tie-bar a minimum of every 60 days
and/or per plant maintenance schedule.