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Do’s and Don’ts
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- Only use the silo for its intended purpose.
- Make sure that your silo operator is well trained to use the silo.
- Do regular inspections of your silo – internally and externally.
- Recirculate the product on a regular basis – especially during long storage periods.
- Do not overfill the silo.
- Prevent mixing of different products in a silo. Contamination can be a big problem.
- Check on the moisture content of the product to be stored.
- Ensure that that product being stored is clean.
- Inspect and maintain all equipment inside (such as sweep augers) and used for extraction (screw discharge and slide gates) prior to filling the silo with product.
- Stay away from silos during thunder and lightning storms.
- Do not make any unauthorized modifications to a silo.
- After inspection, make sure the silo door is closed and locked prior to filing it with product.