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EK900

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

EK900 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2

EK900

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

3 CONFORMITY

4 TOOLS / PPE / PARTS & PACKAGING LIST

4.1 Tools and Equipment Required

4.2 Recommended PPE

4.3 Packing List

5 LIFTING AND SUPPORTING ............................................................... 7 - 8

5.1 Manual Handling

5.2 Mechanical Handling

5.3 Supporting in temporary Installations

5.4 Helpful Hints

6 ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 8 – 37

6.1 Assembly Procedure ............................................................ 8 – 9

6.2 Assembly Instructions ........................................................ 9 – 11

6.3 Return Rollers

6.4 Fitting Belt - Clip Joint ...................................................... 12 – 13

6.5 Fitting Belt – Vulcanized Joint .......................................... 13 – 14

6.6 Fitting Motor & Gearbox

6.7 Fitting EASIKIT® Support Stands ..................................... 16 – 23

6.8 Electrical Installation

6.9 Emergency Stop Grab Wires

6.10 Motion Sensors

6.11 Belt Tensioning and Tracking ........................................... 26 – 28

6.12 Hoppers

6.13 Bottom Covers

6.14 Side Guides ..................................................................... 30 – 31

6.15 Belt Scrapers ................................................................... 32 – 35

6.16 Auto Grease Units

7 EASIKIT® MOBILE .......................................................................... 37 – 38 8 EASIKIT® RADIAL ........................................................................... 39 – 40 9 EASIKIT® ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 41 – 47

10 EASIKIT® EK900 PARTS LIST

11 EASIKIT® EK900 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS ..................................... 49 – 54

12 WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

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This product is designed to provide years of reliable service throughout its working life.

The unique design of the EASIKIT® Conveyor System is the result of 30 years of research and hands-on experience in the conveyor industry. In depth experience, attention to detail, a commitment to quality and excellent service are the foundations that have built a first-rate reputation and provided complete customer satisfaction.

Please take time to read this Instruction Manual; it will guide you step by step through installation to ensure you get the maximum performance from your conveyor.

This manual covers installation, parts required, maintenance, CE conformity and warranty conditions.

We, the designers and distributors want you to achieve a high level of satisfaction with your EASIKIT ® Conveyor System. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

INTRODUCTION

InterQuip USA LLC 50 Washington St.

Norwalk, CT 06854

(203) 322-2600 info@interquip.net

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To use this equipment properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual. All persons who use and service the equipment have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about any potential hazards. Children and frail people must not use the equipment. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the equipment is being used.

It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the equipment or for any damage resulting from such changes.

Caution:

a) Read all instructions. Failure to follow instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Always isolate from electrical supply before carrying out maintenance, including changing the belt.

b) Do not attempt to assemble the conveyor in high winds

c) Prior to assembling your conveyor check components against parts list to ensure that there are no shortages, the assembly should not commence unless all items are present.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing them as waste. All parts and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling center and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

3. CONFORMITY

EASIKIT® conforms to relevant safety standards in the country in the EU where the product is manufactured.

The machinery, taking into account the state of art, complies with, or is designed and constructed so far as it is possible to comply with, the relevant health and safety regulations.

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4. TOOLS / PPE / PARTS & PACKING LIST

4.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Phillips screwdriver

• Adjustable spanner

• Podium steps

• Tape measure

• Large set square

• Offset wrench or socket wrench

• 17mm, 19mm & 24mm sockets

• SDS Electric hammer drill

• Large ratchet strap

• Temporary support frames/trestles

4.2 RECOMMENDED PPE

• Hard Hat

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Safety footwear

4.3 PARTS & PACKING LIST

• Supplied separately

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5. LIFTING & SUPPORT

5.1 MANUAL HANDLING

• Individual sections should be handled by at least 2 people

• Sections & components over 50kgs will require mechanical handling

WARNING!

OBSERVE CORRECT LIFTING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES.

MIND YOUR BACK - THESE SECTIONS ARE HEAVY!

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WEIGHT OF EACH SECTION

EASIKIT® EK900 Sections Length Width Height Weight Head Unit without Motor 59” 48” 12.25” 227 lbs.

Head Unit with 3kw Motor 59” 52” 12.25” 304 lbs.

Tail / Base Tension Unit 59” 40” 11.25” 245 lbs.

4’ (1.2m) Section 53” 37” 11.25” 115 lbs.

8’ (2.4m) Section 100” 37” 11.25” 212 lbs.

Small Steel Hopper 31” 45” 12” 40 lbs.

Medium Steel Hopper 37” 49” 19.75” 66 lbs.

5.2 MECHANICAL HANDLING

• Conveyors up to 16’ (5.0m) long should be lifted into place with nylon straps to poles inserted through the holes on the head and base tension units. Conveyors over 16’ (5.0m) long should be lifted with at least six (6) nylon straps.

WARNING!

ENSURE THAT YOUR CONVEYOR IS CORRECTLY AND SAFELY

LIFTED AT ALL TIMES. ENSURE THAT NOBODY IS UNDERNEATH

THE CONVEYOR WHEN IT IS BEING LIFTED.

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5.3 SUPPORTING IN TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS

• Recommended support method for a temporary installation is scaffolding/temporary support trestles which should be erected by a qualified person whilst the conveyor is being assembled.

WARNING!

ENSURE THAT THE CONVEYOR IS SUPPORTED SATISFACTORILY AT

REGULAR INTERVALS DURING ASSEMBLY – MAX 10’ (3M) OR 20’ (6M) WITH

STRINGERS – AS IT WILL BE TOO HEAVY TO MANUALLY LIFT ONTO

SUPPORTS WHEN COMPLETE

5.4 HELPFUL HINTS

• The more supports there are used during assembly of your conveyor the easier it will be to assemble.

• Once your conveyor is fully assembled and operational you will find it beneficial to ensure that there is a minimum gap of 100mm between any part of the conveyor and the floor as this will help prevent material jamming on the returning belt.

6. ASSEMBLY

6.1 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Your conveyor has been delivered to you on pallets (unless supplied ready assembled).

After opening the pallet, you will have all the parts required to complete your conveyor assembly.

Before you start...........read through instructions carefully and check that all the items listed on your Parts & Packing list have been supplied. If any items are missing, contact your supplier immediately prior to assembly.

You will need assistance.........you will find that assistance of at least two other people, and appropriate mechanical handling equipment, will speed the job and make assembly easier and safer.

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Selecting your site……...choose an area that is firm, level, and capable of supporting the weight of the conveyor and product to be conveyed on the belt. In addition, the base should be suitable to facilitate secure anchoring of the conveyor feet.

You will require unrestricted access to all edges of the conveyor.

WARNING!

CONVEYOR STANDS MUST BE ANCHORED SECURELY AT THE FEET TO A

STABLE BASE. BUILDING ANCHORS ARE NOT SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE KIT

AND SHOULD BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

6.2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

ENSURE THAT THE CONVEYOR IS CORRECTLY SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT

THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE.

The instructions provided below are given as the recommended method of assembly using scaffolding/temporary supports. However, in some circumstances and with your own experience, you may prefer to assemble the conveyor directly onto support stands. If this is your choice of installation, please familiarize yourself with the section on fitting support stands (Section 6.7) prior to attempting to assemble the conveyor. You will require mechanical means of handling the conveyor if you intend to assemble the conveyor directly onto support stands (see Section 5 – Lifting & Supporting).

1. Position Base Tension Unit (without hopper attached) onto a flat surface or on temporary supports in approximate area of where the conveyor will be finally positioned

2. Offer up intermediate sections (1.2m or 2.4m sections) in line with Base Tension Unit as required, and insert outside spigots into main frame slots. (If your conveyor includes a 1.2m section in its modular length, this should be installed first nearest to the Base Tension Unit.)

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3. Push or pull sections together with the use of a sash clamp or ratchet strap if required and line up T bolt toggle with hooks in the center of the section.

4. Adjust T bolt toggle by means of a 24mm spanner until it is located onto the hooks and then tighten back until sections are firmly together.

5. If your conveyor has been supplied with strengthening stringers you will need to start fixing them to the conveyor at this stage. These are supplied in 2.4m lengths and will need to be bolted to the underside of the conveyor frames spanning 1.2m either side of the joint. These should be fitted with the open ‘C’ side of the stringer facing outwards to enable access to tighten bolts.

a) If your conveyor modular length includes a 1.2m section then two half lengths of 1.2m stringers will have been supplied as infill pieces – bolt one of these either side of the conveyor to the underside of the Base Tension Unit so that the ends are flush with the start of the 1.2m section.

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b) If your conveyor only has 2.4m sections then bolt the first two stringers (one either side of the conveyor) to the underside of the Base Tension Unit so that they are overlapping the section by exactly 1.2m as shown in the picture below:

6. Continue adding intermediate sections as described in 2, 3 and 4 above, until the desired length of your conveyor is achieved.

7. Couple Head Unit to the last intermediate section as described in 2, 3 and 4 above.

Note: Do not fit the hopper at this stage.

Note: You will find it more advantageous to fit the belt next, prior to fitting the motor and gearbox.

6.3 RETURN ROLLERS

STANDARD RETURN ROLLERS

These come supplied loose and will need to be fitted in the underside of the conveyor frame in the slots in the framework.

DISC RETURN ROLLERS

If your conveyor has been supplied with Disc Return Rollers they will come with the necessary brackets and fixings. The brackets should be fitted inside of the conveyor frame on the underside, over the standard return roller lugs in pre-drilled holes and bolted securely. If stringers are used, it will not be necessary to use the bolts. The rollers are then slotted into these brackets as shown.

Disc Return Rollers fitted without stringers Disc Return Rollers fitted with stringers

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6.4 FITTING BELT – CLIP JOINT

1. Ensure that the drum on Base Tension Unit is as far forward (towards motor end) as possible, slacken off clamp bolt (A), release adjusting nuts (B) and repeat on the opposite side. Next slide the tail drum frame (C) along the conveyor frame to the minimum belt length position.

2. Ensure that the belt is the correct way up. Your belt is constructed with several layers of rubber and fabric ply. It is important that the thickest ply is facing upwards as this is the wearing surface.

3. Feed one end of the belt into the conveyor frame over the return rollers at one end of the conveyor, ensuring that the belt is the correct way up with the wear surface facing downwards and running on the return rollers.

4. Pull belt over the top of the return rollers down towards the opposite end of the conveyor.

BELT

RETURN ROLLERS

Top Cover

(C)

Tail drum frame

(B)

Adjusting nuts

(A)

Clamp bolt

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5. Pull belt around the head and tail drums and onto the top of the conveyor over the top rollers to meet the opposite end of the belt.

6. Interlock belt fasteners and insert hinge pin. Clamp the washers either end, to prevent hinge pin movement. Ensure that the ends of the hinge pin are within the width of the conveyor belt. This may need to be cut if needed.

Washer Clamped

End of hinge pin within the width of belt

7. Make sure belt is lined up in the center of head and tail drums. The belt should now be tensioned following the tensioning procedure as described in Section 6.11.

6.5 FITTING BELT – VULCANIZED JOINT

In normal circumstances it is more advantageous to fit the belt as above and vulcanize the belt joint when the conveyor is ready assembled. However, if this is not possible, the instructions below are a guide to fitting a pre-vulcanized endless belt to your conveyor after the sections have been fitted together.

1. Ensure that the drum on Base Tension Unit is as far forward (towards motor end) as possible, unwind the Adjusting Nuts (A) repeating on the opposite side. This will slide the tail drum (B) along the conveyor. Continue until drum is as far forward as possible to provide the minimum belt length position.

2. Remove the tail drum guard on base tension unit. (Code no 39520 on EK900 Base Tension Unit exploded drawing –see page 49). This can be removed using two open ended spanners.

(C)

Tail drum frame

(B)

Adjusting nuts

(A)

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3. Remove all return rollers on the underside of your conveyor by lifting them out of their slotted brackets. (If a Snub Drive Head unit is supplied you will also need to remove the snubbing roller, Code 39615 on exploded drawing shown on page 51, by unbolting the bearings using two open ended spanners).

4. Roll out belt to its full length alongside of the assembled conveyor.

5. Lift one end of the belt up and loop over the tail drum of the base tension unit. This should be carried out with a minimum of two people.

6. Mechanically lift one side of the conveyor to enable the belt to be fed through under the conveyor frame and over the temporary support trestles. As the belt is being inserted, replace the return rollers in turn along the length of the conveyor to support the belt.

7. Loop the other end of the belt over the head unit drum.

Useful Hint:

In some instances where access is tight or difficult, it may be advantageous to dismantle and remove the head drum from the head unit. This can be achieved by simply removing one drive drum mounting plate (code 345113/4 on EK900 Head Unit exploded drawing on page 49 or code 36152/3 on EK900 Snub Drive Head Unit on exploded drawing on page 51). The drive shaft grub screws in the bearing will need to be released on both sides and the drum removed from the head unit. Once the belt has been positioned in place, the drum can be reassembled into the head unit in reverse procedure of removal. It is important to ensure that the drum is repositioned centrally and the grub screws are tightened securely.

8. Ensure that the belt is centrally positioned on the head and tail drums and along the length of conveyor both top and underside. (If a Snub Head Unit has been supplied you will need to re-insert the snubbing roller that was removed earlier).

9. Replace the tail drum guard in reverse procedure to how it was removed using two open ended spanners to re-tighten the fixings.

10. The belt should now be tensioned following the tensioning procedure as described in Section 6.11.

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6.6 FITTING MOTOR & GEARBOX

The motor can be fitted to the conveyor at this stage. Alternatively, if your conveyor will be supported on stands, you may prefer to fit the motor once the conveyor installation is complete. If this is your choice, refer to Section 6.7 (Fitting EASIKIT® Support Stands) prior to carrying out the instructions below.

Ensure that the drive shaft is clean and lubricated with a ‘copper slip’ type lubricant prior to fitting the motor. It is recommended to first loosely position the motor mounting bracket to the gearbox and then align the motor onto the drive shaft prior to bolting onto the mounting bracket. (N.B. The motor body should be parallel to the conveyor, do not mount it vertical).

Carefully align fixing holes and secure and tighten evenly.

Loosely position the motor mounting bracket to the gearbox

Align the motor onto the drive shaft and bolt onto the mounting bracket

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6.7 FITTING EASIKIT® SUPPORT STANDS

There are two models of EASIKIT® support stands available – either Heavy Duty or Medium Duty.

Both are manufactured and constructed on the same design and are adjustable.

It is essential that all conveyors are adequately supported underneath feed points.

For both types of stands, it will be necessary to use mechanical means of handling whilst fitting the stands (see Section 5 – Lifting & Supporting).

Normally stands are supplied assembled and will just require fitting under the conveyor on-site.

However, the first part of these instructions allows for assembling the individual stand components if these have been supplied loose.

SUPPORT STAND COMPONENTS

Part No. Part No.

HD Stand 1 Foot Base Plate Inner 500935 MD 500235 Outer 500936 HD 500224

HD Stand 1 Foot Base MD 30166A Joiner

HD MD 500234

HD 500223

Brace Fixing Bracket

MD 500230 HD Brace Outer

MD

500228 Adjustable Foot HD MD 500236

HD 500225

Brace Inner

Smiley Bracket MD

500229 MD 500239

HD

HD 30163C

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Cross Brace – MD Stand 1 Inner Leg Type Plate Width Part No. Type Size Part No.

EK900 865mm 500873 MD 60 x 40 x 600mm 500571 HD 93 x 93 x 600mm 500569 MD 60 x 40 x 1200mm 500233

Cross Brace – HD Stand 1 HD 93 x 93 x 1200mm 500222 Type Plate Width Part No.

EK900 822mm 500610 Outer Leg Type Size Part No.

MD 67 x 47 x 515mm 500572

Cross Brace – Stand 2-7 HD 100 x 100 x 515mm 500570 Type Plate Width Part No. MD 67 x 47 x 1200mm 500231

EK900 865mm 500242 HD 100 x 100 x 1200mm 500222 MD 67 x 47 x 2400mm 500232 HD 100 x 100 x 2400mm 500221

In addition to the above components each stand includes the following fixings complete with relevant washers and nylock nuts: -

• M8 x 85mm Bolts

• M10 x 25mm Coach Bolt

• M12 x 30mm Bolts

• M12 x 100mm Bolts (MD)

• M12 x 130mm Bolts (HD)

• M16 Nuts (MD)

• M30 Nuts (HD)

Each stand is supplied with a complete list of components to enable the stand to be assembled.

Check that you have the correct parts against the packing list before proceeding.

EASIKIT® SUPPORT STANDS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Fit Base Plate to Inner Leg

Fixings:

• M10 x 25 mm

Coach Bolt

STEP 2

Fit Adjustable Foot to Base Plate

Fixings:

• M16 Nut (MD)

• M30 Nut (HD)

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STEP 3

Attach Smiley Bracket to the bottom of the conveyor & attach the Outer Leg

Fixings:

• M12 x 30 mm

STEP 4

If required, fit Joiner into leg

Fixings:

• M12 x 100mm (MD)

• M12 x 130mm (HD)

Attach additional Outer Legs as required

STEP 5

Fit Inner Leg to bottom of support

Fixings:

• M12 x 100 mm (MD)

• M12 x 130mm (HD)

STEP 6

Repeat for other side so supports look like this:

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STEP 9

Make adjustments to final height of conveyor stand by adjusting the M16 (MD) or M30 (HD) nuts up or down threaded bar of the Adjustable Feet.

STEP 10

Ensure all upright stand sections are square and vertical. They can now be fixed firmly to a stable base using resin or mechanical anchoring fixings. (These will need to be obtained separately and be adequate to secure the provided weight of conveyor and anticipated loadings).

STEP 7

Fit Cross Braces, one either side of Outer Leg

Fixings:

• M12 x 30 mm

If Inner Leg covers the gap, then use:

Fixings:

• M12 x 100 mm (MD)

• M12 x 130 mm (HD)

STEP 8

Assemble Brace as required.

Fixings:

• M12 x 30 mm

• M8 x 85 mm

If access allows use M12 x 30mm fixings

Or, if not, then use:

• M12 x 100 mm (MD)

• M12 x 130 mm (HD)

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EASIKIT® SUPPORT STANDS PARTS LIST

MD Stand 1 – 280 to 440mm

PART DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 MD Stand Base Plate 2 500236 MD Stand - Adjustable Foot 2 500239 MD Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500873 EK900 Cross Brace – St 1 2 500875 MD Stand 1 Leg 2

FIXINGS

M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 12 M12 x 100mm Galv Set Bolt 2 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 14 M12 Galv Washer 28 M16 BZP Nuts 4 M16 BZP Washers 4

HD Stand 1 – up to 340mm

PART DESCRIPTION QTY

500935 HD Stand 1 Foot (inner) 2 500936 HD Stand 1 Foot (outer) 2 30166A HD Foot Base 2 500610 EK900 Cross Member 1

FIXINGS

M12 x 35mm Galv Bolt 4 M12 x 90mm Galv Bolt 2 M12 Galv Nuts 6 M12 Galv Washers 12 M12 Galv Spring Washers 6

Stand 2 – 695 to 1200mm

MD HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500236 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 500239 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500571 500569 Stand 600mm Inner Leg 2 500572 500570 Stand 500mm Outer Leg 2

500242 EK900 Cross Brace 2

FIXINGS

M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 12 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 4 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 16 M12 Galv Washer 32 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Nuts 4 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Washers 4

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Stand 3 – 1450 to 2478mm

MD HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500236 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 500239 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500233 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500231 500220 Stand 1200mm Outer Leg 2

500242 EK900 Cross Brace 2 500228 Brace Outer 2 500229 Brace Inner 2 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 4

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 4 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M8 BZP Washer 8 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 16 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 8 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 24 M12 Galv Washer 48 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Nuts 4 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Washers 4

Stand 4 – 2650 to 3678mm

MD HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500236 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 500239 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500233 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500232 500221 Stand 2400mm Outer Leg 2

500242 EK900 Cross Brace 2 500228 Brace Outer 2 500229 Brace Inner 2 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 4

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 4 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M8 BZP Washer 8 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 16 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 8 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 24 M12 Galv Washer 48

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Stand 5 – 3850 to 4878mm

MD HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500236 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 500239 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500233 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500232 500221 Stand 2400mm Outer Leg 2 500231 500220 Stand 1200mm Outer Leg 2 500234 500223 Leg Joiner 2

500242 EK900 Cross Brace 4 500228 Brace Outer 4 500229 Brace Inner 4 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 8

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 8 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 8 M8 BZP Washer 16 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 28 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 12 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 40 M12 Galv Washer 80 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Nuts 4 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Washers 4

Stand 6– 5050 to 6078mm

MD HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500235 500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500236 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 500239 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500233 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500232 500221 Stand 2400mm Outer Leg 4 500234 500223 Leg Joiner 4

500242 EK900 Cross Brace 6 500228 Brace Outer 4 500229 Brace Inner 4 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 8

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 8 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 8 M8 BZP Washer 16 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 36 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 12 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 48 M12 Galv Washer 96

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Stand 7 – 6250 to 7278mm

HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500221 Stand 2400mm Outer Leg 6 500223 Leg Joiner 4 500242 EK900 Cross Brace 6 500228 Brace Outer 4 500229 Brace Inner 4 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 8

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 8 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 8 M8 BZP Washer 16 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 40 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 12 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 52 M12 Galv Washer 104 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Nuts 4 M16 (MD) M30 (HD) BZP Washers 4

Stand 8 – 7450 to 8478mm

HD DESCRIPTION QTY

500224 Stand Base Plate 2 500225 Stand Adjustable Foot 2 30163C Stand Smiley Bracket 2 500222 Stand 1200mm Inner Leg 2 500221 Stand 2400mm Outer Leg 6 500220 Stand 1200mm Outer Leg 2 500223 Leg Joiner 6 500242 EK900 Cross Brace 6 500228 Brace Outer 4 500229 Brace Inner 4 500230 Brace Fixing Bracket 8

FIXINGS

M8 x 85mm BZP Bolt 8 M8 BZP Nylock Nut 8 M8 BZP Washer 16 M10 x 25mm BZP Cup Coach Bolt 4 M10 BZP Nylock Nut 4 M10 BZP Washers 4 M12 x 30mm Galv Set Bolt 44 M12 x 100mm (MD) 130mm (HD) Bolt 20 M12 Galv Nylock Nut 64 M12 Galv Washer 128

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6.8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING!

ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND

SHALL COMPLY WITH RELEVANT STANDARDS AND LEGISLATION.

WARNING!

IT IS IMPORTANT ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING FIXINGS THAT ARE

ATTACHED TO THE CONVEYOR DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE

FREE RUNNING OF THE MOVING CONVEYOR BELT.

1. Prior to commencing the electrical installation, the proposed source of supply should be examined to ensure that it is fit for purpose in terms of capacity, over current protection and fault current protection. The supply cable, (over 110v supply) from the point of supply to the conveyor, shall be suitable to be resistant to the environment in which the conveyor is situated (e.g. armoured construction). The rated setting of the over current protective device is determined by the current carrying capacity of the conductors to be protected.

2. Once all the conveyor sections have been assembled and the conveyor placed in its final position, the electrical wiring can commence. Control equipment shall be easily accessible and located between 0.6m and 1.9m above the service level. An upper limit of 1.7m is recommended.

3. Control equipment shall include the following as a minimum:

a. A supply disconnection device (isolator) shall be fitted which is capable of disconnecting the electrical equipment of the machine from the supply when required.

b. A motor starter and contactor complete with overload protection which shall be fitted in an easily accessible location.

c. An emergency stop system which is capable of stopping the conveyor in an emergency. Emergency stop devices shall have positive operation, be self-latching and shall be either:

i. One or more push button operated switches which shall be installed in such a way that at least one may be reached within 10m from any accessible point of the equipment; and or

ii. One or more pull cord operated switches arranged along the full length of the conveyor.

4. When an emergency stop device(s) has been activated and the conveyor has come to a halt, the conveyor shall remain in a stationary condition until that device has been reset and the start device has subsequently been activated.

5. All interconnecting cables shall be suitable to be resistant to the environment in which the conveyor is situated (e.g. armored construction).

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6.9 EMERGENCY STOP GRAB WIRES

These should be installed according to manufacturer’s guidelines. For conveyors up to 10m, the switch should be mounted on the Tail Unit. For conveyors over 10m, a switch should be mounted on the head and the tail. The grab wire is supported down the length of the conveyor by eye bolts mounted every 1.2m.

6.10 MOTION SENSORS

These are fitted directly onto the tail drum shaft. The one end of the shaft has an M12 threaded hole.

The threaded shaft on the motion sensor should be inserted into the tail shaft. The piece of rubber supplied should be bolted onto the tail drum bearing and fixed to the back of the motion sensor (as seen in the picture below). Operating instructions are supplied with the sensor.

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6.11 BELT TENSIONING & TRACKING

WARNING!

ENSURE THAT NO ARTICLES OF CLOTHING COME IN CONTACT WITH THE

MOVING CONVEYOR BELT AT ALL TIMES

Once the belt is in place and the motor wired, proceed as follows:

1. Undo screw tension clamps either side of Base Tension Unit using a 19mm spanner ensuring they are loose.

2. Using a 24mm spanner release the tracking stud bar locking nut and turn the tensioning and tracking stud nuts clockwise to draw the Base Tension Unit outwards away from the head drive drum. Continue tensioning until the belt slack between the return rollers on the underside of the conveyor has been taken up.

WARNING!

ENSURE THAT THE TENSIONING IS CARRIED OUT EVENLY

ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CONVEYOR OR THE TAIL DRUM MAY

JAM AND DAMAGE THE STUDS

Tail drum frame

Adjusting nuts

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3. Run the conveyor motor with NO load on the belt to establish that there is adequate friction on the head drum to run the conveyor belt without it slipping.

WARNING!

THE CONVEYOR MUST BE STOPPED AND ISOLATED BEFORE

CONTINUING TO TENSION THE BELT

4. Continue to tension the belt as described above but in 10mm increments on each side of the conveyor until the belt no longer slips. Remember to stop and isolate the motor prior to each adjustment.

WARNING!

DO NOT OVER TENSION THE BELT

5. If the belt wanders to one side at the Base Tension Unit drum, stop and isolate the conveyor and tighten the adjusting stud nut on the side that the belt is wandering towards. Re-energize the conveyor and examine the belt travel again and repeat as necessary to eliminate belt wander.

6. If the belt wanders to one side at the Head Unit, stop and isolate the conveyor and loosen the four (4) 13mm nuts on the side opposite to the motor and adjust the short stud bar on the head unit using a 19mm spanner. Re-tighten nuts, re-energize the conveyor and examine the belt travel again and repeat as necessary to eliminate belt wander.

13mm nuts (x4)

Short stud bar

7. Once it has been established that the belt is running correctly on the drums, re-tighten the screw tension clamps using a 19mm spanner either side of the Base Tension Unit.

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8. On long conveyors, if the belt wanders to one side of the conveyor, stop and isolate the conveyor then loosen the bolts holding the troughing top rollers which can then be angled to the left or right to correct the belt’s course. Re-tighten nuts, re-energize the conveyor and examine the belt travel again and repeat as necessary to eliminate belt wander.

Bolts securing troughing rollers

9. Once the belt has been correctly tensioned and tracked, the hopper can now be bolted on (See section 6.12).

10. If belt slips again when it is under load, firstly ensure that the conveyor has not been overloaded beyond the capacity of your conveyor, and then continue the above procedures until slipping stops.

WARNING!

IF THE BELT IS NOT PROPERLY TRACKED THIS WILL WEAR BOTH THE

CONVEYOR AND THE BELT

WARNING!

WET AND COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CREATE

PROBLEMS WITH BELT SLIPPING. VERY WET MATERIALS CAN ALSO CREATE

BELT SLIPPING PROBLEMS.

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6.12 HOPPERS

There are two types of hopper available known as either the Small hopper (Product code 907F) or the Medium hopper (Product code 908F). Both hoppers are supplied ready assembled complete with rubber skirting. Hoppers are mounted on the Base Tension Unit of the conveyor and should be fixed in place with the fixings supplied in the pre-drilled holes on the side plates (see Part no 36213 in exploded drawing on page 49).

Hopper Fixings

WARNING!

INCORRECT OR UNEVEN FEEDING OF MATERIAL IN THE HOPPER MAY CREATE BELT

TRACKING PROBLEMS

6.13 BOTTOM COVERS

These are simply fitted to the underside of the cover using four M12 fixings provided.

WARNING!

WHERE BOTTOM COVERS ARE FITTED IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THEY ARE REMOVED

PERIODICALLY AND CLEANED OUT THOROUGHLY.

THIS SHOULD BE NO LONGER THAN EVERY 3 MONTHS. REGULARITY OF CLEANING

WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF MATERIAL BEING CONVEYED.

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6.14 SIDE GUIDES

See exploded diagram on Page 52.

Each set of conveyor side guides is comprised of:

• 1 pair left and right-hand Head Unit side guides

• 1 pair left and right hand short angled side guides to interface with hopper

• 1 pair short intermediate 1m side guide panels to connect with Head Unit side guides

• Intermediate 1.2m side guide panels (quantity corresponding to conveyor length)

• Upright brackets (quantity corresponding to conveyor length)

• 1 pair Head Unit brackets

• Rubber skirting and clamp strips (corresponding to conveyor length)

• Nut and bolt Fixings

1. Bolt the upright brackets to the side of the conveyor frame.

2. Start at the head end of the conveyor and bolt the panels onto the upright brackets. Once the head end panels are positioned, the short 1m sections should be positioned next overlapping the previously positioned panels onto the brackets and secured.

3. Continue bolting all the remaining intermediate sections working away from the head end of the conveyor fixing each panel in turn. Finally position and fix the hopper interfacing panel into place.

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4. Place the rubber skirt underneath the edge of the panels in a continuous strip running along the length of conveyor. Place a clamp strip over the rubber and bolt in place as shown at one end of the conveyor.

5. Pull the rubber strip tight over the length of conveyor and secure the remaining clamps.

WARNING!

AVOID JOINING RUBBER SKIRTS WHERE POSSIBLE.

IF SKIRTS DO NEED TO BE JOINED, THEY SHOULD BE OVERLAPPED IN THE

DIRECTION OF THE MOVING BELT UNDER THE CLAMP STRIPS.

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6.15 BELT SCRAPERS

WARNING!

ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE CONVEYOR PRIOR TO COMMENCING

EITHER SCRAPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTING OR MAINTENANCE.

WARNING!

A REGULAR VISUAL CHECK & CLEAN OF SCRAPERS WITH NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THEIR ONGOING EFFICIENT

OPERATION. MAINTENANCE CHECKS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AS PER THE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION (See Section 9).

There are two standard EASIKIT® scrapers available for plain belt – Primary and Secondary.

Depending on your application you may require one or the other or both. Both scrapers share the same double bracket (note - your conveyor may have a single bracket if only one scraper was specified).

Secondary Scraper Primary Scraper

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PRIMARY SCRAPER

The brackets are supplied with fixings and should be mounted directly onto the head drum bearings.

The Primary Scraper frame should be bolted onto the front arm of the brackets. Polyurethane blades should be bolted on using the clamp strips provided (as shown below) and pushed up into the belt and secured tightly with adjusting bolts in the slots on either side of the side brackets. (Note:

Polyurethane blades are reversible for wear purposes and it is important that from initial installation, the blades are set with the bolts in the clamping strip in the center of the elongated hole). Do not use excessive pressure when fitting the scraper. The blade should just touch the belt.

SECONDARY SCRAPER

These are supplied ready assembled with fixings and should be bolted directly onto the rear arm of the double bracket. The scraper should be installed with the clamping strip and bolts facing into the direction of the moving belt to enable material to have a free fall (as shown on picture below). The polyurethane blade should be pushed up into the belt and secured with adjusting bolts in the slots on either side of the side brackets. (Note: Polyurethane blades are reversible for wear purposes and it is important that from initial installation, the blades are set with the bolts in the clamping strip in the center of the elongated hole). Do not use excessive pressure when fitting the scraper. The blade should just touch the belt.

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FINGER SCRAPER

These are heavy duty scrapers supplied for cleaning chevron belt or for plain belt if required. There are 3 types of scraper available.

a. FLAT BELT SCRAPER 5 finger blades with carbide inserts for use on all materials

b. CHEVRON BELT SCRAPER 7 finger blade with stainless steel tips.

c. CHEVRON BELT SCRAPER 7 finger blade with ‘V’ tips.

Both types of scraper are fitted and adjusted in the same way.

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1. Mount the finger scraper adjusting brackets (A) on either side of the head unit side plates in the pre-drilled holes immediately behind the head drum with the fixings supplied.

2. Insert threaded stud bars (B) through the adjusting brackets (A) inserting 2 locking nuts (C) inside the bracket and 2 locking nuts outside of the bracket as shown. (Do not tighten at this stage)

3. Slide the finger scraper coupling bracket (D) onto each end of the round mounting tube as shown

4. Wind a tapered nut (E) onto each stud bar (B) approximately half way up the bar with the taper pointing downwards. Now mount the coupling brackets complete with mounting tube onto the stud bars and a wind on another taper nut onto each stud bar with the taper pointing upwards as shown.

5. Mount the appropriate number of finger blade mountings (F) onto the mounting tube (G) and insert appropriate finger scrapers (H) and secure with fixings provided as shown.

6. The blades should be pushed up into the belt and all loose nuts should now be tightened sufficiently to hold the scraper in place.

7. The scraper can now be adjusted to its final position and all nuts tightened securely. It is important that the blades are set leaning slightly forward by about 10 degrees into the moving belt.

WARNING!

DO NOT SET FINGER SCRAPER BLADES PERPINDICULAR TO BELT.

THESE SHOULD BE SET LEANING SLIGHTLY FORWARD INTO THE

MOVING BELT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES.

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6.16 AUTO GREASE UNITS

Auto Grease Units are supplied one per each bearing as purchased. These will need to be mounted near the bearing with the mounting bracket provided (maximum distance recommended 300mm).

1. The brackets will need to be mounted by means of drilling and securing with a self-tapping screw (note: if fixing Grease Units onto the side of the conveyor frame ensure fixing screw does not interfere with the moving belt).

2. The grease nipple on the bearing should now be removed. Next insert the tube coupling supplied into the bearing housing.

3. Next familiarize yourself with the operating instructions supplied with the grease canister.

4. Fit the other hose coupling to the grease canister.

5. The grease canister should now be inserted into the mounting bracket.

6. Measure and cut to length the appropriate length of tube required from the grease canister to the bearing ensuring that it will be free from kinks and vibrational wear. Insert tube into couplings.

7. The tubes are usually supplied pre-primed with grease – if they are not prime the tube as necessary.

8. Set the grease unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the unit.

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7. EASIKIT® MOBILE

The EASIKIT® MOBILE is usually supplied fully assembled.

If the Mobile has been supplied unassembled, the assembly of the conveyor will need to be carried out in accordance with Section 6 of this manual. Assembly of the undercarriage and connection to the conveyor will need to be carried out in accordance with its own instruction procedure supplied with the undercarriage.

Installation and moving of the conveyor must be carried out adhering to a relevant lifting plan by competent and experienced personnel.

WARNING!

THE CONVEYOR SHOULD BE POSITIONED ON A STABLE AND LEVEL BASE.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO

ANCHOR THE CONVEYOR AS NECESSARY

The hydraulic elevation mechanism is supplied pre-assembled complete with hydraulic oil and appropriate safety valve.

Once the wiring installation has been safely completed the belt will need to be tracked (and tensioned if required) as described in Section 6.11 as this is not always pre-set in the factory.

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7.1 ELEVATION PROCEDURE

1. Once the conveyor has been positioned, ensure that there is nothing that will obstruct the free elevation of the conveyor.

2. Operate hydraulic hand pump to relieve pressure off of the telescopic strut safety linchpins and remove as shown.

Hydraulic hand pump

Release Valve

Safety linchpins Oil filling valve

3. Continue pumping the hydraulic hand pump until the required height is achieved and re-insert and secure the safety linchpins.

4. Release pressure from the hydraulic ram using the release valve on the pump (as shown) so that the conveyor weight is being supported by the safety linchpins.

5. To lower the conveyor, follow the above procedure in reverse.

7.2 RADIAL WHEEL TURNING OPERATION

1. Ensure the conveyor is on a level surface and remove the R clip and inner retaining pin from the pneumatic wheel hinged bracket as shown.

2. Insert slewing handle provided over swiveling spigot and maneuver wheel position as shown.

3. Re-insert retaining pin and R clip and follow the same procedure for slewing the opposite wheel.

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8. EASIKIT® RADIAL

The EASIKIT® RADIAL is usually supplied fully assembled, If the Radial has been supplied unassembled, the assembly of the conveyor will need to be carried out in accordance with Section 6 of this manual. Assembly of the undercarriage and connection to the conveyor will need to be carried out in accordance with its own instruction procedure supplied with the undercarriage.

Installation and moving of the conveyor must be carried out adhering to a relevant lifting plan by competent and experienced personnel.

WARNING!

THE CONVEYOR SHOULD BE POSITIONED ON A STABLE AND LEVEL BASE.

ENSURE THAT THE CONVEYOR WHEELS CAN RADIAL

FREELY WITHOUT ANY OBSTRUCTION

The hydraulic elevation mechanism is supplied pre-assembled complete with hydraulic oil and appropriate safety valve.

Once the wiring installation has been safely completed the belt will need to be tracked (and tensioned if required) as described in Section 6.11 as this is not always pre-set in the factory.

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8.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Once the conveyor has been positioned, the slewing anchor will need to be secured to a firm base and bolted with appropriate fixings to correspond to the base structure. This should be carried out using resin or mechanical anchoring fixings. (These will need to be obtained separately and be adequate to secure the provided weight of conveyor and anticipated loadings.)

8.2 ELEVATION PROCEDURE

1. Once the conveyor has been positioned, ensure that there is nothing that will obstruct the free elevation of the conveyor.

2. Operate hydraulic hand pump to relieve pressure off of the telescopic strut safety linchpins and remove as shown.

Hydraulic hand pump

Release Valve

Safety linchpins Oil filling valve

3. Continue pumping the hydraulic hand pump until the required height is achieved and re-insert and secure the safety linchpins.

4. Release pressure from the hydraulic ram using the release valve on the pump (as shown) so that the conveyor weight is being supported by the safety linchpins.

5. To lower the conveyor, follow the above procedure in reverse.

8.3 SLEWING RING

The slewing ring bearing is secured to the Radial mounting frame and plate with M16 Lindaptor clamps. (see diagram page 54). As part of ongoing maintenance, the tightness of the securing bolts should be periodically checked using a torque wrench and tightened to a torque of 147Nm. The ring will require greasing as required.

Regularity of maintenance will depend on usage but it is recommended the Lindaptor tightness is checked at intervals of no longer than 6 months. (See Section 9.23 – Routine Maintenance)

The slewing ring bearing has a permissible axial loading of 1500kg.

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9. EASIKIT® ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

ISOLATE CONVEYOR BEFORE COMMENCING MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Routine maintenance checks are very important in maintaining the full useful working life of your EASIKIT® conveyor. A regular maintenance program paying due attention to all the components itemized in this Routine Maintenance section will reduce the likelihood of break-down and costly downtime. Frequency of checks will depend on conveyor usage i.e. material being handled, hours worked per day etc. Checks are recommended at regular intervals depending on the number of working hours that the conveyor is being used for.

A main feature in extending the life of your conveyor is thorough cleaning at regular intervals to prevent material build-up particularly around the feed and discharge points (good house-keeping is essential).

THERE ARE REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS THAT MUST BE PERFORMED:

1. EVERY WEEK (or 60 hours)

2. EVERY MONTH (or 250 hours)

3. EVERY 3 MONTHS (or 750 hours)

4. ANNUALLY (or 3000 hours)

WARNING!

DOWN TIME COSTS MONEY,

LOOK AFTER YOUR EASIKIT® CONVEYOR!

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST

9.1 MATERIAL HANDLING

It is very important to ensure that your conveyor is operating within its capacity. If you are in doubt as to the capacity, please consult your conveyor supplier. Overflowing and excessive quantities of material on the belt will lead to material build up in unnecessary areas that will in turn cause damage to your conveyor.

9.2 MATERIAL FEED POINTS

Inspect the feed points of the conveyor and ensure that material is feeding correctly onto the belt and that there is no over flow or spillage onto the surrounding area. Any material buildup will create a hazard which will develop into a potential for conveyor failure and cause subsequent down time.

9.3 RUBBER BELT

Rubber belt and belt joints are classed as ‘wear’ items and not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Regular inspection of the belt, joints and tracking will help prevent any unnecessary damage to these items and to the conveyor framework. Particular attention will need to be given to metal clip joints (where supplied) as wear to the underside of the joint will not readily be noticeable from a surface visual inspection.

9.4 BELT SCRAPERS

A regular visual inspection & clean of scrapers with necessary adjustments is essential to ensure their ongoing efficient operation. Maintenance checks should be carried out as per the routine maintenance schedule on page 47. The blades are wear items and not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Where standard EASIKIT® primary & secondary scrapers have been supplied, the blades are reversible and can be turned around to maximize usage.

9.5 ROLLERS

Intermediate top troughing rollers and return rollers will need to be inspected regularly for free rotation and any excessive wear. These have sealed for life bearings and will need to be kept free from any material build up. Do not use thin spray lubricants (i.e. WD-40) as these will wash out the pre-greased bearings. If external lubrication is needed, this should be done with a spray lubricant grease (avoid any contact with the rubber belt).

9.6 HEAD UNIT

The Head Unit should be checked as per the maintenance schedule and visually assessed to ensure that the drum is functioning correctly and that the lagging is not excessively worn. The Head Drum and its mountings should be secure and in alignment with the conveyor, and the motor mounting bracket secure to both conveyor frame and gearbox. An inspection should be carried out to the inside of the side mounting plates to ensure that the belt has not been running out of alignment causing the edge of the moving belt to rub and wear the plates.

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9.7 TAIL UNIT

The Tail Unit should be checked as per the maintenance schedule and visually assessed to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that the drum is clean with no excessive build-up of material around the drum and that it is running in the bearings correctly. This can be accessed by removing the tail drum guard (and the hopper if possible). Ensure that the tensioning stud bars each side are clean and operational and that the side clamps are tightly secured. The tensioning stud bars will benefit from a periodic light greasing with a multipurpose grease.

9.8 JOINT CHECK

All conveyor section connecting joints and bolts should be checked periodically as per the maintenance schedule.

9.9 MOTOR & ELECTRICS

Carry out a regular visual check to ensure there are no obvious signs of wear or damage to the motor and supply cables. Any wear or damage in these areas should be reported immediately to a competent electrician to carry out further investigation and any necessary repair work.

9.10 GEARBOX UNITS

All gearboxes supplied are maintenance free as they are lubricated for life at the factory and the oil should not require changing. Visually inspect for damage.

9.11 BEARINGS

All external bearings need to be inspected for any excessive wear and that they are secure to the conveyor frame and in clean condition. All these bearings will need grease lubrication regularly. The manufacturer’s recommended lubricant is a high-quality lithium-based grease of 2-3 consistency.

They will need to be checked as per the maintenance schedule.

WARNING!

DO NOT OVERGREASE BEARINGS

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