Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1204 - Manual (Page 41)

36 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors
Maintenance
Before any maintenance is performed
to the conveyor, power must be shut
off and locked out to prevent
accidental start up!
The care and maintenance section is provided with
the intention of helping to extend the useful life of the
unit. Like all equipment, the useful life of the con-
veyor is greatly reduced if not used wisely and well
maintained.
Please follow the next few simple steps to insure
the safety and longevity of your equipment.
• Check all bearings and moving parts daily
during use.
• Lubricate bearings according to bearing
manufacturer’s recommendations.
(See page 52.)
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for
gear reducer lubrication and maintenance.
(See page 41.)
• Inspect the V-belts periodically for proper
tension and wear. V-belts should be
replaced as necessary. If replacement or
tension adjustment is required, please refer to
the Shaft Mount Reducer Assembly Section
on page 15.
• The belting and belt idlers should be
checked periodically for wear and damage.
Should replacement of these components be
required, contact the manufacturer.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Motor
Connect the conveyor motor to a power source
according to the motor manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and recommendations. To avoid injury it is
recommended that a certified electrician perform
the motor wiring. A shut off switch should be
placed near the motor so that the system may
easily be shut down to help prevent accidents
during maintenance. It is important to check
proper motor shaft rotation before installing drive
belts
Welding
Welding on or to the conveyor may cause dam-
age to both the conveyor and its electrical sys-
tem. If welding is necessary, precautions should
be taken to protect the conveyor. Should it be
necessary to fasten anything to the conveyor
permanently, careful consideration should be
given to methods of maintenance, removal and
replacement of the conveyor and/or its parts.
Support
Include adequate support for the conveyor as-
sembly to be installed at intervals no greater than
10 feet. It is recommended that supports be
installed at vertical portions of flanges leaving
bottoms of intermediate sections clear. By
attaching supports in this manner, the removable
bottoms are unobstructed for ease of replace-
ment. Support legs are available as an option.
Bearings
Lubricate bearings at regular intervals. If one
bearing is re-lubricated, all other bearings should
also be lubricated. Do not over lubricate as this will
destroy bearing seals.
STORAGE
If the unit is to be inactive for an extended period,
the following procedures are recommended.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Loosen the V-belt tension. Doing so
relieves the stress placed on the bearings
and shafts of the drive and tail sections.
• Lubricate shafts and drive chain
components with a good grade of light
machine oil.