Drive units (continued) – FlexLink XS (45 мм) Монтаж User Manual
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Assembly
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Drive units (continued)
Intermediate drive unit
X..ER 5 H
Intermediate drive units can be installed anywhere along
the conveyor, although it should be mounted as close to
the end of the conveyor as possible.
Attach the drive unit to the conveyor beam using the
connecting strips that are included. (See mounting
instructions for end drive unit, page 22)
Caution:
When installing a drive unit, ensure that
the slip clutch is fully released.
The area near the guides for the return
loop of the chain should not be accessible
during conveyor operation.
There must be no conveyor chain catenary when
using intermediate drive units.
Catenary drive unit
X..EC 5 H
Catenary drive units are used in “endless chain” con-
veyor systems with no return chain.
Catenary drive units can be installed anywhere along
the conveyor length.
Attach the drive unit to the conveyor beam using the
connecting strips that are included. (See mounting
instructions for end drive unit, page 22)
Adjustment of the position of the bridge area may be nec-
essary, depending on weight and shape of the products
that are being transported. Adjust the bridge by loosen-
ing the two screws on the side below the bridge, and then
loosening the four remaining screws. Adjust the bridge
position and tighten all screws.
Caution:
When installing a drive unit, ensure that
the slip clutch is fully released.
The bridge area where the chain
goes down should not be acces-
sible during conveyor operation.
The conveyor chain slack of cate-
nary drive units must be main-
tained during the system lifetime.
When the conveyor chain is visible through the slot
in the plastic cover, it must be shortened.
Horizontal bend drive unit
X..EW 180/5 H
The horizontal bend drive unit is used for endless con-
veyors with no return chain.
Attach the drive unit to the conveyor beam using the
connecting strips that are included. (See mounting
instructions for end drive unit, page 22)
Caution:
When installing a drive unit, ensure that
the slip clutch is fully released.
There must be no conveyor chain catenary
when using horizontal bend drive units.
The drive wheel should not be accessible
during conveyor operation.