Document Outline

• Contents
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Mounting instructions
  • Trouble shooting
  • Preventive maintenance
• Introduction
  • General introduction
  • Non FlexLink equipment
  • Safety considerations
  • Maintenance intervals
    • Table 1: Ready reckoner
  • Spare/replacement parts
  • Warranty/guarantee
• XT Pallets XTPP
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear or damage of pallets
    • 1 Make random samples and inspect a couple of pallets.
    • 2 Check the bushings.
    • 3 Check the frame.
• XT Compact conveyor XTUC S11
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear or damage of conveyor chain
    • 1 Run the conveyor to inspect the whole chain. Example of damage to look for is listed below:
    • 2 If any links or chain has to be replaced, see “Replace chain on XT Compact conveyor module” on ...
  • Check elongation of conveyor chain (only valid for conveyor > 1500 mm)
    • 1 Run the conveyor with maximum realistic amount of loaded pallets.
    • 2 Check the chain elongation in the idler end (D).
    • 3 If the elongation on the conveyor chain causes a chain slack (E), it must be shortened. Split t...
  • Check the slide rails
    • 1 Run the conveyor.
    • 2 If you suspect damage of a slide rail try to detect slide rail deformations (only necessary on ...
    • 3 If slide rail has to be replaced, see “Replacement of slide rail” on page28.
  • Check motor temperature
    • 1 Measure the motor temperature.
    • 2 Operation temperature > approx. 90ºC indicates overload of conveyor. Check pallet weights and q...
    • Other observations
    • Cleaning conveyor chain
    • Other instructions
    • Spare parts
• XT Conveyor XTUC
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear or damage of conveyor chain
    • 1 Run the conveyor to inspect the whole chain. Examples of damage to look for is listed below:
    • 2 If any links or chain has to be replaced, see “Replace chain on XT conveyor module – End drive ...
  • Check tension of conveyor chain
    • 1 Run the conveyor with maximum realistic amount of loaded pallets.
    • 2 Check the slack in the drive unit. If the chain is hanging below the slot (C) or past the midpo...
  • Check the slide rails
    • 1 Run the conveyor.
    • 2 If you suspect damage, try to detect deformations of the slide rail. (only necessary on the upp...
    • 3 If slide rail has to be replaced, see “Replacement of slide rail” on page28.
    • Check wear or damage of guides in drive unit
      • 1 Run the conveyor and check the guides (D).
      • 2 If any guides have to be replaced, find spare part kit in separate Spare Parts documentation
    • Check motor temperature
      • 1 Measure the motor temperature.
      • 2 Operation temperature > approx. 70ºC indicates overload of conveyor. Check pallet weights and q...
    • Other observations
    • Cleaning conveyor chain
    • Other mounting instructions
    • Spare parts
• Transfer units XTPT
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear or damage of conveyor chain
    • 1 Run the transfer to inspect the whole chain. Example of damage to look for is listed below:
    • 2 If any links or chain has to be replaced, see section “Replace chain on XT Compact conveyor mod...
  • Check speed of lift and lowering movement
    • 1 Run the transfer with loaded pallets
    • 2 If necessary, adjust the throttle valves (D) at the bottom of the unit.
  • Other observations
  • Cleaning conveyor chain
  • Other instructions
  • Spare parts
• Locating station XTPX P11 A
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear of guide pins
    • 1 Examine the guide pins (A).
    • 2 If the guide pins have to be replaced see “Mounting guide pins to locating, lift-and-rotate and...
  • Check docking of pallet
    • 1 Run the unit and check that the pins enter the pallet bushings in a smooth way without jam and ...
    • 2 If the locating units have to be adjusted due to jam, see separate publication "Assembly manual...
  • Check speed of lift and lowering movement
    • 1 Run the unit with loaded pallets.
    • 2 If necessary, adjust the throttle valves (B) on the cylinder units.
    • 3 Check that the two individual guide pins are synchronised and enter/leave the pallet at the sam...
  • Other observations
  • Spare parts
• Lift and locate stations XTPX P12
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear of guide pins
    • 1 Examine the guide pins (A).
    • 2 If the guide pins have to be replaced see “Mounting guide pins to locating, lift-and-rotate and...
  • Check docking of pallet
    • 1 Run the unit and check that the pins enter the pallet bushings in a smooth way without jam and ...
  • Check speed of lift and lowering movement
    • 1 Run the unit with loaded pallets.
    • 2 If necessary, adjust the throttle valves (B) on the cylinder units.
  • Other observations
  • Spare parts
• Lift and rotate station XTPR
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check wear of guide pins
    • 1 Examine the guide pins (A).
    • 2 If the guide pins have to be replaced see “Mounting guide pins to locating, lift-and-rotate and...
  • Check docking of pallet
    • 1 Run the unit and check that the pins enter the pallet bushings in a smooth way without jam and ...
    • 2 If the locating units have to be adjusted due to jam, try to adjust the end positions of the ro...
  • Check speed of lift and lowering movement
    • 1 Run the unit with loaded pallets.
    • 2 If necessary, adjust the throttle valves (C) at the cylinder units.
  • Check speed of rotating movement
    • 1 Run the unit with loaded pallets.
    • 2 If necessary, adjust the throttle valves (D) on the cylinder units.
  • Other observations
  • Spare parts
• Stops and dampers
  • Recommended inspection interval
  • Check the damping function
    • 1 Check the damping function.
    • 2 If needed, fine adjust the damping function (A) when the system is running.
  • Check noise level
    • 1 Check the noise level.
    • 2 If needed, adjust the external non-return throttle valve (B) to reduce noise level. (Throttle v...
  • Other observations
  • Spare parts
  • Mounting instructions
• Replace chain on XT conveyor module – End drive unit
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Side mounted motor.
    • 2 Side mounted motor.
    • 3 Remove a pin (that holds the chain together) in the driving end by pressing it through the chai...
    • 4 Centre mounted motor (A) - Remove the fan cover. Use the 7 mm box wrench. Feed the chain out th...
    • 5 Pull out the chain from below.
    • 6 Unpack the new chain. Note that the chain can only be mounted in its direction of travel (marke...
    • 7 Insert the chain from below, with the nose forward (see previous step).
    • 8 Feed the chain into the conveyor until it reaches the drive wheel at the driving end.
    • 9 Centre mounted motor (A) - Remove the fan cover. Use the 7 mm box wrench. Feed the chains to th...
    • 10 Use a pair of slip joint pliers to insert the pin halfway into the chain link.
    • 11 Join the chain endings. Make sure that the joint ball has not been removed and re-assembled up...
    • 12 Press the pin through the chain. Use the pin insertion tool.
    • 13 Make sure that the pin snaps into the correct position (centred).
    • 14 Centre mounted motor - Fit the fan cover to the motor and tighten the screws. Use the 7 mm box...
    • 15 Side mounted motor.
    • 16 Side mounted motor.
• Replace chain on XT conveyor module – Catenary drive unit
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the roller bridge between the conveyors.
    • 2 Use the screwdriver to remove the plastic cap on the motor. Loosen the screw for the motor with...
    • 3 Lift off the motor from the drive shaft.
    • 4 Remove the plastic sleeve from the drive shaft.
    • 5 Detach the screws (4°M6) holding the slack protection. Use the 10 mm box wrench.
    • 6 Remove the slack protection cover.
    • 7 Remove a pin (holding the chain together) by pressing it through the chain. Use the pin inserti...
    • 8 Feed the chain out through the drive wheel by turning the drive shaft until the chain is loose.
    • 9 Pull out the chain from below the idler end unit.
    • 10 Unpack the new chain. Note that the chain can only be mounted in its direction of travel (mark...
    • 11 Insert the chain from below, with the nose forward (see previous step).
    • 12 Feed the chain via the idler end into the conveyor.
    • 13 Feed the chain into the conveyor until it reaches the drive wheel at the drive end.
    • 14 Feed the chains to the drive wheel and turn the drive shaft until the chains are hanging a bit...
    • 15 Use a pair of slip joint pliers to insert the pin halfway into the chain link.
    • 16 Join the chain endings. Make sure that the joint ball has not been removed and re-assembled up...
    • 17 Press the pin through the chain. Use the pin insertion tool.
    • 18 Make sure that the pin snaps in to the correct position (centred).
    • 19 Fit the slack protection covers.
    • 20 Fit and tighten the screws (4°M6). Use the 10 mm box wrench.
    • 21 Fit the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft.
    • 22 Fit the motor on the drive shaft.
    • 23 Fit and tighten the screw. Use the 10 mm box wrench. Fit the plastic cap.
    • 24 Place the roller bridge between the conveyors.
• Replacement of slide rail
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the chain according to one of following instructions:
    • 2 Remove the slide rail by positioning the screwdriver at the side of the slide rail and carefull...
    • 3 Remove the slide rail that shall be replaced.
    • 4 Mark up all old rivet holes at the bottom of the beam with a marker.
    • 5 Chamfer the top and side faces on the slide rail (compare/copy old slide rail).
    • 6 Mount the slide rail, make sure to not fit it upside down. Leave a 4 mm distance in the joint b...
    • 7 Use drill fixture 3923584 to drill the rivet holes. Place it so the new hole is about 20 mm beh...
    • 8 Drill new holes for the rivets using a 3,2 mm drill.
    • 9 Countersink the holes to ensure that the top of the rivet is below the surface of the slide rail.
    • 10 Fit the rivets in the holes and press them together with the rivet tool.
    • 11 Check that the rivets do not protrude over the slide rail surface. Check both top and undernea...
    • 12 When you reach the end, cut the slide rail so that there is a 4 mm distance to the next piece ...
    • 13 Press the slide rail in place.
• Replace motor on XT conveyor drive unit – Side mounted
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Disconnect all electrical wiring from the motor. Use the screwdriver to remove the plastic cap ...
    • 2 Detach the motor from the drive shaft. Dismount the torque arm and fit it on the new motor, use...
    • 3 Fit the motor on the drive shaft and make sure that the torque arm is placed on the rubber tube...
• Replace motor on XT conveyor drive unit – Centre mounted
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Disconnect all electrical wiring from the motor. Release the chain from the drive wheel on the ...
    • 2 Loosen the screws (2°M8) on the side plate furthest away from the motor. Use the 5 mm Allen key...
    • 3 Remove the retaining ring from the shaft. Use the retaining ring plier. Detach shaft with drive...
    • 4 Adjust the keyway on the shaft so it fits the keyway of the motor gearbox.
    • 5 Mount the motor on to the short shaft. The torque arm should be placed on the rubber tube.
    • 6 Insert the long shaft through the inner side plate (furthest away from the motor). Place the re...
• Replace chain on XT Compact conveyor module
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic cover on the idler end.
    • 1 Use the 3 mm Allen key to loosen the screws on the idler end.
    • 2 Carefully remove the plastic guides. First push it forward (1) and then pull the end out (2).
    • 3 Remove the plastic guide on the other side.
    • 4 Remove a pin (holding the chain together) in the idler end by pressing it through the chain. Us...
    • 5 Remove the wheel.
    • 6 Carefully pull the chain out.
    • 7 Note that the chain can be mounted one way only, even if it is bidirectional. The chain shall a...
    • 8 Feed the chain to the drive end and if necessary help feeding it by pulling the other chain. If...
    • 9 Fit the wheel.
    • 10 Fit the pin into the chain, use the 2,5 mm Allen key.
    • 11 Make sure that the pin snaps in to the correct position (centred).
    • 12 Fit the plastic guide.
    • 13 Carefully fit the other plastic guide. First push in the end (1) and then push it backward (2).
    • 1 Fit the screws on the idler end, use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 2 Fit the plastic cover.
• Replace driving belt on XT Compact conveyor module
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws on the belt cover, use the 8 mm box wrench.
    • 2 Remove the belt cover.
    • 3 Use the 3 mm Allen key to loosen the screws holding the drive unit cover, Remove the drive unit...
    • 4 Loosen the screws on the outer side of the drive unit, use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 5 Remove the screws (4°) on the inner side of the drive unit, use the 8 mm box wrench.
    • 6 Carefully remove the end drive unit and unhook the driving belt from the motor.
    • 7 Replace the old belt.
    • 8 Hook the driving belt on the motor and carefully assemble the end drive unit back on the conveyor.
    • 9 Fit and tighten the screws on the inner side of the drive unit, use the 8 mm box wrench.
    • 10 Tighten the screws on the outer side of the drive unit, use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 11 Place the distance washers and fit the drive unit cover
    • 12 Fit and tighten the screws holding the drive unit cover, use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 13 Assemble the belt cover.
    • 1 Fit and tighten the screws on the belt cover, use the 8 mm box wrench.
• Replace motor on XT Compact conveyor module
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws on the driving belt cover. Use the 8 mm box wrench.
    • 2 Remove the driving belt cover.
    • 3 Loosen the screws holding the motor, use the 5 mm Allen key and 10 mm box wrench.
    • 4 Remove the screws holding the motor.
    • 5 Fit the screws holding the motor.
    • 6 Tighten the screws holding the motor, use the 5 mm Allen key and 10 mm box wrench.
    • 7 Fit the driving belt cover.
    • 1 Fit and tighten the screws holding the driving belt cover. Use the 8 mm box wrench.
• Replace motor on XT transfer unit XTPT M1
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws (8°) on the transfer unit covers on both sides. Use the Phillips screwdriver....
    • 2 Remove the screws (2x) holding the motor, use the 5 mm Allen key and the 10 mm box wrench.
• Replace motor on XT transfer unit XTPT M2
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws (4°) on the transfer unit cover. Use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 2 Remove the screws (2°) on the transfer unit bracket. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 3 Carefully lift upp the transfer unit.
    • 4 Remove the screws (2°) which hold the motor, use the 5 mm Allen key and the 10 mm box wrench.
    • 5 When re-installing the transfer drive unit, make sure that the electric cable (A) does not get ...
    • 6 Carefully fit the transfer drive unit.
    • 7 Fit and tighten the screws (2°) on the transfer unit bracket. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 8 Fit the cover
• Replace driving belt on XT transfer unit XTPT M1
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws (8x) on the transfer unit covers on both sides. Use the Phillips screwdriver....
    • 2 Loosen the screws holding the transfer unit cover, use the 3 mm Allen key. Remove the transfer ...
    • 3 Remove the screws (2°) holding the conveyor unit. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 4 Carefully lean the conveyor unit forward.
    • 5 Gently push the driving belt of the driving wheel.
    • 6 Lift out the conveyor unit.
    • 7 Loosen two screws holding the side cover (one side only), use a 10 mm box wrench. Remove the si...
    • 8 Remove the screw holding the beam using a 5 mm Allen key.
    • 9 Rotate the beam 90º around the shaft and replace the driving belt.
    • 10 Fit the screw holding the beam using a 5 mm Allen key.
    • 11 Fit the side cover and the two screws holding the side cover, use a 10 mm box wrench.
    • 12 Put the conveyor unit back.
    • 13 Carefully lean the conveyor unit forward.
    • 14 Gently push the driving belt back on the driving wheel.
    • 15 Fit the screws (2°) holding the conveyor unit. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 16 Fit the transfer unit cover and the screws holding the transfer unit cover. Use the 3 mm Allen...
    • 1 Fit the transfer unit covers and the screws (8°) on both sides. Use the Phillips screwdriver.
• Replace driving belt on XT transfer unit XTPT M2
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 Remove the screws (4°) on the transfer unit cover. Use the 3 mm Allen key.
    • 2 Remove the screws (2°) on the transfer unit bracket. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 3 Carefully lift upp the transfer unit.
    • 4 Replace the old driving belt according to instruction “Replace driving belt on XT Compact conve...
    • 5 When re-installing the transfer drive unit, make sure that the electric cable (A) does not get ...
    • 6 Carefully fit the transfer drive unit.
    • 7 Fit and tighten the screws (2°) on the transfer unit bracket. Use the 5 mm Allen key.
    • 8 Fit the cover
• Mounting guide pins to locating, lift-and-rotate and lift-and-locate station
  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Instruction
    • 1 You need the following equipment to change guide pins.
    • 2 Place the piece of pipe (B) over the pin.
    • 3 Place washer (C) on the pipe and tighten the screw (A) until it has reached the bottom of the t...
    • 4 Remove the screw (A) and washer (C).
    • 5 Place washer (D) on the pipe (B) and fit the screw (A) and washer (C).
    • 6 Tighten the screw (A) until the guide pin is loose. Use the 4 mm Allen key.
    • 7 Fit a new guide pin in the hole and use a soft faced hammer to fit it in place.
    • 8 Turn the non cylindrical guide pin in position (see next picture). Use the 10 mm box wrench.
    • 9 Locating pin position.
  • Trouble shooting
• XT Compact conveyor XTUC S11
  • XT Conveyor XTUC _51/52
  • XT Transfer unit XTPT PWxPL
  • XT Locating station XTPX P11 A
  • XT Lift & Locate station XTPX P12
  • XT Lift & Rotate station XTPR
  • Stops and dampers