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Count the number of belt revolutions per minute to determine belt speed. See
Section 9. – Specifications on
for belt length.
Note
Use the connector splice as a reference when counting belt revolutions.
To calculate, for example, 600ft/min belt speed for a 47ft belt:
Therefore, 12.76 or approximately 13 belt passes per minute will provide a 600ft/min belt speed.
6.7. Emergency Shutdown
In an emergency situation:
1. Stop or shut down the power source immediately and lock out all power.
2. Stop the flow of material (if applicable).
3. Ensure the machine components come to a stop before inspecting.
4. Correct the emergency situation before resuming work.
6.8. Restarting with a Full Tube
When the conveyor is shut down inadvertently or due to an emergency, the tube may still be filled with grain.
1. With the power source locked out, remove as much of the grain as possible from the tube and intake using
a shop vacuum or other tool. Do not use your hands.
Starting under load may result in damage to the conveyor.
2. If guards or covers have been opened or removed, close or replace them before restarting the unit.
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3.
Electric and Gas Drive Models:
It may be necessary to tighten the drive belts slightly to handle the heavier
than normal loads.
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4.
Gas and PTO Drive Models:
Since the start-up torque loads are so much higher than normal when the
conveyor belting is full, restart at low speed. Do not let the conveyor belt drive roller spin on the belt if
conveying belt does not start moving immediately. This will damage the drive roller and conveying belt.
5. Once the conveyor has been started, you may resume normal operation.
6.9. Shutdown
When operation has been completed:
1. Once the conveyor is clear of grain, lock out the power source.
2. Lower the conveyor fully.
3. Clean out any remaining grain from the conveyor with a vacuum or sweep out.
4. Clean the entire work area.
5. Remove anchors, supports, and chocks.
SWING-AWAY CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
