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7.15. Replace the Belt Lacing
1. Rotate the conveyor belt until the lacing is between the s-drive and the hopper.
2. Loosen the tension on the s-drive take-up roller all the way.
3. Remove the lacing retainer clip and pin.
4. Using a square and sharp knife, cut the lacing off right behind the lacing clips. The cut belt MUST have a
square end.
5. Use a knife to cut Chevron pattern off 1” back from the end of the belt. This ensures that the lacing is
centered and fully seated on the belt.
6. Count the lacing clips on the removed section and install the same number of new lacing clips with a lacing
tool. Center the lacing on the belt and follow the lacing tool’s instructions.
7. Align the conveyor belt ends and install the lacing pin.
8. Crimp the retainer clips onto each end of the lacing pin. Refer to .
9. Tighten the conveyor belt. Refer to .
10. Seal the belt lacing (if the conveyor is used to handle oilseed). Refer to
11. Check and set the belt alignment. Refer to
Section 7.13 – Align the Conveyor Belt on page 58
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12. Engage the conveyor drive. Allow the conveyor to run for 30 seconds, then shut down the conveyor and
inspect the lacing.
7.16. Replace the Conveyor Belt
1. Rotate the conveyor belt until the lacing is by the hopper or is easily accessible.
2. Move the tension roller to its loosest position.
3. Pull all the slack to the lacing area.
4. Remove the lacing retainer clip and pin.
5. Attach one end of the replacement belt to the belt end being removed, closest to the hopper.
6. Pull the old belt out and the new belt will be threaded into place.
7. Disconnect the old belt.
8. Reattach conveyor belt ends together. If required, use a ratchet strap clamped to both ends of belt to cinch
belting ends together.
SWING-AWAY CONVEYOR – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
