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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 Drive Models:
It may be necessary to tighten the drive belts slightly to handle the heavier than
normal loads.
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Hydraulic 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.
6.8. 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.
6.9. Clean Out
After using your conveyor, follow the clean out steps below to ensure longer belt life and trouble free
operation. Failure to clean out the conveyor can cause build up of product on the belt and roller shafts, causing
spillage, roller misalignment, and excess wear/damage to the belt.
Failure to lock out power can cause severe injury.
1. Remove any product remaining in the hopper and spout with a vacuum or sweep out.
2. Remove debris from shafts, sheaves, and drive belts (as equipped).
3. Once the conveyor is empty of all product, check for damage on belt and lacing such as notches or cut outs.
Any damage on belt may result in product getting under it creating a build-up. If belt replacement and re-
lacing is necessary, refer to the Maintenance Section.
Important
Ensure the conveyor is free from all product and debris to prevent build-up. Any build-up on belt
and shaft becomes a source of spillage and can cause belt misalignment with the possibility of belt
edges sustaining damage on the fixed structure. Build-up on the hopper and spout will cause the
belt to wear faster due to drag.
4. Once cleaned out, cover intake to prevent moisture from collecting in hopper.
6.10. Conveying Fertilizer
Fertilizer may be conveyed using the conveyor when strictly operated at a reduced capacity and additional care
is taken to thoroughly clean the conveyor after operation.
BCX2 FIELD LOADER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
