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Figure 7.
Conveyor Loading Zone
6.5. Conveyor Belt Speed
The best results are obtained when the input drives are set to provide a conveyor belt speed of 500 to 600 ft/
min on the 1500 series, and 600 to 650 ft/min on the 1800, 2000, and 2400 Series.
Count the number of belt revolutions per minute to determine belt speed. See Specifications for belt length.
Note
Use the connector splice as a reference when counting belt revolutions.
To calculate, for example, 600ft/minute belt speed for a 47ft belt:
Therefore, 12.76 or approximately 13 belt passes per minute will provide a 600ft/min belt speed.
Contact your dealer or the factory for the appropriate drive components to give the recommended belt speed.
If the belt speed is too low, conveyor may leak around transition area.
6.6. 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.
6.7. 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.
PTO TOP-DRIVE FIELD LOADER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
