KEENAN MechFiber 250 and
280 Operator’s Manual
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Revision C01, 04
th
Dec 2019
8.10 Side and stub feed-out elevator (where fitted)
An elevator system requires regular maintenance in order to achieve optimum performance.
Every week, the elevator needs to be checked to make sure that the belt is running straight
and not wearing unevenly on one side. If the belt is not running straight, then adjust the tension
by adjusting the tensioner nut on the side and run it again to check.
The elevator surface needs to be kept clean at all times in order to avoid feed building up and
falling into the rollers during operation. Do not allow old feed to build up on the sides of the belt.
Each week, ensure that the bearings are greased (as per Figure 15a and 15b below). Ensure
that the elevator is free-moving in each direction and that there is no feed caught in the
slideways.
Replace belts and side rubbers when they become worn; otherwise, the elevator will not
function properly.
Figure 15a: Side elevator greasing points
Figure 15b: Sub elevator greasing points
