Installation and Maintenance Manual: Shoe Sorter
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Installation and Mai ntenance Manual: Shoe Sorter
Published October 2019
Rev.A1
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a.
Careful inspection is required. The differences between fully seated and incorrectly seated
spring clips are small and require attentiveness to detect.
b.
If the spring clip will not snap into a fully seated position (if it can be lifted with finger pressure
so that a gap is visible between the slat pin and the clip), the clip must be discarded and
replaced.
c.
If any portion of the retaining clip appears to be bent or deformed, the clip should be replaced,
not reused.
5.1.7
Initial Startup Procedure
1.
Inspect inside the sorter for tools or debris. Special consideration should be given to checking the
cross members, which are prone to collecting items.
2.
Temporarily mark one slat near the drive section (e.g. with masking tape)
3.
Advance the chain by hand in the forward operating direction for one full revolution (until the
marked slat comes around to the same position) to ensure there is no binding or other mechanical
problems
a.
See Section 5.1.5, steps 3 and 6, for details on advancing the chain by hand.
4.
Apply power to the drive motor at low speed (e.g. 5Hz). Ensure correct direction of rotation.
Running the sorter backwards can cause damage to slats and divert mechanisms.
Never allow the chain to advance backwards, even when advancing by hand.
5.
Allow the chain to advance for one full revolution (until the marked slat comes around to the same
position) at slow speed before increasing speed.
6.
Monitor the current draw on the VFD during slow speed operation. Ensure the current is not
exceeding the nameplate limit of the motor.
a.
If the current draw is abnormal, contact your ZiPline project manager or ZiPline customer
service for troubleshooting instructions.
5.1.8
Setting Infeed Conveyor
1.
Set the infeed end of the infeed (knife edge) conveyor according to the system layout drawing.
2.
Recommended placement is shown in Figure 11.
3.
The knife edge ships with the belt fully tensioned and the nosebar in a neutral position. The belt is
tensioned by measuring between (2) marks on the belt centerline. The marks are 24” a
part when
the belt is slack (new) and 25-
5/8” apart when the belt is fully tensioned. Ensure the marks are
present before adjusting the nosebar or changing the belt tension.
