8. M
AINTENANCE
BATCO - T
OP
D
RIVE
F
IELD
L
OADER
8.3. S
ERVICE
& M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
1300 P, 1500 P S
ERIES
34
P1512121
12. Engage conveyor drive. Allow to run for 30 seconds, then shut down
conveyor and inspect lacing.
8.3.7. B
ELT
R
ELACING
1. Rotate the belting until the lacing is by the hopper or easily accessible.
2. Loosen conveyor belt and remove lacing retainer clip and pin.
3. Using a square and sharp knife, cut lacing off right behind the lacing clips.
Cut belt MUST have a square end.
4. Use knife to cut Chevron pattern off 1” back from end of belt. This ensures
that the lacing is centered and fully seated on the belt.
5. Use lacing tool to install new lacing clips. Lacing clips are one clip shorter
than belt width. For example: the lacing for a 15” wide belt is 14 clips. Center
lacing on belt and install lacing as per instructions on lacing tool.
6. Reattach
conveyor
belt ends together. If required, use a ratchet strap
clamped to both ends of belt to cinch belting ends together.
7. Install lacing pin and crimp retainer clips onto each end of the lacing pin.
8. Remove
ratchet
strap and tighten conveyor belt (see Section 8.3.3.).
9. Check and set belting alignment (see Section 8.3.3.8.3.5.).
10. Clear area of all bystanders and engage conveyor drive. Allow to run for 30
seconds, then shut down conveyor and inspect lacing.
Figure 8.6 Belt Lacing Pin
