6-1
Assembly Manual: Tube
Revised 12.2019
Section 6: TUBE ASSEMBLY
6.1 PREPARE THE HOPPER
The hopper rollers are normally installed in the
factory, before shipping. These instructions are
included in case reassembly is required.
EQUIPMENT WEIGHT HAZARD
Stands must hold 2500 lb in weight,
and be stable.
1. Install the tail roller.
- Slide bearing assemblies over the roller
slide shaft, on both ends.
- Centre the shaft.
- Secure with 5/16 x 2 inch carriage bolts.
- Place the bolts from the inside.
- Add washers outside and tighten the nuts.
2. Place eccentric locking rings (off-centre fit)
over the shaft, outside the bearings, on both
ends of the shaft.
- Slide the rings on and turn to hand tighten.
- Use a hammer and punch to tap the
locking rings, firmly tightening it.
- Tighten the set screw on the rings.
3. Install two rollers at the transition.
- Leave the first hole, closest to the tail roller
empty. It will be installed after the belt is
strung.
- Use the same procedure as for the tail
roller. See above.
Fig 128 - Install hopper rollers
Fig 129 - Hopper frame
Fig 130 - Hopper
