CONVEY-ALL 1685-SP, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual: 1600-SP Series Conveyor
3-20 08.2016
3.10 OPERATING HINTS
• Keep the hopper full for maximum capacity. Most
efficient results will be obtained when flow of
incoming material is directed to the front (closer to
the tube) of the hopper.
• Always listen for any unusual sounds or noises.
If any are heard, stop the machine and determine
the source. Correct the problem before resuming
work.
• Do not run the machine for long periods of time
with no material on the belt. This increases the
wear. Try to run only when moving material.
• Do not support discharge end directly on the
storage facility.
• Stake the hopper or weigh it down to prevent up
ending.
• For better performance, use a transfer conveyor
or drive over conveyor, to move product from the
storage facility/truck to conveyor hopper.
• The hopper is designed with flashing to seal the
junction between the belt and the sides of the
hopper.
It must be kept in good condition to prevent the
material from “leaking” out of the hopper. Replace
flashing if “leakage” occurs.
• Belt Speed:
The best results are obtained when the drive is set
to provide a belt speed of 600 ft./min.
Count the number of belt revolutions per unit time
to determine belt speed. Use the belt lacing as a
reference when counting belt revolutions.
Contact your dealer or the factory for the appropriate
drive components to give the recommended belt
speed.
• Belt Tension:
There may be a rapid decrease in belt tension
during the first few hours of operation until the belt
has worn in.
The correct operating tension is the lowest tension
at which the belt will not slip under peak load
conditions.
• Operating Angle:
The hydraulic lift can set the tube angle at any
position between 12° and 35° when operating.
Because the belt does not have roll-back barriers,
the product will roll-back if the angle is too steep.
Do not position at more than 35°.
Note:
The lower the angle,
the greater the capacity.
Fig 57 - CST unloading into Conveyor