CrustBuster BeltVeyor Crescent, Owner'S Manual

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9
Troubleshooting
If the BeltVeyor equipment malfunctions, the source of faulty operation may frequently be found by
observing the nature of the fault and applying some simple checks and remedies to correct the
malfunction. The following troubleshooting table is provided for this purpose.
BELTVEYOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
1. Conveyor belt not
running at
operational RPM.
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Engine or motor not developing
operational RPM.
Loose v-belts.
Foreign matter on conveyor belts or
pulleys.
Conveyor belt not tensioned properly.
Lagging worn off of drive pulleys.
Material build up around intake end of
tube.
Is belt upside down?
Frozen bearings.
Correct power source problem.
Adjust v-belt tension.
Clean belt and/or pulleys.
Tighten conveyor belt.
Replace lagging or pulleys.
Clean area under intake.
Make certain smooth side of belt is
running against tube. If not, turn belt
over.
Replace or lubricate bearings.
2. Normal capacity
cannot be obtained.
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Engine or motor not developing
operational RPM.
Loose v-belts.
Foreign matter on conveyor belts or
pulleys.
Conveyor belt not tensioned properly.
Lagging worn off of drive pulleys.
Material build up around intake end of
tube.
Is belt upside down?
Frozen bearings.
Conveyor belt not tight.
Correct power source problem.
Adjust v-belt tension.
Clean belt and/or pulleys.
Tighten conveyor belt.
Replace lagging or pulleys.
Clean area under intake.
Make certain smooth side of belt is
running against tube. If not, turn belt
over.
Replace or lubricate bearings.
Tighten conveyor belt.
3. Belt alignment on
bottom pulley.
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Pulleys, idlers, or drive assembly
improperly aligned.
Possible build up on belts or pulleys.
Drive assembly improperly aligned.
Adjust pulley and idler alignment. Drive
assembly should be level with head
and tail frame.
Clean belt and/or pulleys.
Align and level drive assembly with
head and tail frame.
4. Excessive wear of
lagging or pulleys.
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Conveyor belt not properly tensioned.
Take-up idlers excessively uneven. Tighten conveyor belt.
Adjust take-up idlers evenly.
5. Pulley drags or does
not turn.
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Frozen bearings. Lubricate or replace bearings.
6. Material build up in
tube.
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Loose belt or worn out material guides. Tension belt and clean tube. If material
guides are excessively worn, replace.