12. Final Checks, Tracking, Start-Up and Maintenance
PNEG-681CE
CE Compliant Series II Bucket Elevator
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Dealing with Elevator Blockages
Elevator blockage is an unlikely event, but can occur if the equipment being fed by the elevator becomes
blocked. To resolve this, take the following steps:
1. Stop the elevator and run the down stream equipment to eliminate any down stream blockage.
2. Attempt to re-start the system.
3. If the elevator has become so blocked that it will not start freely, it may need to be emptied.
Do not continually start and stop the elevator motor, as this will result in motor over heating and
equipment damage.
4. Turn off the elevator;
lock out all power, lock and tag
the electrical power isolator so that the
equipment cannot be re-started inadvertently.
Figure 12B