CDLR Conveyor
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev. 0
2021-01-26
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Safety Considerations
Safety is always an important factor in any working process
and due care must be taken to protect your personal
safety.
MC3 Manufacturing Inc. will continue its best efforts to
design, build and market safe products. MC3
Manufacturing Inc. will continue to advocate and urge safe
installation and operation procedures.
Purchaser is required to train and instruct all employees
in the safe operation and maintenance of this machine.
Instructions must include:
1.
Keep all guards in place, at all times, while the
conveyor is running.
2.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the
machine.
3.
Lockout all sources of power when carrying out
any maintenance work on the machine.
4.
Operate, service, and maintain the machine
according to safe procedures.
5.
Do not start or operate the machine until all
guarding is in place and all persons are known to
be clear of the equipment.
Safety at Installation
1.
Wear safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves.
2.
Ensure area around installation site is free of
debris.
3.
Be aware of any sharp edges while handling
conveyor components.
4.
Be careful in and around the conveyor(s) during
installation and be aware of the location of other
personnel.
5.
Only allow qualified personnel to assemble and
install the equipment.
6.
All electrical wiring must be completed by a
qualified electrician according to local codes
7.
Ensure that the conveyor belt and drive chain are
correctly adjusted before starting for the first time
and that all adjuster locknuts are tight to prevent
slipping.
8.
Inspect frame to ensure it is free from protrusions
(like welds) and that all added accessories are clear
of belt.
9.
Check oil level in the gear reducer.
10.
Clear all foreign objects (nuts, bolts, tools etc.)
from frame and belt before starting conveyor.
11.
Double check that all guarding, bearings, locking
collars, pulleys, and sprocket set screws are in
place and tight before staring the first time.
WARNING
NEVER
attempt to free the belt while the conveyor is running
as it could suddenly re-start and cause personal injury or
damage to the conveyor. Follow steps outlined on page 10
for trouble shooting.