K Conveyor Chain
(Figure 8)
1.
With outer case removed (Section A),
loosen motor mounting bracket retain-
ing bolts on underside of unit, and slide
motor to the left.
2.
Loosen rear shaft adjusting bracket
nuts and bearing retaining bracket nuts
on both sides of unit.
3.
Slide rear conveyor shaft forward to
loosen tension.
4.
Separate the chain at any link and slide
out from front of unit.
5.
Before installing new chain, check for
proper orientation (See Figure 8), and
correct number of links.
6.
Starting at front of unit, slide chain
under front shaft and push towards rear
of unit. Bring chain up and over rear
shaft assembly and pull towards front.
Connect links.
CAUTION: MAKE
SURE CHAIN IS NOT INSTALLED AT
AN ANGLE.
7.
Push back on rear shaft assembly until excess
slack is removed from chain. Holding tension,
tighten both the rear shaft adjusting brackets and
bearing retaining brackets on both sides of unit.
8.
Check for proper tension. There should be
approximately 3/8” to ¾” space between the
conveyor chain and the ledge on the inside of the
unit cavity.
9.
Slide motor to the right to tighten drive chain
tension. There should be approximately ¼” play
in the drive chain.
10. Tighten motor mounting bracket retaining bolts on
underside of unit.
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