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Conveyor Chain
Hose down unit and remove any material build-up on sprockets and under chain�
The conveyor will move away from the bottom panel if material accumulates under the
conveyor or on the sprockets� The more material that accumulates, the closer the chain will
come to the chain shields� If the conveyor should catch a chain shield, it could permanently
damage the conveyor, the chain shields or the unit� Do not remove material while conveyor
or spinner is running!
Lubricate conveyor chain at least once a week� Shut down spinner and run conveyor slowly to lubricate
chain� Use a mixture of 75% diesel fuel and 25% SAE 10 oil in a pressurized hand spray gun� Spray oil
mixture between links of chain through openings provided at rear end of sill or from front outside body
when clearance is adequate� Do this at least once a week and after each unit washing� Allow to dry before
lubricating�
Stay out of body when conveyor is running� Stay clear of all moving parts� Entanglement of
clothes, any part of your body or anything you have in your hands can cause serious injury�
Do not use bar, rod or hammer on conveyor while it is moving—if it gets caught it could
cause injury! Failure to comply with this requirement could result in death or serious injury�
Proper chain tension is also a factor in chain
and sprocket life� The proper chain tension
is illustrated in Figure 1� Be sure the chain
is tensioned equally on both sides� This
adjustment is made on each side of the unit
at the idler bearings�
Figure 4 - Chain Tension to be Measured from
Rear of Sill - Proper Tension 26” to 30” (660 to
762 mm)�
Figure 1 - Adjusting Chain Tension
Conveyor chains that are too tight will tend to stretch� This will cause excess sprocket wear and eventually
cause breakage� Excess slack presents the possibility of the chain catching on sub-frame parts� Bent or
distorted chain bars will cause damage to the body as well� Straighten or replace bent or distorted chain
bars immediately�
Lubrication and Maintenance Continued
