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2.4.2 Metal cover plates
Metal cover plates cover the space between the frame and the chain guide on the upper side
of the frame. These plates must always be in place when the machine is in use. They may
only be removed during cleaning operations. Each plate has a block that fits between the
frame and the chain guide and prevents the plate from shifting. The 2 plates on the entrance
side (see Figure 2.6) are fitted with a clip that fits around the shaft of the infeed roller.
These plates have to be removed in a horizontal direction. The cover plates at the main drive
are not removable.
2.4.3 Side plates
The sides of the machine are covered by a number of side plates. These thin metal plates
are fitted on the underside with a number of clips for fixing them to the frame. The upper side
of the plate fits into the hollow upper profile of the frame. The plates are placed as follows
(see Figure 2.7):
Figure 2.6 Metal cover plates
Clip blocks
Shaft clip
Figure 2.6 Metal cover plates
Figure 2.7 Side plates
detail: enclosure
