Roach Conveyors 138LRC, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
INTRODUCTION
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
This manual was prepared as a “how-to-
guide” for installers, end-users and main-
tenance personnel. It is also intended to
educate both owner (purchaser) and all
individuals working around the unit, of
potential hazards.
With proper installation and maintenance,
conveyors are essential for achieving a vari-
ety of functions essential in today’s industrial
marketplace. By following a
simple, periodic maintenance schedule, the
life of a typical conveyor (or, most any type
of machinery--including our automobiles!)
will increase when compared to a similar
unit in an application receiving little or
no maintenance. You may find that a
conveyor can become your best workplace
friend by following simple safety guidelines.
Failure to follow even the most basic safety
suggestions can result in
serious personal injury .
Conveyors contain many moving parts-
-pulleys, belting, chains, sprockets, shafts,
rollers, etc. Therefore, it is imperative to
become familiar with basic unit operation
and know all points of potential hazards.
Remember, when working around or near
conveyors (and any industrial machinery)
it is your responsibility to become familiar
with the unit, to know potential hazards
(many are noted with caution labels) and
to operate unit in strict accordance with the
safety guidelines in this manual.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference. It should be placed where
appropriate personnel may maintain
proper maintenance and records.
This manual must be read by all new users
before operating or working near this unit .
DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL!
KEEP IN SAFE PLACE--DO NOT DISCARD!
ALWAYS anchor permanent supports to floor (or mounting
surface). Use 3/8” x 2-1/2” (or longer) wedge anchors for
permanent installation in concrete flooring.
It is the responsibility of the customer and installation personnel
to supply and install net or mesh guarding on overhead mounted
conveyors to prevent product and/or debris from falling to floor in areas
where required.
Safety finger guards must NOT be removed form V-belt driven live
roller curves or spurs. If guard is removed for maintenance or other
purposes, conveyor must NOT be placed into operation until All finger
guards have been replaced.
Belt must be kept in good condition for safe work environment.
Drive chain guards MUST be replaced after installation or mainte-
nance before unit start-up. Also, guards used to cover slave drive
connections for slave driven curves or spurs must be replaced prior to start-
up after installation or maintenance.
To check drive sprocket alignment, shut “OFF” and lock out power
source before attempting ANY adjustments.
To check drive sprocket tension, shut “OFF” and lock out power
source before ANY adjustments are attempted.
To check drive sprocket tension, shut “OFF” and lock out power
source before ANY adjustments are attempted.
Electrical controls must be designed by a qualified electrical engi-
neer to ensure that appropriate safety features (emergency stops,
pull cords, switches, etc.) are installed on unit for safe operation. Before
conveyor start-up, all operators and other personnel coming in contact
with unit must be properly trained and must have read accompanying
Tech Handbook.
Only trained personnel shall perform maintenance functions. Before
maintenance operations are performed, shut conveyor “OFF” and
lock out power source to prevent unauthorized start-up. When mainte-
nance is completed, only authorized personnel shall be permitted to start
conveyor following maintenance or other emergency shut-off.
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