8.5
Tipping Guide Gate Flap
A gate flap is used to ‘switch’ the follower roller during the lifting and lowering cycle. The flap must
move freely without sticking. A pin welded to the cradle lifts the flap when the cradle is
approximately horizontal while lowering. The roller itself lifts the flap when the cradle is lifting.
The cradle must be correctly located on the shaft for the flap to work properly. Adjust the shaft
collar so the follower roller runs firmly against the guide.
8.6
Tipping Guide Frame
The ‘following roller’ on the cradle should be gently pressing against the Tipping Guide frame
throughout the entire tipping cycle. If the roller is too tight, or has more than 2mm clearance while
tipping, the frame may need to be aligned.
Adjustment
I.
Loosen the Nylock nut on the M8 bolt going right through the tipping guide and adjusting
bracket.
II.
Take the cradle up to the horizontal position.
III.
Loosen the locknut on the alignment bolt, and turn it so the roller is just pressing against
the guide at the outer end.
IV.
When in the right place, tighten the locking bolt.
8.7
Castor Wheels
As standard, 4 castors with 125mm diameter ‘Blue Resilex’ wheels are fitted. The two castors at
the “operator” end
are braked. The castors are secured to the base with a single M12 coach bolt
through the centre.
