Skandia Elevator SE 140, Maintenance Instructions Manual

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SKANDIA ELEVATOR
Bucket belt
Check the tension of the bucket belt and centre it over the slatted pulleys
continuously. Check the first time after 50 operating hours and then according to
the table:
SE Once a season or at least every 200 operating hours.
SEI Twice a year or at least every 400 operating hours.
SEH 3 times a year or at least every 1000 operating hours.
NB! If the speed monitor or belt alignment switch stops the machine, it may be a
sign that the bucket belt needs tensioning.
If the bucket belt is worn and needs changing, follow the directions given in the
assembly instructions for assembling the bucket belt.
Tighten the bucket belt - Belt tensioner in belt join
1.
Remove the bucket closest to the belt tensioner.
2.
Roll off a length of bucket belt from the tensioning pulley. Use a ratchet spanner
(torque wrench) in the tensioning pulley's square hole (A) and use a suitable tool
for support in the pipe (B).
3.
Undo the belt tensioner and fit it in the holes for the removed bucket.
4.
Remove the buckets in the belt join.
5.
Tension the bucket belt with the belt tensioner. See recommended torque in the
"Technical specifications" section.
6.
!
IMPORTANT!
Join the ends of the belt by mounting 3 buckets where the ends overlap. Drill
new holes through the ends of the belt if the existing holes are not aligned.
7.
Relieve the belt tensioner by releasing the ratchet one notch.
NB! The belt tensioner must remain mounted on the bucket belt when the
elevator is in operation.
A
B