Thiele 00900383, Manual

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Preventive Care
Use only isopropyl alcohol (98% concentration).
Other solvents will cause belts to wear
prematurely, and even total breakdown of
product.
Cleaning Feed and Discharge Belts
To clean feed belts:
1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
2. Open discharge safety shield.
3. Remove gate assembly from gate plate for easier access to
belts.
4. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a soft cloth.
5. Use your hand to move the feed belt, start with one feed belt
at a time and carefully press the moistened area of the cloth to
the belt. As you rotate the belt, use moderate pressure to wipe
across the belt, making sure to wipe in direction of grooves.
After several rotations of the belt, repeat for each belt.
6. Taking a dry portion of the cloth, go back to the first feed belt
cleaned and use moderate pressure against the belt for several
revolutions to ensure the belt is dried. Repeat for each belt.
7. Reinstall gate assembly, close discharge safety shield, and
restore power.
To clean discharge belts:
1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
2. Open discharge safety shield.
3. To access discharge belts, move top roller hold-down assem
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bly away from discharge belts by loosening two T-nuts on
either side of shaft. Lift up on top roller assembly.
4. Repeat steps 4-6 above. Repeat for each belt.
5. Reinstall gate assembly, return roller hold-down assembly to
original position, close discharge safety shield, and restore
power.
Cleaning Feed Belts Cleaning Discharge Belts
Cleaning schedule for various materials:
• Typical: every month
• Dusty: after every shift
• High ink or varnish: 1 time per shift