Rev. 9/11/2019
POW-CAR-50 MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Page 10 of 13
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION (continued from p. 9)
2. Adjust the tension of the lower drive chain (connects power unit to the turntable):
Loosen all 4 power unit subassembly bolts (A). Only 2 bolts are visible in the diagram; the other bolts
are on the opposite side of the subassembly.
a. To increase tension, use a
9
/
16
in. wrench to turn the lock nut on carriage bolt (B) clockwise. To
decrease tension, turn the nut counterclockwise. If the chain is overtightened, the drive train will
squeak and/or make grinding noises. If the drive train is noisy after tightening the chain, loosen
it sufficiently to eliminate the unusual noises.
b. When belt tension is satisfactory, retighten the lock nut firmly against the carriage bolt tab; then
tighten all 4 power unit subassembly bolts (A).
USING THE CAROUSEL
Standard carousels must be used indoors. They are designed for moderate duty, intermittent cycling,
and accept loads weighing up to 4,000 pounds (1,818.2kg). The net weight applied to the carousel must
not exceed 4,000 pounds. Do not drive a forklift onto any of the ramps or the turntable! The load rating
appears on Label 287, which is shown in the
Improper loading will cause load bearings to fail prematurely or might damage the
drive/transmission system. DO NOT shock load the carousel, i.e. do not drop loads onto it. DO NOT
exceed the capacity!
To protect the load bearings, be careful when loading the turntable. S
lowly
and carefully apply loads
to the turntable. Do not shock-load the carousel by dropping items onto the turntable or by slamming the
tines of your fork lift on it.
This machine is equipped with a constant-pressure (“dead man” style) foot pedal controller. The table
rotates only if the pedal is pressed. When the pedal is released, the turntable will
coast
to a stop, i.e. it
will spin until friction and resistance bring it to a stop.
Turntable rotation speed is adjustable. To increase or decrease the speed, turn the dial on the Delta
motor speed controller clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
Before using the product for the first time, make a written record of its appearance and operation. Turn
on the turntable. Describe its motion and how it sounds while running. For example, the turntable should
spin without wobbling. Release the foot pedal. How long does it take for the unit to stop? Use the speed
control dial to increase rotation speed to the maximum. Operate the turntable again. Does the turntable
still rotate smoothly? Does it produce more noise? How long does it take for the turntable to stop?
Thoroughly photograph the unit and each label applied to it. Add the photos to the record. Describe
where each label is located.
This record establishes satisfactory condition
. Whenever the unit is
inspected, compare those observations to the record to determine if the carousel is in satisfactory
condition. Do not use it unless it is in satisfactory condition. Cosmetic changes, like damaged
paint/powder coat do not constitute changes from satisfactory condition. However, touchup paint should
be applied to all areas where the finish is damaged as soon as damage occurs.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE:
Refer to the diagrams on pages
5
.
Proper storage and maintenance are essential to keep this product in normal condition and
to maximize the service life of the unit.
Compare all observations made during an inspection to the
Record of Satisfactory Condition
. If
problems are discovered during an inspection, restore the machine to normal condition before returning it
to service. Contact the
if you need assistance with an issue discovered
during an inspection.
Before beginning either of the following inspections, make sure that system power is turned off
and disconnected
.
A. Before each use – Each time the machine is used the following components should be inspected
1. Wiring: examine the wires for fraying and damage.
