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GLOBAL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator
10230004
2015-08-31
Belt and Buckets
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install the buckets to the belt
At any point during the construction process
the buckets can be fastened to the belt. Use
the pre-punched holes in the belt to attach the
buckets
(examples a and b)
. Tighten the nuts
so the head draws flush with the belt surface.
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thread belt assembly into elevator
Remove the inspection cover door.
(Do not do
this if winds exceed 20 mph!)
From the top
of the elevator, thread a rope down the leg to
the point where the inspection door is located.
Fasten the rope to the assembled belt. Using a
come-along pull the belt through the inspection
opening to the top of the leg, wrap it over the
head pulley and thread it down the other leg.
Assembly
FLAT HEAD
BOLT
FLANGE NUT
a) Steel Bucket Installation
FLAT HEAD
BOLT
NUT
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
b) Plastic Bucket Installation
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Allow the belt to hang over
the head pulley for 24 hours. This will remove much
of the belt slack.