A. Housekeeping
As covered in various sections of this manual, it is very important to perform housekeeping functions
daily, if not more often. The machine must be kept free of debris. Belt-o-matic machines have
specific built-in features that promote cleanliness. It is important to maintain these features.
Most units have an auger style idle roller. This roller helps clean away the debris that might
accumulate between the upper and lower portions of the conveyor belt. A small inspection door is
provided at each auger roller to physically inspect and clean this roller as needed.
The optional cleaning features include: auto fines clean out system, belt wash downs, air pipe belt
cleaners, and belt brushes. Although each Belt-o-matic is manufactured with few dust ledges, it is
necessary to inspect and clean any accumulation of debris.
B. Bearing Service
Bearing service is minimal because of the slow speed of the conveyors. Bearings are found on the
drive, wrap, tail rollers, and optional equipment. The bearings may need to be greased periodically.
Use premium all-purpose grease.
New production models use cast bearings in removable framing. When replacing the bearing, remove
the lock collar first, then take the framing bolts out. Next, support the roller shaft and slide the framing
and bearing off of the shaft. Reverse procedure to install a new bearing.
Older models use non-serviceable bearings that may be installed on the drive and tail pulleys. These
bearings consist of flanges with bearing inserts. To replace these bearings, unbolt the flange from the
bearing framing, remove the flange, and insert bearing from the motor shaft. Remove the gearbox or
sprockets on the drive side of the drive roller before replacing bearings.
C. Gearboxes
Service is needed periodically to check the oil level. Refer to gearbox manual for oil levels, service
schedule, and oil type recommendations. The vent plug should always be located at the top of the
gearbox.
D. Chain Adjustments
Older production models use sprockets and chains from the gearbox to drive the conveyor belt. These
systems use a wooden block or a small sprocket to maintain tension on the drive chain. This wooden
block or sprocket should be above the chain pushing downward. Provide enough tension so the chain
does not ride off the sprockets.
E. Maintaining the Woven Wire Conveyor Belt
A standard feature on all new production models is the woven wire conveyor belt specification B-60-
48-16. This belt will hold all products 1/8” or larger. An optional finer weave compound belt
specification CB2-120-96-18 is available for smaller products. The belt B-30-30-14 is available for
larger products. This belt has better cleaning characteristics than other specifications. These belts are
made of either 304 stainless steel or galvanized steel wire. Some older machines have the course
weave belt with filler wire inserts while others have a B-72-70-18 belt with filler wire inserts. These
older belts are discontinued. Older machines may be retrofitted with the new style belts.
At initial start-up, allow the belt to run for several revolutions before loading the machine.
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