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TRANSFER CONVEYOR

1214-GN • 1615 • 1616-RC • 2218 • 2218-RC

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...TRANSFER CONVEYOR 1214 GN 1615 1616 RC 2218 2218 RC OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine The following Sign Off Form is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working w...

Page 3: ... out this form and be signed by both the Dealer and Buyer at the time of delivery Scan or photograph the completed form must be legible and email it to register convey all com A copy of this form may also be mailed to the above address Buyer s Name _____________________________ Dealer s Name _____________________________ Address ___________________________________ Address _________________________...

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Page 5: ... 2 6 2 9 Tire Safety 2 6 2 10 Battery Safety 2 6 2 11 Engine Safety 2 7 2 12 Operating Safety 2 8 2 13 Hydraulic Safety 2 8 2 14 Electrical Safety 2 9 2 15 Transport Safety 2 9 2 16 Storage Safety 2 9 Section 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Machine Components 3 2 3 2 Components and Controls 3 3 3 3 Machine Break In 3 7 3 4 Pre Operation Checklist 3 7 3 5 Attaching to Tow Vehicle 3 8 3 6 Conveyor Placement 3 9...

Page 6: ... 50 Hours or Weekly 4 4 4 2 3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly 4 5 4 2 4 Every 200 Hours or Annually 4 6 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 7 4 3 1 Conveying Belt Tension 4 7 4 3 2 Conveyor Belt Alignment 4 8 4 3 3 Conveyor Belt Replacement 4 9 4 3 4 Drive Belt Tension 4 10 4 3 5 Check Pulley Alignment 4 11 4 3 6 Drive Belt Replacement 4 11 4 3 7 GN Hold Down Wheels Replacement 4 11 4 4 Service Record 4 13 4 ...

Page 7: ...mation provided herein is of a descriptive nature Meridian Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice Performance quality may depend on the material being handled weather conditions and other factors 1 1 OPERATOR ORIENTATION The directions left right front and rear as mentioned throughout this manual are as ...

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Page 9: ...njury or death Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations Typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded Indicates a hazardous situation if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This word identifies hazards that are exposed when guards are remov...

Page 10: ...d operating instructions in this document and to follow them An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 2 GENERAL SAFETY Read and understand the Operator s Manual and all safety decals before operating maintaining adjusting or unplugging the conveyor Only trained competent persons shall operate the conveyor An untrained perso...

Page 11: ... injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment The design and configuration of this conveyor includes safety decals and equipment They need to be clean readable or in good condition 2 4 SAFETY DECALS Keep safety decals clean legible at all times Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible Replaced parts must display the same decal s as the original parts...

Page 12: ...is conveyor The position of decals may vary depending on the machine s options Decals are not shown at actual size Fig 2 1615 Conveyor REMEMBER If safety decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts were replaced without signage new ones must be applied New decals are available from your authorized dealer 3630000010 3630000004 3617000005 ...

Page 13: ... conveyor and its engine until you have read this manual and understand the information Also read the engine operator s manual Be familiar with the safety messages found on the decals around this unit Personal protective equipment PPE include Hard hat Eye protection Protective shoes Work gloves They are recommended during installation placement operation maintenance and removal of the equipment Do...

Page 14: ...ace stands or blocks under the frame before working beneath the machine Before resuming work install and secure all guards when maintenance work is completed Replace damaged or not clearly visible decals 2 9 TIRE SAFETY Failure to follow procedure when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion and may result in serious injury or death Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have...

Page 15: ...rate engine with grass leaves dirt or other combustible materials in muffler area Do not operate engine without muffler Do not tamper with governor springs governor links or other parts which may increase the governed engine speed Do not strike flywheel with hard object or metal tool This may cause it to shatter in operation Keep cylinder fins governor parts free of grass and other debris which ca...

Page 16: ...urface 2 12 OPERATING SAFETY Anyone who will be operating this conveyor or working around it must read this manual They must know operating maintenance safety info Review the manual annually Clean or replace all safety decals if they cannot be clearly read and understood Place all controls in neutral and stop the engine Remove the ignition key Wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting rep...

Page 17: ...ponents immediately Do not work on the conveyor s electrical system unless the power cord is unplugged or the power supply is locked out 2 15 TRANSPORT SAFETY If transporting on a trailer be sure that it is equipped with brakes that are in good working order Be familiar with their operation Check that all the lights reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed and in good working condi...

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Page 19: ...wer sources before servicing the unit The Convey All Transfer conveyor is designed to efficiently move grain pulse crops or granular material from under a truck railcar or storage facility to another conveyor Power is provided by a gas engine electric or hydraulic motor It is the responsibility of the owner and operators to read this manual and to train all personnel before they start working with...

Page 20: ... rail cars Normally the discharge is directed into another conveying system A gas engine electric or hydraulic motor can supply power to the drive located at the discharge end A manual winch is used to raise and lower the hopper frame The main components and their general location are listed below a Conveyor Tube b Hopper c Hopper Winch d Discharge Hood e Engine Motor Mount gas engine shown f Driv...

Page 21: ...t Its LED will illuminate when the circuit exceeds its preset value and trip the breaker Depress indicator to reset the breaker and the light will go out c Engine Mount Lever This lever sets the position of the engine mount Move the lever to slide the engine base away from the drive pulley disengaging the belt IMPORTANT Always disengage drive belt before starting or stopping engine Move the lever ...

Page 22: ... bar firmly and pull the rope sharply to start the engine Close the choke if the engine is cold Electric Motor All conveyors with electric power option rely on the dealer and customer to select the motor with the appropriate horsepower and to hire a licensed electrician to provide power as per the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and local codes A variety of switches can be used Install an ON...

Page 23: ...HAZARD Never climb into hopper onto the belt The belt may inadvertently be turned on Hopper Frame The hopper is designed with a spring loaded frame It can be raised or lowered with a winch When the hopper sides are raised the maximum conveying capacity is obtained UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT Do not release Hopper Winch handle when ratchet lever is in unlocked position with load on winch Handle could spin ...

Page 24: ... Fig 13 Goose neck hopper Frame Height Angle The unit is designed with an adjustable wheel frame that can be used to set the frame angle or discharge height Set at the height appropriate for your application Keep the angle as low as possible to insure that the conveying capacity is at the maximum To change the balance of the machine for moving around the yard loosen the clamp around the tube Slide...

Page 25: ...function as intended After Operating For 5 Hours and 10 Hours Repeat steps 1 through 8 above Service and maintain the conveyor as defined in Section 4 Service and Maintenance 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the conveyor requires that each operator knows the operating procedures It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of...

Page 26: ... clear of the working area 2 The hitch is removable Install hitch and secure with the anchor pin and retainer before using hitch 3 Back up to the conveyor Set the park brake before dismounting 4 Remove the chocks from the wheels 5 Lift the hopper to the drawbar of the towing vehicle and install the pin with its retainer 6 Secure the safety chain around the drawbar cage to prevent unexpected separa...

Page 27: ...ise hopper off the ground and maneuver easily 4 Place chocks in the front and rear of each wheel 5 Position the next conveyor or conveying system under the discharge hood and secure 6 For the Electric Motor Unit Have a certified electrician provide power to the machine Provide convenient shutdown switches and comply with local electrical codes Use a totally enclosed electric motor Be sure electric...

Page 28: ...engine starts 6 Run until the engine warms and the choke is opened 7 Move engine assembly to engage drive belt 8 Increase engine speed to full throttle 9 Start flow of material Electric Motor Units 1 Turn the electric motor ON 2 Start the flow of material and unload Hydraulic Drive Units 1 Place all controls in neutral 2 Start tractor engine and run at low idle 3 Place hydraulic lever in detent 4 ...

Page 29: ...Stopping Although it is recommended that the conveyor beltbeemptiedbeforestopping inanemergency situation stop or shut down the power source immediately Correct the emergency before resuming work Fig 25 Working conveyor 3 7 4 Restarting after Emergency Stop When the conveyor is shut down inadvertently or in an emergency the conveyor belt will still be covered with product Remove as much product fr...

Page 30: ...GN Models In situations where the conveying belt jams or is overtightened the belt can come out from under the hold down wheels at the transition point To correct situation 1 Run until machine is empty or remove all material from machine 2 Turn engine or motor off and disable the power source 3 Move conveyor belt into its loosest position Refer to Section 4 3 1 4 Remove transition cover 5 Push con...

Page 31: ...e number of belt revolutions per unit time to determine belt speed Use the lacing as a reference when counting belt revolutions Contact your dealer or the factory for the appropriate drive components to give the recommended belt speed Do not run the machine for long periods of time with no material on the belting This increases the wear Try to run only when moving material Keep the hopper full for...

Page 32: ...rely 5 Hitch is removable Place hitch then attach it to a tractor or truck using a hitch pin with a retainer and a safety chain 6 Remove chocks from the wheels 7 Slowly pull away from the working area 8 Ensure the SMV Slow Moving Vehicle emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place are clean and can be seen clearly by all ov...

Page 33: ... filled with grease to remove any water residue from the washing This also protects the bearing seals 5 For hydraulic drive units Apply a light coat of oil to the roller chain coupler to prevent rusting Inspect all hydraulic hoses fittings lines couplers and fittings Tighten any loose fittings Replace any hose that is badly cut nicked or abraded or is separating from the crimped end of the fitting...

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Page 35: ...and or rotating parts Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate the engine in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Place stands or blocks under frame before working beneath the unit When maintenance is complete before resuming work install and secure all guards Keep decals clean replace if not readable By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a...

Page 36: ...ring greasing frequency should be determined by usage and conditions 1 Use a hand held grease gun for all greasing 2 Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit 3 All bearings are greasable but require only minimal grease Recommended greasing is one small stroke every month Be careful not to over grease as this may push the seal out 4 Replace and repair ...

Page 37: ...may vary depending on options and engine model contained in the present unit IMPORTANT For engine servicing and maintenance refer to its manual for complete details 4 2 1 Every 10 Hours or Daily Gas Engine Units 1 Check fuel level on units with gas engine Add as required 2 Check oil level on units with gas engine Add as required All Conveyors 3 Inspect conveyor belt lacing for wear 4 Check the con...

Page 38: ...f operation It usually seats itself and can be checked weekly after that Refer to Section 4 3 2 9 Check the condition of the rubber hopper flashing Be sure it still seals the hopper to prevent leaking If any product comes out of the hopper aroundtheflashing loosenflashingmounting screws and adjust Retighten anchor screws and try running the conveyor again Repeat until no grain is lost If the flash...

Page 39: ...ns 14 Grease discharge roller bearings Gas Engine and Electric Motor Units 15 Grease countershaft bearings if equipped 16 Check drive belt tension and alignment Refer to Section 4 3 4 and 4 3 5 17 Clean air filter Refer to Section 4 3 9 Hydraulic Drive Units 18 Oil input drive coupler GN Models 19 Check hold down wheels for wear on rubber wrap Replace if necessary Refer to Section 4 3 7 Fig 42 Bea...

Page 40: ...ules Fig 46 Gas engine Fig 47 Air filter Fig 48 Wheels Fig 49 Clean conveyor 21 Repack wheel bearings 22 Check tire air pressure 23 Torque wheel bolts 24 Wash the entire machine thoroughly using a water hose or pressure washer to remove all dirt mud debris and residue Wash the outside Wash around the hopper Run the conveyor belt while washing inside the tube and around the belt ...

Page 41: ... engine then rotate the belt slowly 4 3 1 Conveying Belt Tension The tension of the belt should be checked daily or more often if required to be sure that it does not slip under load To maintain the belt follow this procedure 1 Loosen the roller bearing housing bolts 2 Rotate the adjustment bolts to correct the belt s tension 3 Tighten the roller bearing housings IMPORTANT Adjust both sides equall...

Page 42: ...rs Note If belt is out of alignment it will move to the loose side Tighten loose side or loosen tight side Belt Alignment at Tail and Transition Rollers 1 Rotate the conveyor belt slowly and check the position of the belt on the tail roller Note Adjust one side of roller at a time 2 Depending on the model Move the bearing housing slightly or Tighten or loosen the adjustment bolt by 1 4 turn to 2 t...

Page 43: ...harge hood The new belt will follow and be threaded into place 7 Disconnect the old belt 8 Link the ends of the new belt lacing 9 Work the lacing cable through the lacing to fasten the belt Note Cordless drill can be used to thread cable Proceed slowly 10 Cut off the excess cable 11 Crimp lacing at both ends to lock cable in place 12 Cut and taper the trailing corner of the belt This will keep the...

Page 44: ...ion per inch of span 4 Tighten bearing mount anchor bolts 5 Tighten lock nuts on the adjusting bolts 6 Close and secure guard over pulleys Second Tension Engine to Countershaft Belt 7 Open the guard over the V belt pulleys 8 Loosen engine motor mount bolts and lock nuts 9 Use motor mount bolts to set belt tension Calculate the tension See Figure 58 Measure length of span between pulleys Allow 1 64...

Page 45: ...ross Section Smallest Sheave Diameter Range RPM Range Belt Deflection Force Pounds Uncogged Hy T Belts and Uncogged Hy T Torque Team Cogged Torque Flex and Machined Edge Torque Team Belts Used Belt New Belt Used Belt New Belt A AX 3 0 3 6 1000 2500 2501 4000 3 7 2 8 5 5 4 2 4 1 3 4 6 1 5 0 3 8 4 8 1000 2500 2501 4000 4 5 3 8 6 8 5 7 5 0 4 3 7 4 6 4 5 0 7 0 1000 2500 2501 4000 5 4 4 7 8 0 7 0 5 7 5...

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Page 47: ...tenance Serviced By 10 Hours or Daily Check Fuel Level Check Engine Oil Level Inspect Belt Lacing Inspect Rollers and Bearings 50 Hours or Weekly Check Conveyor Belt Tension Check Conveyor Belt Alignment Check Hopper Flashing Check Drive Belt Tension and Alignment Inspect Hydraulic Drive Coupler 100 Hours or Monthly Grease All Roller Bearings Grease Countershaft Clean Air Filter Oil Hydraulic Driv...

Page 48: ...ss claims for shortages or errors are made immediately upon receipt of goods they will not be considered Inspect all goods received immediately upon receipt When damaged goods are received insist that a full description of the damage is made with the carrier against the freight bill If this is insisted upon full damage can be collected from the transport company No responsibility is assumed for de...

Page 49: ... circuit valve Replace plugged hydraulic filter Engine Motor labouring Belt is sticky on the back side because of oily product or wet snowy conditions Clean the belt Hopper flashing too tight Adjust to loosen the flashing Conveyor belt doesn t turn or is slipping Hopper flashing may be stuck to belt because it is running dry and rubber is heating up Turn off unit Manually peel flashing up and off ...

Page 50: ...ce any that are rough or seized Belt Roller is jammed Check for sticks stones other objects jammed in belt drive area and remove Conveyor belt doesn t track correctly Roller lagging may be worn Replace roller or have it re lagged Conveyor Belt Fraying Belt not aligned Align and adjust tension Product leakage Product may be getting under the belt at the hopper traveling up inside the belt and leaki...

Page 51: ... for assistance 1 800 418 9461 Specifications and measurements subject to change without notice 6 1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL DISCHARGE HEIGHT TO GROUND HOPPER TO GROUND OVERALL LENGTH HOPPER LENGTH TUBE DIAMETER BELT WIDTH 1214 GN 36 48 61 2 15 4 4 9 10 12 1615 38 48 61 2 73 4 17 4 5 10 10 16 1616 RC 36 48 45 8 20 7 10 16 2218 38 48 61 2 73 4 20 2 5 10 14 22 2218 RC 36 48 45 8 21 6 7 14 22 Table 3 Spe...

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Page 54: ...he Goods for mixing fertilizer etc or used in excess of the built specifications e To Goods used in areas exposed to corrosive or aggressive conditions including but not limited to salt water from either inside or outside the Goods f To failures or defects arising out of damage during shipment or during storage g To materials replaced or repaired under this warranty except to the extent of the rem...

Page 55: ...nd 2 herein none of Meridian its officers directors servants or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage including strict liability and liability for loss or damage due to items which the manufacturing processes are designed to identify whether such loss or damage is caused by negligence in any manner whatsoever including gross negligence error misrepresentation misstatement im...

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