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Important
Fertilizer weakens the belt lacing and warranty is void on all lacing used with fertilizer. The belt lacing
may need to be replaced more often if you convey fertilizer.
Additional Operating Requirements
To prevent problems that can be caused by conveying fertilizer:
1. Do not allow fertilizer to fill over the edge of the belt. This will allow fertilizer to get under the belt and start
building up.
2. Reduce the flow if the conveyor belt starts to slip. Denser fertilizers will slow the conveyor belt down due to
the weight of the product. Too much material will cause the drive roller to slip and lead to additional wear
on the roller.
3. Do not move fertilizer with your conveyor in humid, wet or rainy conditions. This will cause buildup of
fertilizer under your conveyor belt.
Additional Clean-Out Procedures
Proper cleaning will help to ensure longer belt life and prevent excess rust formation.
1. Run conveyor empty at full speed for 5-10 minutes after conveying fertilizer. This will help ensure that any
product that may be under the belt will be cleaned out and prevent build up.
Do not attempt to manually remove build-up while conveyor is running.
2. Run the belt at low idle and inspect for damage on the belt and lacing, such as notches or cut outs caused
by mice and normal wear. Any damage on the belt may result in fertilizer getting under the belt creating a
buildup. Consider replacing the conveyor belt if it is in poor condition. If equipped with an electric motor,
inspect on the belt return side with the electric motor not running. Turn on the conveyor to expose the belt
that was previously in the tube. Turn off the conveyor and inspect the belt on the belt return, along with the
lacing.
3. Shutdown and lockout power to the conveyor and vacuum or sweep out any remaining fertilizer from the
hopper.
4. If buildup is evident on or under the belt, remove the buildup to ensure proper operation of the conveyor.
When necessary remove fertilizer buildup from under the belt by scraping and washing the belt.
Figure 8.
Fertilizer Buildup at Hopper Transition
BCX2 FIELD LOADER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
