Dorner Mfg. Corp.
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851-899 Rev. A
FlexMove FC (105 mm) Conveyor System
Installation
Introduction
The main purpose of this manual is to help self-building end
users, with little or no prior experience, to assemble a
FlexMove conveyor system. Each chapter includes detailed
instructions and pictures showing how to assemble the
different parts. Most pictures in the manual include parts
from the FS conveyor system, but all instructions are
applicable to the FH, FK, FS, FM, FC, FL, FU and FV.
Document Disposition
The document is divided into the following five main parts:
• Installation site preparations
• Tools and fasteners
• Assembly
• Start-up and testing
Initial Assembly Planning
Systematically working planning is required:
• Fully understand and studying the assembly drawing.
• Ensure the necessary tools are required.
• Ensure all the parts and materials are well prepared in
advance, following the parts list.
• Enough space for conveyor installation is important.
• Ensure the floor is even and so the foot can be properly
attached on the floor.
Safeguarding
All pinch and shear points, as well as other exposed moving
parts that present a hazard to users, is recommended to be
safe guarded. Cleat conveyor chain is more susceptible of
creating pinch and shear points than plain chain.
When two or more pieces of equipment are interfaced,
special attention must be given to the interfaced area to
ensure proper safeguarding.
For overhead conveyors, guards must be provided if
products fall off the conveyor for some reason. The same
applies to all incline, decline and vertical conveyors.
Considerations
When correctly applied, the conveyor components are safe
to use or maintain. It is, however, necessary for those
responsible to design, installation, operation and
maintenance to be aware of certain areas when special
caution is required.
End Drive Unit
The chain slack of a normal direct drive unit must be
maintained during the system lifetime.
Idler Unit
The opening between links (when they turn around idler)
could be a potential risk. The idler end should not be
accessible during conveyor operation.
Catenary Drive Unit
The bridge area where the chain goes down should not be
accessible during conveyor operation.
Assembly Order
During the conveyor assembly, the following items can be
used as a checklist:
• Cut all beams to desired length.
• Connect all feet and structural beams.
• Mount conveyor beam support brackets.
• Assembly conveyor beams and mount them onto the sup-
port structure.
• Mount drive and idler unit at the end of the conveyor.
• Mount slide rail onto the conveyor beam.
• Loosen the slip clutch at the drive unit.
• Check any obstruction of the conveyor with a short piece
chain.
• Assemble and mount necessary chain onto the conveyor.
• Mount guide rail and other accessories required onto the
conveyor.
• Tighten the slip clutch with suitable friction.
• Read the final preparations at the end of this manual.
Tools General
Tools
To assemble a FlexMove Conveyor, you may need most of
the tools listed on the following page. Not all are essential,
but they will make your work easier and efficient.
