Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1204 - Manual (Page 14)

9 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors
Conveyor Assembly
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY
OVERVIEW
1. Remove any banding and crating material.
Arrange all the conveyor components in such
a fashion that all are easily accessible.
2. Locate sturdy items to serve as blocking (i.e.
wood blocks, saw horses, etc.). Blocking is
used to support the conveyor sections above
the ground to help in assembly. Locate and
place the conveyor sections on the blocking
in order, starting with the head section and
concluding with the tail section.
3. A clearance of at least the width of the
conveyor is recommended on all sides of the
unit. Less clearance may be acceptable
however, serious consideration must be
given to methods of maintenance, removal
and replacement of the conveyor and/or its
parts.
4. The standard conveyor is constructed with
one discharge located at the drive end. If
tripper discharge sections are to be used,
the location(s) must be determined before
continuing with the conveyor assembly. It
may be necessary to position a shorter
intermediate section to serve as a spacer in
order to accommodate the placement of the
tripper discharge(s) where required.
5. Always consult with the approval prints for
exact conveyor layout. Maintain adequate
clearance for tail extension.
6. During installation of the conveyor, string a
chalk line along the conveyor sides to assure
that the conveyor is being assembled in a
straight line. All hardware should be included
with your conveyor. It is recommended that all
flanges be caulked to seal the conveyor to
keep the dust in and the weather out.
7. After all sections are caulked and bolted, the
loader(s) is/are ready to be installed.
Loaders must be installed with the grain
stream moving in the same direction and
same speed as the conveyor belt. (See page
30 for recommended spout loading).
8. After location of the loader(s) (as to spouts,
gates, and valves) has been established, the
loader(s) are bolted to the conveyor. Do not
weld loader(s) to the conveyor. (See page 13
for loader installation).
9. Belt may now be hand fed through the
conveyor. Make sure when splicing belt that
each cut is clean, square and straight.
Detailed belt assembly instructions are listed
on pages 20 - 29. These instructions should
be followed closely and read thoroughly
before starting this step.
10. Check drive belts for tension. Also check the
oil level in the speed reducer. Reducers are
shipped without oil. Refer to page 41 for
the type and quantity of oil. (DO NOT overfill
reducer.)