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5.6 Test run - partially loaded
In this paragraph the Spiral Elevator will be checked in a semi-loaded
condition with all safety provisions activated. If during the test run any of
the following situations occur, the test must be stopped and the
Spiral Elevator must not be tested further until the issue has been solved.
• Irregular sounds
• Other irregularities / anomalies
• Spiral Elevator does not meet specifications
• Some of the product do not fit on the Spiral Elevator
• Product become stuck or slip
Carry out the check
Initially start the Spiral Elevator with no product loaded and conduct the
items in the checklist.
Then gradually add product to the system up to 50% of the specified feed
rate as detailed in the technical specification or quotations and conduct the
items in the checklist again.
The gradually add more product to the system up to 100% of the specified
feed rate as detailed in the technical specification or quotations and
conduct the items in the checklist again.
If during any of the tests problems are detected, the Spiral Elevator must
be stopped and the problem investigated / remedied and then the tests
restarted.
Check Spiral Elevator
Below is the checklist detailing the main items to check on the
Spiral Elevator when making the test runs.
Checklist
No. Check Remarks Passed
1. Does excessive noise occur? This may occur because the tension of the
chain is not correct, conveyor plates are loose
or a sprocket wheel is not aligned (see Section
6.3 on page 57). Yes / No
2. Is a 'ticking' sound is
present? This may occur because the tension of the
chain is not correct, conveyor plates are loose
or a sprocket wheel is not aligned (see Section
6.3 on page 57). Yes / No