FlexLink Spiral Elevator User Manual
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Technical maintenance
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Maintenance schedule Spiral Elevator
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Note! Make sure that the main switch has been switched off, and 
safely isolated.
No. Execution
Interval
Remark
1.
Clean conveyor
Monthly
Regular cleaning depends on 
product and environment 
2.
Check the conveyor chain for 
broken or missing conveyor 
plates, replace if necessary 
Daily
It is the task of the operator to 
check this daily (see user’s 
manual) 
3.
Check the chain tension
Monthly
Remove a link if the chain is 38.5 
mm too long. If more than two 
links at the same time are to be 
removed, contact the supplier.
4.
Check the sprocket wheel 
and alignment. Replace or 
align if necessary 
Monthly
Faulty alignment of the sprocket 
may cause permanent wear or 
make the chain derail and can so 
cause serious stoppages.
5.
Check the guide rails for 
dents, damages and 
connection 
Monthly
Replace guide pieces if they 
damage the products to be 
transported. If the cause is bad 
guide rail, contact the supplier.
6.
Clean inside below ends
Monthly
Accessible dirt will accumulate at 
the bottom side.
7.
Check the drive for oil 
leakage and undue noise 
Monthly
Repair or replace if necessary. 
See the troubleshooting list 
8.
Check whether the Motor is 
fastened well to the Spiral 
Elevator. Tighten the bolts if 
necessary 
Monthly
Drive vibrations can make the 
bolts loosen, then faulty alignment 
of the drive can bend the shaft 
and the chain may derail.
9.
Check the oil level in the 
Motor, fill up if necessary 
Monthly
Take a look at the gear motor 
specifications of the manufacturer
10.
Change the oil in the Gear 
motor 
In accordance with the gear motor specifications of the 
manufacturer 
