FlexLink Spiral Elevator User Manual
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Technical maintenance
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Maintenance schedule Spiral Elevator
.
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