Yes
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No
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Before you begin joining make sure:
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1. The power to conveyor is disconnected |
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2. Wear safety glasses |
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3. Correct replacement belt is selected |
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4. Correct tools are on hand |
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5. All tensioning mechanisms are released |
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6. Belt is threaded onto conveyor right (smooth) side up |
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7. Loop edges curve back away from direction of belt travel |
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8. Belt edges are tied together with wire, twine, or a plastic wire tie |
Yes
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No
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After joining/installation is completed:
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9. Check drive sprocket alignment for 3 to 5mm clearance with Z-bends (belt joints) |
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10. Check sprocket teeth alignment (Not needed if shaft is "keyed") |
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11. Check position of wear strips and adjust if making contact with Z-bends (belt joints) |
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12. Check belt tracking in grooved end rolls and transfer rollers |
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13. Re-tighten/adjust tension |
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14. Test tracking by running belt without product; adjust belt |
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15. Check for proper disposal of old wire and all wire pieces |
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16. Return tools to proper storage location |
Yes
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No
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Conveyor safety check:
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17. Are the operating instructions clearly listed and posted? |
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18. Are they safety guards adequate to prevent accident and injury? |
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19. Are the limit switches and alarms working? |
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20. Do the personnel know the location of the emergency stop/control switches? |
Yes
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No
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Routine maintenance inspection and evaluation:
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21. Check belt surface for bent or broken wire strands; straighten or repair immediately |
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22. Check joining clips (if used) for wear/damage |
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23. Check all conveyor components for excessive wear (drive sprockets, blanks, wear strips, etc.) and replace if needed |
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24. Check sprocket alignment for 3 to 5mm clearance |
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25. Check sprocket teeth alignment (Not needed if shaft is "keyed") |
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26. Check position of wear strips and adjust if making contact with Z-bends (belt joints) |
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27. Check belt tracking in grooved end rolls and transfer rollers |
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28. Check tension; adjust tension mechanisms as necessary |
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29. Check levelness of conveyor frame |
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30. Test tracking by running belt slowly without product |