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Belt Maintenance
Tensioning the Conveyor
Belt
When conveyor belt is adjusted properly, the
compressed length of each compression spring
should be 112 mm (4-7/16 inches). Adjust conveyor
belt as follows:
1.
Empty the hopper.
2.
Perform the steps in
(page
20).
3.
Loosen rear jam nut
Figure 20
1. Tension rod
2. Compression spring
3. Jam nut (forward)
4.
Adjust forward jam nut to compression spring to
112 mm (4-7/16 inches).
5.
Tighten jam rear nut.
6.
Repeat steps
3
through
the machine.
7.
Measure the distance between center points of
the belt-roller shafts at each side of machine to
ensure that the measurements are equal
21).
Equal distance measures approximately 895
mm (35-1/4 inches).
Preparing for Maintenance
(Figure
20).
4. Jam nut (rear)
5. Spring compression 112
mm (4-7/16 inches)
5
at the other side of
(Figure
1. Belt-roller shafts
Replacing the Conveyor
Belt
Preparing to Machine
1.
Empty the hopper.
2.
Perform the steps in
(page
20).
3.
Inspect hopper seals and gate edge for wear or
torn edges
Replace worn or damaged components to
ensure proper operation of new conveyor belt.
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1. Hopper seal
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Figure 21
2. 895 mm (35-1/4 inches)
Preparing for Maintenance
(Figure
22).
Figure 22
2. Gate edge
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