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PFlow Industries Cartveyor CV Series Owner's Manual

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CV and DCV Series | Cartveyor™
Shopping Cart Conveyor
Owner's Manual
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15708-0002 | Rev G | 2019-02-01 | Printed in the U.S.A.
www.pflow.com
P 414 352 9000
F 414 352 9002
6720 N. Teutonia Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53209

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  • Page 1 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Customer: Job Number: CV and DCV Series | Cartveyor™ Shopping Cart Conveyor Owner’s Manual Important: Read this entire manual. Important safety information is included. The illustrations depicted in this manual are not to scale or detail.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 1. Contact Information 15705-0011 1 | 1 2. General Information 15708-0100 2 | 1 Introduction 2 | 1 General Overview 2 | 1 Basic Operation...
  • Page 3 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 15709-0085 6 | 1 Field Electrical Wiring Standards 6 | 1 6 | 1 Requirements 6 | 1 Electrical Ruling Bodies 6 | 2 PFlow’s Standard...
  • Page 4 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 10. Modes of Operation 15708-0700 10 | 1 Modes of Operation 10 | 1 Auto Mode 10 | 1 Associate Mode 10 | 2 Associate Mode Operation...
  • Page 5 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 12. Cleaning 15708-1000 12 | 1 Safety Information 12 | 1 What Needs to be Cleaned and 12 | 2 Recommended Cleaning Materials Avoid these Cleaning Materials...
  • Page 6 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 7: Contact Information

    Product Support Department e-mail: psd@pflow.com Sales e-mail: sales@pflow.com For a list of contact personnel visit the PFlow Industries, Inc. website at: http://www.pflow.com/contact-us/ Documentation PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the standard model line at any time. PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of the manual without prior notice to holders of this edition.
  • Page 8 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Contact Information Section 1 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 9: General Information

    Cartveyor™ that results in property damage or personal injury, the Cartveyor™ should not be operated until PFlow Industries, Inc. has determined the cause of any such malfunction or incident and all remedial measures have been performed on this equipment.

  • Page 10: Special Features 2

    Factory Mode is used to operate the conveyor during service and maintenance by PFlow Industries, Inc. service personnel only! Locking Gates are standard safety devices located in the infeed and discharge areas. The locking gates are designed to prevent non approved shopping carts...
  • Page 11 Industries, Inc. will not be on site for the inspection stage, but strongly advise that the installer be present. If at any time you have questions about your state’s requirements or more information is needed in the event an inspection is required, please call the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. NOTE The information and illustrations in this manual are intended only as an aid to understanding the Cartveyor’s general installation or operation.
  • Page 12 PFlow Industries, Inc. maintains a complete stock of, or has access to, all replacement components. Detailed records of all equipment sold are kept. If a component is damaged in shipment, is defective or missing, contact PFlow Industries immediately.

  • Page 13: Parts 2

    7. Lost time and/or additional trips for missing or damaged components. 8. Expedited freight charges. The obligation for PFlow Industries, Inc. is limited to only the replacement or repair of defective components that received prior authorization. This is the owner’s sole remedy.

  • Page 14: Warranty 3

    NOTE Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an event occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and/or payment.

  • Page 15: Important Safety Information

    Intended Purpose The intended purpose of the PFlow Industries, Inc. Cartveyor™ shopping cart conveyor is to provide a safe and simple means of moving approved shopping carts and their merchandise only, up to the rated capacity of the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 16 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Stay within the rated capacity. Make sure all safety devices are in place and operable before using the equipment.
  • Page 17 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 If any defects relating to operating safety and reliability are detected or if any damage occurs, the Cartveyor™ must be taken out of operation immediately.
  • Page 18 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 CAUTION During operation, the surfaces of some components may become hot. Avoid touching hot surfaces or wear protective gloves. Inform owners representatives about the location and operation of emergency stops and power disconnection points.

  • Page 19: Electrical Safety Precautions 4

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! Personnel servicing or maintaining Cartveyors may be exposed to death or serious personal injury if hazardous energy is not properly controlled.

  • Page 20: Electrical Safety Precautions 4

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! To prevent serious injury, death, or property damage, all electrical connections and permanent wiring must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable local or national electrical codes.

  • Page 21: Glossary

    6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Unique Descriptions PFlow Industries, Inc. has incorporated, as well as created, a number of and Names unique descriptions, names, and terminology for parts, components, and devices included in the Cartveyor™. This glossary includes these unique terms and other common terms to help understand this manual and the information it contains.
  • Page 22 The paneling that covers the open floor space at the infeed and discharge areas of the Cartveyor™. Foreign object Any object other than a PFlow Industries, Inc. approved shopping cart that enters the Cartveyor™. Foreign object sensor A sensor that detects a foreign object in the infeed or discharge areas. When blocked, this sensor stops the movement of the Cartveyor™.
  • Page 23 UHMW/PE plastic guide strips located along the interior side walls. Side guides Sleep-mode A period of non-activity as the result of non-use over a predetermined period of time while in Auto Mode. PFlow Industries, Inc. informational data sheet providing general sheet information on a specific Cartveyor™.
  • Page 24 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 See Tow bar. Touchscreen See HMI. Tow bar A “T”-shaped bar attached to the underside of the front of each shopping cart that engages the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 25 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Electrical Standards Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Definitions Milwaukee, WI 53209 Field Electrical All electrical wiring and craftsmanship completed in the field shall be Wiring Standards in accordance with existing state, local and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
  • Page 26 NEMA 12 classification is to be used in a general purpose, indoor only PFlow’s Standard application. All PFlow Industries, Inc. control systems are built to a NEMA 12 minimum classification. All PFlow Industries, Inc. control systems conform to the following standards: NFPA 70 (NEC): The National Electrical Code.
  • Page 27 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Electrical Standards Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Definitions Milwaukee, WI 53209 PFlow’s Standard (continued) Hazardous locations are an extremely special ized electrical classification. Few Hazardous Location electrical experts exist in this field. All haz ardous locations must be handled as defined by the class, division, and group designator for the job site condition.
  • Page 28 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Electrical Standards Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Definitions Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 6 | 4 15709-0085 | Rev - | 2018-04-20 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
  • Page 29 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Up and Down Each Cartveyor™ is designed to transport shopping carts in a horizontal Transport of Carts position from one level to the next. Because of this feature, two different types of Cartveyors™...
  • Page 30 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Area Designations Both the up and down Cartveyors™ have infeed and discharge areas. Infeed areas allow the customer to insert the shopping cart. Discharge areas allow the customer to retrieve the shopping cart.
  • Page 31 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Major Component Purpose and Location Chain Track The chain track is composed primarily of aluminum extrusions. The chain track acts as a guide and protective guard for the Cartveyor™ drive chain and as a guide for the shopping cart tow bar.
  • Page 32 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Tow Bar The tow bar is attached to the shopping cart. The tow bar engages with the drive chain for controlled movement within the chain track. 15025-1111-TI01 PFL-3016 15025-1111-TI01...
  • Page 33 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Discharge Gate The discharge gate includes door panel discharge signage and a red fault light (on some units). The discharge area has a cart discharge chain guard mounted to the discharge aluminum extrusion and extending out to the floor plate.
  • Page 34 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Overview Section 7 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Floor Plates At both infeed and discharge areas, floor plates are located in front of the gates and allow a smooth transition from the finished flooring into the Cartveyor™. The floor plates are made of the same material as the floor plates in front of the escalators.
  • Page 35 Cartveyor™ infeed gate. Whenever an object other than a shopping cart is detected, all motion ceases. The infeed foreign object sensor is disabled when a PFlow Industries, Inc. approved shopping cart enters the Cartveyor™ to allow the cart to pass freely into the Cartveyor. See Figure 8-1.
  • Page 36 A foreign object sensor (also known as discharge foreign object eye) is Sensor at Discharge located just inside the Cartveyor™ discharge gate. Whenever an object other than a PFlow Industries, Inc. approved shopping cart is detected, all Area motion ceases. The discharge foreign object sensor is disabled when a cart is detected approaching the discharge area to allow the shopping cart to exit the Cartveyor™.
  • Page 37 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Device Location Section 8 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Drive Motor The drive motor disconnect switch is located under the floor plate at the upper Disconnect Switch level of the Cartveyor™. See Figure 8-5. 1.
  • Page 38 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Device Location Section 8 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Other Devices Each Cartveyor™ has a main control panel and main disconnect switch located beneath the lower level floor plate. The primary incoming power (460/240/208V 3ph) and secondary power (120VAC and 24VDC) are present in this panel.
  • Page 39 Children, infants, or persons must be removed from the shopping cart before the shopping cart can be transported. Never stand within the gated areas! 1. All shopping carts must be PFlow Industries, Inc. approved equipped with a tow bar. 2. Tow bars must not be damaged.
  • Page 40 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Precautions and Section 9 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Restrictions Milwaukee, WI 53209 Main Power Each Cartveyor™ is designed to have power engaged at all times. Because of its unique “sleep-mode” feature, primary incoming power does not have to be disconnected except when service and maintenance procedures are performed.
  • Page 41 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Precautions and Section 9 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Restrictions Milwaukee, WI 53209 Power Restored When power is restored to the Cartveyor™, the Cartveyor™ will default into a safety relay tripped fault and alarm. Clear the fault and access Auto Mode. A loop of images displays continuously on the HMI.
  • Page 42 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Precautions and Section 9 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Restrictions Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 43 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Modes of Operation Each Cartveyor™ has four modes of operation. Auto Associate Manager Factory (PFlow service access only)
  • Page 44 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Associate Mode Associate Mode is used to clear faults and to manually start the forward motion of the Cartveyor™ drive chain. Generally, manual operation of the chain is used when a stuck, jammed, or idle cart cannot be normally extracted through the Auto Mode.
  • Page 45 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Associate Mode 6. Forward movement is sustained only while the forward button is pressed Operation (continued) and held. See Figure 10-3. Associate Mode Chain Forward Figure 10-3 Manual Operation If a cart or carts become jammed in the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 46 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Manager Mode The manager mode is restricted to upper-level store personnel (store managers, assistant managers, etc.). Access is granted using a special manager passcode through the HMI keypad.
  • Page 47 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Change Password Each Cartveyor™ is pre-programmed with a four digit access code for Feature Associate Mode and Manager Mode. These access codes can be changed when the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 48 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Retrieving a A forgotten passcode can be referenced through the system passcodes screen. Passcode The retrieval passcode was supplied to Management when the Cartveyor™ was initially installed.
  • Page 49 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Usage Counters (Manager Mode Only) Manager Mode Display Usage Counters Display Figure 10-10 Figure 10-11 Press the Counter Screens button to display the Usage Counter Screens: Counters screen and access the fault counters.
  • Page 50 Figure 10-13 These screens display the number of times a particular fault has occurred. This helps the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department monitor performance and troubleshoot areas where faults are occurring. Pressing a Fault Counter button Fault Counters #1, or Fault Counters #2 button displays that individual screen.
  • Page 51 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Fault Counters #2 Screen Fault Counters #2 Display Figure 10-14 The number of times the normal movement Chain Movement Fault of the chain was interrupted.
  • Page 52 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 How it Works - Inserting a Cart NO RIDERS! The Cartveyor™ is designed only for transporting shopping carts containing merchandise.
  • Page 53 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 How it Works - 2. As the chain begins to move, the tow bar on the cart is captured between Inserting a Cart the lugs in the chain and is drawn into the Cartveyor™, at which time the (continued)
  • Page 54 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 How it Works - 1. The shopping cart approaches the discharge gate. The tow bar of the Discharging a Cart shopping cart makes contact with the gate unlocking cam.
  • Page 55 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 How it Works - The emergency stop is identified by name on a cover panel on the top of the Emergency Stop balustrade on each gate.
  • Page 56 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Modes of Operation Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 57 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. General Overview The Cartveyor™ incorporates several devices to monitor and ensure safe operation.
  • Page 58 Allow only authorized service personnel to access any mechanical or electrical areas, or mechanical or electrical devices. Do not attempt to replace or repair any component of a Cartveyor™ without first contacting PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Doing so will void the warranty! Avoid the Incidence Observe the proper usage of the shopping carts.
  • Page 59 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 Emergency Stop An emergency stop push-button is Push-buttons located on each gate and in the lower pit.
  • Page 60 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 CAUTION Allow only properly trained personnel to reset the control system of a Cartveyor™. Resetting the System When a user error or system fault occurs, the system can be reset by using after a User Error or the HMI.
  • Page 61 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 Fault Screen Buttons Press each dot to display a help screen for each of the faults. Fault Indicator: Press this button to reset the system once all faults have Fault Reset:...
  • Page 62 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 User Faults Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Infeed Area Foreign Object Detected Discharge Area Foreign Object Detected...
  • Page 63 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 User Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Infeed Area Emergency Stop Pressed...
  • Page 64 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 User Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Discharge Area Emergency Stop Pressed...
  • Page 65 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 User Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Lower Pit Emergency Stop Pressed Safety Relay Tripped...
  • Page 66 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 System Faults Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Infeed Gate Monitor Fault Discharge Gate Monitor Fault...
  • Page 67 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 System Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Infeed Cart Logging Sensor Fault Discharge Area De- activation Sensor Fault Infeed Chain Jam Switch...
  • Page 68 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 System Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Discharge Area Chain Monitor Fault Chain Take-up Minimum Travel Fault Chain Take-up Maximum Travel Fault...
  • Page 69 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209 System Faults (continued) Fault Possible Cause Solution Comments Chain Movement Fault Main Motor MCP Tripped Contactor Energize Fault Contactor De-energize Fault...
  • Page 70 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 User Errors, System Faults, Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Warnings Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 71 NOTE Apply grip tape to the floor covers to help prevent slips and falls on the incline. Grip tape is available for purchase through PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Clean each Cartveyor™ on a regular basis. Certain areas of the Cartveyor™ need cleaning more often than others depending on the amount of traffic experienced during a normal working day and the environment where the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 72 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cleaning Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 What Needs to CAUTION Pinch Hazard! Do clean any part of the Cartveyor™ chain be Cleaned and drive components. This is not necessary and can cause Recommended personal injury.
  • Page 73 These can corrode stainless steel surfaces. Muriatic Acid or Hydrochloric Acid NOTE PFlow Industries, Inc. can not be held accountable or liable for damage due to negligence and failure by authorized personnel to care for and maintain the equipment as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 74 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cleaning Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Cleaning 1. Remove all shopping carts from the Procedures Cartveyor™. 2. Place caution floor signs at each end of the Cartveyor™ indicating the equipment is being serviced.
  • Page 75 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cleaning Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Stainless Steel 1. Vacuum dry areas thoroughly. An extended attachment may be needed. Covering 2. Spot-clean heavily soiled areas (if any) with a recommended cleaner and plastic scraper.
  • Page 76 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cleaning Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 77 Make sure all steps are completed. A record of regular, properly conducted preventive maintenance provides a running history of any issues the Cartveyor™ may have. The reports will identify trends, and help anticipate expected wear and tear repairs. Sign and return to PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department via e-mail to psd@pflow.com NOTICE ASME B20.1-2015 defines a qualified person as a person who, by possession of a...
  • Page 78 The following items are also key components; Shopping Cart Specs, Inspection & Maintenance ■ Use only carts specifically designed for use on the Cartveyor™. ■ Contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for a list of approved carts and specifications. Cart Inspection ■...
  • Page 79 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cartveyor™ Preventive Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 Maintenance and 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Troubleshooting Action How Often ✓ 3 months Apply LPS Labs LPS2® Heavy-duty Lubricant. Lubriplate #930-AA Do not apply lithium grease. Lithium grease hardens inside the lines, damages the lines, and voids the warranty.
  • Page 80 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Cartveyor™ Preventive Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 Maintenance and 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Component What to Inspect Solution doors, ™...
  • Page 81 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Service Bulletins F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Service Bulletins...
  • Page 82 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Service Bulletins F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 83 Cartveyor™. NOTE Apply 2" (52mm) wide grip tape to the floor covers to help prevent slips and falls on the incline. Grip tape is available for purchase through PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Purpose After some time in service, the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 84 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209 Accessing 1. Remove all shopping carts from the the Chains Cartveyor™. 2. Place caution floor signs at each end of the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 85 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209 Locate the 1. Use the HMI located at the infeed gate to enter the Manager Mode. Master Link 2.
  • Page 86 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209 Break 1. Remove the cotter pins with a pliers the Chain from the side of the master link. See Figure 6 and Figure 7.
  • Page 87 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209 Remove a 1. Remove the cotter pins with a pliers Regular Chain from the side of the chain. Link 2.
  • Page 88 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209 Reconnect 1. Slide the half link on to the exposed pin of the master link. Reconnect the chain. the Chain and Reassemble the side plate, lug, and rollers.
  • Page 89 8. Reassemble the extrusions and floor plates to their original positions. 9. Clean the Cartveyor™ area. 10. Record the date and amount of chain removed in the blue “Cartveyor Maintenance Book” provided by PFlow Industries, Inc. 11. Remove lockout/tagout materials. 12. Power-up the Cartveyor™.
  • Page 90 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Break and CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Link Removal Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 91 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Take-up Limit CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Lockout/tagout equipment before performing any adjustments or maintenance. If the equipment is not locked out, it could start unexpectedly and cause injury or damage.
  • Page 92 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Take-up Limit CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Access the 4. Remove two (2) floor plate covers at the lower level of the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 93 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Take-up Limit CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the 1. Loosen two (2) hex head cap screws on the limit switch mounting bracket with a Limit Switch 7/16"...
  • Page 94 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Chain Take-up Limit CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the 3. While maintaining the limit switch roller arm position, slide the limit switch Limit Switch bracket into position.
  • Page 95 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Lockout/tagout equipment before performing any adjustments or maintenance. If the equipment is not locked out, it could start unexpectedly and cause injury or damage.
  • Page 96 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Access the 4. Locate the HMI (Human Machine Interface) panel at the infeed end of the Infeed Gate Cartveyor™...
  • Page 97 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Access the 7. Lift the balustrade cover up, out, and away from the gate door. Infeed Gate 8.
  • Page 98 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the The gate door position switch assembly consists of a proximity switch and a target Gate Door flag.
  • Page 99 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the 4. Open the doors to the position shown in Figure 9. Gate Door 5.
  • Page 100 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Infeed Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Switch Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 101 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Lockout/tagout equipment before performing any adjustments or maintenance. If the equipment is not locked out, it could start unexpectedly and cause injury or damage.
  • Page 102 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 How do the 1. When properly aligned, both gate doors are parallel with each other positioned Gates Work? 90 degrees to the direction of travel, blocking the path of the cart.
  • Page 103 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 How do the 3. Each gate door is mounted to a vertical shaft supported by radial ball bearings. A Gates Work? connector arm on the bottom of each vertical shaft links to a common cross shaft (continued)
  • Page 104 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Align the 1. Remove all shopping carts from the Gate Doors Cartveyor™. 2. Place caution floor signs at each end of the Cartveyor™...
  • Page 105 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 NOTE The following procedures require the gate doors to be manually locked and unlocked while the various mechanisms are being adjusted. See Figure 10. Access the 1.
  • Page 106 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 CAUTION Pinch Hazard! Moving parts and pinch points are now exposed and can cause personal injury. Secure the area to prevent unauthorized access to the equipment before performing this maintenance step in accordance with the facilities’...
  • Page 107 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the 1. Adjust the door’s closed position by lengthening or shortening the red Bumper and polyurethane bumper attached to the upper door connecting arm. Use a ½" Shock Absorber open end wrench to unlock the lock nut on the bumper’s threaded stud to adjust the length.
  • Page 108 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Door CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Adjustment Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 109 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Conveying Carts CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Climbing, sitting, walking, or riding on equipment while the equipment is in operation could result in death or serious injury. Sequence of 1.
  • Page 110 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Conveying Carts CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Sequence of 2. Align the tow bar located on the center bottom front of the shopping cart with the Operation black, tapered infeed track guides.
  • Page 111 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Nested Carts CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Climbing, sitting, walking, or riding on equipment while the equipment is in operation could result in death or serious injury. Nesting Not Allowed Nested shopping carts are not allowed on the Cartveyor™.
  • Page 112 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Nested Carts CV and DCV | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 113 Name: Company: Name: Company: Accepted by: Acceptance Date: Name/Phone: PFlow Rep Present: Title: Name: Company: Company: Please return a copy of this form to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. 15710-0017-CV | Rev B | 2018-08-07 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
  • Page 114 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Acceptance Certification - CV F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Mechanical Punch List: Electrical Punch List: 15710-0017-CV | Rev B | 2018-08-07 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
  • Page 115 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 SDS Sheets F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Authorized Lubricants and Paint Used in the Cartveyor™ Manufacturer or Application Component Product Code PFlow Document equal Standard Grease 0892150098001 Indoor Lubricant Outdoor Lubricant 01D7851 Paint...
  • Page 116 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 SDS Sheets F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 117 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 15716-0001 | Rev B | 2019-02-01...
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