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- Page 1 Chain Conveyor Incline C hain C onveyor Series Installation and O peration M anual P NE G-1056...
- Page 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidlines.To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMENT INFORMATION..............SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS………………………………………….. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS..............….. RECEIVING AND PRE-INSTALLATION..........INSTALLATION………................CARE, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE............OPTIONS....................…. TROUBLE SHOOTING………………………………………………….. TRAINING SIGN OFF SHEET………………………………………….. MAINTENANCE RECORD……………………………………………… WARRANTY………………………………………………………………. - 3 -... -
Page 4: Equipment Information
Introduction We encourage all personnel operating, installing, or maintaining this equipment to thoroughly read this manual before proceeding. Successful operation is our intention; however, if in fact you are in need of technical advice or support, we encourage you to contact your local dealer/distributor or contact the factory at any time during regular business hours at 217-226- 4421. -
Page 5: Safety Decal Locations
Head Section Decal Locations - 5 -... - Page 6 Tail Section Decal Locations - 6 -...
- Page 7 Trough Section Decal Location - 7 -...
- Page 8 Bend Section Decal Location - 8 -...
- Page 9 Bypass Inlet Decal Location - 9 -...
- Page 10 Bypass Dump Hopper Decal Location - 10 -...
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Page 11: General Precautions
CAUTION 1. Do not operate the unit before reading and understanding the operator’s manual. 2. Keep all safety shields and devices in place. 3. Make certain everyone is clear of the equipment before operating or moving the machine. 4. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. 5. -
Page 12: Receiving And Pre-Installation
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS This manual is provided by the company to aid in the assembly, operation, and maintenance of its conveyors. Should a question arise concerning the assembly or operation of this unit not covered by this manual, please contact the company at 217-226-4421 during regular business hours and ask for assistance. -
Page 13: Installation
Installation The following guidelines dealing with the installation of the Series I incline conveyors are provided for your convenience. The company cannot be held responsible for the installation of this unit. Clearance A clearance of at least the width of the conveyor is recommended on all sides of the unit. This amount of clearance is not a necessity;... - Page 14 Head Section The head section of the conveyor is shipped pre-assembled from the factory. Each head section has a tag with serial number. There are sub-assembly instructions in the care and maintenance section of this manual. Tail Section The tail section of the conveyor is shipped pre-assembled from the factory. Each tail section has a tag with serial number.
- Page 15 Trough Assembly Intermediate trough sections come both factory pre-assembled or unassembled. Your order will serve as a reference to how your trough section should arrive. Assembly sequence for trough sections unassembled: Fasten trough bottom panel to each trough side panel using 3/8” hex head bolts and 3/8” whiz nuts.
- Page 16 Drive Package Assembly Using hardware provided, attach motor mount angles to motor mount adapter. There are only two motor mount angles on reducers up to a 3 7/16” bore. For reducers with 3 15/16” bore and larger there are four motor mount angles. Attach motor base to motor mount adapter using all-thread rods (4) and nuts (16) provided in hardware package.
- Page 17 Attach torque arm channel to bottom of conveyor. Some holes may have to be field drilled in bottom panel to attach torque arm channel. The position of the torque arm channel depends on the incline of the head. When the head is on the incline desired the reducer should still be vertical.
- Page 18 Place the rear belt guard panel onto the reducer drive shaft and the motor shaft. Attach to the upper and lower brackets with hardware provided. Remove any rust, paint or imperfections from the motor shaft. Install the motor sheave and sheave bushing on the motor shaft.
- Page 19 Chain All chain is shipped in approximate 10 foot lengths. The UHMW wiper flights should be in front of the welded chain flights in the direction of chain travel (see diagram). Adjust take-up screws to position the take-up sprocket as far from the end of the conveyor as possible.
- Page 20 Cover Rope or silicone caulk should be used on all surfaces where the trough covers splices come in contact with the trough covers. Bolt all of the trough cover panels in place using 3/8” bolts and 3/8” whiz nuts. Leave the end bolt holes open on each trough cover for the installation of the cover splices.
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Page 21: Care, Maintenance, Storage
Care and Maintenance The care and maintenance section is provided with the intention of helping to extend the useful life of the unit. Like all equipment, the useful life of the conveyor is greatly reduced if not used wisely and well maintained. Before any maintenance is performed to the conveyor, power must be shut off and locked out to prevent accidental start up! - Page 22 Incline Conveyor Head Section Sub-assembly Assembly sequence for incline head section sub-assembly. Fasten head bottom panel to each head side panel using 3/8” hex head bolts and 3/8” whiz nuts. Whiz nuts should be located on bottom side of conveyor. The head bottom panel should extend beyond head side panels approximately two inches.
- Page 23 Take-up rod should have one welded nut already in place. Place another nut on rod and insert into take-up anchor. Place two nuts onto take-up rod and insert into take-up bearing weldment. Finish by placing nut with pre-drilled hole on rod, place roll pin through nut and rod. Attach discharge transition weldment to head side panels using 3/8”hex head bolts and 3/8”...
- Page 24 Insert key into shaft. Slide sprocket onto the tail shaft. DO NOT TIGHTEN setscrews at this time. After final assembly of tail section unit, the sprocket must be centered between the side panels before tightened into place. Place UHMW (white plastic square with large hole) seal onto each end of shaft/sprocket assembly.
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Page 25: Options
Options The standard Series I incline conveyors have been designed to meet most conveyor operation criteria. However, to better serve customer special applications, a number of options are available for the conveyors. Descriptions of the options, their installation, care and maintenance will be covered in this section. - Page 26 Bypass Dump Hoppers Bypass dump hoppers come pre-assembled from the factory. The bypass dump hoppers replace a standard 10-ft. conveyor section. The hoppers can be 6-ft., 8-ft., and 10-ft. lengths. The hogback is adjustable in the bypass dump hoppers. Bypass dump hoppers must be mounted horizontally.
- Page 27 Grate Grates are shipped from factory in sections. 10’ Bypass Dump Hopper Grate 8’ Bypass Dump Hopper Grate 6’ Bypass Dump Hopper Grate - 27 -...
- Page 28 10 Foot Adjustable Bypass Inlets 10 foot adjustable bypass inlets come pre-assembled from the factory. The 10 foot adjustable bypass inlets are a standard 120 in. conveyor section. The hogback is stationary, with an adjustable baffle at each side inlet to the bottom chamber of the conveyor. 10 foot adjustable bypass inlets must be mounted horizontally.
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Page 29: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Low Capacity Improper chain speed Check the shaft RPM Improper feed Check the grain level at inlet Plugging Check the discharges Baffle or adjustable hogback Increase opening setting too low Noisy Operation Loose UHMW Paddles Check all bolts on chain Bottom and/or Divider... -
Page 30: Training Sign Off Sheet
EMPLOYER / EMPLOYEE TRAINING SIGN OFF SHEET The company is making every effort to warn, guard, and educate the consumer when using the various kinds of equipment that we manufacture. The company has included this sign off sheet for you and your staff to use in the training process on installation and operation of the equipment described in this manual. -
Page 31: Maintenance Record
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED INITIAL - 31 -... -
Page 32: Warranty
12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price. - Page 33 T H E G S I G R O U P 1004 East Illinois Street Assumption, Il 52510-0020 May-01 - 33 -...
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