Summary of Contents for Flexco H-Type Primary Cleaner with V-Tips
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H-Type Primary Cleaner with V-Tips ® Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual HV with Bolt Tensioner HV with PCST Tensioner www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
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H-Type Primary Cleaner with V-Tips ® Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________________ Installation Date: ____________________________________________________________ This information will be helpful for any future inquiries or questions about belt cleaner replacement parts, specifications or troubleshooting.
Section 1 – Important Information 1.1 General Introduction We at Flexco are very pleased that you have selected an H-Type® Primary Cleaner with V-Tips for your conveyor system. This manual will help you to understand the operation of this product and assist you in making it work up to its maximum efficiency over its lifetime of service.
Section 2 – Safety Considerations and Precautions Before installing and operating the H-Type® Primary Cleaner with V-Tips, it is important to review and understand the following safety information. There are set-up, maintenance and operational activities involving both stationary and operating conveyors. Each case has a safety protocol.
Section 3 – Pre-installation Checks and Options 3.1 Checklist • Check that the cleaner size is correct for the beltline width • Check the belt cleaner carton and make sure all the parts are included • Review the “Tools Needed” list on the top of the installation instructions •...
Section 5 – Cleaner Pole Location Charts 5.1 Pole Location Charts Extra Small (SS) V-Arms for Head Pulley Diameters up to 499mm Diameter (Over Belt) STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM Small (S) V-Arms for Head Pulley Diameters 500-799mm...
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Section 5 – Cleaner Pole Location Charts STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM 5.1 Pole Location Charts (cont.) Medium (M) V-Arms for Head Pulley Diameters 800-999mm Diameter (Over Belt) STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM...
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STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM STEM Section 5 – Cleaner Pole Location Charts 5.1 Pole Location Charts (cont.) Extra Large (XL) V-Arms for Head Pulley Diameters 1200-1700mm Diameter (Over Belt) 1200 1225 1250 1275 1300 1325 1350 1375 1400...
Section 6 – Pre-Operation Checklist and Testing 6.1 Pre-Op Checklist • Recheck that all fasteners are tightened properly. • Add pole caps. • Apply all supplied labels to the cleaner . • Check the blade location on the belt. • Be sure that all installation materials and tools have been removed from the belt and the conveyor area. 6.2 Test Run the Conveyor •...
Section 7 – Maintenance Flexco belt cleaners are designed to operate with minimum maintenance. However, to maintain superior performance some service is required. When the cleaner is installed a regular maintenance program should be set up. This program will ensure that the cleaner operates at optimal efficiency and problems can be identified and fixed before the cleaner stops working.
Section 7 – Maintenance 7.4 Blade Replacement Instructions V-Tip Mounting Nuts Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source before you begin cleaner installation. Tools Needed • Tape measure Adjusting nuts • (2) 38mm wrenches or crescent wrenches •...
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Section 7 – Maintenance 7.4 Blade Replacement Instructions (cont.) 3. Install the new tips. Locate each tip onto each suspension arm, Fig. 3 then install the hardware to fasten the tip to the suspension arm (Fig. 3). Test run the cleaner. Run the conveyor for at least 15 minutes and inspect the cleaning performance.
Section 8 – Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Cleaner under-tensioned Adjust to correct tension – see spring length chart Cleaner over-tensioned Adjust to correct tension – see spring length chart Poor cleaning performance Cleaner installed in wrong location Verify "C" dimension, relocate to correct dimension Cleaner blade worn or damaged Replace cleaner blade Tension on cleaner too high/low...
Section 10 – Replacement Parts List PCST Tensioner V Tip REPLACEMENT PARTS POWDER COATED STAINLESS STEEL BELT POLE ORDERING ITEM ORDERING ITEM DESCRIPTION WIDTH LENGTH NUMBER CODE KGS. NUMBER CODE 1250 HP450 73027 10.0 HP450-S/S 75373 1350 HP600 73029 11.0 HP600-S/S 75374 H-Type Pole Standard-...
Section 11 – Other Flexco Conveyor Products Flexco provides many conveyor products that help your conveyors to run more efficiently and safely. These components solve typical conveyor problems and improve productivity. Here is a quick overview on just a few of them: Rockline®...
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