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- Page 1 ® U-Type Secondary Belt Cleaner Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
- Page 2 U-Type Secondary Cleaner Serial Number: Purchase Date: Purchased From: Installation Date: Serial number information can be found on the Serial Number Label included in the Information Packet shipped in the cleaner carton. This information will be helpful for any future inquiries or questions about belt cleaner replacement parts, specifications or troubleshooting.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
8.3 CAD Drawing - Cleaners with J-Bolt Tensioners ................21 Section 9 - Replacement Parts ......................22 9.1 Replacement Parts and Poles (Mild Steel) ..................23 9.2 Replacement Parts and Poles (Stainless Steel) ................24 9.3 Replacement Blades ...........................25 Section 10 - Other Flexco Conveyor Products ................26... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Important Information
1.1 General Introduction We at Flexco are very pleased that you have selected a U-Type® Secondary Cleaner 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. -
Page 5: Section 2 - Safety Considerations And Precautions
Section 2 - Safety Considerations and Precautions Before installing and operating the U-Type® Secondary Cleaner, 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. -
Page 6: Section 3 - Pre-Installation Checks And Options
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 •... -
Page 7: Correct Blade Installation And Tensioning
Section 3 - Pre-Installation Checks and Options 3.3 Correct Blade Installation and Tensioning For optimal cleaning efficiency and long wear life, the U-Type® blade must be located and tensioned correctly on the belt. If the cleaner pole is in the wrong location the performance of the new blade may be adversely affected. See “Possible Problems”... -
Page 8: Section 4 - Installation Instructions
Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 U-Type® Secondary Cleaner Pole Bearing Blade Mounting Bracket Stop Collar Pivot Shaft Bracket Slide Plate Slide Plate Set Screw & Blade Retaining Screw Lock Nut & Lock Nut Pole Torque Arm Mounting Bracket Compression Spring Set Screw &... - Page 9 • Double-check the blade type needed for your application: U Cleaner Size Clearance F-Blade - for mechanically spliced belts. 18" C-Blade - for Flexco Solid Plate mechanically spliced and 24" vulcanized belts. 30" V-Blade - for vulcanized belts. Can be used with mechanical 36"...
- Page 10 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 U-Type® Secondary Cleaner 1. Choose conveyor location where cleaner will be installed. The U-Type may be positioned at any spot from where belt leaves head pulley on down the conveyor line (see positions A to B). If a chute area is too small due to a snub pulley, it may be necessary to mount cleaner behind chute (see position C).
- Page 11 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 U-Type® Secondary Cleaner with UST Tensioner (cont.) 4U. Tighten torque arm set screws. a. Spring tension nuts should be moved near the end of the threaded rod. Insert a screwdriver or small rod through holes on end of cleaner pole. Pushing on screwdriver or rod, rotate cleaner blade into a position with pole parallel to belt (Fig.
- Page 12 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 U-Type® Secondary Cleaner with UST Tensioner (cont.) 7U. Set the blade travel stop. Set both stop collars to a clearance of 6mm (1/4”) between stop collar and bottom bearing mount stop for Stop Collar UV and UC cleaners, or 13mm (1/2”) for UF cleaners Set Screw (Fig.
- Page 13 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.2 U-Type® Stainless Steel J-Bolt Cleaner (cont.) 4J. Install the stop collars. a. Slide one stop collar onto the most convenient pole end (Fig. 4Ja). b. Insert a screwdriver or small rod into hole on end of cleaner pole. Pushing on the rod, move blade into a positon parallel to belt (Fig.
- Page 14 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.2 U-Type® SS J-Bolt Cleaner (cont.) 6J. Mount the tensioning system. a. Slide one adjusting arm onto pole end with stop collar that was not tightened (Fig. 6Ja). b. Assemble tension spring and J-bolt mount to adjusting arm. Locate position for J-bolt mount (Fig. 6Jb). IMPORTANT: Allow at least 50mm (2”) of upward movement for J-bolt end for future adjustment.
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Page 15: Section 5 - Pre-Operation Checklist And Testing
Section 5 - Pre-Operation Checklist and Testing 5.1 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 5.2 Test Run the Conveyor •... -
Page 16: Section 6 - Maintenance
Section 6 - 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. -
Page 17: Blade Replacement Instructions
Double check the blade type needed for your application: Tools Needed: F - Blade - for mechanically-spliced belts - Tape measure C-Blade - for Flexco Solid Plate mechanically spliced and - 19mm (3/4") wrench vulcanized belts - Wire brush V-Blade - for vulcanized belts. Can be used with mechanical splices... - Page 18 Section 6 - Maintenance 2. Remove the worn blade. a. Loosen both locknuts on the blade retaining screws. Turn blade retaining screws out 8 turns (Fig. 2a). b. Loosen or remove all plate retaining screws. c. From one end, insert a screwdriver under the blade and lightly pry the blade up and out of the blade holder (Fig.
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Page 19: Maintenance Log
Section 6 - Maintenance 6.5 Maintenance Log Conveyor Name/No. Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by: Service Quote # Activity: Date: Work done by:... -
Page 20: Cleaner Maintenance Checklist
Section 6 - Maintenance 6.6 Cleaner Maintenance Checklist Site: Inspected by: Date: Belt Cleaner: Serial Number: Beltline Information: Beltline Number: Belt Condition: Belt Width: 18" 24" 30" 36" 42" 48" 54" 60" 72" 84" 96" 450mm) (600mm) (750mm) (900mm) (1050mm) (1200mm) (1350mm) (1500mm) (1800mm) (2100mm) (2400mm) Head Pulley Diameter (Belt &... -
Page 21: Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Cleaner secure bolts not set Ensure all locking nuts are tight (Loctite) Cleaner not set up correctly Ensure cleaner set up properly (1°-3° into belt) Ensure cleaner can conform to belt, or replace with alternate Flexco Belt tension too high secondary cleaner Vibration... - Page 22 Section 8 - Specs and CAD Drawings 8.1 Specifications and Guidelines Overall Pole Length Pole Length Specifications Maximum Conveyor Span MAXIMUM CLEANER SIZE POLE LENGTH CONVEYOR SPAN 1600 1350 1750 1500 1900 1650 2050 1800 1050 2200 1950 1200 2350 2100 1350 2500...
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Page 23: Cad Drawing - Cleaners With Ust Tensioners
Section 8 - Specs and CAD Drawings 8.2 CAD Drawing - U-Type® Cleaners with UST Tensioners BELT WIDTH "A" POLE LENGTH "B" DIM "C" UST U-Type Mild Steel Cleaners - Imperial Mounting Fasteners V-Blade C-Blade F-Blade Belt Width “A” Pole Length “B” Dim “C”... - Page 24 Section 8 - Specs and CAD Drawings 8.2 CAD Drawing - Stainless Steel U-Type® Cleaners with J-Bolt Tensioners BELT WIDTH "A" POLE LENGTH "B" DIM "C" J-Bolt U-Type Stainless Steel Cleaners - Imperial Mounting Fasteners V-Blade C-Blade Belt Width “A” Pole Length “B” Dim “C”...
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Page 25: Section 9 - Replacement Parts
Section 9 - Replacement Parts 9.1 Replacement Parts List - U-Type® with UST Tensioners For replacement blades see page 25 Replacement Parts–Poles ORDERING ITEM REF DESCRIPTION NUMBER CODE KGS. 450mm (18") Pole USP18/450 76772 20.4 600mm (24") Pole USP24/600 76773 22.7 750mm (30") Pole USP30/750... - Page 26 Section 9 - Replacement Parts 9.2 Replacement Parts List - Stainless Steel U-Type® with J-Bolt Tensioners For replacement blades see Page 25 U-Type Stainless Replacement Parts ® ORDERING ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER CODE KGS. LBS. 450mm (18") Pole USP18/450-S/S 77339 20.4 45.0 600mm (24") Pole USP24/600-S/S...
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Page 27: Replacement Blades
URCB60/1500 76755 1800 URCB72/1800 76756 2100 URCB84/2100 76757 10.7 2400 URCB96/2400 76758 13.6 *NOTE: C-Blades can be used on Flexco Solid Plate, ® mechanically fastened and vulcanized belts. U-Type F-Blades (Urethane)* BELT WIDTH ORDERING ITEM NUMBER CODE KGS. UFB18 74448... -
Page 28: Section 10 - Other Flexco Conveyor Products
Section 10 - 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:... - Page 30 U-Type Secondary Cleaner ®...
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