Flexco MHCP Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 MHCP Primary Cleaner Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
  • Page 2 MHCP Primary Cleaner 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 7 – Troubleshooting ........................18 Section 8 – Specs and CAD Drawings......................19 8.1 Specifications and Guidelines.........................19 8.2 CAD Drawings............................20 Section 9 – Replacement Parts .........................22 9.1 Replacement Parts List ..........................22 9.2 Optional Assemblies, Tensioners & Kits....................23 Section 10 – Other Flexco Conveyor Products ..................27...
  • Page 4: Section 1 - Important Information

    1.1 General Introduction We at Flexco are very pleased that you have selected a MHCP Primary 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 MHCP Primary 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

    - Will the cleaner be installed on a chute - Are there obstructions that may require cleaner location adjustments (see 3.2 – Cleaner Location Adjustments) - Is the install on an open head pulley requiring mounting structure (see 3.3 – Optional Installation Accessories) MHCP Primary Cleaner...
  • Page 7: Cleaner Location Adjustments

    Section 3 – Pre-Installation Checks and Options 3.2 Cleaner Location Adjustments In certain applications it is necessary to modify the location of the primary cleaner pole due to permanent obstacles that obstruct the desired location. Relocating the pole location can be done easily and does not hinder the performance of the cleaner as long as the “C”...
  • Page 8: Section 4 - Installation Instructions

    Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.1 MHCP Primary Cleaner Supershear Blades AWT Air/Water Tensioner Maximum lump size + 200mm (8") Blade Cartridge Centre Pole Chute Wall Extender Pole MHCP Parts List Recommended spacing from back chute wall PST Spring Tensioner Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source before you begin cleaner installation.
  • Page 9 Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4. 1 MHCP Primary Cleaner (cont.) 2. Lay out the dimensions on the chute wall. Measure out the X dimension mark horizontally from the centre of the pulley shaft and mark. (NOTE: It may be...
  • Page 10 Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.1 MHCP Primary Cleaner (cont.) 7. Centre the blades on the belt. Slide the pole until the blades Remove are centreed or cover the belt’s blade stop to slide material path (Fig. 7). NOTE: blade(s)
  • Page 11 Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.1 MHCP Primary Cleaner (cont.) 13S. Set the correct blade tension. Refer to the Spring Length Chart chart or the decal on the mounting base Blade White Silver No. Of Width Springs Springs Springs for the spring length required for the belt Blades width.
  • Page 12: Section 5 - Pre-Operation Checklist And Testing

    • Check the tensioner spring for recommended length (proper tensioning) • Make adjustments as necessary NOTE: Observing the cleaner when it is running and performing properly will help to detect problems or when adjustments are needed later. MHCP Primary Cleaner...
  • Page 13: Section 6 - Maintenance

    All safety procedures for inspection of equipment (stationary or operating) must be observed. The MHCP Primary Cleaner operates at the discharge end of the conveyor and is in direct contact with the moving belt. Only visual observations can be made while the belt is running.
  • Page 14: Blade Replacement Instructions

    Torque Torque Pivot Rod Adjusting Nuts Pivot Rod SuperShear™ Replacement Blade MHCP Primary Cleaner Washer and Cartridge Bushings Tighten locking bolts and jam nuts (both ends) Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source before you begin cleaner installation.
  • Page 15 Section 6 – Maintenance 6.4 Blade Replacement Instructions (cont.) 3. Change blades on cartridge. Be sure to install all new blades to Fig. 3 ensure even cleaning. To remove blades, unlock blade stop, remove handle and loosen cartridge expansion bolts. Clean cartridge before installing new blades.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Log

    Date: ___________________ Work done by: ___________________ Service Quote #: ___________________ _____________________ Activity: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Work done by: ___________________ Service Quote #: ___________________ _____________________ Activity: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Work done by: ___________________ Service Quote #: ___________________ _____________________ Activity: _____________________________________________________________________________________ MHCP Primary Cleaner...
  • Page 17: 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: ¨ 600mm ¨ 750mm ¨ 900mm ¨ 1050mm ¨ 1200mm ¨ 1350mm ¨ 1500mm ¨ 1800mm ¨ 2100mm ¨ 2400mm Head Pulley Diameter (Belt &...
  • Page 18: Section 7 - Troubleshooting

    Cleaner being pushed Increase tension; replace with cleaner with metal tips; Sticky material is overburdening cleaner away from pulley replace with larger size cleaner Cleaner not set up correctly Confirm location dimensions are equal on both sides MHCP Primary Cleaner...
  • Page 19: Section 8 - Specs And Cad Drawings

    Section 8 – Specs and CAD Drawings 8.1 Specifications & Guidelines Telescoping Pole Length Specifications Maximum Overall Pole Length Max Overall Centre Pole Maximum Cleaner Size Pole Length Length Conveyor Span Maximum Conveyor Span 2050 1650 2200 1800 Centre Pole Length 2350 1000 1950...
  • Page 20: Cad Drawings

    Section 8 – Specs and CAD Drawings 8.2 CAD Drawing - MHCP PST POLE LOCATION CHART Diameter 1000 1025 1050 1075 1100 1125 1150 1175 1200 Blade No. Of Cleaner "A" Width Blades 75929 75930 75931 75932 1050 75933 1200...
  • Page 21 Section 8 – Specs and CAD Drawings 8.2 CAD Drawing - MHCP AWT/PAT (no Control Box)
  • Page 22: Section 9 - Replacement Parts

    75967 19.7 1800 mm Centre Pole* MHP-CP72 75968 23.4 1050 2100 mm Centre Pole* MHP-CP84 76811 27.3 1200 MHCP Extender Poles (2 ea.) MHP-EP 76392 24.5 1350 SuperShear™ Blade SSRB 75978 1500 600 mm 2-Piece Blade Cartridge* MHCP-2BC24 76638 1800...
  • Page 23: Optional Assemblies, Tensioners & Kits

    Section 9 – Replacement Parts 9.2 Optional Assemblies, Tensioners & Kits Blade/Pole Assemblies (Includes blades, cartridge, centre pole and 2 extender poles) Belt Width Ordering Item Number Code MHCP-BPA24 75945 48.1 MHCP-BPA30 75946 54.9 MHCP-BPA36 75947 61.8 1050 MHCP-BPA42 75948 68.6...
  • Page 27: 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:...
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