Contents Thank you for choosing Skandia Elevator! Your conveyor system must be assembled correctly and maintained thoroughly if it is to operate satisfactorily. These maintenance instructions and the separate assembly instructions for each machine must be followed for the warranty to apply.
• Stop the machinery and turn off electric power before attempting any type of assembly, electrical connection or maintenance work. • Do not start the machinery without the lid, hatches, covers, guards and connections fitted in such a way they can only be opened with tools. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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(in the outlet hopper) & conveyor chain are active when in operation. NB! Certain sensors/switches are optional accessories only on certain machines. IMPORTANT! • Ensure the motor protection is set to the correct ampere setting for the motor. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
The machine is supplied with safety decals on delivery. They must not be removed or defaced. If a safety decal becomes damaged, you can order a new one free of charge from Skandia Elevator AB. Specify the part number of the decal. See section below and the machine overview chapter in the machine's assembly instructions.
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DEK3040 Warning for chain drive! SKANDIA ELEVATOR – DEK3040 Warning for conveyor belt and idler! DEK3150 SKANDIA ELEVATOR – DEK3150 DEK3070 Warning for rotating conveyor drive shaft! SKANDIA ELEVATOR – DEK3070 DEK3080 Warning for rotating elevator drive shaft! SKANDIA ELEVATOR – DEK3080...
The interval between changes can be doubled if synthetic oil is used. When operating in severe conditions such as high humidity, aggressive environment or large temperature variations, the oil must be changed more often. Clean the gear when changing oil. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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Tension the intermediate shaft (B) laterally with tensioning bolts (C) so that the outer chain (D) is sufficiently tight. Tighten the motor bridge (A) by hand and secure it. Oil the transmission chains annually. Change transmission chains before they become noticeably worn. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
NB! If the lid and bottom plate of a bend section become warm during operation then the conveyor chain is too taut. NB! Make a test run after adjusting and then check again. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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Check joining links and split pins annually. Replace them immediately if they are worn. When conveyor is not used for long periods Lubricate the conveyor chain with food grade oil when the conveyor is not to be used for long periods. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
300 kg 5,5 kW 30 mm 4,0 kW 240 kg 28 mm 380 kg 14 mm 380 kg 7,5 kW 23 mm 5,5 kW 300 kg 21 mm 400 kg 500 kg 7,5 kW 380 kg 520 kg SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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The adjustment can be done in both directions, and there is an arrow on each side. Adjust the position of the tail pulley (Q) by tensioning on one side. Adjust the position of the drive pulley (R) by tensioning on one side. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
(B1-2). If the wheel slips then the springs are tensioned too much. If the machine does not drive forward then they are too loosely tensioned. NB! Tension/slacken evenly across the spring screws. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
If there is a risk of overloading, ensure a pop up overloading flap (horizontal machines)/overload sensor (incline and bend machines) is connected. If the material goes in reverse Check: • that the subsequent connection/machine is able to receive the capacity from the feeding conveyor. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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(height adjustment knob) and "Assembling the machine (shims for drive end)" in the sweep conveyor's assembly instructions.. NB! The silo floor may have unevenness that is greater than the compensation available in the machine's height setting options. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
Plastic flight bends Stops caused by overloading the machine can result in bent plastic flights. See the last point under the heading "General" in "Poor capacity/stop" in this section. Check: • that no foreign material has entered the conveyor. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
To reduce any problems, install a belt cleaner. 2-3 way valve leaking The valve is set correctly on delivery. If the setting has changed after delivery, it could cause leakage. Reset as instructed in the separate connecting directions for electronics. SKANDIA ELEVATOR...
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