Cold Weather Operation; Oilseed & Fertilizer Operation - HARVEST FC1545 Operator's Manual

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In certain situations when conveying small grained product, leakage may be observed at the
discharge end of the conveyor. This may be caused by product getting behind the belt at the
intake end. If this is observed, try slowing the belt speed and decreasing the amount of
product being moved. Keep in mind that different temperatures, moisture levels, and
products can all affect the capacity of the conveyor.
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3G Cold Weather Operation
Before operating in cold weather, make sure to remove all snow and ice from the conveyor
intake.
1. Before starting, remove as much snow and ice as possible from the area in which
the intake end of the conveyor will be placed.
2. Allow the belt to warm up by running the conveyor empty at a slow speed for
approximately 2 minutes before putting any product through the machine.
3. After all the product has been conveyed, run the conveyor empty at a slow speed
for approximately 2 minutes to remove any moisture that has built up on and around
the belt.
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3H Oilseed & Fertilizer Operation
Using your conveyor for different products will cause the belt to either shrink or stretch. The
oil from crushed oilseed or the dust from fertilizer can penetrate the fabric side of the belt
(the underside) and cause it to shrink during use. Heavy grains such as corn or wheat will
cause the belt to stretch during use.
When conveying oilseeds and fertilizer, it is recommended that two things be done during
operation to reduce the shrinkage on the belt:
1. Make every effort to keep the product in the hopper below the edges of the belt
(less than full capacity). This will make it difficult for the product to get to the
backside of the belt and reduce shrinkage that occurs.
2. Lacing is another area on the conveyor where product can get to the backside of
the belt. Fine seeded crops such as canola and flax can fall through the openings of
the lacing. To minimize this, coat the lace with a layer of silicone to fill the gaps.
NOTE: The belt tensioning guide located on the side of the conveyor allows the operator to
react to the shrinkage or expansion of the belt. Adjust as necessary to maintain consistent
belt tension and reduce potential for lacing, belt, and bearing failures.
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