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- Page 1 DRX3000 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
- Page 2 ™ 3000 Impact Beds 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 with the impact bed. This information will be helpful for any future inquiries or questions about replacement parts, specifications or troubleshooting.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.6 Impact Bed Maintenance Checklist ....................21 Section 7 - Troubleshooting ......................22 Section 8 - Specs and CAD Drawings ....................23 8.1 Specifications and Guidelines ......................23 8.2 CAD Drawings ...........................24 Section 9 - Optional Replacement Parts ..................25 Section 10 - Other Flexco® Conveyor Products ................27... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Important Information
Impact Bed for your conveyor system. We at Flexco® are very pleased that you have selected a DRX 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: Proper Impact Bed Selection
Section 1 - Important Information • Easy Maintenance - Our Slide-Out Service™ is quick, safe and convenient. Each bed separates in the middle and the two sides slide apart. This provides easy access to all of the impact bars for replacement. •... -
Page 6: Selecting The Right Impact Bar
1.5 Installation and Service Option The DRX™ Impact Bed is designed to be easily installed and serviced by your on-site personnel. However, if you would prefer complete turn-key factory service, please contact your local Flexco® Field Engineer or your Flexco Distributor. -
Page 7: Drx Impact Bed Spec Sheet
1.6 DRX Impact Bed Spec Sheet CUSTOMER INFO: Company Name: Address: Date: Phone #: Contact Name: Fax #: Title/Position: e-Mail: Mounting Bolt Center-to-Center Idler Length 1 Center Roll Height Above Mounting Base Idler Length 2 Inside Structure Dimension Idler Length 3 Trough Angle Belt Width Length of Load Zone... -
Page 8: Section 2 - Safety Considerations And Precautions
Section 2 - Safety Considerations and Precautions Before installing and operating the DRX™ Impact Bed, 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 9: Section 3 - Pre-Installation Checks And Options
• Prepare the conveyor site: - Lift the belt in the transfer zone. Use a lifting hoist or Flexco’s Belt Lifters. - Remove the old impact bed or impact idlers. - Inspect the conveyor structure for damage or misalignment. Make adjustments as necessary. -
Page 10: Optional Installation Accessories
FL-XL 76983 Flex-Lifter Conveyor Belt Lifter The Flexco® Flex-Lifter makes the job of lifting the conveyor belt easy and safe. Using two Flex-Lifters, the belt can be quickly lifted out of the way to install the impact bed. The Flex-Lifter has the highest safe lift rating available at 4000 lbs. -
Page 11: Section 4 - Installation Instructions
CEMA rating. Shim bed or idlers per Table 1. NOTE: Installation of an idler is required 1-6" (25-150mm) before and after a Flexco® DRX™ Impact Bed (Fig. 1a). If more than one impact bed is used, idlers should be installed between every one or two beds. - Page 12 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 DRX™ Impact Bed (cont.) 1. Take out the current system. Remove existing impact idlers or bed from area. Loosen or remove skirting material for extra space. If available, use two Flex-Lifters (before and after the load zone) to lift the belt out of the way. 2.
- Page 13 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 DRX™ Impact Bed (cont.) 6. Disassemble wing assemblies. Remove the center mount bolt and Outer Flange Wing Assembly Bolts the two outer flange bolts. Slide out and remove the wing assembly on each channel crossbeam (Fig. 6). (Keep bolts, nuts and washers for use later.) 7.
- Page 14 Section 4 - Installation Instructions 4.1 DRX™ Impact Bed (cont.) 11. Install stationary arms. Place stationary arms onto structure, aligning holes in bases with center holes of impact energy absorbers (Fig. 11a). (Chamfer on stationary bars must face tail pulley.) Align ends of stationary impact bars flush with center bars (Fig.
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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 tight • Check that empty belt is 1/2" (13mm) above the impact bars • Apply all supplied labels • Be sure that all installation materials and tools have been removed from the belt and conveyor area 5.2 Test Run the Conveyor •... -
Page 16: Section 6 - Maintenance
Section 6 - Maintenance Flexco® impact beds are designed to operate with minimum maintenance. However, to maintain superior performance some service is required. When the impact bed is installed a regular maintenance program should be set up. This program will ensure that the impact bed operates at optimal efficiency, and problems can be identified and fixed before any damage is done to the belt, the bed, other conveyor components, or structure. -
Page 17: Impact Bar Replacement Instructions
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1. Remove tension. Use a Flexco® Belt Lifter or other appropriate lifting equipment to lift the belt off the impact bed. Compress impact energy absorbers with C-clamp (Fig. 1). 2. Remove stationary bars. Remove bolts at bases of stationary arms and lift assembly out of the way (Fig. 2). - Page 18 Section 6 - Maintenance 6.4 Impact Bar Replacement Instructions (cont.) 3. Inspect bars. Check to see which bars are worn or damaged Flat washers, lock washers and need to be replaced. and Nylock nuts 4. Remove worn bars. Loosen and remove nuts at each cross stringer and remove the impact bar and bar support (Fig.
- Page 19 Section 6 - Maintenance 6.4 Impact Bar Replacement Instructions (cont.) 8. Replace stationary bar(s). Replace bar(s) on stationary Fig. 8 arm assembly if needed, and reinstall arms into mounting bases. Insert and tighten bolts (Fig. 8). Test run the conveyor. Run the conveyor for a few minutes and inspect to ensure that the bed is performing properly.
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Page 20: 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: _______________________________________________________________________________________... -
Page 21: Impact Bed Maintenance Checklist
Section 6 - Maintenance 6.6 Impact Bed Maintenance Checklist Site: _______________________________ Inspected by: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________ DRX Impact Bed: __________________________________________ Serial Number: _____________________________________________ Beltline Information: Beltline Number: ____________________ Belt Condition: ___________________________________________________________________ Belt ¨ 42" ¨ 48" ¨ 54" ¨ 60" ¨... -
Page 22: Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Mechanical splice damaging UHMW top Bar damage Repair, skive or replace splice covers For more information on selection and proper usage of impact beds, ask Flexco® Customer Service for one or ™ more of the following DRX Tech Tips: X1945 - DRX Tech-Tip #1 Spec’ing and recommending DRX Impact Beds... -
Page 23: Section 8 - Specs And Cad Drawings
Drop length _____________ Drop Height (h) Total _____________ lb-ft Bed Rating: 1500 to 3000 lb-ft ..DRX3000 (200 to 400 kg-m) Slider Bars and Impact Bars per Belt Width (DRX 3000) Belt Width - in. Belt Width - mm... -
Page 24: Cad Drawings
Section 8 - Specifications and CAD Drawings 8.2 CAD Drawing - DRX3000 - 5' Bed Length 32" (813mm) 27.7" (703mm) Dim A Dim D 58.4" 1483mm Dim B Dim C 58.4" 1483mm Dim B Dim C Bed Width Dim A... -
Page 25: Section 9 - Optional Replacement Parts
Belt Width - in. Belt Width - mm 1050 1200 1350 1500 1800 2100 2400 SLIDER BARS DRX3000 IMPACT BARS DRX3000 Impact Bar Supports and Bolt Kits per Belt Width Belt Width - in. Belt Width - mm 1050 1200 1350 1500... -
Page 27: Section 10 - Other Flexco® Conveyor Products
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: MMP Precleaner Flex-Lok™... - Page 28 1995 Oak Industrial Dr. NE • Grand Rapids, MI 49505 U.S.A. Telephone: (616)-459-3196 • Fax: (616)-459-4976 • E-mail: info@flexco.com Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products. ©2018 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 01/02/19. For reorder: X2509...
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