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H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ® Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
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H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ® Serial Number: _____________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________________ Installation Date: ____________________________________________________________ Serial number information can be found on the Serial Number Label included in the Information Packet found in the cleaner carton. This information will be helpful for any future inquiries or questions about belt cleaner replacement parts, specifications or troubleshooting.
Section 1 – Important Information 1.1 General Introduction We at Flexco® are very pleased that you have selected an H-Type® Precleaner with XF2-Tips 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.
Section 2 – Safety Considerations and Precautions Before installing and operating the H-Type® Precleaner with XF2-Tips, 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.
• Check the conveyor site: - Will the cleaner be installed on a chute - Is the install on an open head pulley requiring mounting structure - Are there obstructions that may require cleaner location adjustments H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ®...
Section 3 - Pre-Installation Checks and Options (cont.) 3.2 Cleaner Location Adjustments In certain applications it is necessary to modify the location of the precleaner 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”...
Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.1 H-Type® Precleaner with HXF or HXF2 Tips (cont.) 5. Determine Y dimension. From the X mark, draw a line vertically down to the selected Y dimension and make a mark (Fig. 3). This is the correct position for the center of the pole.
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Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.1 H-Type® Precleaner with HXF or HXF2 Tips (cont.) 14. Reassemble the spring assembly. Slide the spring, washer and Pivot Arm Bushings Pivot Arm Pivot Arm bushings onto the pivot arm and turn the two adjusting nuts so...
Section 4 – Installation Instructions 4.2 Pole Location Charts Small (S) XF2 Tips Extra Small (SS) XF2 Tips for Head Pulley Diameters for Head Pulley Diameters 350 to 925mm 250 - 475mm Diameter Diameter (Over Belt) (Over Belt) Recommended range for tip size Optional extended range Medium (M) XF2 Tips Large (L) XF2 Tips...
• 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. H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ®...
All safety procedures for inspection of equipment (stationary or operating) must be observed. The H-Type® Precleaner 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.
Section 6 – Maintenance 6.4 Blade Replacement Instructions XF2 Tip Removal Nuts H-Type® Precleaner with XF2-Tips XF2 Replacement Tip Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source before you begin cleaner installation. Tools Needed: • Tape measure Pivot Arm •...
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Section 6 – Maintenance 6.4 Blade Replacement Instructions (cont.) 3. Install the new tips. Locate each tip onto each suspension arm, then install the hardware to fasten the tip to the cushion (Fig. 3). 4. Reset the correct blade tension. Refer to the chart for the spring length required for the belt width.
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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 H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ®...
VQMT-S 76402 23.9 (incl. 1 ea. Items 6, 7b, 8a, 9, & 10) *Hardware included Note: All poles and tensioners are heavy duty style. Parts for old style H cleaners. Lead time: 1 working day H-Type Precleaner with XF2-Tips ®...
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: DRX™...