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6. Also check the delivery hood for blockage and
remove any obstructions.
7. In an extreme case it may be necessary to
remove the galvanized belt guards and/or the
belt itself.
10.10 CONVEYOR TUBE
10.10.1 Belt Tension Adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut on each side of the belt
tension mechanism.
2. Tighten the two adjusting bolts equally to
23 ft-lbs. While holding the adjusting bolt in
place, retighten both locking nuts.
3. Start the conveyor and make sure the belt
is tracking in the center of the drive drum. If
the belt is not tracking properly, use the Belt
Tracking Adjustment procedure to correct the
problem.
IMPORTANT
The idler drum at the bottom of the conveyor must
be square (drive shaft must be equal distance from
end of unit) for the belt to track properly.
10.10.2 Belt Tracking Adjustment
1. Loosen the locking nuts on the two adjusting
bolts.
2. Tighten or loosen the bolts on either side of
the discharge hood to correct the tracking
problem.
3. Using a wrench, hold the adjusting bolt in
place while tightening the locking nut against
the housing. Repeat this procedure for the
other adjusting bolt.
4. Start the conveyor and make sure the belt
is tracking in the center of the drive drum.
Readjust, if needed.
10.10.3 Belt Replacement
If the belt is unbroken, it may be possible to use
the old belt to thread the new belt into the delivery
tube.
1. Position the conveyor with easy access to
both ends.
2. Open the clean out door.
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