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Maintenance
8.4 Weighfeeder storage recommendations
Infeed seal
Note
● In extraordinary climatic or environmental conditions, special lubricants may be required.
● In corrosive environments, more frequent lubrication is required to purge contaminants.
8.2
General maintenance
The equipment should be cleaned periodically and any excess accumulation of product should
be removed to minimize potential damage to the mechanical components and scale accuracy.
Abrasions, cuts, or ragged edges on the belt will create performance problems. Replace the
belt if it becomes ragged or torn.
8.3
Lubrication
All head and tail pulley bearings are pre-greased at the factory. These bearings should be field
greased periodically. Lubrication frequency may vary; dry, dusty applications may warrant
weekly greasing, while less harsh applications may need greasing only once or twice a year.
Do not exceed 10,000 hours of operation between re-greasing.
If there is a gear reducer supplied with your weighfeeder, it has an initial break-in period. After
the first 250 hours of operation, the gear box(es) should be drained and refilled to the proper
level(s). Subsequent oil changes should be done every 2500 hours. See the gear reducer
manual for further details.
The tensioner roller uses a sealed bearing, so greasing is not necessary.
If there is a gear motor (motor and reducer all in one housing) supplied with your unit, it is
permanently lubricated. No lubrication is necessary.
8.4
Weighfeeder storage recommendations
If a weighfeeder will be stored for a period of three months or more, follow the guidelines below.
8.4.1
Load cell care
The load cell shipping bolt(s) should be installed whenever the weighfeeder is moved as an
extra safety measure during the storage period. Do not forget to remove the shipping bolt(s)
upon re-installation.
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Item
Required Maintenance
Check for holes, wearing, frays or
strips
other damage
Pulleys
Check lagging for wear
Frequency
Weekly
Replace as required
Every 10,000
Inspect and replace as necessa‐
hours
Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E33560618-AC
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SITRANS WW100
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