GSi PNEG-1204 Installation And Operation Manual

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Conveyor
Installation and Operation Manual
PNEG-1204
DATE: 10-16-06
PNEG-1204

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  • Page 1 Enclosed Belt Conveyor Installation and Operation Manual PNEG-1204 DATE: 10-16-06 PNEG-1204...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to WARRANTY is provided as part of the company’s properly use and install equipment. Failure to do support program for customers who use and so could result in personal injury or equipment maintain their equipment as described in the damage.
  • Page 3 This information should be filled out and kept on record. Equipment Information Model Number:__________________________ Date Purchased:____________________ Serial Number:___________________________ Dealer/Distributor Name and Phone Number: Material Handling 1004 East Illinois Street Assumption, Illinois 62510 USA Phone: (217) 226-4421 FAX: (888) 741-3004 e-mail: gsi@grainsystems.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..................i Equipment Information ..............ii Safety Guidelines ................1 Safety .................... 2 Safety Decal Locations..............5 Overview ..................9 Intermediate Section Installation ............. 10 Cover Installation ................12 Loader Installation ................13 Motor & Torque Arm II Reducer Installation ........14 Reducer ..................
  • Page 5 NOTES...
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you should pay special attention to. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Disconnect power on electrical driven units before resetting motor overloads. Do not repetitively stop and start the drive in order to free a plugged condition. Jogging the drive in this type of condition can damage the conveyor and/or drive components. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 8 If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or stripper containers and other flammable material from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 9 A respirator may be needed to help prevent breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust. Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help protect your head and toes from falling debris. Steel Toe Boots Respirator Hard Hat PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 10: Safety Decal Locations

    STANDARD HEAD SECTION SNUB HEAD SECTION DC-1672 ROTATING BELT AND PULLEY WILL CUT OR ENTANGLE. KEEP HANDS CLEAR Disconnect and lockout power before adjusting or servicing. Failure to heed will result in personal injury or death. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 11 KEEP HANDS CLEAR Open shroud may fall if unrestrained Disconnect and lockout power before and cause bodily injury. adjusting or servicing. Secure open shroud with chain. Failure to heed will result in personal injury or death. DC-1690 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 12 Same Location as Decal on Left Side. SWING-UP SKIRT LOADER DC-1671 MOVING BELT CAN CUT OR ENTANGLE. KEEP HANDS CLEAR Disconnect and lockout power before adjusting or servicing. Failure to heed can result in personal injury or death. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 13 Disconnect and lockout power before Disconnect and lockout power before adjusting or servicing. adjusting or servicing. Failure to heed can result in Failure to heed will result in personal injury or death. personal injury or death. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 14: Overview

    Refer to page 41 for the type and quantity of oil. (DO NOT overfill 5. Always consult with the approval prints for reducer.) exact conveyor layout. Maintain adequate clearance for tail extension. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 15: Intermediate Section Installation

    +/- 1/4". Make sure the conveyor is level in End View of Intermediate Section horizontal applications. (Liners not shown for clarity) 4. Proceed by attaching the head and tail assemblies using the same alignment proce- dures and precautions noted in the preceding paragraph. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 16 5. A special cover channel is provided with the Adapter tail as shown at right. Angle with Slotted Holes Tail Cover Channel PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 17: Cover Installation

    This depends on the position of the loader. DO NOT Walk on Conveyor Covers! 4' 7" Standard Cover Length PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 18: Loader Installation

    Avoid hazardous fumes that can be generated when paint is heated by welding or torching. GSI’s recommendation for loader installation includes Do all work outside or in a well ventilated a minimum distance of no less than 6" between the area.
  • Page 19: Motor & Torque Arm Ii Reducer Installation

    Keep as close as possible Motor Drive Pulley NOTE: Belt Guards Not Shown for Clarity. Intermediate Inspection V-Belt Section Head Section Hood Torque Arm Reducer Bracket Torque Arm Driven Drive Turnbuckle Assembly Pulley PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 20: Reducer

    Do not operate with guard removed. Disconnect and lockout power before servicing. DC-994 DC-994 WARNING Shear point. Keep hands clear of moving parts. Do not operate with guard removed. Disconnect and lockout power before servicing. DC-995 DC-995 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 21: Torque Arm

    Torque Arm reducer in a vertical position. The holes in the intermediate side must be drilled out to 9/16" Diameter. Attach Torque with provided hardware. Turnbuckle Bracket Plates Torque Arm Reducer Assembly Drive Turnbuckle PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 22: Motor Mount Brackets

    Attach these left-hand and right-hand belt guard mounting brackets to the motor mount frame. Then fasten rear panel of belt guard to the belt guard brackets. After the rear panel is in place, install sheaves onto motor and reducer. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 23: Sheaves And Belts

    42" x .015625" = .65625" in position. Proper tension is 1/64" of deflection per one (1") inch of sheave centers .65625" = 21/32" of Deflection on one side of belt, centered between sheaves. (See diagram below.) PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 24: Front Guard

    Using a straight edge, draw a center line using the points as a guide. (See diagram at right) 10” 10” 10” 10” Center Point of Width Measurements PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 25: Squaring The Belt End

    Do Centerline Intersection the same procedure in reverse to form an “x”. Point The intersection point of the two lines of the “x” should be in line with the center line of the belt. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 26: Installation Of Belt

    2" x 12" Block of Wood Intermediate Section with Covers Removed Detail installation of belting into conveyor. Install belting into tail end. IMPORTANT: Note the direction of the flippers on belt. Flippers are installed to aid in cleanout of tail shroud. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 27: Splicing Belt

    Lubricant. Punch or bore bolt holes. Remove template. Splice protector design may vary due to type of conveyor. I.E. - Reversible conveyors and conveyors with low-profile head discharges do not have splice protectors with tails (flippers). PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 28 4. Fold one belt end back and insert bolts in one row of holes. 5. Align bolts with template teeth and place the other belt end over bolts. Remove template. 6. Place top plates over bolts using bolt horn. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 29 9. Pull tape tight and hold in position by tighten- ing a fastener at each end. Then tighten all other plates. 10. Tighten all nuts uniformly. NOTE: A flexco Power Wrench used with an impact tool will speed this step considerably. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 30 1/4" gap between them. There will be a larger gap between the outside flipper and the edge of the belt. 14. Punch or bore holes. Attach flippers using same connectors as splice. Repeat steps 10-12. 15. Finished splice. Direction of Rotation PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 31: Belt Tension

    Take-Up Rod Do Not over tighten belt. Over tightening can cause premature wear of bearings and shafts. To tighten belt tension, adjust tail section in this direction. Leveling Rod Nuts Take-Up Rod Flanges TAIL SECTION PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 32: Belt Tracking

    3. After conveyor has been installed, check to see if the unit is level (width wise). The conveyor must be level for proper belt tracking. Shims Shims Bearing Bearing Bearing Adjustment Bolts TAIL SECTION HEAD SECTION PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 33 (four on each side). After loosening these bolts, the end of the idler can Bearing shift either forward or backward. Adjustment Bolts Loosen these four nuts on both sides for adjustment. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 34 (less than 1/2%) needs to be replaced. 12. When replacing a used belt, go through the system and square and level all rollers, idlers, pulleys and bed before training a new belt. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 35: Spouting

    Loading SPOUTING 1. Below are the recommended and incorrect ways to attach spouting to load the conveyor. Contact the GSI Material Handling Depart- ment if there are any questions about loading conditions. Grain Flow RECOMMENDED Belt Direction Grain stream centered on the belt. Grain moving in the same direction and at the same speed as the belt.
  • Page 36: Spouting Location

    1. Grain should come out from storage and make a 90° turn by use of baffles and load straight into the conveyor at approximately a 45° angle. Belt Direction Belt Direction TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Pit or Bin END VIEW PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 37: Belt Conveyor Loading

    The material should also be at rest on the belt before it reaches the end of the skirt. If the material is still tumbling as it Spill passes the skirt end, the skirts should be lengthened. EFFECT OF IMPROPER LOADING PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 38: Motion Sensor Option

    (Loctite or similar). Monitored Shaft Tap Shaft for 1/2" UNC Centered Cover The Whirligig M800 Sensor Cylindrical Sensor 18/30mm Bracket (Supplied) 10mm Screws (4) (Supplied) 50mm Screws (4) (Supplied) Flexible Conduit Flexible Strap PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 39: Pressure Plug Switch Option

    (i.e.N.C. contact is open to COM, and N.O. contact is closed to COM). Be sure to comply with all electrical specifications listed within this bulletin. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 40: Starting Conveyor

    Chain While accessing the tail pulley, the tail shroud may either be removed or pivoted in an upright position. If pivoted upright, then secure the shroud by placing the chain in the slot as shown. Shroud PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 41: Care & Maintenance

    Lubricate bearings at regular intervals. If one • Lubricate shafts and drive chain bearing is re-lubricated, all other bearings should components with a good grade of light also be lubricated. Do not over lubricate as this will machine oil. destroy bearing seals. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Use loader to position material on Loader not being used. center of belt. All material must be directed through hopper. Lack of capacity. Conveying belt slippage. Tighten so belt conforms to crowned pulleys. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 43: Torque Arm Ii Appendix

    Plug Plug Plug drive. Position C Plug Level Vent Drain Plug Plug Position D Vent Drain Level Plug Plug Plug Position E Level Plug Plug Drain Vent Plug Position F Plug Drain Level Plug Plug Vent PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 44 The Short Shaft Bushing series is to be used where the driven the driven shaft. An assembly consists of one long tapered shaft does not extend through the reducer. bushing, one short tapered bushing, one tapered bushing wedge, bushing screws and washers, two bushing backup PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 45 When installing the tapered bushing wedge into the reducer Table 1. Repeat procedure on outer bushing. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 46 Below 15 RPM output speed, oil level must be adjusted to reach the highest oil level plug. If reducer position is to vary from those shown in Figure 1, either more or less oil may be required. Consult Dodge. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 47 5. For reducers operating in ambient temperatures between -22°F (-30°C) and 20°F (–6.6°C) use a synthetic hydrocarbon lubricant, 100 ISO grade or AGMA 3 grade (for example, Mobil SHC627). Above 125°F (51°C), consult DODGE Gear Application Engineering (864) 288-9050 for lubrication recommendation. 6. Mobil SHC630 Series oil is recommended for high ambient temperatures. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 48 6. In damp environments, the reducer should be packed inside a moisture-proof container or an envelope of polyethylene containing a desiccant material. If the reducer is to be stored outdoors, cover the entire exterior with a rust preventative. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 49 96 VI SINGLE GRADE OILS. ISO ARE SPECIFIED AT 40°C. AGMA ARE SPECIFIED AT 40°C. SAE 75W, 80W, AND 85W SPECIFIED AT LOW TEMPERATURE. EQUIVALENT VISCOSITIES FOR 100°F AND 200°F ARE SHOWN. SAE 90 TO 250 SPECIFIED AT 100°C. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 50 Make sure fan assembly rotates without interference when input shaft is rotated. Tighten the two fan blade set screws (5) securely. 3. Install fan guard cover (3) with four bolts (6), lockwashers (7), and hex nuts (8). Tighten securely. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 51 Lockwasher ----- ----- 407085 407085 407085 407085 407085 407085 Hex Nut Taper Bushing Assy. 117162 117092 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Assembly includes parts listed below marked Set screws are included with taper bushing assembly. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 52 Insert the key TA10507H 3/8-16 30 – 27 into the inner race and mating shaft keyway. These parts TA12608H 3/8-16 30 – 27 should slip onto the shaft easily, a light coating of oil may assist PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 53 COVER GASKET BACKSTOP SHAFT COVER BACKSTOP RETAINING RING ARROW ON HUB OF INSTALLED BACKSTOP BACKSTOP MUST MATCH FASTENERS DIRECTION OF DESIRED REDUCER WITHOUT SHAFT ROTATION REDUCER WITH BACKSTOP INSTALLED BACKSTOP INSTALLED Figure 7 – Backstop Assembly PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 54: Imperial Bearings Appendix

    When risk to persons or property may be involved, a holding device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer output shaft. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 55 6. Bolt down pillow block or flange unit to the structure. Table 1. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the expansion bearing except immediately after Step 2 do the following: Picture 3 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 56 (2) Install bearing per Expansion Bearing instructions. Note: Bearing nameplate has a non-expansion Part Number. When bearing is re-oped the bearing should be marked as expansion for future reference. PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 57 – 60-75 60-75 EXPANSION BEARING 120-150 120-150 Total Expansion (in.) 208-260 208-260 – – 208-260 Bore Size ISAF – – 344-430 – – 512-640 – – 512-640 – – 512-640 – – 512-640 – – 512-640 PNEG-1204 Enclosed Belt Conveyors...
  • Page 58 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH (I) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (ii) ANY ADVICE, INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT,...
  • Page 59 This Equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation occurs. 1004 East Illinois Street Assumption, IL 62510 217-226-4421 Phone...

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