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TUBE SERIES 3500 CONVEYOR Operators Manual Document: TD-09-06-1026 Revision: B 2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 PH: (785) 431-7900 FAX: (785) 431-7950 www.uscllc.com Revision Effective 23 JAN 2015...
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OVERVIEW The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to operate and maintain the Tube Series 3500 Conveyor. It does not hold USC, LLC liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES...
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If there is any damage or shortages, the purchaser must immediately notify your USC dealer. Ownership passes to purchaser when the unit leaves the USC, LLC premises. The purchaser is responsible for unloading and mounting all components of the equipment.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Every year accidents in the work place maim, kill and injure people. Although it may be impossible to prevent all accidents, with the right combination of training, operating practices, safety devices, and operator vigilance, the number of accidents can be significantly reduced.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indique une situation extrêmement dangereuse qui, si pas ! DANGER évitée, entraînera la mort ou des blessures graves. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Mandatory Lockout Power Symbol. Disconnect, lockout and tagout electrical and other energy sources before inspecting, cleaning or performing maintenance on this panel. Symbole de puissance verrouillage obligatoire. Débranchez, de verrouillage et de déconsignation énergie électrique et d'autres sources avant d'inspecter, de nettoyage ou de la maintenance de ce panneau.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates that an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result from contacting high voltage. Danger d'électrocution international. Ce symbole indique qu'un danger d'électrocution existe. Des blessures graves ou la mort pourraient résulter de contact haute tension.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor LES PROCEDURES DE VERROUILLAGE / ETIQUETAGE Verrouillage / étiquetage est le placement d'un verrouillage / tag sur un dispositif d'isolement de l'énergie conformément à une procédure établie. Lors de la prise hors service des équipements pour effectuer la maintenance ou de réparation, toujours suivre les procédures de verrouillage / débranchement comme indiqué...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your equipment . YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the conveyor be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor 4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible place. 5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area of machine. 6. Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes but is not limited ...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Read and understand ALL the information in the Operator’s Manuals regarding procedures and SAFETY when moving or transporting the Conveyor. 2. Check with local authorities regarding Conveyor transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor PLACEMENT SAFETY 1. Move only with the appropriate equipment 2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving the Conveyor. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. 3. Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard areas, shut down machine immediately.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor TIRE SAFETY 1. Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death. 2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.
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2. Replace safety labels that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Replacement safety labels are available. Contact USC at (785) 431-7900 . How to Install Safety Labels: ...
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! REMEMBER—If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from USC at (785) 431-7900. Part # 09-02-0008 Part # 09-02-0009...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Part # 09-02-0007 Part # 09-02-0006 Part # 09-02-0011 Page 17...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Part # 09-02-0011 Part # 09-02-0010 Part # 09-02-0012 Page 18...
USC equipment operates within a Group, II Class G hazardous area which contains seed dust. To avoid the possibility of an explosion ignited by static electricity, all USC equipment should be grounded by attaching a bonding strip to the metal frame and securing that strip to the factory ground point.
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également dans la zone dangereuse où se trouve le système USC. Si oui, nous recommandons que le pouvoir soit câblé dans la source. Ne pas utiliser une prise électrique standard à cet effet. Pour les autres méthodes acceptables de se connecter à...
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor INSTALLING UNDER-CARRIAGE 1. Using a forklift, pick up the conveyor in the center. Move conveyor over the assembled undercarriage centering it. REVISION HISTORY REV ECN DESCRIPTION 2. Remove the angle supports from the slide stops. Place the slide in between the INITIAL DRAWING two slide stops.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor INSTALLING UNDER-CARRIAGE 4. Assemble the Hitch Assembly and Conveyor Pad. Lower the entire assembly and set down the inlet side on the conveyor pad. Slide Hitch Assembly Lower Arm Pin THIS MATE THIS MATE DRAWN DRAWN CHECKED CHECKED ENG APPR...
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor INSTALLING WINCH and CABLE Mounting Hardware WINCH ASSEMBLY DETAIL 1. Attach the winch to the lower arm using the hardware provided (above). 2. Attach the cable to the crank. 3. String the cable through the pulleys and attach to the under-carriage following the path as shown in the illustration on page 25.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor INSTALLING WINCH and CABLE TYPICAL CABLE ROUTING Page 25...
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Mechanical Operation Mechanical Operation The Tube Series Conveyor is designed to efficiently move seed between a storage facility or seed totes and a truck, trailer or seed treater. Power is provided by an electric motor. Be familiar with the machine before starting. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the machine.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor CONTROLS Electric Drive: Have a licensed electrician provide power to the motor per the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and local codes. Install an ON, OFF switch for the convenience of the operator. Manual Winch: A winch is located on the transport frame and is used to raise and lower the conveyor.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the Tube Series Conveyor requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the operator.
11. Have a certified electrician provide power to the conveyor. Provide convenient shutdown switches and comply with local electrical codes. The conveyor may also be plugged directly into a USC seed treater control panel. Ensure that the seed treater panel and the conveyor are rated for the same power before plugging the conveyor into the seed treater panel.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor OPERATION When using the conveyor, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting. 2. Review the Pre-Operation Checklist (see page 29) before starting. 3. Review the Workplace Hazards schematic and use extra care when inside the hazard area.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor OPERATIONAL HINTS USC strongly recommends not using the conveyor at or below freezing temperatures. If you do, use the following start-up procedure: 1. Turn the conveyor ON and OFF several times to bump the conveyor belt. If any ice has formed on or around the belt, this should break the belt free.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor MACHINE BREAK-IN Although there are no operational restrictions on the Conveyor when used for the first time, it is required that the following mechanical items be checked. A small amount of rubber flashing from the conveyor belt may be present during initial belt break-in period.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Emergency Stopping Although it is recommended that the machine be emptied before stopping, in an emergency situation, stop or shutdown the power source immediately. Correct the emergency before resuming work. Restarting When the machine is shut down inadvertently or for an emergency, the belt may still be covered with material.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Transporting Transporting ATTACHING and UNHOOKING It is recommended that the Tub Series Conveyor be attached to an appropriate towing vehicle whenever it is moved. Follow this procedure when attaching to or unhooking from a towing vehicle: 1.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor TRANSPORTING The Tube Series Conveyors are designed to be easily and conveniently moved from place to place. When transporting, follow this procedure: 1. Review the Transport Safety Schematic before starting. 2. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine. 3.
Section Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Below is a table describing the most frequent problems and solutions with the Tube Series Conveyor. For further assistance, contact your local USC at (785) 431-7900. Problem Possible Cause Solution Conveyor will not run. 1. Not turned on.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Unplugging In unusual moisture or material conditions, the machine can plug. When unplugging, follow this procedure: 1. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, disable and lock out power source before unplugging. 2. Unbolt and remove the necessary conveyor covers. 3.
La mauvaise performance ou un danger peut survenir. Do not use compressed air or water under pressure to clean any of the components of the USC equipment. Ne pas utiliser d'air comprimé ou de l'eau sous pression pour ! DANGER nettoyer l'un des composants de l'équipement USC.
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Record the cleaning on the company required documents. If operating in a CSA 22.1, Class II, Division 2, Group G hazardous area, USC recommends this step be performed on a daily basis. Essuyez le carter moteur avec un chiffon humide en veillant à...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Every 200 hours or Annually 1. Repack wheel bearings. 2. Wash machine. 3. Check pulley bushing for wear. To inspect pulley: A. Lower the conveyor to its lowest position. B. When the conveyor has reached the lowest position, it will stop at the pins. C.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor CONVEYING BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT - TAIL END To maintain the belt, follow this procedure: Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor and disable power NOTICE source before working on belt. Placez toutes les commandes au point mort ou hors tension, arrêter AVIS le moteur et désactiver la source d'alimentation avant de travailler sur la ceinture.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor CONVEYING BELT ALIGNMENT - HEAD END 1. A misaligned belt will track toward the loose side. Set the tracking by loosening the bearing mounts on the tight side and using the bearing position bolt to move the end of the head roller toward the tail.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor DRIVE BELT TENSION & ALIGNMENT Power to the conveying belt is transmitted through a V-belt. The V-belt drive system must be maintained at the proper belt tension and pulley alignment to obtain the desired performance and life. When maintaining the belt drive system for the electric drive model, follow this procedure: Turn motor off and unplug power cord or turn off power and lock out the master panel before starting maintenance on drive belt system.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Belt Tensioning Specification Belt Tensioning Specification V-Belt tensioning adjustment can be made using a tension meter or other type spring scale using the following procedure. After seating the belts in the groove and adjusting center distance so as to take up the slack in the belts, further increase the tension until only a slight bow on the slack side is apparent while the drive is operating under load.
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Storage Storage When storing the Tube Series Conveyors for long periods of time, the following procedure must be followed to reduce the chance of rust, corrosion and fatigue of the conveyor. You can also use these steps when storing the machine for the winter. A dust mask and protective rubber gloves shall be used when cleaning the machine.
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor NOTES: Page 49...
Tube Series 3500 Conveyor Section Section Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings 7.5 & 10 HP MOTOR ASSEMBLY (13-08-0526) Page 50...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor 7.5 & 10 HP MOTOR ASSEMBLY (13-08-0526) Item # Part # Description 01-02-0076 Sprocket #50 12T 1.0000 in Bore Type B 01-02-0088 BUSHING H 1.375 01-02-0109 Sprocket #50 29T 1.00 in Bore Type B 01-04-0005 CHAIN CTNG LINK 50P 01-04-0007 #50 OFFSET LINK 01-08-0055...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 20 FT (13-08-0490) Page 52...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 20 FT (13-08-0490) Item # Part # Description 01-04-0070 WIRE ROPE .25 DIA X 45FT 01-06-0150 ASSY WHL/TIRE 5BLT-15.0 X 6.0 6PLY 05-07-0641 ASSY SS16 TAIL SECT HITCH 05-07-0654 ASSY UPPER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-07-0655 ASSY LOWER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-08-0218...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 25 FT (13-08-0491) Page 54...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 25 FT (13-08-0491) Item # Part # Description 01-04-0071 WIRE ROPE .25 DIA X 57 FT 01-06-0150 ASSY WHL/TIRE 5BLT-15.0 X 6.0 6PLY 05-07-0641 ASSY SS16 TAIL SECT HITCH 05-07-0654 ASSY UPPER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-07-0655 ASSY LOWER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-08-0218...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 30 FT (13-08-0492) Page 56...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 30 FT (13-08-0492) Item # Part # Description 01-04-0072 WIRE ROPE .25 DIA X 72 FT 01-06-0150 ASSY WHL/TIRE 5BLT-15.0 X 6.0 6PLY 05-07-0641 ASSY SS16 TAIL SECT HITCH 05-07-0654 ASSY UPPER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-07-0655 ASSY LOWER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-08-0218...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 35 FT (13-08-0493) Page 58...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 35 FT (13-08-0493) Item # Part # Description 01-04-0076 WIRE ROPE .25 DIA X 80 FT 01-06-0150 ASSY WHL/TIRE 5BLT-15.0 X 6.0 6PLY 05-07-0641 ASSY SS16 TAIL SECT HITCH 05-07-0654 ASSY UPPER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-07-0655 ASSY LOWER X MEMBER SS16 UNCG 05-08-0218...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 40 & 45 FT (13-08-0494) Page 60...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 40 & 45 FT (13-08-0494) DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL C Page 61...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - 40 & 45 FT (13-08-0494) Item # Part # Description 01-06-0150 ASSY WHL/TIRE 5BLT-15.0 X 6.0 6PLY 05-03-0942 WDMT PIN SHV BRKT 05-03-1451 ASSY LOWER X MEMBER SS45 UNCG 05-07-0641 ASSY SS16 TAIL SECT HITCH 05-08-0218 WDMT, PAD CNVR BL 05-08-0389...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor 5 FT MID SECTION ASSEMBLY (13-08-0500) NOTES: ISOMETRIC VIEW EXPLODED Item # Part # Description 05-08-0412 WDMT SPLICE 16IN 05-10-4333 FRAME 5FT X 16IN SECTION Item Number Document Number Quantity Title 06-01-0150 BOLT, CARRIAGE, .250-20x.50 G5 ZP 05-08-0412 WDMT SPLICE 16IN 06-01-0153...
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10 FT MID SECTION ASSEMBLY (13-08-0501) REVISION HISTORY DESCRIPTION DATE A INITIAL DRAWING 07-28-2014 Item THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERT USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION. U S C , NAME DATE L L C. DRAWN davidw 07/28/14...
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NOTES: A INITIAL DRA Tube Series 3500 Conveyor CONVEYOR INLET ASSEMBLY (13-08-0505) DRAWN Item # Part # Description CHECKED ENG APPR UNLESS OTHERWIS 05-08-0450 WDMT SPLICE UNCRG MT 16IN DECIMAL 05-10-4335 FR INLET SECT 16IN EXT .XX=±.0 .XXX=±.0 06-01-0150 BOLT, CARRIAGE, .250-20x.50 G5 ZP DO NO 06-01-0153 BOLT CRG .375-16X.750 ZP SHORT NECK...
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10 FT MID-SECTION ASSEMBLY (13-08-0529) REVISION HISTORY DESCRIPTION A INITIAL DRAWING ARROW SHOULD POINT TOWARDS DISCHARGE HEAD WHEN ASSEMBLED DETAIL A THIS MATERIAL IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND USC, LLC. AND SHALL NOT BE USED NAME DATE DRAWN davidw 10/08/14 Sabe CHECKED TITLE...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor HEAD ASSEMBLY (13-08-0503) Page 68...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor HEAD ASSEMBLY (13-08-0503) Item # Part # Description 01-03-0042 BRG FLG MNT 1.000ID 2BOLT ECNTRC 01-08-0096 PULLEY HEAD VULC S2000 05-07-0445 WDMT ADJ PLT CNVR HEAD SECT 05-08-0410 WDMT HD CVR 10IN 05-08-0411 WDMT DSCGH HD 16IN 05-08-0421 WDMT SPLICE 16IN HD SECT 05-08-0465...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor INLET END SECTION ASSEMBLY (13-08-0504) Page 70...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor COLAPSABLE INLET HOPPER ASSEMBLY (13-08-0482) Item Numb WHEN INSTALLING ITEM (22), REMOVE SET SCREW AND REPLACE WITH 5/16-18 X 1.00 BOLT AND FLANGE LOCK. DETAIL B Page 82...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor COLAPSABLE INLET HOPPER ASSEMBLY (13-08-0482) Item # Part # Description 01-04-0061 CLPSBL HOPP SPRING LH 01-04-0062 CLPSBL HOPP SPRING RH 01-13-0018 TARP CLPSBL RND CNVR 05-08-0437 WDMT INLET PLT CLPSBL 05-08-0438 WDMT SPRING ATTACH CLPSBL 05-08-0439 WDMT FRAME CLPSBL 05-08-0440 WDMT CVR CLPSBL...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 20 FT (13-08-0474) Page 84...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 20 FT (13-08-0474) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT, FLG .375-16 UNC ZP GRADE 5; 3/4" LG 06-01-0261 BOLT FLG .3125-18 X .500 ZP GR5 06-03-0014...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 25 FT (13-08-0475) Page 86...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 25 FT (13-08-0475) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0405 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 60IN 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT, FLG .375-16 UNC ZP GRADE 5;...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 30 FT (13-08-0476) Page 88...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 30 FT (13-08-0476) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0406 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 120IN 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT, FLG .375-16 UNC ZP GRADE 5;...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 35 FT (13-08-0477) Page 90...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 35 FT (13-08-0477) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT, FLG .375-16 UNC ZP GRADE 5; 3/4" LG 06-01-0261 BOLT FLG .3125-18 X .500 ZP GR5 06-03-0014...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 40FT (13-08-0478) Page 92...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 40FT (13-08-0478) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0405 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 60IN 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT FLG .375-16 X .750 ZP GR5 06-01-0261 BOLT FLG .3125-18 X .500 ZP GR5 06-03-0014...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 45 FT (13-08-0479) Page 94...
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Tube Series 3500 Conveyor BASE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - 45 FT (13-08-0479) Item # Part # Description 05-06-0106 CVR SPLICE RND CNVR 05-06-0107 CVR SPLICE INLET RND CNVR 05-08-0406 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 120IN 05-08-0407 WDMT TUBE 10IN X 180IN 06-01-0124 BOLT FLG .375-16 X .750 ZP GR5 06-01-0261 BOLT FLG .3125-18 X .500 ZP GR5...
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Buyer, and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty. 5. Return Policy: Approval is required prior to returning goods to USC, LLC. A restocking fee will apply.
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