Martin UCGS Series Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Martin Modular ® Slider Cradle Go to Martin Modular Slider Cradle web page ® Operator’s Manual M3786...
  • Page 2 Important MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4 Modular Slider Bar Specifications ........1 ® Martin Modular Slider Cradle Part Numbers and Quantities ..... 14 ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    60604. Safety All safety rules defined in the above documents, and all owner/employer ® safety rules must be strictly followed when working on the Martin Modular Slider Cradle. Materials required Only standard hand tools are required to install and service this equipment.
  • Page 6: Before Installing Slider Cradle

    • Martin Modular Slider Cradle Assembly. • Two Conveyor Products Warning Labels, P/N 23395. 3. If anything is missing, contact Martin Engineering or representative. WARNING Before installing equipment, turn off and lock out/tag out energy source to conveyor and conveyor accessories.
  • Page 7: Installing Slider Cradle

    2. Mark center of loading point on stringer both sides of belt. 3. Install an idler 1 in. (25 mm) before and 1 in. (25 mm) after cradle. ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 8: Installation On Standard Stringer

    5. Make sure cross supports are perpendicular to belt and centered below belt, or bars will wear unevenly and maintenance will be difficult. NOTE Martin Engineering recommends bolting rather than welding cross supports to stringers for easier accessibility and maintenance.
  • Page 9: Installing Slider Bars And Rolls

    5. Make sure there is 1 in. of clearance between end of bar and idler. 6. Loosen nuts (D and E) and position the slider bars so that they are supporting conveyor belt below chute wall and skirting. 7. Tighten all cap screws and nuts. ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 10: After Installing Slider Cradle

    3. Turn on conveyor belt for one hour. WARNING ® Before adjusting Martin Modular Slider Cradle, turn off and lock out/tag out energy source to conveyor belt and conveyor accessories. 4. After one hour of operation, turn off and lock out/tag out energy source according to ANSI standards (see “References”).
  • Page 11: Weekly Maintenance

    1/16 in. (2 mm) of material left at slider bar, adjust bar height as follows: a. Loosen nuts (A and B). b. Move bar and attaching components until proper bar-to-belt contact occurs. c. Tighten nuts. ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 12: Turning Bars Over

    Do not touch or go near conveyor belt or conveyor accessories when conveyor belt is running. Body or clothing can get caught and pull body into conveyor belt, causing severe injury or death. 6. Start conveyor belt. ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting/Installation Checklist

    Troubleshooting/Installation Checklist ® Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with Martin Modular Slider Cradle, see below. Symptom Corrective Action High slider bar wear Bar is above idler height or is not parallel to belt travel. Adjust bar height or position.
  • Page 15: Part Numbers

    5. The next X indicates roll option: 9. The next X indicates stringer type: 6 = 6” diameter roll S = Standard F = Frame only (no rolls) N = No roll or center sleeve weldment ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 16 16,17,18 15,20 16,17,18 20,21,22 ® Figure 2. Martin Modular Slider Cradle, P/N UCGS-XXXXXXXXAS ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 17 UCGS SS Bar Support Bracket Table II Table II NS = Not Shown *XX indicates belt width. **First XX indicates belt width. Next XX indicates trough angle. ® Figure 2. Martin Modular Slider Cradle, P/N UCGS-XXXXXXXXAS ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 18 ® Table II. Martin Modular Slider Cradle Part Numbers and Quantities Part No. Item 11 Item 27 Item 14 UCGS-XXXXXXPXXX UC-002040 — UCGS-XXXXXXUXXX — — UCGS-XXXXXXCXXX 37502-C UC-002044 Part No. Item 14 Item 13 Item 14 Item 23 UCGS-XXXXX6XXXX TMIRD6-XXSP UCGS-XXXXXFXXXX —...
  • Page 19 Dim. A Dim. E Dim. D Dim. C Bottom Hole Centers Dim. B Outside Stringer Width ® Figure 3. Martin Modular Slider Cradle Dimensions Part No. Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C Dim. D Dim. E UCGS-24S20XXXAS 24.20 (615) 36.00 (914) 33.00 (838)
  • Page 20 El no hacerlo puede resultar en heridas serias o muerte. Label P/N 23395 Figure 4. Conveyor Products Warning Label, P/N 23395 ® Martin Engineering M3786-03/19 Martin Modular Slider Cradle...
  • Page 21 Any product, process, or technology described here may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by Martin Engineering Company. Trademarks or service marks designated with the ® symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be proprietary in one or more countries or regions. Other trademarks and service marks belonging to Martin Engineering Company in the United States and/or other countries or regions may be designated with the “TM”...
  • Page 22 For nearly 20 years, Martin Engineering’s Foundations™ Books have taught industry personnel to operate and maintain clean and safe belt conveyors. The Foundations™ Book, fourth edition, focuses on improving belt conveyors by controlling fugitive material. “The Practical Resource for Total Dust and Material Control,” is a 576-page hard cover volume that provides information of value to industries where the efficient handling of bulk materials is a key to productivity and profitability.

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