Conveyor Belt Alignment - Head End; Belt Replacement - USC SS16 Operator's Manual

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. Tighten the bearing mount when the belt is
centered on the head roller.
2. Run the belt and check the tracking again. Loosen the tight side slightly again if
required. Repeat the adjusting and checking procedure until the belt centers on
the inlet end roller and remains centered when running.
3. Always repeat this aligning procedure when installing a new belt. Check frequently
during the first 10 hours of operation. After 10 hours, the belt is normally seated
and checking the alignment can be done less frequently.
Tighten jam nuts
after adjustment

BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Rotate the belt until the seam is visible.
2. Move the tail roller to its loosest position.
3. Pull all the slack to the seam area.
4. Remove the wire connector and open the belt.
5. Attach one end of the replacement belt to the
belt end being removed.
6. Pull the old belt out and the new belt will be
threaded into place.
7. Disconnect the old belt.
8. Connect the ends of the new belt together and
secure.
9. Set the belt tension.
10. Check and set the belt alignment
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USC CONVEYORS
Use this bolt to
align the belt
Belt Seam
Check Alignment