GSi 2 Series Installation And Operation Manual
En- masse chain conveyor
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- Page 1 Chain Conveyor En- Masse Chain Conveyors Series 12”-14”-20” Tall Installation and Operation Manual PNEG-763 DC-1058 Material Handling PNEG-763...
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Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Series 2 Conveyors SAFETY GUIDELINES This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidlines.To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. -
Page 4: Equipment Information
This information should be filled out and kept on record. Equipment Information Date Purchased:___________________________ Model Number:__________________________ Dealer/Distributor Name and Phone Number: Serial Number:___________________________ GSI Material Handling 1004 East Illinois Street Assumption, Illinois 62510 USA Phone: (217) 226-4421 FAX: (888) 741-3004... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Series 2 Chain Conveyors Table of Contents Safety Guidelines ..............3 Equipment Information ............4 Safety Decal Locations............6 General Precautions ............8 Receiving and Pre-Installation ..........9 Installation ................10 Care and Maintenance ............18 Options................19 Trouble Shooting Guide ............25 Training Sign-Off Sheet .............26 Warranty ................27... -
Page 6: Safety Decal Locations
Head Safety Decals Series 2 Chain Conveyors Head Section Decal Locations Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands clear. Do not operate without guards in place. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. DC-972... - Page 7 Series 2 Chain Conveyors Tail Safety Decals Tail Section Decal Locations Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands clear. Do not operate without guards in place. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. DC-972...
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Page 8: General Precautions
Series 2 Chain Conveyors General Precautions General Precautions CAUTION: Keep children, visitors and all untrained Do not operate the unit before reading personnel away from the machine while and understanding the operator’s manual. in operation. Keep all safety shields and devices in Do not operate electric motor equipped place. -
Page 9: Receiving And Pre-Installation
Remove any banding and crating material. Arrange all delivery. Report any damage or shortage to the deliv- ering carrier as soon as possible. GSI’s responsibility the conveyor components in such a fashion that all are for damage to the equipment ends with acceptance by easily accessible. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors The head and tail sections of the chain conveyor are shipped pre-assembled direct from the factory. Intermedi- ate trough sections come both factory pre-assembled or unassembled. Your order will serve as a reference to how your trough section should arrive. If you have any questions, please refer to your order confirmation. Head Assembly Tail Assembly Intermediate Trough Assembly... - Page 11 Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors Intermediate Trough Section Assembly It is critical for straightness of conveyor that the sides and bottom flanges are aligned flush. After An en masse conveyor may be purchased with making sure the flanges are aligned, tighten all hard- unassembled trough sections.
- Page 12 Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors Head (Discharge) End Tail End Typical Intermediate Trough Section Assembly with Slide Rail Returns * optional AR liner shown...
- Page 13 Inlet Assembly and Installation Installation Before installing the covers, adhesive back foam One inlet is typically provided per conveyor. GSI’s strip may be applied to provide a seal against the recommendation for inlet installation includes a elements. Starting at the tail assembly, place the minimum distance of no less than 6”...
- Page 14 Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors Cover Trough Assembly Adhesive Back Foam Strip Discharge End Standard Inlet Tail End...
- Page 15 Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors Drag Chain Assembly Installation Tighten the drag chain assembly using the take-up screws located on each side of the tail section or on All chain supplied with new conveyors will be installed the take-up head. On conveyors with roller returns, in a similar manner, regardless of type.
- Page 16 Installation Series 2 Chain Conveyors Installing Shaft Mount Reducers Adjustment of V-belt tension is achieved by tighten- Assemble torque arm bracket to conveyor per in- ing the hex nuts located on the four (4) jackscrews stallation instructions found on page 19. of the motor base.
- Page 17 (please refer to Inlet Installation for GSI recommended guide- lines). Discharge The standard conveyor is constructed with one dis- Motor charge located at the drive end.
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Series 2 Chain Conveyors Care and Maintenance Storage WARNING! If the unit is to be inactive for an extended period, the following procedures are recommended. Before any maintenance is per- formed to the conveyor, power must be shut off Thoroughly clean the unit. -
Page 19: Options
Options Series 2 Chain Conveyors Torque Arm Bracket Installation Drill the four holes in the conveyor’s bottom to When a drive package is ordered with the conveyor accomodate the 5/8” hardware provided. Attach the system, a torque arm bracket is provided. torque arm bracket to the conveyor using four 5/8”... - Page 20 Series 2 Chain Conveyors Options Plug Relief Door Remove cover plate from head section end channel. Next, use two (2) machine screws, nuts and washers to fasten the limit switch to the clip. The limit switch When installing Plug Relief Door, be certain that the can be installed with its conduit port facing either to unit’s offset bottom lip is inserted inside the conveyor.
- Page 21 Options Series 2 Chain Conveyors Slack Chain - Roller Returns Attach limit switch bracket to conveyor head Inspect the slack chain components to verify section. Note the orientation of the limit switch quantity. A typical slack chain assembly contains: brackets as illustrated in the diagram (see diagram A).
- Page 22 Series 2 Chain Conveyors Options Spring Bracket Spring Diagram “C” Diagram “D”...
- Page 23 Series 2 Chain Conveyors Options Slack Chain - Slide Rail Returns When an enmasse conveyor is equipped with Before attaching slack chain assembly to the slide rail returns, an optional slack chain detec- conveyor, apply sealant to bottom surfaces of tor may be installed.
- Page 24 Options Series 2 Chain Conveyors Head Discharge with Take-Up Carry-Over Bars For applications where the enmasse conveyor On reversing conveyor applications, optional may run in a reversing direction, or where a carry-over bars should be installed in both clean-out fixed tail section is supplied, an discharge assemblies.
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Page 25: Trouble Shooting Guide
Series 2 Chain Conveyors Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Low capacity Improper chain speed Check the shaft RPM Loose chain Check the sag between idlers Improper feed Check the grain level at inlet Plugging Check the discharges Noisy operation Loose UHMW Paddles Check all bolts on chain... -
Page 26: Training Sign-Off Sheet
GSI is making every effort to warn, guard, and educate the consumer when using the various kinds of equipment that we manufacture. GSI has included this sign off sheet for you and your staff to use in the training process on installation and operation of the equipment described in this manual. Read the entire... -
Page 27: Warranty
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 29 Series 2 Conveyors Series 2 Conveyors Series 2 Conveyors Series 2 Conveyors Series 2 Conveyors DC- 105 8 Material Handling 1004 E. Illinois St., Box 20 Assumption, IL 62510-0020 phone: 217-226-4421 fax: 888-741-3004 Rev: 10-16-06 www.grainsystems.com...
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