CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS INTRODUCTION This manual was prepared as a “how-to- veyor can become your best workplace friend noted with caution labels) and to operate unit by following simple safety guidelines. Failure guide” for installers, end-users and mainte- in strict accordance with the safety guidelines to follow even the most basic safety nance personnel.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING: All personnel coming in contact with this conveyor should be aware of the following safety guidelines BEFORE USING OR WORKING AROUND CONVEYOR. NOTE: ALWAYS notify Roach Manufacturing whenever any ® conveyor is used in an application or condition other than was originally intended. Failure to notify Roach ®...
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION SHORTAGES, DAMAGES AND RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE: Do not return goods to factory without prior, written return authorization. Unauthorized returns are subject to refusal at factory. ILLUS. A Before uncrating, check the quantity of items freight documentation) be checked to ensure For damaged shipments, consult factory to received against bill of lading to confirm that receipt of ALL units ordered including ALL...
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION COUPLINGS / ATTACHING BED SECTIONS NOTE: It is critical for bed sections to be field assembled in proper sequence following bed section labels. SERIAL # 321654 BED JOINT # 2 MARK # P-1 SERIAL # 321654 BED SECTION LABELS BED JOINT # 2 MARK # P-1 When preparing to install conveyor, first...
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION SQUARING BED SECTIONS NOTE: Squaring rods are supplied on the underneath side of bed sections and feature a turnbuckle assembly which is used to square accompanying bed sec- tions. Adjust the turnbuckle until the frame is squared. When conveyor section is determined to be Squaring rods are supplied on the under- Next, tighten bolts in splice plates when...
KNEE BRACES, CASTERS AND CEILING HANGERS INSTALLING KNEE BRACES AND CASTERS NOTE: Install knee brace (when supplied) after final permanent support installation and elevation adjustment. Knee braces add strength to permanent Casters (when supplied) are generally A standard support is not designed for supports and stability to units in portable installed at the factory.
UNDERTRUSSING AND POLYTIER SUPPORTS INSTALLATION OF UNDERTRUSSING WARNING: It is the responsibility of the customer and installation personnel to sup- ply and install net or mesh guarding on conveyors mounted overhead to prevent product and/or debris from falling to floor in areas where required.
INSTALLATION OF BELTING BELT CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Belt lacing must be kept in good condition for safe work environment. BELT LACING PIN BELT LACING (protrudes belt width for clarity only) BELT WIDTH LACING ANGLE 6” 10¯ 12” 5¯ Conveyor belting is cut to proper length, laced friction and less driving force.
BELT PATH ILLUSTRATION FOR UNITS WITH END DRIVE BELT FLOW PRODUCT FLOW DRIVE PULLEY TAKE-UP PULLEY TREAD ROLLERS BELT PRESSURE ROLLERS RETURN ROLLER WARNING: Belt driven live roller conveyors must have safety pop out tread rollers when installed below 7’-0” elevation. When installed at 7’-0”...
START-UP PROCEDURES DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKET ALIGNMENT WARNING: To check drive sprocket CHAIN GUARD REMOVED FOR CLARITY alignment, it is imperative that conveyor WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE CONVEYOR is shut “OFF” and power source is locked WITH CHAIN GUARD REMOVED out before any adjustments are attempted.
START-UP PROCEDURES ® GEAR REDUCER WITH POSIVENT PosiVent Unique design incorporates a single seam construction. Factory filled with synthetic lubrication for universal mounting. Lubed for life, no oil changes are required. To expedite the installation and start-up process, all gear red ucers are shipped filled with oil. The reducers are sealed and lubed for life and require no oil changes.
BELT TRACKING GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTION: Upon initial operation the belt will stretch. To maintain proper belt tension, adjustment of the take-up pulley or removal of belt patch will be required. ONLY trained personnel should make belt tracking adjustments. REMOVE BELT PATCH Upon initial use belting will stretch after length, removal of a belt patch may be In a reversible application, a belt that runs...
BELT TRACKING ERRATIC TRACKING AT START-UP CAUTION: Upon start-up, if belt tracks to one side of unit, turn unit “OFF”, lock CHECK LEVEL ACROSS WIDTH OF UNIT out power source and confirm that con- veyor is square and that all prime tracking components are square with bed.
SETTING PRESSURE ROLLER TENSION CALR PRESSURE ROLLER ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Do not apply too much pressure TO INCREASE DRIVE TENSION-ROTATE HEX SHAFT TO HIGHER to tread rollers. If too much tension is NUMBER ON CAM; LOWERING NUMBER DECREASES TENSION applied, tread rollers may have tendency to raise out of slotted frame.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Only trained personnel shall perform maintenance functions. Before maintenance operations are performed, conveyor must be shut “OFF” and disconnects locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unit from unauthorized start-up. One of the most important guidelines for maximizing conveyor Do not perform any work on conveyors or conveyor system while operation and personnel safety is to implement a regular mainte- in operation unless it is impossible to otherwise conduct adjust-...
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MODEL NO.__________ WEEKLY RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE* COMPONENT DETAIL OF MAINTENANCE BEARINGS Lubricate in dirty, dusty or moist-wet conditions UNIT SAFETY CHECK Confirm placement of all guards, warning labels & check for loose bolts, nip points & other hazards MONTHLY RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE* COMPONENT...
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPORT ON MAINTENANCE CONVEYOR REPAIRED INSPECTION DETAIL OF MAINTENANCE COMPLETED (OR INSPECTION) MARK NO. DATE LIST PARTS REPLACED OR REPAIRS NOTES...
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS TROUBLE SHOOTING / SERIAL PLATE TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY A. Frozen sprocket A. Check and inspect all sprockets and bearings. Replace Motor & gear reducer sprockets failing to rotate or that are difficult to rotate. running excessively hot, B.
MODEL 251CALR PARTS LIST FOR UNIT WITH 8” AND 12” CENTER DRIVE ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 251CALRI INTERMEDIATE BED SECTION 251CALRI INTERMEDIATE BED SECTION (CONT.) 1.9 Roller Adjustment Bracket 251CALR Cross Brace Pipe Splice Plate 251 CALR Cross Member 251 CALR Cross Brace Rod 196S Pressure Roller (A20314-BF) Pressure Roller Adjusting Cam 196S Rollers (A20340-BF)
oach onveyoRs aRRanty • Materials used by Roach Conveyors are of good quality. • Any part proving to be defective in materials or workmanship upon Roach inspec- tion, will be replaced at NO cost, FOB, Trumann, Arkansas, for one year. Installation expense will be paid by others. • Roach liability includes furnishing said part or parts; Roach is not liable for conse- quential damages, such as loss of profit, delays or expenses incurred by failure of said part or parts.
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