Signode MCD-710 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual page 37

MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM, Continued
CHUTE INSTALLATION
Remove the covers from the machine. Note that
the head/frame assembly of an MCD-710
machine, without the support provided by the
chute, has a tendency to lean forward.
Therefore, the machine must be blocked beneath
the slack box to maintain a perpendicular
relationship between the head/frame assembly
and the base. The importance of this step will
become apparent when fastening the chute to
the machine.
1. All chutes require a chute-cap be attached to
the head exit chute at the left hand side.
This chute-cap is to be attached to the
strapping head before the chute is affixed to
the machine. Remove the vibrator shaft
keeper and secure the chute-cap with the
original 1/4 x 20 mounting screw using a
3/16 hex key wrench. This chute-cap will
double as a keeper for the end of the chute
with the head.
2. Refer to and comply with the details in the
chute mounting variation section, seen in the
exploded views, slide the conveyor brackets
(14 or 19) onto the bottom chute, (Section D)
and place the chute into position over the
strapping head. Lightly secure the chute to
the machine with the hardware supplied.
Note that the conveyor mounting brackets
closest to the head fit between the lower left
corner chute mounting bolts and must be
placed into position before the forward two
bolts are placed.
3. Make sure the chute is mounted straight and
the corners are square. Securely tighten the
chute to the machine and remove the
support from beneath the slack box.
4. Insert the conveyor rollers between the
conveyor brackets and position the rollers
where desired. Insert the set screws (7) in
the brackets and tighten with the hex
wrench (8) provided.
5. Replace the covers, start the machine, and
test the chutes operation. If chute
adjustments are required, make them at this
time. Refer to the troubleshooting guide for
assistance.
6. When the chute is operating properly it must
be bolted together at the corners. Using the
starting holes in the corner brackets (12) as
guides, drill two 1/4" diameter clearance
holes through the chute body at each corner.
Install the cap screw (43) and locknuts (44)
and securely tighten. The machine is now
ready for use.
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