CRUZbelt PURPOSE It is the intent of MHS Conveyor, through Not all applications and conditions can be covered; therefore, this manual is to be used this manual, to provide information that acts as a guide installation, operation ONLY as a guide. Conveyor maintenance CRUZbelt...
CRUZbelt EQUIPMENT WARRANTY MHS Conveyor warrants that the material and workmanship entering into its equipment is merchantable and will be furnished in accordance with the specifications stated. MHS Conveyor agrees to furnish the purchaser without charge any part proved defective within 2 years from date of shipment or before the equipment has forty-one hundred (4100) hours of running use, whichever period is shorter, provided the purchaser gives MHS Conveyor immediate notice in writing and examination proves the claim that such materials or parts were defective when...
CRUZbelt WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION MHS Conveyor CRUZbelt conveyor is shipped WARNING with safety equipment installed. This equipment includes guarding, warning labels, and pop-out rollers. All safety equipment This is a notice which, if not followed, could result must be in place before running any conveyor. in serious injury or death.
CRUZbelt INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION This manual provides information 1. Establish building baselines from the layout installing, operating, maintaining your drawings. MHS Conveyor CRUZbelt conveyor. A complete 2. Lay out centerline and end points of each parts list has been provided, along with a list of unit using the building baselines.
CRUZbelt FLOOR SUPPORT INSTALLATION CEILING HANGER SWAY BRACING • 1. Set all supports for unit to proper height. Sway bracing should be a minimum of 1-1/2” 2. Attach supports to both sides of drive. x 1-1/2” x 3/16” angle. • 3.
CRUZbelt ANCHORING CEILING HANGERS Wood joists/beams: • Open building steel: Hangers may be attached directly to the The following references are from the American joists providing the load rating of the building Institute for Steel Construction manual (AISC). will permit. Attach each hanger to the •...
CRUZbelt CONVEYOR SET UP 1. Place each bed in position per layout 7. Locate drive. Remove both black plastic drawing. drive shrouds and quick-release pins. Use a 2. Splice beds together as shown below: 3/8” ratchet extension in the square hole of one football bracket to roll the take-up as shown.
CRUZbelt • ELECTRICAL NEMA 12- Indoor use, provides protection against dust, dirt, oil seepage, and dripping of non-corrosive liquids. Suitable for use in WARNING industrial environments. • All electrical controls must be installed, wired, and NEMA 13- Indoor use, provides protection connected by a licensed electrician.
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CRUZbelt OPERATOR CONTROLS: Additional operator controls should be designed into WARNING the system with the same guidelines that go into start and stop pushbuttons. Devices which are Before restarting a conveyor which has been repeated on multiple control stations, such as stopped because of an emergency, an inspection of emergency stops, should be located at the same the conveyor shall be made and the cause of the...
CRUZbelt BELT TRACKING Tracking scenarios: (Note: “FLOW” refers to belt flow direction, not necessarily product flow) WARNING Only qualified personnel should be allowed to track the belt. Use caution since conveyor must be run during the tracking procedure. ALL PULLEYS AND SNUBBERS MUST BE END PULLEY, SQUARE and conveyor must be level prior to NOSEUNDER SNUBBER...
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CRUZbelt Some basic tracking information: CRUZbelt is slightly different to track than other • conveyor. Since the belt is only 7/16” narrower than The belt moves TOWARD the end of a the between frame dimension, some belt contact pulley it contacts first. •...
CRUZbelt COMMISSIONING OF EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL STATIC CHECKOUT (No power to the conveyor.) 1. Follow the belt path through the entire conveyor. GENERAL Commissioning of the equipment can best be 2. Visually inspect the installation. Is the conveyor defined as the final adjustments and test of the straight? Is the conveyor reasonably level from installed equipment required for its proper operation.
CRUZbelt PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHAINS AND SPROCKETS: Chains and sprockets should be checked monthly. GENERAL: If either the sprockets or the chain are worn, both Preventive maintenance includes lubrication, should be replaced. Sprockets must be checked for adjustment of equipment, and replacing or repairing alignment with a straight edge.
CRUZbelt MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MONTHLY • Clean chains and sprockets. Lubricate with Maintenance intervals will vary site by site. synthetic 30 weight oil. • Establish short intervals at first, then lengthen if Check chain tension and alignment • possible. The following is based on 8 hours per day, Clean belt with compressed air or stiff brush 5 days per week under normal conditions: •...
CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - BELT Problem Belt Possible Cause Remedy Belt stopped or moving Chain is loose and is skipping Tension chain. Check sprocket slower than normal, sprocket teeth alignment, check for worn teeth. reducer output shaft is turning properly and all Replace the entire belt or cut out electrical components Belt has separated...
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CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - BELT Problem Belt Possible Cause Remedy Belt runs to one side Check alignment of pulleys and Rollers preceding and at trouble rollers. Adjust pulleys and rollers as point are not square required. See Belt Tracking section of this manual.
CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – MOTOR/REDUCER Problem - Possible Cause Remedy Motor/Reducer Motor will not start Check emergency stops and reset. Check fuses and wiring for open circuit. Check thermal overload protection device. No line voltage Check limit switches, starter and relays for faulty contacts or mechanical fault.
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CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – MOTOR/REDUCER Problem - Possible Cause Remedy Motor/Reducer Reducer runs – drive Drive chain broken or Replace chain or repair pulley does not turn disconnected Sprockets loose. Also see “Bearings” #8, Chain Check key and tighten set screws &...
CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – CHAIN & SPROCKET Problem - Chain & Possible Cause Remedy Sprocket Expect rapid chain growth in first two Excessive slack Normal wear weeks of operation. Check sprocket alignment and re-tension. Realign sprockets with straight edge and Sprocket loose on shaft Loose set screws tighten set screws.
CRUZbelt TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – BEARINGS Problem - Bearings Possible Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Bearing brinnelled Locate and replace Bearing runs No lubrication Add approved lubricant excessively hot Noise (intermittent) Loose mounting bolts Check security or mounting bolts Shaft rotation in bearing Eccentric locking collar or hub Tighten locking collar in the direction of bore...
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CRUZbelt PARTS IDENTIFICATION This section is used to identify parts that may require If you are unable to locate this document (order replacement during the life of the equipment. under $10,000 and not sent another may be obtained by contacting Customer Support at 231- Parts which specifically pertain to CRUZbelt are 798-4547 or Fax 231-798-4146.
CRUZbelt ISSION To meet or exceed all customer expectations by providing the highest quality products and services, on time, at exceptional value, in an environment which promotes safety and personal development. MHS Conveyor 1300 E Mount Garfield Road Norton Shores MI 49441-6097 USA 231.798.4547 Email: us-info@mhs-conveyor.com Web Site: mhs-conveyor.com...
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