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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FIELD LOAD CONVEYOR 1635-FL • 1645-FL...
- Page 2 SIGN-OFF FORM Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the tube conveyor must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance Information presented in this manual.
- Page 3 The Dealer must fill out this form, and be signed by both the Dealer and Buyer at the time of delivery. Scan or photograph the completed form (must be legible), and email it to: register@convey-all.com A copy of this form may also be mailed to: Box 760, 275 Hespler Ave, Winkler Manitoba R6W 4A8.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ..... . . 1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation ..... . . 1-1 1.2 Serial Number . - Page 6 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 3.7 Operating on Site ......3-10 3.7.1 Starting Conveyor .
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Page 7: Section 1: Introduction
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Section 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Convey-All™ Field Load (FL) conveyor. It is designed to efficiently move grain, pulse crops or granular material. Convey-All™ is a member of the Meridian Manufacturing Inc. family. The equipment we design and manufacture meet the exacting standards of the agricultural industry. - Page 8 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor This page intentionally left blank 08.2020...
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Page 9: Section 2: Safety
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Section 2: SAFETY The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! is important to you: identifies important safety • Accidents Disable and Kill messages on the conveyor •... -
Page 10: Safety Orientation
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation • Read and understand the Operator’s and maintenance of your Convey-All™ Field Manual and all safety decals before Load conveyor. Be sure that everyone who will operating, maintaining, adjusting or operate, maintain or work around it, is familiar unplugging the conveyor. -
Page 11: Equipment Safety Guidelines
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.4 SAFETY DECALS • Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Keep safety decals clean/legible at all times. of the main concerns when designing and developing this conveyor. However, every year •... -
Page 12: Safety Decal Location
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.5 SAFETY DECAL LOCATION The following illustration show the general location of safety decals on this conveyor. The position of decals may vary depending on the machine’s options. Decals are not shown at actual size. 3617000005 3630000004 3647000001... -
Page 13: Work Preparation
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3617000007 3646000001 Fig 5 - Conveyor with PTO drive 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Never operate the conveyor and its engine until Noise over 85 db on a long-term basis can you have read this manual, and understand cause severe hearing loss. -
Page 14: Placement Safety
• Operate conveyor on level ground, free of debris. • Turn machine OFF, shut down and lock out power supply (safety lock-out devices are available through your Convey-All dealer parts department) and wait for all moving parts to stop before assembling, servicing, adjusting, 2.8 LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT SAFETY... -
Page 15: Engine Safety
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.12 ENGINE SAFETY • Read and understand the operating • Do not tamper with governor springs, governor manual provided with the engine. links or other parts which may increase the governed engine speed. • Use proper tools to service engine. •... -
Page 16: Operating Safety
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.13 OPERATING SAFETY • Chock wheels of conveyor before starting. • Anyone who will be operating this conveyor, or working around it, must • Be sure that conveyor tube is empty before read this manual. They must know raising or lowering. -
Page 17: Maintenance Safety
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.15 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.16 TIRE SAFETY • Review Section 4: Service and Maintenance, • Failure to follow procedure when before maintaining or operating the conveyor. mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion and may •... -
Page 18: Workplace Hazard Area
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.18 WORKPLACE HAZARD AREA OVERHEAD WIRES DO NOT RAISE CONVEYOR KEEP AWAY IN HIGH WIND CONVEYOR INTAKE CONVEYOR DRIVE AREA HAZARD AREA HAZARD KEEP AWAY KEEP AWAY WHEEL CHOCKS WHEEL CHOCKS KEEP OUT OF UNDER CONVEYOR AND SHADED HAZARD AREA UNDERCARRIAGE AREA HAZARD... -
Page 19: Transport Safety
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 2.19 TRANSPORT SAFETY • The conveyor belt must be empty before raising or lowering the tube. • Always transport conveyor in collapsed position. • Ensure all lights, reflectors, other lighting requirements are installed and in good condition. •... - Page 20 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor This page intentionally left blank 2-12 08.2020...
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Page 21: Section 3: Operation
The Convey-All™ Field Load conveyor is designed to efficiently move grain, pulse crops, or granular material between a storage facility and a truck and trailer. Be familiar with the conveyor and the drive syatem before starting. -
Page 22: Machine Components
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS The main components are listed below: This conveyor is available in two lengths. The conveyor belt can be powered by an a. Tube b. Hopper electric motor, PTO driveline, hydraulic motor or c. - Page 23 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Fig 9 - Conveyor with electric drive Fig 10 - Conveyor with PTO drive Fig 11 - Conveyor with gas drive 08.2020...
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Page 24: Components And Controls
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators must familiarize themselves with the location and function of the components and controls of their specific unit. Options and locations may change without notice. Refer to the motor/engine manufacturer’s manual for more detailed information. - Page 25 A winch and cable pulley system is used to raise and lower the tube. Fig 18 - Tube Lift Winch Chevron Belt with Alligator® Lacing: Convey-All™ conveyors use a 2 ply, 220 weight, chevron belt with Alligator® Lacing. Fig 19 - Chevron belt with Alligator® lacing 08.2020...
- Page 26 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor MOVING BELT HAZARD Never climb into hopper onto the belt. The belt may inadvertently be turned on. Hopper: The hopper is designed with spring loaded canvas frame. This allows the truck box to push the frame down. It has rubber flashing to seal the junction between the belt and the sides.
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Page 27: Machine Break-In
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN 3.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST There is no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the conveyor conveyor when used for the first time. requires that each operator knows the operating procedures. The conveyor belt alignment is set at the factory, to track correctly without carrying a load. -
Page 28: Attaching To Tow Vehicle
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.5 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Ensure enough clearance from overhead obstructions, power lines or other equipment. 1. Clear the working area of bystanders, especially small children. Fig 24 - Hitch 2. If the conveyor is in a working position: - Move the conveyor away from the bin and out of the work area. -
Page 29: Conveyor Placement
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.6 CONVEYOR PLACEMENT 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting. UPENDING HAZARD Always check the weight of the 2. Transport the conveyor to the working area hopper end to prevent upending. while the tube is lowered. -
Page 30: Operating On Site
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.7 OPERATING ON SITE 3.7.1 Starting Conveyor: Electric Motor Model: Hydraulic Motor Model: 1. Have a licenced electrician provide power to 1. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor. the motor. 2. Start hydraulic power source. 2. -
Page 31: Stopping Conveyor
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.7.2 Stopping Conveyor: 3.7.3 Emergency Stopping: Electric Motor Model: Although it is recommended that the tube be 1. Stop unloading. Wait for conveyor belt to run emptied before stopping, in an emergency empty. situation, stop the engine immediately. 2. -
Page 32: Operating Hints
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.8 OPERATING HINTS • Keep the hopper full for maximum capacity. • Operating Angle: Most efficient results will be obtained when The hydraulic lift can set the tube angle at any flow of incoming product is directed at the top position between 12°... -
Page 33: Transportation
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.9 TRANSPORTATION Convey-All™ Field Load conveyors are designed 12. During periods of limited visibility, use pilot to be easily and conveniently moved from place vehicles or add extra lights to the machine. to place. 13. Always use hazard flashers on the tow 1. -
Page 34: Storage
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 3.10 STORAGE After the season’s use, or when the conveyor 8. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting. will not be used for an extended period of time, the conveyor should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. -
Page 35: Section 4: Service And Maintenance
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Always cover PTO driveline yokes and shafts items before maintaining the conveyor. with guards. Keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing away from moving parts. •... -
Page 36: Greasing
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants. 4.1.1 Greasing: GREASING HAZARD Too much grease causes excessive overheating. -
Page 37: Servicing Intervals
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS Use the Service Record provided on page 4-13, to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance. The conveyor belt alignment is preset to run true under a condition of no load. It is important to check alignment and make adjustments, if required, during the initial few minutes of loaded operation. - Page 38 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Gas Engine Units: 3. Check fuel level. - Add as required. 4. Check engine oil level. - Add if required 5. Clean the air filter. 6. Grease countershaft bearing, if equipped. Fig 34 - Gas engine drive All Conveyors: 7.
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Page 39: After 50 Hours Or Weekly
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.2.2 After 50 Hours or Weekly: 11. Check the conveyor belt tension. Watch tension more often while breaking-in the conveyor, because the belt may stretch. Refer to Section 4.3.1 12. Check the conveyor belt alignment. - How the belt is aligned to the rollers must be checked at the hopper, transition, at the drive box and the discharge. -
Page 40: After 100 Hours Or Monthly
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.2.3 After 100 Hours or Monthly: Note: Recommended greasing is one small stroke every month. Be careful not to over grease as this may push the seal out. 18. Grease hopper roller bearings. 19. Grease transition roller bearings. Fig 41 - Hopper transition bearings 20. -
Page 41: After 200 Hours Or Annually
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.2.4 After 200 hours or Annually: Gas Engine Units: 22. Refer to the engine manual for specific service and maintenance schedules. 23. Change engine oil and filter. 24. Change engine air filter. PTO Drive Units: Fig 44 - Gas engine Change the oil in the PTO gearbox. -
Page 42: Maintenance Procedures
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES By following a careful service and maintenance S-Drive Units: program for your machine, you will enjoy many The spring tension bolts have yellow washers years of trouble-free service. sandwiched between the bolt and spring. Reference the tension indicator on the outside of Note: each spring. -
Page 43: Conveyor Belt Alignment
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.3.2 Conveyor Belt Alignment: Belt Alignment at Tail and Transition Roller: 1. Rotate the conveyor belt slowly, and check the position of the belt on the tail roller. BELT DAMAGE HAZARD 2. Adjust one side of roller at a time. Alignment of the belt must be checked at the - Loosen bearing housing, then adjust bolt. - Page 44 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Belt Alignment at Discharge Roller: 10. If necessary, remove the discharge spout to view the roller. Note: If belt is out of alignment, it will move to the loose side. Tighten loose side or loosen tight side. 11.
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Page 45: Conveyor Belt Replacement
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.3.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement: 1. Rotate the conveyor belt until the Alligator® lacing is positioned under the tube, inside the wind guard, and is accessible. 2. Rotate the spring tension bolts, at the drive box, to their loosest position. 3. -
Page 46: Drive Belt Tension
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.3.4 Drive Belt Tension: ROTATING PART HAZARD Turn off engine/motor. Disconnect power source and wait for belts to stop moving. First, set tension on “drive-to-countershaft” belt. 1. Open the guard over the V-belt pulley. Fig 56 - Drive-to-Countershaft belt 2. -
Page 47: Check Pulley Alignment
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.3.5 Check Pulley Alignment: 1. Lay a straight edge across both drive and driven pulleys to check alignment. 2. Use the tapered lock hub in the center of the pulley to adjust the position of a pulley if required. - Page 48 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor This page intentionally left blank 4-14 08.2020...
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Page 49: Service Record
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for service intervals. This section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its Operator Manual. Copy this page to continue record. -
Page 50: Ordering Parts
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 4.5 ORDERING PARTS Always give the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. To get your parts promptly the following information will be required: • The part name and number • Your Name, Address, Town, Province/State, Country •... -
Page 51: Section 5: Troubleshooting
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains a list of common problems, causes and offers quick solutions to those issues. If problems are confronted which are difficult to solve, even after having read through this section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. - Page 52 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Conveyor belt doesn’t turn or is slipping Turn off unit! Manually peel flashing up and off Hopper flashing may be stuck to belt, because it hopper. Then run dry product through to create is running dry and rubber is heating up barrier between flashing and belt Conveyor belt loose Tighten and align...
- Page 53 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor Low capacity Conveyor belt not tight enough Tighten conveyor belt Inside drive box there is a drive roller and pinch Conveyor belt not pinched enough roller. Be sure the belt is snug between both rollers. Electric/Gas drive - drive belt(s) are slipping or Tighten or replace the V-belt(s) worn out.
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Page 55: Section 6: Reference
6.1 SPECIFICATIONS Type of Tube Belt Axle Transport Transport Electric Model Under-Carriage Diameter Width Width Height Length 1635-FL A-Frame 10” 16” 7’ 11 ‘ 10’ 5” 43’ 7” 15 hp 25 hp 1645-FL A-Frame 10” 16” 8’ 4” 11’ 5”... -
Page 56: Bolt Torque
Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor 6.3 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. - Page 57 Operator’s Manual: 1600-FL Series Conveyor This page intentionally left blank 08.2020...
- Page 58 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. Meridian Manufacturing Inc, hereafter referred to as Meridian, warrants each new product (the "Goods") to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year or ninety (90) days in the case of commercial use, from the shipment date from the Meridian dealer (FCA). 2.
- Page 59 8. This warranty is subject to the following limitations, provisions and conditions: a. Meridian shall have no liability hereunder for any claims, including field re-work. b. Meridian shall not be liable for any incidental loss or damage, however caused, including, without limitation, normal wear and tear.
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