Barry-Wehmiller Streamfeeder Value Series Manual page 34

Preventive Care
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Use only isopropyl alcohol. Other solvents can
cause belts to wear prematurely, and even cause
total breakdown of material.
Cleaning schedule for various materials:
• Typical: every month
• Dusty: after every shift
• High ink or varnish: 1 time per shift
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Cleaning Feed and Discharge Belts
To clean feed belts:
1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
2. Remove gate assembly and safety shields from gate plate for
easier access to belts.
3. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a soft cloth.
4. Use your hand to move the feed belt, start with one feed belt
at a time and carefully press the moistened area of the cloth to
the belt. As you rotate the belt, use moderate pressure to wipe
across the belt, making sure to wipe in direction of grooves.
After several rotations of the belt, repeat for each belt.
5. Taking a dry portion of the cloth, go back to the first feed belt
cleaned and use moderate pressure against the belt for several
revolutions to ensure the belt is dried. Repeat for each belt.
6. Reinstall gate assembly and safety shields; restore power.
To clean discharge belts:
1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
2. To access discharge belts, remove gate assembly and safety
shields.
3. Repeat steps 4–6 above. Repeat for each belt.
4. Reinstall gate assembly and safety shields; restore power.
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