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RUNNING FLOOR II
DX-i
9907201
OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL
Original Instructions
©2022 KEITH Manufacturing Co. All Rights Reserved. KEITH, KEITH logo and WALKING FLOOR are registered trademarks of KEITH
Manufacturing Co. Equipment manufactured by KEITH Manufacturing Co. is protected by numerous patents both domestic and foreign.
Released: 2022-05-05
DOC06340 Rev. I

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  • Page 1 OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL Original Instructions ©2022 KEITH Manufacturing Co. All Rights Reserved. KEITH, KEITH logo and WALKING FLOOR are registered trademarks of KEITH Manufacturing Co. Equipment manufactured by KEITH Manufacturing Co. is protected by numerous patents both domestic and foreign.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Table of Contents Introduction ® ® KEITH RUNNING FLOOR DX-i Unloading System Limited Warranty Warranty Registration Card Safety 1.1 General Safety 1.1.1 Intended Function and Expected Use 1.1.2 Improper Use 1.1.3 Training 1.1.4 Personal Protective Equipment...
  • Page 3 OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Maintenance 4.1 Life Extending Practices 4.2 Preventative Maintenance 4.2.1  Monthly Service (25 operating hours)  4.2.2  6-Month Service (150 operating hours)  4.3 Bolt Torque Requirements 4.4 Cross-Drive Wear Component Diagram 4.5 Flooring Wear Component Diagrams Troubleshooting 5.1 Check List 5.2 Problem / Solution - Troubleshooting 5.3 Adjustments &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Introduction We at KEITH WALKING FLOOR India are very happy you have decided to equip your trailer with ® ® the KEITH WALKING FLOOR system. We take great pride in manufacturing the simplest, lowest ®...

  • Page 5: Keith ® Running Floor ® Dx-I Unloading System Limited Warranty

    WALKING FLOOR India to activate this warranty. Unloading system must only be used as recommended by KEITH WALKING FLOOR India for normal use and service. This means the loading and/or unloading of uniformly distributed, non-corrosive material, properly restrained and secured, on properly maintained public roads, with gross vehicle weights not in excess of factory rated capacity.
  • Page 6 • Unloading system is not installed properly. • Wet kit is not as recommended by KEITH or using an end dump or dump truck wet kit. • Malfunction or problems caused by equipment which was not supplied by KEITH. •...

  • Page 7: Warranty Registration Card

    Model / Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________________________ Type of Material Loaded/Unloaded: ______________________________________________________ I have fully read the KEITH WALKING FLOOR India warranty information and fully understand and agree to the terms of the warranty. Name: ___________________________ Date: __________ Signature: __________________________...

  • Page 8: Safety

    1.1 General Safety 1.1.1 Intended Function and Expected Use ® ® 1.1.1.1. The KEITH WALKING FLOOR system is a reciprocating slat conveyor primarily intended to load, hold, or unload bulk materials. It can also handle unit loads such as pallets by using special handling techniques and possibly additional safety controls.

  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    1.1.6.2. Overheated oil can degrade rapidly. Hot oil and the resulting hot surfaces can cause burns. Do not allow the oil temperature to exceed [60 °C] 140 °F. 1.1.6.3. KEITH recommends some or all of the following temperature control measures depending on the circumstances. High duty cycle systems and hot environments will require more control measures.

  • Page 10: Design / Installation Safety

    Follow all pipe, tubing, fitting, and hose manufacturer installation and routing guidelines. 1.2.4.2. Hydraulic piping should be supported and isolated from vibration. Contact KEITH for recommendations on installation. 1.2.4.3. Place protective shrouds around the hydraulic tubing in any areas that may have operators or people frequently nearby.

  • Page 11: Marking Of Machinery

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 1.3 Marking of Machinery 1.3.1 Safety Decals Safety Decal Placement Guide: RUNNING FLOOR II DX/DX-i w/Manual Control Valve (Right Side Controls) ® DOC06340 Rev. I...
  • Page 12 OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Worded Wordless Description (Old - 2019) (2020 - Future) Pressure can build when material is compacted. Doors can open violently causing serious injury or death. Do not operate floor with doors closed.  Stay clear to  open doors. Pinch point can cut or crush causing serious injury.

  • Page 13: Serial Plate

    1.3.2 Serial Plate Please fill in the information from the serial plate attached to your drive system (See 3.3  Component Location Diagram).  Over time these plates become difficult to read or even locate  and this information is crucial in determining the specific replacement parts for your system. World Headquarters MODEL: ____________________________ SERIAL #: ____________________________ D.O.M.: ____________________________ LOAD CAPACITY: ____________________________ MAX PRESSURE: ____________________________ MAX FLOW: ____________________________ DRIVE WEIGHT: ____________________________ WALKING FLOOR and KEITH are registered trademarks of KEITH Manufacturing Co. DOC06340 Rev. I...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Specifications 2.1 Hydraulic Drive Unit Drive Style: KRFII-3 KRFII-3.5 76 mm 89 mm Cylinder Bore Diameter: [3.0 in] [3.5 in] 203 mm 203 mm Cylinder Stroke Length: [8.0 in] [8.0 in] Required Relief Valve Min: 195 bar [2,800 PSI]...

  • Page 15: General Wet Kit Specifications

    Relief valve must be set above cracking pressure ~ 195 bar [2800 PSI] and no higher Valve than full open relief pressure ~ 210 bar [3000 PSI] for specific recommendations and advice Contact KEITH in your region regarding wet kits. * If the information about your pump and pressure relief valve is not known, have a pressure/flow  check done by a professional.

  • Page 16: Floor To Wet Kit Diagram

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 2.3 Floor to Wet Kit Diagram DOC06340 Rev.

  • Page 17: Operation

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Operation 3.1 How It Works Initial Stage All slats are staged together toward the direction of material travel (discharge end). Stage 1 The first group of slats (approximately every 3rd slat)  moves under the load. Load does not move. Stage 2 The second group of slats moves under the load. Load does not move.

  • Page 18: Oil Flow Diagram

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 3.2 Oil Flow Diagram UNLOADING CYCLE Blocked Return Oil Standing Oil Pressure Return Front Front Check Valves Check Valves Control Control Valve Valve Return Return Pressure Pressure Switching Switching Valve Valve Stage 2 Stage 1 Rear...
  • Page 19 OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® LOADING CYCLE Pressure Return Blocked Return Oil Standing Oil Front Front Control Control Valve Valve Return Return Pressure Pressure Check Check Valves Valves Switching Switching Valve Valve Stage 1 Stage 2 Rear Rear Pressure still in front of all cylinders.

  • Page 20: Component Location Guides

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 3.3 Component Location Guides ® RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i 3.5” Manual Controls (Right Side) BV Handle Serial numbers are Return located underneath (Front of Trailer) Ball Valve front stiffener plate. (Manual) Adapter Check Valves (2) Block Pressure Control Valve (Manual) CV Handle Load Cross-Drive...
  • Page 21 OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® ® RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i 3.0” Manual Controls (Right Side) Drive Serial numbers are Frame located underneath (Front of Trailer) front stiffener plate. Adapter Check Valves (2) Block Actuator Cross-Drive Clamps (6) Switching Valve CV Handle Cross- Load Drives (3) Unload Control Valve Cylinders (3) (Manual) Check...

  • Page 22: Component Descriptions

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 3.4 Component Descriptions Component Description A closed ball valve routes oil to the drive system (floor On). Ball Valve (On/Off) An open ball valve allows free flow of oil back to the tank (floor Off). Switches the hydraulic pressure from one end of the cylinders to the opposite Switching end of the cylinders, which causes the cylinders to change from the restaging Valve sequence to moving the material then back again.

  • Page 23: Component Identification

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 3.5 Component Identification Switching Valve Check Valve Adapter Block Ball Valve Control Valve Cylinder Cross-Drives #1 & #3 Cross-Drive #2 (Shape, size and quantity of shoes on cross-drives may vary by configuration.) DOC06340 Rev. I...

  • Page 24: Start Up

    3.6 Start Up 3.6.1 Before Initial Start-Up • Read through this manual. If there is any confusion, contact KEITH to resolve any concerns before operating this system (See 6.0 Contact Information section).  • Ensure that the hydraulic reservoir has the recommended amount of oil as well as the correct type of oil (See 2.2 Specifications section or visit our website for additional details).

  • Page 25: Standard Operating Procedure (Manual Controls)

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 3.8 Standard Operating Procedure (Manual Controls) DANGER: ALWAYS have doors fully open! NEVER, under any circumstances, engage the ® WALKING FLOOR unloader with the doors of the truck/trailer closed. Catastrophic failure to the truck/trailer, as well as serious injury or death may occur.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    • NOT allow material to compact against the front of the trailer or against the rear doors. • Inspect cross-drive support bearings, wearpads, tubes and shoes for wear. (See 4.4 Cross-Drive Wear Component Diagram section). Replace as needed. Inspect floor bearings and seals for excessive wear (especially above the tires). (See 4.5  • Flooring Wear Component Diagrams section) Replace as needed. Inspect floor slats for wear. If discharge end of slats are worn down more than 75% of  • original material thickness rotate all floor slats, end for end, to increase life of the floor. If  floor has already been rotated, contact KEITH for replacement slats. DOC06340 Rev.

  • Page 27: Bolt Torque Requirements

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 4.3 Bolt Torque Requirements Description Size Quantity Torque Values M6 CL8.8 HCS Tube Clamps Varies Snug 1/4 in GR5 HCS Check Valve & M8 CL12.9 SHCS 27 N·m 4 per valve/block Adapter Block Bolts 5/16 in A574 SHCS 20 ft-lbs]...

  • Page 28: Cross-Drive Wear Component Diagram

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 4.4 Cross-Drive Wear Component Diagram (shown in red) Cross-Drive Assembly Shoes are on top of tubes 9907201 Cross-Drive Tubes Cross-Drive Support Members w/Wearpads on Top Floor Bolts DOC06340 Rev.

  • Page 29: Flooring Wear Component Diagrams

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® 4.5 Flooring Wear Component Diagrams Floor Wear Bearings & Seals * Bearing Plate (attached to slat) Deck Floor Cross-Sectional View Slat Standard Bearing Seal Splash Guard Hold Down Deck Bearing T-Block Hold Down Bearing Floor Slat...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    DX-i ® Troubleshooting 5.1 Check List Before contacting KEITH WALKING FLOOR India for technical assistance please verify the following: 9 Wet Kit:  Does your entire wet kit system meet the requirements in 2.2 Specifications section  in this manual?  (Additional Wet Kit information is available on our website.) 9 Plumbing: Is your entire system plumbed per the 2.3 Floor to Wet Kit Connection Diagram in Specifications section in this manual? 9 Connections: Inspect the quick connects on the hydraulic lines for damage or contamination.  Are the pressure line and return line quick disconnects the correct size and ...

  • Page 31: Contact Information

    OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL RUNNING FLOOR II DX-i ® Contact Information KEITH WALKING FLOOR India Private Limited Paragon 4B - 26 Phoenix Marketcity LBS Marg, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070 Tel: +91-44-48526805 Email: Solutions@KeithWalkingFloor.in KEITH Manufacturing Co. World Headquarters - USA 401 NW Adler St.

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