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- Page 1 BestReach Rigid Belt Drive-Out Conveyor System Operator’s Manual FMH Conveyors LLC p. 800.327.9209 Part Number 99039 107 Flint Street t. 844.FMH.SERVICE Effective June 2016 Jonesboro, AR 72401 f. 870.935.3661 www.fmhconveyors.com...
- Page 2 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Dear Operator, We at FMH Conveyors would like to thank you for selecting our BestReach® power conveyor system as the solution to your conveying needs. Your BestReach® system is supported by a group of factory trained customer service representatives.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Table of Contents Thank You 2 Warranty Statement Safety Information Specifications Installation Assembly Floor Track 8-15 Operating Instructions 16-17 Maintenance Schedule Mechanical Components Rigid Belt Base Unit, 460V 20-21 Rigid Belt Base Unit, 230V 22-23 Rigid Belt Frame Assembly 24-25... -
Page 4: Warranty Statement
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor WARRANTY STATEMENT Your FMH conveyor is protected by our premier warranty. FMH Conveyors will replace, free of charge, parts that are damaged during the course of normal operation due to material or workmanship defects. This warranty extends for a period of two (2) years on all mechanical components and one (1) year on all electrical components, as measured from the date you take possession of your conveyor. -
Page 5: Safety Information
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor SAFETY INFORMATION s Avoid wearing excessively loose clothing or hanging jewelry when working with moving machinery. s Keep long hair pulled up to prevent it from becoming caught in moving parts. s Remove any obstructions from the path of the conveyor. s Make sure others move away from the conveyor before moving the unit or starting the conveyor bed. -
Page 6: Specifications
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length w/13’ Extension 64’-10 ½” Minimum Discharge Height 13’ 25” Maximum Travel 59’-7 ½” Overall Length w/8’ Extension 60’-11” Minimum Discharge Height 8’ 27 ½” Maximum Travel 55’-8” Overall Length w/5’ Extension 57’-9 ½”... -
Page 7: Installation
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor INSTALLATION Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel, and must be completed in accor- dance with all applicable codes and regulations. Locate and mark the center of the spur. Measure 5” off centerline on each side and chalk 2 lines from the rear of the dock leveler back approximately 50’. - Page 8 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor INSTALLATION (cont) BELT INSTALATION AND TRACKING: Unroll the belt, PVC coating side up, around the tail pulley and over the idler rollers. Run belt over the snub roller and around the drive roll. Align the seam near the center of the conveyor frame. Pull the belt together to engage the lacing and install the pin.
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Page 9: Assembly Floor Track
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Floor Track Assembly, 13 Ft. Extension Diagram A... - Page 10 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Floor Track Assembly, 8 Ft. Extension Diagram A...
- Page 11 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Floor Track Assembly, 5 ft Extension Diagram A...
- Page 12 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Floor Track Assembly, Rear Drawing B...
- Page 13 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 13 Ft. Extension Drawing C...
- Page 14 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 8 ft. Extension Drawing C...
- Page 15 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 5 Ft Extension Drawing C...
- Page 16 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Enclosure Mount, Floor Track, Rear Drawing D...
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Page 17: Operating Instructions
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS An emergency stop circuit controls electrical power to all parts of the conveyor. When any one emergency stop switch is activated, power is removed from all motors and actuators stopping all movement of the conveyor frame and bed. - Page 18 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) PROGRAMMING PACKAGE STOP PHOTOEYES (continued) Return switch to the down position for operation. To return to default settings of 3 seconds delay, flip switch up and down three times in 2 sec. The default settings will be reinstated and the switch is in down position for operation.
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Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The BESTREACH Conveyor is virtually maintenance free. However, we do recommend the follow- ing: Keep the conveyor clean and free of debris, dirt and grease accumulation. Inspect belt for wear and proper tracking. Make sure photoeyes are clean and unobstructed. - Page 20 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Assembly Diagrams of Components and Parts List of BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor.
- Page 21 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Bast Unit, 460V. Std Speed...
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Page 22: Rigid Belt Base Unit, 460V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Base Unit, 460V, Speed Option... - Page 23 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Bast Unit, 230V, Std Speed...
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Page 24: Rigid Belt Base Unit, 230V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Base Unit, 230V, Speed Option... -
Page 25: Rigid Belt Frame Assembly
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Front Half, Frame Assembly... - Page 26 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Rear Half, Frame Assembly...
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Page 27: Assembly Rear/Front Suspension
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Assembly Rear Suspension... - Page 28 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Assembly, Front Suspension...
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Page 29: Rigid Belt Gravity Discharge, 13,8 And 5 Ft. Extensions
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt 13 Ft. Gravity Discharge Section... - Page 30 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt 8 Ft. Gravity Discharge Section...
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Page 32: Power Steering Assembly
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Power Steering Assembly, Rigid Belt... -
Page 33: Decal Location
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Decal Group, Rigid Belt... -
Page 34: Rigid Belt Manual Steering Option, 13,8 And 5 Ft. Extensions
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Manual Steering Option, 13 Ft. - Page 35 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Manual Steering Option, 8 Ft.
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- Page 37 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Assembly Diagrams of Electrical Components and Parts List of BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor.
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Page 38: Electrical Assembly, Main Frame
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Page 39: Component Layout Main Electrical Enclosure
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Component Layout Main Elec. Enclosure... -
Page 40: Main Electrical Panel Enclosure And Layout, 460 V Std. Speed
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Elec. Enclosure w/Panel, 460V Std Speed... - Page 41 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Electrical Panel Layout, 460V, Std Speed...
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Page 42: Main Electrical Panel Enclosure And Layout, 230 V Std. Speed
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Elec. Enc. w/Panel 230V Std. Speed... - Page 43 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Electrical Panel Layout, 230V, Std. Speed...
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Page 44: Main Electrical Panel Enclosure And Layout, 460 V Speed Opt
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Elec. Enc. w/Panel, 460V Speed Opt. - Page 45 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Electrical Panel Layout, 480V, Speed Opt.
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Page 46: Main Electrical Panel Enclosure And Layout, 230 V Speed Opt
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt, Main Elec. w/Panel, 230V, Speed Opt. - Page 47 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Main Electrical Panel Layout, 230V, Speed Opt.
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Page 48: Electrical Assembly 13, 8 And 5 Ft. Extensions
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, 13 Ft. Extension... - Page 49 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, 8 Ft. Extension...
- Page 50 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Electrical Assembly, 5 Ft. Extension...
- Page 51 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor BestReach Rigid Belt Schematics and Wiring Diagrams...
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Page 52: Rigid Belt Schematic, Std. 480V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt Schematic, STD. 480V... -
Page 53: Rigid Belt Schematic, Std. 240V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt Schematic, STD. 240V... -
Page 54: Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 480V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 480V... -
Page 55: Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 240V
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 240V... -
Page 56: 12 X 12 Enclosure Wire Connection
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor 12 x 12 Enclosure Wire Connection, 480 Volts... - Page 57 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor 12 x 12 Enclosure Wire Connection, 480 Volts...
- Page 58 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor 12 x 12 Enclosure Wire Connection, 240 Volts...
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Page 60: Wiring Diagram Limit Switch
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Page 61: Wiring Diagram And Parts List Operator Panel
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Wiring Diagram, Operators Panel, Std Steering... - Page 62 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Operators Panel, Parts List, Std Steering...
- Page 63 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Operators Panel, Wiring Diagram, Manual Steer...
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Page 65: Ac Tech Frequency Drives
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor AC TECH FREQUENCY DRIVES Frequency Drive for Traversing Motor The Best Reach Belt’s traversing motor uses a 2 HP AC Tech frequency drive, model SF420 for 480V systems and model SF220 for 230V systems, to provide a soft start, programmable accel and decel times and braking. -
Page 66: Frequency Drive For Optional Belt Speed
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Frequency Drive for Optional Belt Speed The frequency drive used to power the motorized head pulley for this option is the same as the drive used for the traversing motor except that it has a 3 HP rating instead of the traversing’s 2 HP. Control wiring for this drive is the Two-Wire Start/Stop Control wiring found on page 19 of the AC Tech SCF Series Manual. -
Page 67: Troubleshooting The Electrical System
FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Troubleshooting the Electrical System WHEN NOTHING WILL RUN Check: Remote disconnect fuses and disconnect is turned on Conveyor’s door disconnect is turned on E-Stops mushroom heads are out Master reset circuit is on (amber pilot light on main electrical panel should be on) Primary and secondary fuses for control transformer Supply power wiring CONVEYOR BELT WILL NOT RUN... - Page 68 FMH Conveyors Operator’s Manual BestReach Rigid Belt Conveyor Troubleshooting the Electrical System (cont) CONVEYOR WILL NOT DRIVE FORWARD, BUT WILL DRIVE IN REVERSE Check: Bumper is not returning fully forward Bumper switch is not making while bumper is fully forward Extend limit switch is not returning to neutral position (center position) Extend limit contacts in limit switch are closed (operator rod is on something or contacts are stuck)
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