Recommended Spare Parts List CONVEYOR INFORMATION Sticky-n To order parts, please visit qcconveyors.com/serial or call us Conveyor Spare Parts Drawing Page at +1 (513) 753 – 6000 Tail Assembly White Urethane Belt 24 – 25 Drive End Bearing Housing 26 – 27 Full Width Underside Idler Stub Roller Underside Idlers 29 –...
CARET-LE Warnings TOOLS & WARNINGS CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When used improperly, the con- Lock out power before servicing Do not use with the guards Read this manual before operating. the conveyor. removed. veyor rollers can pinch or maim. DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING...
Check Your Shipment INSTALLATION Before opening the shipment, visually inspect the outside of the crate/box for shipping damage. Carefully unpack the crate/box, inspecting for component damage which may have occurred inside the packing materials. Contact the carrier and QC Conveyors regarding any damage that may have occurred during shipment.
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CARET-LE Mounting Aluminum Stands to Conveyor STAND INSTALLATION Stands should be placed as close to the conveyor's ends as possible. The standard, maximum distance between stands is 6', however there are a few exceptions to this rule. Conveyors up to 6" wide with a maximum total load of 20 lbs; conveyors 8 – 12" wide with a maximum total load of 25 lbs;...
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Stand Height Adjustment STAND INSTALLATION Loosen two lower screws in Adjust stand height using Tighten jam nut against top Tighten two lower screws in a 3/4" wrench to turn each stand bracket using a plate of stand. each stand bracket using a 5mm allen wrench.
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CARET-LE Mounting Angle Braces STAND INSTALLATION Exclamat Warning: Use caution when moving a conveyor with casters. Moving conveyors with casters can create dynamic forces that could tip the conveyor. Injury is possible if the stands are not lagged to the floor, cross ties are not used, or angle braces are not present. Never place a conveyor in operation until all proper mounts are installed and secured.
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Preparing T-Slot MOUNT INSTALLATION Insert drop in nuts into t-slot at the desired mount location. Proceed to correct mount type below. Flush Mount Align mount to drop in nuts. Insert socket head cap Tighten screws to secure Insert screws (not provided) screws through mount and mount to frame.
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CARET-LE Installing Fixed Side Rails SIDE/GUIDE INSTALLATION Insert drop in nuts into Align guide brackets with Insert socket head cap Insert two drop in nuts t-slot on frame. drop in nuts. screw through guide into t-slot at tail end of clamp and into drop in nuts.
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Installing Adjustable Guide Rails SIDE/GUIDE INSTALLATION Insert drop in nuts into Loosely thread adjusting Place a cross block onto each Insert drop in nuts into t-slot of guiderail and slide rod into nuts. guiderail and set aside. t-slot on frame. into position Align guide bracket, Tighten socket head cap...
CARET-LE Side Drive Mounting Package DRIVE PACKAGES Exclamat Conveyor may tip after motor is installed if feet are not properly lagged to floor, or if outriggers are not installed. QC Conveyors recommends that all wiring be completed by a certified electrician to ensure correct installation. Refer to documentation contained in the motor’s box for instructions on electrical connections.
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Pivot Drive Mounting Package DRIVE PACKAGES The Drive Package will ship separate from the conveyor. For Standard Duty Drives the speed reducer and motor will ship installed on the drive mounting package. Loosen two set screws in Rotate drive mounting Remove and discard three Align pins on mounting plate drive mounting plate.
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CARET-LE Pivot Drive Mounting Package (Continued) DRIVE PACKAGES Run jacking screw out to Retighten four hex nuts. Replace guard and secure Rotate pivot drive create tension on belt. in place with socket head into desired position (Approximately 6lbs of force to cap screws.
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Heavy Duty Top & Bottom Drive Mounting Packages DRIVE PACKAGES The Drive Package will ship separate from the conveyor. For Heavy Duty Drives, the motor is always shipped in its own box; the right angle speed reducer will be attached to the drive mounting package. Remove and discard three Remove four socket head Mount drive package over...
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CARET-LE Install Heavy Duty Motor to Speed Reducer DRIVE PACKAGES Remove ring holding key Remove and discard key Install Leeson speed Lightly strike just behind in place. that is included with motor. reducer key to keyway the key with a screwdriver on motor.
Belt Tracking at Drive End MAINTENANCE For best results, make adjustments to only one side. The Drive End is tracked when the belt can make a full revolution without contacting either bearing plate. Loosen three driver With conveyor running, Let conveyor make several Re-tighten driver assembly assembly screws on each rotate square head tracking...
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CARET-LE Belt Removal MAINTENANCE If stand brackets are not being used, skip steps 3 – 6. Simultaneously push in Rotate tension release tail Loosen screws on Remove screws from mounts/brackets on both buttons to disengage assembly up and towards stand brackets or mounts. locking mechanism.
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New Belt Installation MAINTENANCE If stand brackets are not being used, skip steps 3 – 6. Starting at tail end, loop Loop belt around conveyor Slide frame bracket up to Insert screws through belt over frame and tension frame towards drive end. engage conveyor frame.
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CARET-LE Belt Tension at Tail End MAINTENANCE Adjust the set screws on the tail assembly so the tail pulley assembly moves direction needed. (Inward to relieve tension, outward to increase tension) Adjust both screws the same amount CARET-LE Belt Tension at Drive End Loosen six driver assembly Extend the square head Retighten six driver...
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Belt Care/ Cleaning MAINTENANCE Inspect Belt for any Spray proper cleaning Wipe belt with rag. Cycle conveyor to reveal fraying or tears and solution on a clean rag. opposite side of belt. replace if needed. Wipe belt with rag. 20 | Belt Care/Cleaning — Maintenance AS40 Manual...
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CARET-LE Pulley Assembly Replacement MAINTENANCE Remove belt and drive package. (Follow steps for your drive package in Drive Package section of this manual in reverse order) Loosen, but do not Loosen, but do not Slide bearing plates out Loosen set screws in both remove, three screws remove, three screws of frame.
Tail Pulley Replacement MAINTENANCE Press both tension release Lift idler pulley out of slot. Remove Idler pulley Replace with new buttons and lift up from conveyor. idler pulley. simultaneously. Making sure to keep dog Press Tension Release tail point of set screw facing pulley down until it “Locks“...
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CARET-LE Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Accumulation or belt wear Refer to Belt Tracking section of this manual (page 16) wrench Refer to Belt Tensioning section of this manual (page 19) Improper tension Belt will not track at drive end Belt is being attacked by chemicals or excessive heat Contact factory to discuss belt application...
Warranty Information WARRANTY & POLICIES QC Conveyors warrants that our conveyors are free from defects in materials and workmanship and fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used, under normal installation, use and service for ten (10) years* from date of purchase or 21,000 hours* of running use, whichever is sooner.
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CARET-LE Return Policy WARRANTY & POLICIES If, for any reason, an item needs to be returned to QC Conveyors or an in-house order needs to be canceled or revised, the Purchaser is required to adhere to the following series of steps to ensure that the return or cancellation is handled in the proper manner. »...
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SERVICE RECORD Serial Number Date of Installation Date Service Performed Serial Number Date of Installation Date Service Performed 4057 Clough Woods Drive · Batavia, OH 45103 USA · +1 (513) 753–6000 · qcconveyors.com · MAN-AS40-2207...
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