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CONVEY-ALL 1640 Operator's Manual

Truck load conveyor with self-propulsion includes oilseed series
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1640 • 1650 • 1658
TRUCK LOAD CONVEYOR
with Self-Propulsion
includes Oilseed Series
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 1640 • 1650 • 1658 TRUCK LOAD CONVEYOR with Self-Propulsion includes Oilseed Series OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • 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: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 3.9 Operating Hints ......3-17 3.10 Transportation .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    Section 1: INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Convey-All® truck load conveyor. Convey-All® products are built by Meridian Manufacturing Inc. The equipment we design and manufacture meet the exacting standards of the agriculture industry. Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or Meridian if you need assistance, information, additional/replacement copies, or a digital copy of this document.
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  • Page 9: Section 2: Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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® truck 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: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.4 SAFETY DECALS Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all of the main concerns when designing and times. developing this conveyor. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been •...

  • Page 12: Decal Location

    3646000003 Amber Fig 2 - Decals on the conveyor 13000006014 • Convey-All logo on sides of tube at discharge. • Red reflectors: on end of discharge spout, and 3630000004 discharge-side of axle. • Amber reflectors: on the sides of the hopper,...

  • Page 13: Work Preparation

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Clear working area of stones, branches or • Never operate the conveyor and its engine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read this manual, and understand snagged, causing injury or damage.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 2.9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.10 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 15: Engine Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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. •...

  • Page 16: Operating Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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: Workplace Hazard Area

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 2.15 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...

  • Page 18: Transport Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 2.16 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 19: Section 3: Operation

    The Convey-All® truck load conveyor has many features incorporated into it as a result of suggestions made by customers like you. Hazard controls and accident prevention are dependent upon the personnel operating and maintaining the equipment.

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A gas or diesel engine supplies power to run The main components are listed below: the hydraulics, making this conveyor a self- contained, self-propelled unit. a. Main Conveyor Tube b. Intake Hopper A hydraulic cylinder is used to lower the steering c.

  • Page 21: Components And Controls

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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.
  • Page 22 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Diesel Engine (Optional): A tier 4 rated diesel engine is offered as an option. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for detailed information. Engine and controls may change without notice. IMPORTANT: Always run at maximum engine speed when operating the conveyor belt.
  • Page 23 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Hydraulic Controls: The hydraulic valve bank is beside the engine. There are two gauges on the valve bank, one to monitor the moving/lifting circuit, and one for the conveyor belt circuit. a. Mover Kit Lever: This 4 position, spring-loaded lever controls the movement of the conveyor.
  • Page 24 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion EQUIPMENT DAMAGE LIKELY Always disengage both drive wheels before towing. Hydraulic motors will be damage if driven at highway speeds. Drive Wheels: The driven wheels have a lever to manually engage or disengage the hydraulic drive mechanism.
  • Page 25 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Chevron Belt with Alligator® Lacing: Convey-All® conveyors use a 2 ply, 150 weight, chevron, rubber belt with Alligator® Lacing. The belt is skived, to remove the rubber cleats from along the edges for a tight seal between the belt and hopper flashing.
  • Page 26 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Discharge Spout: The discharge spout may be plastic or metal. It is designed with six settings to allow it to be angled. • Tilt the spout back if product needs to be directed further out, rather than straight down. •...
  • Page 27 On the side of the drive box, is a decal to assist in the calculation of the operating angle. Hold the end of a weighted string against the red arrow (above the Convey-All logo). Reference the graph and read at what angle the string lies. 3618000004...

  • Page 28: Oilseed Series Components

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.3 OILSEED SERIES COMPONENTS There are three belt scrapers which remove product from the underside of the belt. • A belt scraper assembly is bolted to the tube at the discharge. Fig 33 - Belt scraper after the discharge •...

  • Page 29: Machine Break-In

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.4 MACHINE BREAK-IN 3.5 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.

  • Page 30: Attaching To Tow Vehicle

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.6 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. 2. If the conveyor is in a working position: - Use the mover kit, to drive conveyor away from the bin and out of the work area.

  • Page 31: Conveyor Placement

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.7 CONVEYOR PLACEMENT Once the conveyor has been transported to the work site,it can be driven into its working position: 1. Start the conveyor’s engine. 2. Lower the steering wheels. 3. Detach the conveyor from the tow vehicle. Fig 40 - Start engine SAFETY HAZARD Remove drawbar from conveyor to prevent...
  • Page 32 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion PINCH POINT HAZARD As the A-frame undercarriage is raised and lowered, pinching can occur. Keep away from moving parts. 7. Carefully position the hopper under the bin. 8. Use the hydraulics to raise the conveyor tube to working height.

  • Page 33: Operating On Site

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.8 OPERATING ON SITE 3.8.1 Starting Conveyor: When operating conveyor, follow this procedure: 1. Move throttle to the idle position. - Close the choke if the engine is cold. 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting.

  • Page 34: Restarting After Emergency Stop

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.8.4 Restarting after Emergency Stop: When the conveyor is shut down inadvertently or in an emergency, the conveyor belt will still be covered with product. Remove as much product from the hopper as possible, before restarting the engine.

  • Page 35: Operating Hints

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.9 OPERATING HINTS • Keep the hopper full for maximum capacity. • Oilseed Series - Remove Residual Buildup: Most efficient results will be obtained when - Remove one of the windguards. flow of incoming product is directed at the top - While the belt is running, pour the sand or of the hopper (closer to the tube).

  • Page 36: Transportation

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.10 TRANSPORTATION Convey-All® Truck Load conveyors are designed 10. Slowly pull away from the working area. to be easily and conveniently moved from place - Be sure everything is connected and to place.

  • Page 37: Storage

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 3.11 STORAGE After the season’s use, or when the conveyor 6. Check the condition of the conveyor belt. will not be used for an extended period of time, Replace if necessary. it should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage.
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  • Page 39: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Before applying pressure to a hydraulic items before maintaining the conveyor. system, make sure all components are tight, hoses and couplings are in good condition. •...

  • Page 40: Greasing

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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 41: Servicing Intervals

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS Use the Service Record provided on page 4-23, 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 42: Every 50 Hours Or Weekly

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.2.2 Every 50 Hours or Weekly: 9. 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 Note: A properly tensioned belt will not slip when in operation.

  • Page 43: Every 100 Hours Or Monthly

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.2.3 Every 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. 14. Grease hopper roller bearings. Fig 62 - Tail roller bearing 15.

  • Page 44: Every 200 Hours Or Annually

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.2.4 Every 200 hours or Annually: 18. Refer to the engine manual for specific service and maintenance schedules. 19. Take a hydraulic oil sample and send it to a lab for particle count analysis. - Change oil if necessary.
  • Page 45 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 25. Grease the upper lift bearings. 26. Check the tube’s straightness, horizontally Fig 70 - Upper lift bearings and vertically. If adjustment is necessary: - Take tension off the cables by supporting the tube. Note: A thin strap can be fed between the tube and windguard, around the bottom of the...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Procedures

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free service. Note: Refer to the engine manual for complete details on your particular model. Fig 74 - Spring tension bolts ROTATING BELT HAZARD Turn off engine, lock-out power and...
  • Page 47 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.2 Conveyor Belt Tracking: Belt Tracking 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 Alignment of the belt must be checked at the hopper, drive box and discharge.
  • Page 48 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Belt Tracking inside Drive Box: If necessary to adjust the position of the belt inside the drive box, use drive roller to make the adjustments. 6. Adjust one side of the drive roller at a time. - Loosen the bearing housing, then adjust.

  • Page 49: Conveyor Belt Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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.
  • Page 50 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 9. IMPORTANT: Reinstall the containment plate once the new belt is through the transition and around tail roller. - Leave the belt hanging below transition. - Do not fasten the belt lacing yet. 10.

  • Page 51: Change Hydraulic Oil

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.4 Change Hydraulic Oil: 4.3.5 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter: Use an ISO grade 36 hydraulic oil for all operating 1. Place a pan under filter to catch any spilled conditions (Hydrex MV36 or comparable). oil.

  • Page 52: Standard Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.6 Standard Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement: Flashing Kit Part #650506196 HIGH SPRING TENSION Tail flashing There is high spring tension on Hopper Hoop. Side flashing x 2, and Hold hoop securely before working stainless steel hold-down bar x 2 on Hopper Canvas.
  • Page 53 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 8. Lay the transition, corner flashing in place. - IMPORTANT: Work the flashing around the roller to cup it well. 9. Lay the end of the side flashing over the transition flashing. 10. Insert elevator bolt through the flat bar inside the canvas, side and transition flashing pieces and fasten to the hopper frame.

  • Page 54: Oilseed Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.7 Oilseed Hopper Flashing Kit Replacement: Flashing Kit Part #650508558 HIGH SPRING TENSION Tail flashing There is high spring tension on Hopper Hoop. Hold hoop securely before working Side flashing x 2, and on Hopper Canvas.
  • Page 55 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 6. Fasten the transition weldment into the transition of the hopper. - Use self-tapping screws. Fig 101 - Fasten transition flashing 7. Lay the rubber side flashing down on the angled side brackets of the hopper. - The end with the large hole, will lay under the tail flashing.
  • Page 56 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion IMPORTANT: The flashing must fit around the roller and against the weldment. 11. Insert elevator bolt through the flat bar inside the canvas, side and transition flashing pieces and fasten to the hopper frame. - Do not tighten the bolts yet.
  • Page 57 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 16. IMPORTANT: Be sure the corner flashing fits tightly around the roller.   Fig 109 - Corner flashing must fit tight 17. Reuse the Flashing Clamps to hold the corner flashing in place. - Use self-tapping screws to fasten them.

  • Page 58: Hydraulic Drive Motor Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.8 Hydraulic Drive Motor Replacement: 1. Remove the wheel from the axle. - Disconnect the hydraulic hoses to the motor. - Take off the pinion gear. - Remove the used motor. 2. Bolt on the new hydraulic motor using the existing motor mount.

  • Page 59: Mover Kit Gear Adjustment

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.3.9 Mover Kit Gear Adjustment: There must be good engagement between the drive motor pinion gear and the wheel rim ring gear. Both should be parallel with each other and 90° to the conveyor axle. •...
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  • Page 61: Service Record

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for servicing 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 manual. Copy this page to continue record.

  • Page 62: Ordering Parts

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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 63: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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 64 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion Conveyor belt doesn’t turn or is slipping, continued Remove conveyor from area of high humidity and Conveyor belt frozen to tube from operating in continue to run empty so the belt dries prior to high humidity conditions in extreme cold freezing Start engine, increase speed to maximum RPM...
  • Page 65 Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 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. Conveyor angle exceeds 30 degrees Reposition with a lower tube slope Belt is slowing down...
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  • Page 67: Section 6: Reference

    BELT AXLE DIESEL TYPE OF TRANSPORT TRANSPORT MODEL DIAMETER WIDTH WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH POWER POWER UNDERCARRIAGE 1640-TL A-Frame 10” 16” 8’ 4” 9’ 7” 43’ 9” 40 hp 38.9 hp 1650-TL A-Frame 10” 16” 8’ 4” 11’ 5” 53’ 7”...

  • Page 68: Bolt Torque

    Operator’s Manual: Truck Load Conveyor w/ Self-Propulsion 6.1 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.
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  • Page 70 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 71 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.
  • Page 72 (800) 665-7259 | www.convey-all.com | conveyors@convey-all.com Part No: 650507349-REV9 ©2023 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in Canada (02/2023)

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