MAC Automation Concepts Conveyor LF-18-36

Verify that the conveyor is shipped completely assembled with belt installed

Monitor the belt for a short period of time

Is the belt remaining centred on the pulleys?

Describe any issues observed with belt alignment

Ensure conveyor is running to specifications

Check all safety features and devices

Inspect motors, reducers, and all moving parts

Check for foreign objects on the conveyor

Inspect for build-up on pulleys

Check for material accumulation affecting belt tracking

Gather all required tools: rubber mallet, two 9/16 wrenches, 7/32 hex key, 5/32 hex key, 1/8 hex key, belt tension tool

Disconnect all power from conveyor

Loosen both casting bolts using 7/32 hex key

Release tension on belt using belt tension tool

Remove left eccentric collar using a 1/8 hex key

Remove two 1/4-20 B.H.C.S. from splice assembly using 5/32 hex key

Remove splice assembly by gently tapping with rubber mallet in direction of arrow

Square up drive pulley with frame

Install belt according to assembly instructions guide

Centre the belt on the idle pulley

Tighten up the idle pulley and maintain belt centre

If belt tracks off centre of idle pulley, tighten the take-up on the side the belt is running toward as shown in the belt tracking diagram

Ensure all tools are removed from the area

Check for foreign objects inside the conveyor

Warn all personnel in the area that the conveyor is about to start

Is the conveyor operating smoothly?

Check that all components are working properly