MAC Automation Concepts Conveyor LF-3-12

Confirm motor type at commissioning

Ensure no external lubrication is applied

Applicable to conveyors equipped with an Integral Gear Motor

Verify that the unit is designed for round-the-clock use

Confirm that the unit uses semi-fluid grease in the gear case

Ensure no change of lubricant is required as the unit is lubricated for life

Ensure conveyor is running to specifications

Check all safety features and devices

Inspect motors, reducers, and moving parts

Check for foreign objects on the conveyor

Inspect for build-up on pulleys

Check for material accumulation affecting belt tracking

Inspect the belt to confirm it is tracking centred on the pulleys

Is the belt tracking off centre at the idle pulley?

Tighten the take-up on the side toward which the belt is running

Loosen the 3/8-16 B.H.C.S. (x2)

Insert belt tension tool into the 3/8-16 knurled nut

Check for foreign objects inside the conveyor

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

Check if motors are working properly and freely

Check if reducers are working properly and freely

Check if moving parts are working properly and freely

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