Mat top Conveyor EMS(T) - serie
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1. the prevention of damage to the products Precautionary measures 1 Stop the system 2 Remove all products from the conveyor 3 Ensure that the conveyor cannot be accidentally started 4 Disconnect the power supply Aon Table 1 Types of lubricant Mat top Conveyor Maintenance amp Beware If an attempt is made to adjust the slipping clutch while there are still products on the conveyor the tension present in the transport chain can result in injury when the slipping clutch is released Before adjustments can be started the tensile force for the transport chain must be calculated O The plates of the slipping clutch must remain dry Checking the tooth belt The tooth belt must be tensioned after 40 200 and 600 operating hours and thereafter at intervals of 1 000 operating hours See also Table 2 Maintenance schedule on page 12 Checking the gearboxes In general visual inspection is sufficient Check for oil leakage around the gearbox and the sealing ring for the output shaft Some motor gearboxes are supplied with pressure release plugs for the gearbox It is not possible for these to be fitted during transportation in connection with the possibility of leakage If pressure release plugs are delivered with the system these must always be fitted to prevent premature col lapse of the output shaft sealing ring The motor gearbox must also be inspected in accordance with the motor manufacturer s ins2. DAMAGED OR BADLY MOUNTED SLIDE STRIP INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SLIPPING CLUTCH WORN DRIVE COMPONENTS TRANSPORT CHAIN TENSION TOO HIGH LOW DIRTY CONVEYOR SLIPPING CLUTCH INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SLIPPING CLUTCH PLATES WORN OR DIRTY DAMAGED INCORRECTLEY FITTED SLIDE STRIP TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT FITTED CONVEYOR IS OVERLOADED GEARBOX LEAKING OIL DIRTY CONVEYOR WORN OR DAMAGED BEARINGS IN THE DRIVE UNIT OR THE CURVE DAMAGED BADLY MOUNTED SLIDE STRIP TRANSPORT SPEED TOO HICH TRANSPORT CHAIN TENSION TOO HIGH TOO LOW CONVEYOR OVERLOADED ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CHEMICALS IN THE AREA ATTACK THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE INGRESS OF CONTAMINATED PARTICLES LOOSE DIRT ETC CORRECTIVE MEASURE CHECK THAT THE TRANSPORT CHAIN MOVES FREELY REPLACE IF NECESSARY CHECK AND ADJUST THE SLIPPING CLUTCH CHECK REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION CHAIN WHEEL LENGHTEN SHORTEN THE TRANSPORT CHAIN CLEAN THE TTRANSPORT CHAIN SLIDE STRIP CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLIPPING CLUTCH CHECK AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY CHECK THAT THE TRANSPORT CHAIN CAN MOVE FREELY REPLACE IF NECESSARY CHECK AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY REMOVE PRODUCTS FROM CONVEYOR AND TEST OPERATION CHECK THE CURRENT LOADING AGAINST THE RECOMMENDED LOADING CHECK THE SEALING RING FOR THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND THE PACKING BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE GEARBOX CLEAN THE TRANSPORT CHAIN CHECK REPLACE THE DRIVE UNIT CURVE CHECK THAT THE TRANSPORT CHAI
3. Pre tensioning can result in increased wear of both the chain and the slide strip The chain has a good impact resistance and breaking strength In order to function properly each link in the chain must be secured correctly an Maintenance Safety rules for maintenance Remove all products from the conveyor It is always advisable to warn all personnel in the vicinity of the conveyor that maintenance activities will be carried out Whenever possible place warning notices on the conveyor and all associated operating equipment to reduce the risk of accidental starting During the performance of maintenance activities always ensure that the power supply to the drive unit s concerned is switched off When activities will be performed in an area that is not in the immediate vici nity of the drive unit it is necessary to make this absolutely clear Ensure that all the equipment and replacement parts necessary to complete the maintenance activity are available Easy Conveyors components Remove all products from the conveyor Drive units Slipping clutch if present TESTE The slipping clutch on the drive unit is a safety provision for the conveyor belt and thus not for persons e Safety The slipping clutch on the drive unit is a protective device that stops the transport chain if it becomes overloaded It has three purposes the prevention of personal injury the prevention of damage to the conveyor
4. when you need components r i peter eee ee ee KH fo geet ee 4 3 om 4 1223 5 Maintenance schedule Table 2 EE 6 Driveunit fa fa s 400V Bem m o E 0 ET p 2 ie a x mew s pe ees Transmission chain 3 phase motor 240 400V E Work switch mE Connecting up EN Contactor emergency stop EH Green yellow earth wire 5 Motor Protector Visual inspection Main inspection ww 2000 hrs Black conductor mE A Blue conductor m Maintenance of other components If you purchased the conveyor complete with the motors the connection and maintenance details will be found in Appendix B Side guides m Casy s CONVEYORS top Conveyor Faults A broken link indicates the there is something wrong with the conveyor Common faults are broken links as a result of the chain becoming jam med at the transition between the conveyor and machines coupled with it It is essential that broken links be replaced Broken links can damage the slide strip and the drive unit entry guides Refer to the following table for an extensive symptom and fault description EMSIT serie easy eeo CONVEYORS Faults FAULTS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTON JUDDERING MOVEMENT DRIVE UNIT RUNS BUT THE DRIVE CHAIN DOES NOT DRIVE UNIT MOTOR OVERHEATING NOISY ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS CAUSE
5. E L P g q P L 4 i gt d dm A i 1 E Easy Conveyors b v Spaarpot 13 15 5667 KV Geldrop The Netherlands Phone 31 0 40 2809600 Telefax 31 0 40 2809605 A division of Flex group b v CONVEYORS User Manual CONVEYORS 4 m Pur TE y P L m Ma L _ 6 b us IN ba I St T Project ordercode Introduction 2 Date Ordercode Safety instructions 3 Clientspecifications Maintenance 4 12 Name company Projectcode Wiring diagram 13 Name client SM Faults 14 15 City Dismanting 16 State Zip code Country Telephone Fax E mail Stamp supplier Name supplier Name contact person Street City State Zip code Country Telephone Fax E mail easy Mat top Conveyor This section contains basic information on the document itself and the subsequent description of the equipment A Mortal danger Immediate danger to life In order to achieve the maximum degree of safety the safety instruc tions must be read before any work is carried out or the equipment installed Document information User manual The aim of these user instructions is to provide the user with informa tion on how to handle and use the equipment before during and after production It is important that this document is available for the user during t
6. Falcon CLP680 20 to 10 DegolBG100 Energol GR XP100 15 to 40 Aralub FDP 00 Energrease HT EP 00 Spartan EP150 Univis J13 D T E 11 Vibrax EP370 Degol BG220 Energol GR XP220 Spartan EP200 Mobilgear 630 Omala 220 Falcon CLP220 D T E 18 Tellus T16 Aircraft Hydr Oil 15 Mobilplex 44 Grease S3655 FG Orona EPO A Veyor Maintenance Curves There are two types of curve horizontal and vertical Horizontal curves This type of curve has a radius depending on the width of the chain with its centre at the heart of the conveyor Inspection must be carried out visually at intervals of 1 000 operating hours For this the chain must be removed If wear is detected these sliding strips must be replaced in order to guarantee continuity in the conveyors Vertical curves This type of curve has a standard radius The chain is drawn through the curve and thus has a greater coefficient of friction As a result of this these curves must receive special attention Visual inspection must be carried out at intervals of 500 operating hours Excessive wear can easily be detected when the curve is inspected with the chain in position When the transport chain extends upward by more than 3 mm at the internal radius of the curve a thorough inspection of the chain and the slide strip is necessary For this purpose the chain must be removed and replaced if it appears that it has been subjected to exces sive wear If it appears that the
7. N IS FREE TO MOVE REDUCE THE SPEED COMPARE THE SPEED WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS LENGHTEN SHORTEN THE TRANSPORT CHAIN REMOVE PRODUCTS FROM CONVEYOR AND TEST THE OPERATION CHECK THAT THE TRANSPORT CHAIN CAN MOVE FREELY CHECK THE CURRENT LOADING AGAINST THE RECOMMENDED LOADING COMPARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE WITH THE SPPECIFICATION CONSULT THE EASY CONVEYORS FOR CHEMICALS THAT MAY NOT BE USED CLEAN THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM REMOVE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION 4 Y O 13 14 1 16 Sort the material for the purposes of disposal or re use 18 17 Dismanting and disposal In order to dismantle the Easy conveyor system the following tools Appendix A are required Open ended spanners 10 13 15 en 17 Appendix B Set of hexagon keys Appendix C Hammer Work gloves Screwdriver Switch off the conveyor Ensure that the power supply is completely disconnected Disconnect the power supply cable and remove the Maintenance switch Remove the bolts from the black drive unit protective cover and remove it Remove the transmission chain Loosen the slipping clutch Disconnect the chain Remove the transport chain 10 1 22 Remove the side guides and the side guide brackets Hemove the slide strip Unscrew the hexagon head bolts from the drive unit coupling strips and remove the unit Unscrew the hexagon head bolts from the return wheel coupling strips and remove
8. eyor components and systems are provided with safety devices that are designed to prevent injury to personnel They have been designed in accordance with the Machine Directive 89 37 EC Easy conveyors may not be started up if these safety devices are not correctly fitted Protective covers may only be removed for maintenance purposes and once maintenance activities have been completed they must be re fitted If the system is dismantled moved and re installed by persons other than those who are familiar with Easy conveyor products then before the system is again taken into use it must be checked for safety in ac cordance with Machine Directive 89 87 EC Always check 1 That the protective cover for the drive unit transmission tooth belt is correctly fitted 2 That the chain has the correct direction of movement easy Mattop Conveyor m EMS T serie easy Maintenance Wiring diagram Guarantee Recommended connecting up Easy conveyors are guaranteed against manufacturing and or material faults for a period of one year from the date of delivery for a usage of BEER eight operating hours per day 2 20 7 In case of doubt contact your supplier E T Spares and replacement parts pow AES cc cA Lc M Spare parts are available for most Easy conveyor components It is often less expensive to purchase fully assembled components However for drive units an extensive range of components is available Contact your supplier
9. he whole of the lifetime of the equipment Changes in the drawings The instructions in this document are in accordance with the construc tion and the drawings for the equipment at the time of delivery of the equipment Document producer Easy Conveyors b v Spaarpot 13 15 5667 KV geldrop The Netherlands Service Look at for your local dealer EMS T serie safety instructions The E alert symbol black triangle with white exclamation is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Climbing sitting walking or DO NOT OPERATE riding on conveyor will cause CONVEYORS IN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT severe injury KEEP OFF CONVEYORS Exposed moving parts can cause Gearmotors may be HOT severe injury LOCK OUT POWER DO NOT TOUCH before removing guards or per Gearmotors forming maintenance Easy conveyors cannot control the physical installation and application of X conveyors Taking protective measures is the responsibility of the user When conveyors are used in conjunction with other equipment or as part of a multiple conveyor system CHECK FOR POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS and other mechanical hazards before system start up Loosening stand height or angle adjustment screws may cause conveyor sections to drop down causing severe injury SUPPORT CONVEYOR SECTIONS PRIOR TO LOOSENING STAND HEIGHT OR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS IMPORTANT Some illustrations may s
10. how guards removed Do NOT operate equipment without guards Upon receipt of shipment e Compare shipment with packing slip Contact factory regarding discrepancies e Inspect packages for shipping damage Contact carrier regarding damage e Accessories may be shipped loose See accessory instructions for installation Easy Conveyors reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation Aun Maintenance Introduction When they are properly maintained Easy conveyors systems will have an almost trouble free life As with al mechanical equipment some maintenance will be required This section provides support for drawing up your own main tenance schedule 7 Maintenance on Easy Conveyor systems must only be carried out by authorized personnel who are familiar with the Easy Conveyors material O BEWARE In Case of any doubt regarding the most suitable maintenance procedure it is recommended that contact be made with the supplier Tools required For the maintenance of the iX line conveyor system the following tools will be required ring open ended spanners sizes 10 13 15 and 17 set of hexagonal keys screwdriver chain tool Chain The chains are manufactured from polyacetal or polyprop which combines the characteristics of good wear resistance chemical stability good impact resistance and suitability over a wide range of temperatures The chain must not be pre tensioned when it is being fitted
11. re that there is a good mechanical connection to obtain an optimum conveyor movement If necessary re fit the black protective cover over the transmission chain The conveyor will now be ready to be restarted Always start up the conveyor using a slow start When the use of the conveyor has resulted in severe contamination itis recommended that the conveyor including the drive unit and the return wheel including the motor be cleaned with warm water and a mild soap Proceed as follows jy 2 Ensure that the conveyor cannot be started accidentally Disconnect the power supply Aun Maintenance 3 If necessary remove the black protective cover from the transmission chain and loosen the slipping clutch 4 Clean the conveyor and the transport chain amp Beware Only warm water max 50 C may be used to clean the transport chain a light soap solution using a mild soap may be used to remove stubborn contamination from the chain 5 Wait until everything is completely dry 6 Adjust the slipping clutch and re fit the black protective cover over the drive unit The construction of the conveyor includes complete drainage Slide strip The slide strip is a selflubricating material TCP Coating the slide strip with silicone spray reduces the coefficient of friction and lengthens its life But is not in every application a good solution contact Easy Convey ors to check if this suits your apllication The slide
12. slide strip has become worn it must be replaced If this is not done this can have an influence on the total functioning of the system Transport chain The tension in the transport chain must be checked after 40 200 and 600 operating hours and thereafter at intervals of 1000 operating hours and must be tensioned if necessary See also table 2 page 12 The chain is manufactured from an elastic material In addition to elastic stretching material creep results in additional stretching The degree to which stretching occurs depends on the length of the chain and the tensile loading in the chain EMS T serie 5837 Maintenance ft ESTE Too large lenght in the chain can result in wear at the point where it enters the drive unit Procedures for adjusting the length of the transport chain ok C nm Cleaning The length of the chain must be adjusted at the driving head of the conveyor Ensure that the conveyor cannot be accidentally started Disconnect the power supply Remove all products from the conveyor I necessary remove the black protective cover from the transmission chain Loosen the slipping clutch or remove the transmission chain The transport chain can now be moved manually The transport chain must be tensioned in the conveyor by se perating the chain with removing a pin than pull on both sides Now remove the surplus links and the re join the ends of the chain Ensu
13. strip must be visually inspected every 500 operating hours The inspection must always be carried out on a stationary conveyor with the chain in place The purpose of the inspection is primarily to check that the slide strip has not become separated from the fixing to the profile During the visual inspection attention must be paid to the following points 1 Check the fixing on the profile 2 Check the mutual joints 3 Check that no cracks have occurred At least once per year or after 2 000 operating hours the transport chain must be removed from the chain profile so that the slide strip can be thoroughly inspected for wear and fixing see also Table 2 page 12 an Maintenance Slide profile The slide profile is attached to the stainless steel side profile by means of a snap fixing and where necessary by means of an additional self tapping screw at the side Side guides In general it should not be necessary to include the side guides in a planned maintenance programme However during the inspection that is carried out after every 2 000 operating hours it is advisable to check for damage resulting from wear caused by scouring by the product or from distortion caused by overloading of the side guides The side guide fixing pins can become loosened of the side guides are overloaded If they must be replaced new pins must be used Never employ used parts unless this is absolutely necessary Safety provisions Easy conv
14. the unit Loosen the hexagon head bolts of the prolongation set of the curves Hemove the components from the supports Make sure that the con veyor support cannot fall over Remove the support If the drive unit will no longer be used drain the oil out of the gearbox and collect it in a container intended for the purpose Appendices Manufacturers declaration Motors Assembly drawings un 18 19 20 21
15. tructions Temperatur in C ARAL BP ESSO MOBIL SHELL 15 to 25 EMS T serie easy Maintenance The gearbox for the drive unit is lubricated for life so that in normal operating conditions the lubricant need not be replaced If circumstan ces require the oil in the gearbox to be renewed select a type of oil from the following table Table 1 Check the bearings in the Easy Conveyors drive unit and the idler unit The bearings in the Easy Conveyor drive units and idler units must be inspected at intervals of 1000 operating hours Inspection must be carried out as follows y 2 Remove the transport chain Rotate the drive shaft and or the circulation wheel manually and check to see if any play can be felt in the bearings If play is excessive disas semble the drive unit or the circulation unit and replace the bearings Carry out a visual inspection of the plastic drive wheel and the circu lation wheel Re fit all components and the chain Drive unit chain guides In the drive unit the transport chain is guided by the flanges of the plastic side plates During each inspection of the drive units these guides must also be visually inspected If any damage to these guides is detected they must be replaced immediately The failure of these guides can result in serious damage to the drive unit and the chain 0 to 40 Degol G680 Energol GR XP680 Spartan EP680 Mobilgear 636 Omala 680
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