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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY
Effective December,1994
Model 25-LRA (Supercedes October, 1992)
Bulletin # 408
Jonesboro, Arkansas
HYTROL CONVEYOR CO., INC. St. Louis, Missouri
Manteca, California
© COPYRIGHT 1994–HYTROL CONVEYOR CO., INC.
● Table of Contents
Warning Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION Maintenance Safety Precautions . . . . .23
Receiving and Uncrating . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Drive Chain Alignment and Tension . . .24
INSTALLATION Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .3 Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Conveyor Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 How To Order Replacement Parts . . . .26
OPERATION 25-LRA Parts Drawing . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Operation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .7 25-LRA Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Conveyor Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Pneumatic Parts Drawing . . . . . . . .30-31
Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Pneumatic Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Belt Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Loading & Unloading Applications . .14-20
Air Valve and Sensor Adjustment . . . . .21
Pressure Frame Adjustment . . . . . . . . .22
● Warning Signs
In an effort to reduce the possibility of injury to personnel all warning signs. Make certain your personnel are alerted to
working around HYTROL conveying equipment, warning and obey these warnings. Shown below are typical signs that
signs are placed at various points on the equipment to alert are attached to this equipment.
them of potential dangers. Please check equipment and note
WARNING
Moving equipment
PLACED ON ALL
PLACED ON TERMINATING ENDS
POWERED CONVEYORS NEAR
DRIVE AND/OR CONTROLS.
WARNING
WARNING Exposed moving
parts can cause
Servicing moving or severe injury
energized equipment
LOCK OUT POWER
can cause severe injury
before removing
guard
LOCK OUT POWER
before removing guard
PLACED ON ALL CHAIN GUARDS.
PLACED ON 20 FT. INTERVALS, BOTH SIDES. PLACED AT DRIVE OF ALL POWERED CONVEYORS.
2
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides guidelines and procedures for also provided throughout the manual. For safety to per-
installing, operating, and maintaining your conveyor. A sonnel and for proper operation of your conveyor, it is
complete parts list is provided with recommended spare recommended that you read and follow the instructions
parts highlighted in gray. Important safety information is provided in this manual.
INSTALLATION
● Installation Safety Precautions
for Conveyors and Related Equipment
GUARDS AND GUARDING
Interfacing of Equipment. When two or more pieces of contact with hazardous moving parts.
equipment are interfaced, special attention shall be given Although overhead conveyors may be guarded by loca-
tion, spill guard, pan guards, or equivalent shall be pro-
to the interfaced area to insure the presence of adequate
vided if the product may fall off the conveyor for any rea-
guarding and safety devices. son and if personnel would be endangered.
Guarding Exceptions. Wherever conditions prevail that
HEADROOM
would require guarding under these standards, but such
When conveyors are installed above exit passageways,
guarding would render the conveyor unusable, promi-
aisles, or corridors, there shall be provided a minimum
nent warning means shall be provided in the area or on
clearance of 6 ft. 8 in. (2.032 m) measured vertically from
the equipment in lieu of guarding.
the floor or walking surface to the lowest part of the con-
Guarded by Location or Position. Where necessary for
veyor or guards.
the protection of employees from hazards, all exposed Where system function will be impaired by providing the
moving machinery parts that present a hazard to minimum clearance of 6 ft. 8 in. (2.032 m) through an
employees at their work station shall be mechanically or emergency exit, alternate passageways shall be provid-
electrically guarded, or guarded by location or position. ed.
When a conveyor passes over a walkway, roadway, or It is permissible to allow passage under conveyors with
work station, it is considered guarded solely by location less than 6 ft. 8 in. (2.032 m) clearance from the floor for
or position if all moving parts are at least 8 ft. (2.44 m) other than emergency exits if a suitable warning indi-
above the floor or walking surface or are otherwise locat- cates low headroom.
ed so that the employee cannot inadvertently come in 3
● Location
1. . . Refer to building layout for obstructions such as 3. . . Remove all tread rollers.
machines, building columns, and wall openings. Check 4. . . Position conveyor sections in area of installation in
to see that conveyor layout corresponds with building proper sequence per match-marked numbers at each
layout. end. (Figure 4A).
2. . . Determine direction of product flow. Figure 4A indicates
the flow as related to the drive.
SENSOR
ROLLERS
A
CONVEYOR _________ A
CONVEYOR _________
1
ITEM ______ 2
TO ______ 1
ITEM ______ 2
TO ______
HYTROL CONVEYOR CO. INC. HYTROL CONVEYOR CO. INC.
“MATCH-MARK”
NUMBERS
FIGURE 4B
12"
4-1/8"
4-1/8"
13"—30"
4
● Conveyor Set-Up
1. . . Mark a chalk line on floor to locate center of the
conveyor. FIGURE 5A
2. . . Attach supports to all conveyor sections as shown
in Figures 4B and 5A. Hand tighten bolts only at this CHANNEL BRACE
time.
3. . . During installation, check to make sure each sec-
tion is square. Measure the diagonals from corner
SUPPORT
to corner of the frame. If they are not equal, the MOUNTING
frame must be squared. Attach a come-along or PLATE
some other suitable pulling device across longest
corners and pull until the section is square. FLOOR
4. . . Place the drive section in position. SUPPPORT
5. . . Install remaining sections, placing end without sup- BUTT COUPLING
port on extended support of previous section.
6. . . Fasten sections together with butt couplings and
support mounting plates. Attach channel brace to FIGURE 5B
cross member of floor support (Figure 5A). Hand
tighten bolts only. FLANGED LOCKING SLEEVE
7. . . Check to see that conveyor is level across width PLASTIC UNION (1/4" TO 1/4")
1/4" AIR LINE (GREEN)
and length of unit. Shim supports as necessary.
8. . . After all sections have been squared and levelled,
tighten all butt couplings, support mounting and
channel brace bolts, and lag supports to floor.
9. . . Connect air lines at section joints as shown in PLASTIC “TEE”
3/8" MAIN AIR SUPPLY LINE
“Figure 5B”. (3/8" TO 1/4")
(WHITE)
10. . Connect main air supply line to FR (Filter/
Regulator). (Figure 5C).
11. . Set regulator to working pressure of 40 P.S.I.
NOTE: See Packing List for maintenance instruc- FIGURE 5C
tions on How To Adjust & Lubricate the FR. MAIN AIR
SUPPLY LINE
12. . Install electrical controls and wire motor. See Page
6.
13. . Install and track belt per instructions on Pages 8, 9,
and 10. AIR SUPPLY TO
AIR VALVES
14. . Install tread rollers.
.
3/8"
NPTF INLET
RELIEF VALVE
FILTER/ (45 P.S.I.)
REGULATOR
5
● Electrical Equipment
loading areas, transfer points, and other potentially haz-
WARNING! ardous locations on the conveyor path not guarded by
Electrical controls shall be installed and location, position, or guards, shall be furnished with
wired by a qualified electrician. Wiring emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches, or
information for the motor and controls are similar emergency stop devices.
furnished by the equipment manufacturer. All such emergency stop devices shall be easily identifi-
able in the immediate vicinity of such locations unless
CONTROLS guarded by location, position, or guards. Where the
Electrical Code: All motor controls and wiring shall con- design, function, and operation of such conveyor clearly
form to the National Electrical Code (Article 670 or other is not hazardous to personnel, an emergency stop
applicable articles) as published by the National Fire device is not required.
Protection Association and as approved by the American The emergency stop device shall act directly on the con-
Standards Institute, Inc. trol of the conveyor concerned and shall not depend on
CONTROL STATIONS the stopping of any other equipment. The emergency
stop devices shall be installed so that they cannot be
A) Control stations should be so arranged and located overridden from other locations.
that the operation of the equipment is visible from them,
and shall be clearly marked or labeled to indicate the D) Inactive and unused actuators, controllers, and wiring
function controlled. should be removed from control stations and panel
boards, together with obsolete diagrams, indicators, con-
B) A conveyor which would cause injury when started trol labels, and other material which serve to confuse the
shall not be started until employees in the area are alert- operator.
ed by a signal or by a designated person that the con-
veyor is about to start. SAFETY DEVICES
When a conveyor would cause injury when started and is A) All safety devices, including wiring of electrical safety
automatically controlled or must be controlled from a devices, shall be arranged to operate in a “Fail-Safe”
remote location, an audible device shall be provided manner, that is, if power failure or failure of the device
which can be clearly heard at all points along the con- itself would occur, a hazardous condition must not result.
veyor where personnel may be present. The warning
B) Emergency Stops and Restarts. Conveyor controls
device shall be actuated by the controller device starting
shall be so arranged that, in case of emergency stop,
the conveyor and shall continue for a required period of
manual reset or start at the location where the emer-
time before the conveyor starts. A flashing light or similar
gency stop was initiated, shall be required of the con-
visual warning may be used in conjunction with or in
veyor(s) and associated equipment to resume operation.
place of the audible device if more effective in particular
circumstances. C) Before restarting a conveyor which has been stopped
because of an emergency, an inspection of the conveyor
Where system function would be seriously hindered or
shall be made and the cause of the stoppage deter-
adversely affected by the required time delay or where
mined. The starting device shall be locked out before any
the intent of the warning may be misinterpreted (i.e., a
attempt is made to remove the cause of stoppage,
work area with many different conveyors and allied
unless operation is necessary to determine the cause or
devices), clear, concise, and legible warning shall be pro-
to safely remove the stoppage.
vided. The warning shall indicate that conveyors and
allied equipment may be started at any time, that danger Refer to ANSI Z244.1-1982, American National Standard
exists, and that personnel must keep clear. The warnings for Personnel Protection – Lockout/Tagout of Energy
shall be provided along the conveyor at areas not guard- Sources – Minimum Safety Requirements and OSHA
ed by position or location. Standard Number 29 CFR 1910.147 “The Control of
C) Remotely and automatically controlled conveyors, Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).”
and conveyors where operator stations are not manned
or are beyond voice and visual contact from drive areas,
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OPERATION
● Operation Safety Precautions
A) Only trained employees shall be permitted to operate E) Personnel working on or near a conveyor shall be
conveyors. Training shall include instruction in operation instructed as to the location and operation of pertinent
under normal conditions and emergency situations. stopping devices.
F) A conveyor shall be used to transport only material it
B) Where employee safety is dependent upon stopping
is capable of handling safely.
and/or starting devices, they shall be kept free of
obstructions to permit ready access. G) Under no circumstances shall the safety characteris-
tics of the conveyor be altered if such alterations would
C) The area around loading and unloading points shall
endanger personnel.
be kept clear of obstructions which could endanger per-
sonnel. H) Routine inspections and preventive and corrective
maintenance programs shall be conducted to insure that
D) No person shall ride the load-carrying element of a
all safety features and devices are retained and function
conveyor under any circumstances unless that person is
properly.
specifically authorized by the owner or employer to do
so. Under those circumstances, such employee shall I) Personnel should be alerted to the potential hazard of
only ride a conveyor which incorporates within its sup- entanglement in conveyors caused by items such as
porting structure, platforms or control stations specifical- long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry.
ly designed for carrying personnel. Under no circum-
stances shall any person ride on any element of a verti- J) As a general rule, conveyors should not be cleaned
cal conveyor. Owners of conveyors should affix warning while in operation. Where proper cleaning requires the
devices to the conveyor reading Do Not Ride Conveyor. conveyor to be in motion and a hazard exists, personnel
should be made aware of the associated hazard.
● Conveyor Start-Up
Before conveyor is turned on, check for foreign objects
that may have been left inside conveyor during installa- CAUTION!
tion. These objects could cause serious damage during Because of the many moving parts on the
start-up. conveyor, all personnel in the area of the
After conveyor has been turned on and is operating, conveyor need to be warned that the con-
check motors, reducers, and moving parts to make sure veyor is about to be started.
they are working freely.
7
● Belt Installation
The conveyor drive belt has been pre-cut to the proper 3. . . Adjust belt tension with take-up bolts at tail pulley.
length and lacing installed at the factory. To install follow Keep pulley square by moving both take-up bolts an
these steps: equal amount. Maintain enough tension so drive
pulley will not slip when carrying the rated load.
1. . . Thread belt through conveyor as shown in Figure 8A.
2. . . Pull ends together and insert lacing pin. (Figure 8B).
CAUTION!
Excessive slippage will reduce belt life and
damage drive pulley lagging. Never apply
NOTE: If belt ends cannot be pulled more tension than is needed. Over-tension
together by hand, it may be necessary will cause extra wear to belt and bearings
to loosen take-up (at tail pulley) to min- and will require extra power from drive.
imum position or use a belt puller so
lacing pin can be inserted 4. . . Track belt per instructions on Pages 9 and 10.
FIGURE 8A
FIGURE 8B
BELT LACING
DRIVE BELT
LACING PIN
8
● Belt Tracking
IMPORTANT: The conveyor belt should be checked 3. . . Make sure drive pulley, tail pulley, snub idlers, and
for proper tracking prior to installing tread rollers. This all return idlers are square with conveyor bed.
will allow easy access to items that may need adjusting. (Figures 9A, and 9B). Dimension “A” should be
The following inspection should be made before physi- equal on both sides of unit.
cally attempting to track the belt. 4. . . Make sure belt has been properly threaded through
conveyor. See “Belt Installation”, Page 8.
PRE-TRACKING INSPECTION
1. . . Make sure conveyor is level across the width and
length of unit. Shim supports as necessary.
2. . . Make sure all bed sections are square. See item 3,
Page 5.
FIGURE 9A FIGURE 9B
SNUB TAIL
IDLER PULLEY
SNUB
IDLER MOUNTING
IDLER BOLTS
BRACKET
MOUNTING
BOLTS TAKE-UP BOLT
9
● Belt Tracking (Continued)
HOW TO STEER THE BELT
CAUTION!
Condition 1. . .When the belt is running in the direction of the
Only trained personnel should track convey- arrow, and drifting towards Side “X”, move the snub Idler near-
or belt which must be done while conveyor est the tail end of Side “Y” towards the drive end of the con-
is in operation. veyor.
Condition 2. . . When the belt is running in the direction of the
IMPORTANT: When belt tracking adjustments are made, arrow, but drifting towards Side “Y”, move the snub Idler near-
they should be minor (1/16 in. at a time on idlers, etc., should est the tail end of Side “X” towards the drive end of the con-
be sufficient.). veyor.
Give the belt adequate time to react to the adjustments. It may If belt direction is reversed, all the above conditions will remain
take several complete revolutions around the conveyor for the the same as in Figure 10A, except you are now viewing the
belt to begin tracking properly. conveyor from the opposite end.
A) Stand at end of conveyor looking in the direction of belt trav- If belt continues to track improperly, re-check all items covered
el. in “Pre-Tracking Inspection” and make corrections as neces-
B) Having observed belt and determined tracking problem, fol- sary.
low procedures in “How to Steer The Belt”, (See Figure 10A).
FIGURE 10A
DRIVE
DRIVE TAIL
TAIL PULLEY
PULLEY
PULLEY
PULLEY
SIDE “X”
SIDE “X”
END
END
BELT
DRIVE END
BELT
TAIL END
DIRECTION
DIRECTION
DRIVE
TAIL
SIDE “Y”
SIDE “Y”
SNUB
SNUB
BELT
BELT IDLER
IDLER
10
● Sequence of Operation
The Model 25-LRA is made up of a series of accumulat-
FIGURE 11A
ing zones. Each zone is pneumatically controlled by a
sensing roller that is actuated by the load being con-
ZONE#3 ZONE#2 ZONE#1
veyed. The sequence of “loading” and “unloading” is as
follows: LOAD LOAD LOAD
#3 #2 #1
11
● Sequence of Operation (Continued)
1 SENSOR VALVE
LEGEND:
2 PILOT ACTUATOR
MAIN AIR SUPPLY 3 AIR VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED) NC
4 AIR VALVE (NORMALLY OPEN) NO
AIR FROM SENSOR “A”
5 “ZONE” AIR BAG
AIR FROM SENSOR “B” 6 QUICK DUMP
FLOW FLOW
INFEED
CONVEYOR
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
If the infeed zone is occupied, some method is need-
ed to control the infeed conveyor (if powered). A CONTROLS REQUIRED:
photo cell or limit switch with time delay may be used. Same as Item #1, except time delay not required.
2 END LOADING FROM CHAIN TRANSFER 4 END LOADING FROM TRANSFER CART
TRACKS
CRR
INFEED ZONE INFEED ZONE
FLOW FLOW
14
● Loading Applications (Continued)
FLOW
SOLENOID
AIR VALVE
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
When loading the end zone, it must stop driving until
the fork truck is clear. A solenoid air valve can be CONTROL VOLTAGE:
mounted in the conveyor to do this. Photo cells to 110/120 V., 60Hz., 1 Ph.
detect the fork truck or pull switches (Contact “X”) acti-
vated by the driver may be used to energize the sole-
noid.
L1 L2
LOADING ZONE
FORK TRUCK
SOLENOID
PRECEDING AIR VALVE
ZONE SOLENOID AIR VALVE
(NOT STANDARD)
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
CONTROL VOLTAGE:
When loading an intermediate zone, the designated 110/120 V., 60Hz., 1 Ph.
loading zone and the preceding zone must be con-
trolled. A solenoid air valve connected to both zones
will do this. Photo cells or pull switches (Contact “X”)
may be used to energize the solenoid.
15
● Loading Applications (Continued)
L1 L2
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
When side loading an intermediate zone with a chain
transfer, the zones preceding and following the trans-
fer zone (13 and 15) must be controlled.
LS1 LS2 SOL-14
CONTROL VOLTAGE:
110/120 V., 60Hz., 1 Ph.
16
● Unloading Applications
OAW
DISCHARGE ZONE
DISCHARGE ZONE
FLOW FLOW
TAKE-AWAY
CONVEYOR
TURNTABLE/CRR MOUNTED
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
Solenoid air valve requires electrical signal to release CONTROLS REQUIRED:
load. (See Page 11, Figure 11C for electrical circuit.) Same as Item #1.
TRACKS
DISCHARGE ZONE DISCHARGE ZONE
CRR
FLOW FLOW
17
● Unloading Applications (Continued)
5 END UNLOADING WITH FORK TRUCK
L1 L2
UNLOADING ZONE
(ZONE #1)
SENSING
ROLLER CONTACT “X”
FLOW
SOLENOID
AIR VALVE
ZONE#2
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
The end zone is plumbed to stop anytime the sensor is
depressed. A solenoid air valve will hold Zone #2 until
fork truck is clear. Photo cells or pull switches (Contact CONTROL VOLTAGE:
110/120 V., 60Hz., 1 Ph.
“X”) may be used to energize the solenoid.
L1 L2
FORK TRUCK
SOLENOID
AIR VALVE
SOLENOID AIR VALVE
(NOT STANDARD)
CONTROLS REQUIRED:
When unloading an intermediate zone, the designated
loading zone and the preceding zone must be con-
trolled. A solenoid air valve connected to both zones
will do this. Photo cells or pull switches (Contact “X”) CONTROL VOLTAGE:
may be used to energize the solenoid. 110/120 V., 60Hz., 1 Ph.
18
● All Zones Limit Switch Controlled
ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 1
INFEED INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE DISCHARGE
FLOW
SENSOR ROLLER
L1 L2
CONTACT “X”
(NOT SUPPLIED)
LS-1 3 4 ZONE 1
(LIMIT SWITCH) SOL-1 DISCHARGE
NC 7 8 (SOLENOID)
AIR VALVE
LS-2 3 4 ZONE 2
NC SOL-2 INTERMEDIATE
7 8
LS-3 3 4 ZONE 3
NC SOL-3 INTERMEDIATE
7 8
LS-4 ZONE 4
3 4
NC INFEED
SOL-4
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● All Zones Photo Cell Controlled
(No Mechanical Controls)
ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 1
INFEED INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE DISCHARGE
FLOW
L1 CONTACT “X” L2
(NOT SUPPLIED)
1C 1NC
PE-1
(PHOTO CELL) L1 PE-1 L2 ZONE 1
SOL-1
DARK ENERGIZED 2NC CONTROL DISCHARGE
2C
1C 1NC
L1 PE-2 L2 ZONE 2
P-2 SOL-2 INTERMEDIATE
2NC CONTROL
2C
1C 1NC
L1 PE-3 L2 ZONE 3
P-3 SOL-3 INTERMEDIATE
2NC CONTROL
2C
1C 1NC
L1 PE-4 L2 ZONE 4
P-4 SOL-4 INFEED
CONTROL
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● Air Valve and Sensor Adjustment
The air valves and sensors are preset at the factory. If, 5. . . Set the sensor stops according to steps 2 through 4
during shipping or through normal operation, the valves below.
and/or sensors become improperly adjusted, the follow- 6. . . Repeat procedure for remaining “problem” zones,
ing procedure may be used to adjust each zone. If two or working toward the infeed end.
more zones in a row are not functioning properly, adjust
from the downstream zone back. If entire conveyor SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
needs adjustment, start at the discharge end. 1. . . Loosen jam nuts and adjust stop bolts away from
AIR VALVE ADJUSTMENT sensor (one each side of conveyor).
1. . . Loosen jam nuts and adjust stop bolts away from 2. . . Using a straight-edge, depress the sensor.
3. . . Adjust stop bolts until they just touch the sensor
sensor (one each side of conveyor).
2. . . Loosen the two valve bracket bolts slightly. Move bracket flanges. Tighten jam nuts.
4. . . TO ADJUST SPRING TENSION: Using the knurled
valve bracket to its lowest position.
3. . . Using a straight-edge, depress the sensor in the nut, set tension so that the sensor spring tab makes
problem zone, and the sensor in the zone immedi- contact with the sensor stop bracket. Do not tighten
ately downstream from the problem zone. (Figure spring more than necessary to make contact.
21A). (Figure 21B).
4. . . Slowly raise the valve bracket until the pressure
frame drops, killing zone. Tighten valve bracket
bolts.
CAUTION!
Raise valve bracket only enough to kill the
zone. Raising the valve too high will cause
the valve to bottom out, damaging the valve.
SENSOR SENSOR
STRAIGHT-EDGE
STOP BOLT STOP BOLT
JAM NUT
JAM NUT
KNURLED NUT
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● Pressure Frame Adjustment
The pressure frame mechanism is adjusted at the facto- 1. . . Shut off air supply to entire conveyor.
ry to give maximum drive when the frame is in the “up” 2. . . Remove roller directly above guide bolts (two roller
position (air bags inflated), while also allowing the zone per zone).
to accumulate when the frame is in the “down” position 3. . . Start conveyor. With air removed from conveyor, the
(air bags deflated). If adjustment is required, the follow- entire line should be accumulated; the belt should
ing procedures may be followed. move, but no rollers should be driving.
A) Zone will not drive product or product will not
start after accumulation. NOTE: The second and third rollers from the
1. . . Remove any product from problem zone. infeed end are always “live”, even when that zone
2. . . Remove roller directly above guide bolts (two rollers is accumulated. If any other rollers are turning,
per zone). proceed to step 4.
3. . . With air supply “on” the pressure frame should be in
a “up” position. Observe the tread roller shafts on 4. . . Slowly loosen the guide bolts until the rollers are no
the belt side of the conveyor. Adjust the guide bolts longer driven by the belt. (Be sure to move all four
so that the roller shafts are lifted 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. bolts in each zone an equal amount.) IMPORTANT!
above the bottom of the slots in the side channel. Do not loosen bolts more than is necessary to “kill”
(Be sure to move all four bolts in the zone an equal the rollers.
amount.) 5. . . Repeat as necessary until all zones fully accumu-
4. . . Replace rollers. late (except infeed zone—see NOTE above).
6. . . Replace rollers and reconnect air supply. Set F.R. at
CAUTION: DO NOT INCREASE AIR PRESSURE IN A 40 P.S.I.
ATTEMPT TO INCREASE DRIVE!
B) In one or more zones fail to fully accumulate (if
some of the rollers in the zone continue to drive):
FIGURE 22A
1/8" - 1/4"
GUIDE BOLT
SPACER PRESSURE FRAME
22
MAINTENANCE
● Maintenance Safety Precautions
A) Maintenance, such as lubrication and adjustments, E) Whenever practical, DO NOT lubricate conveyors
shall be performed only by qualified and trained person- while they are in motion. Only trained personnel who are
nel. aware of the hazard of the conveyor in motion shall be
allowed to lubricate.
B) It is Important that a maintenance program be estab-
lished to insure that all conveyor components are main- SAFETY GUARDS
tained in a condition which does not constitute a hazard Maintain all guards and safety devices IN POSITION and
to personnel. IN SAFE REPAIR.
● Lubrication
BEARINGS REDUCERS
STANDARD: Supplied sealed and pre-lubricated. No MANUFACTURED BY HYTROL: See separate manual
lubrication required. in Packing Envelope that contains lubrication and main-
tenance instructions for HYTROL’s Gear Reducer.
CHAIN
It is recommended that the drive chain be lubricated with MANUFACTURED BY OTHERS: Refer to their recom-
SAE-30 oil approximately every 40 hours of operation. mendations.
Under extreme conditions, more frequent lubrication may
be required. (Also, See “Drive Chain Alignment and
Tension”.).
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● Drive Chain Alignment and Tension
The drive chain and sprockets should be checked peri-
FIGURE 18A
odically for proper tension and alignment. Improper
adjustment will cause extensive wear to the drive com- STRAIGHT-EDGE
ponents.
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE FRAME
CAUTION!
Never remove chain guards while the con- TAKE-UP BOLT MOTOR BASE
veyor is running. Always replace guards MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
FIGURE 18C
APPROX. 1/4" OR
CORRECT SLACK 2% OF SPROCKET CENTERS
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● Trouble Shooting
The following charts list possible problems that may
occur in the operation of a powered conveyor.
Drive chain and sprockets wear exces- 1) Lack of lubrication on chain may have 1) Replace chain and sprockets. NOTE: If problem reoccurs, a
sively. caused chain to stretch and created an chain take-up may be required.
improper chain to sprocket mesh.
2) Sprockets are out of alignment. 2) Align sprockets. See “Drive Chain Alignment and Tension” in
this manual.
3) Loose chain. 3) Tighten chain.
Motor or reducer overheating. 1) Conveyor is overloaded. 1) Check capacity of conveyor and reduce load to recommended
level.
2) Low voltage to motor. 2) Have electrician check and correct as necessary.
3) Low lubricant level in reducer. 3) Relubricate per manufacturer’s recommendations. For HYTROL
reducer, refer to separate manual.
Belt doesn’t move, but drive runs. 1) Conveyor is overloaded. 1) Reduce load.
2) Belt is too loose. 2) Use belt take-up to tighten belt.
3) Lagging on drive pulley is worn. 3) Replace drive pulley lagging and tighten belt.
Entire belt creeps to one side. 1) Conveyor not straight. 1) Re-align bed sections as necessary.
2) Conveyor not level. 2) Correct as necessary.
3) Material build-up on rollers, pulleys, or 3) Remove residue and install belt cleaners or scrapers if
idlers. possible.
Product will not accumulate from dis- 1) Zone stop on discharge end not working. 1) Check stop.
charge zone back
Belt is moving, but rollers are not; entire 1) Air loss to entire conveyor. 1) Check air supply.
conveyor is accumulated (dead)
Product will not restart after accumulation. 1) Air valves out of adjustment. 1) Adjust air valves. (See Page 21.)
2) Air line is kinked. 2) Find and remove kink.
3) Sensor spring is not tensioned enough. 3) Adjust spring tension. (See Page 21.)
4) Pressure frame out of adjustment. 4) Adjust pressure frame. (See Page 22.)
Zone too slow to accumulate; product dri- 1) Speed control muffler on quick exhaust 1) Open speed control muffler.
ves into next zone before stopping. valve needs adjustment.
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● Preventive Maintenance Checklist
The following is a general maintenance checklist which will helpful in establishing a standard maintenance
covers the major components of your conveyor. This schedule
SCHEDULE
COMPONENT SUGGESTED ACTION
Weekly Monthly Quarterly
Check Noise
MOTOR
Check Temperature
Check Mounting Bolts
Check Noise
REDUCER
Check Temperature
Check Oil Level
BELT Check Tracking
Check Tension
Check Lacing
BEARINGS Check Noise
(Pulleys & Rollers) Check Mounting Bolts
Check Tension
DRIVE CHAIN Lubricate
Check for wear
SPROCKETS Check for wear
Check Set Screws & Keys
Check Tension
V-BELTS Check For Wear
Check Sheave Alignment
STRUCTURAL General Check: All loose
Bolts, etc., tightened
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● Notes
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● Model 25-LRA Parts Drawing
18 16 62 36 57 44 45 1 30 25
19
FLOW
13 “A” 11 27
24
“A”
26
14
“B”
20
“B”
5 6 32 33
“C” “C” 34
12
10 11
9 3 4 21 2 56 62 35 39 23 31
13 56 38 56 59 60 61
“D”
58
58
“D” 22
15
7 8 18 17 37 39 37 62 1 37 1 28 29
57 57
42 42
63 63 51
52 53
54 55
43 43
41 41
64 64 48
21 40 50
47
46 49
16 16 16 16 57
38
1 39 35 62
SECTION “D-D”
OAW
1-1/2" BR 1-1/2"
See Page 26 for information
How To Order Replacement Parts
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
1 — Pneumatic Parts (See Pages 30 & 31) 38 B-04848 Butt Coupling
2 — Motor—Foot Mounted 39 B-12902 Bed Spacer Assembly (Specify BR)
— 030.2044 3/4 HP—230/460 VAC—3 Ph. —60 Hz.—TEFC 40 B-12934 Pressure Frame Support Bracket
— 030.4044 1HP—230/460VAC—3 Ph.—60 Hz.—TEFC 41 B-15947 Guide Bolt Spacer
— 030.5034 1-1/2 HP—230/460VAC—3 Ph.—60 Hz.—TEFC 42 040.4063 Guide Bolt—1/2-13 x 3-1/2 in. Long
3 055.097 Speed Reducer—Sealed Helical Bevel 58:1 Ratio 43 092.1575 Rubber Washer
4 028.2052 Sprocket—Reducer, 60B13 x 1-3/8 in. Bore 44 B-05477 Threaded Section Spacer (Specify BR)
5 028.2165 Sprocket—Drive Pulley, 60B27 x 1-7/16 in. Bore 45 B-05477-019 Threaded Section Spacer—19 in. BR
6 090.204 Shaft Key—3/8 in. Sq. x 1 in. Long 46 B-12947 Sensor Stop Bracket
7 029.102 #60 Riveted Roller Chain 47 041.901 Knurled Nut—1/4-20
8 029.202 Connector Link—#60 Roller Chain 48 042.9082 Eye Bolt—1/4-20 x 3-3/4 in. Long
9 B-12944 Motor Base Plate 49 093.109 Spring
10 040.407 Take-Up Bolt—1/2-13 x 4 in. Long 50 B-12950 Sensor Frame Assembly (Specify BR)
11 041.201 Hex Jam Nut—1/2-13 51 — 2-1/8 in. O.D.Sensor Roller
12 B-12939 Chain Guard — B-03894-293 36-5/8 in. Between Brackets
13 010.303 Pillow Block Bearing—1-7/16 in. Bore — B-03894-309 38-5/8 in. Between Brackets
14 B-12924 8 in. Dia. Drive Pulley — B-03894-325 40-5/8 in. Between Brackets
15 B-12905 Drive Frame (Specify BR) — B-03894-341 42-5/8 in. Between Brackets
16 B-12913 Pressure Frame—Drive Section — B-03894-357 44-5/8 in. Between Brackets
17 B-03894-152 2-1/8 in. O.D. Return Roller—19 in. BR — B-03894-373 46-5/8 in. Between Brackets
18 G-00487.140 2-5/8 in. O.D. Snub Roller—17-1/2 in. BR — B-03894-389 48-5/8 in. Between Brackets
19 B-12943-L Snub Roller Bracket—LH — B-03894-469 58-5/8 in. Between Brackets
20 B-12943-R Snub Roller Bracket—RH — B-03894-565 70-5/8 in. Between Brackets
21 B-12935 Drive Support Bracket — B-03894-661 82-5/8 in. Between Brackets
22 B-12922 Tail Frame (Specify BR) 52 B-12958 2-1/2 in. O.D. Pivot Roller (Specify BR)
23 B-12915 Pressure Frame—Tail Section 53 B-12960 11/16 in. Hex Shaft (Specify BR)
24 B-12927 4 in. Dia. Tail Pulley 54 099.2561 11/16 in. Hex Shaft Adapter
25 B-12929 Tail Pulley Shaft 55 090.102 Cotter Pin—3/16 in. Dia. x 1-1/2 in. Long
26 010.102 3-Bolt Flange Bearing—1 in. Bore 56 G-00472 2-1/2 in. O.D. Tread Roller (Specify BR)
27 040.409 Take-Up Bolt —1/2-13 x 6 in. Long 57 G-00861-152 1.9 in. O.D. Pressure Roller—19 in. BR
28 B-12933 2-1/8 in. O.D. Snub Roller 58 B-12892 End Guard (Specify BR)
29 093.215 Snub Roller Bracket 59 069.604 Belt—Blk. PVC-120 CBS, 14 in. Wide (Specify Lgth)
30 B-12936-L Tail Support Bracket—LH 60 068.9232 #2 Clipper Lacing—14 in. Long
31 B-12936-R Tail Support Bracket—RH 61 068.940 3/32 in. Dia. Lacing Pin—14 in. Long
32 019.104 Cam Follower Bearing—1-1/8 in. Dia. 62 B-12895 Inter/Joint Support (Specify BR)
33 098.181 Plain Collar—1 in. Dia. 63 043.103 Flat Washer—1/2 in. I.D.
34 041.1017 Hex Nut—7/16-20 64 049.530 Flange Locknut—1/2-13
35 B-13004 Side Channel Brace
36 B-12914 Pressure Frame—Intermediate Section
37 B-12900 5 ft. Long Frame Channel—3 in. Centers
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● Pneumatic Parts Drawing
FLOW
29 44 29 25 28 31 32 29 30 25 28 29
“E”
“A” 29
“C” “D” “B” “D” “B” “D”
29 23
30 29
36 37 38
39 40
41
29 22 27 29 21 6 26 24 30 29 42 43 21
13
26
11
18
20 22 29 18 21
2 1 12
3 10
29
29
16
9
14
8
2
15 22
19
1 3
30
● Pneumatic Parts Drawing
& Parts List
20 18 22
12 17
10
16 8
14 14
21
7
19 15
DETAIL “C” DETAIL “D”
PILOT VALVE-INFEED ONLY CAM VALVE
2 34 4 1
30
35 30
5 3
33
DETAIL “E”
FR WITH GAUGE