AGI HI ROLLER - Page 119

HI ROLLER - BELT CONVEYORS 8. TROUBLESHOOTING
HI ROLLER, MINI ROLLER, LO ROLLER & HI LIFE
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7. Break-in and start-
up.
• belt tension • belt tensions must be checked
before and regularly during the
first months of operation - see
“Belt Tension Procedure” on
page 48
• idler bearings • bearing set screws on the stub
shafts must be checked before
and during the first months of
operation
• idler set screws on the stub
shafts must be checked before
and during the first months of
operation
• loading • loading of the belt must be
checked at the start-up and dur-
ing the first months of operation
• cleaning system • cleaning system must be
checked at start-up and during
the first few months of operation
8. Build up of material. • material builds up
underneath the return
bottom belt
• splice protector / wiper cleats
must be installed - see “Splice
Protector / Wiper Cleats” on
page 46
• splice protector / wiper cleats
must be installed, even vulcan-
ized splices - see “Splice Protec-
tor / Wiper Cleats” on page 46
9. Capacity. • rated capacity cannot
be reached due to
head pulley slippage
• belt tensions are extremely
important in eliminating head pul-
ley slippage
• check specifications - conveyor
may be installed at too steep an
angle - call Hi Roller engineering
• Rated capacity cannot
be reached
• belt speed must be verified to the
specification from Hi Roller
• check belt speed under full load -
make sure head pulley is not slip-
ping
• check design specifications from
Hi Roller
• loading problems - see “Loading
Considerations” on page 30
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