ASTEC 40 Series User Manual

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Storage
When the machine will not
be used for a period of a few
months, use the following
procedure for storage to
minimize corrosion and
deterioration.
General Storage Guidelines
• Remove all dirt
and debris from all
areas in and around
the machine.
• Lubricate all points as
specified in the
maintenance and
lubrication section of this
manual.
• Bearings must be rotated
and lubricated every 30
days (they are in storage)
to prevent them from drying
out.
• Loosen and remove v-belts
to prevent them from
stretching.
• Cover any exposed shaft
areas with a water repellant
coating.
• Clean the outside of the
machine and repaint any
areas where needed.
• Attach a tag to the plant
indicating what storage
procedures have been
done.
Electric Motor Storage
Guidelines
The following guidelines should
be followed when storing
equipment with an electric
motor.
• Loosen v-belts from the
electric motor to reduce the
load on the bearing.
• Fill the bearing cavities with
grease to prevent
condensation.
• Rotate and lubricate the
bearings and shaft every
30 days it is in storage to
prevent them from drying
out.
• If storing for longer than six
months, follow the
Extended Period Storage
in the next column for
bearings.
If the equipment will be stored
for periods longer than two
years, the bearing will need
to be removed, cleaned, and
Extended Period Storage
(6 months or more)
If the machine will be stored for
a period of six months or more
follow the guidelines below.
These guidelines should
be completed once every
three months to lubricate
the bearings and/or to purge
condensation and to prevent
the bearings from drying out.
• Lubricate bearings
• Rotate the shaft two
revolutions.
• Replace breather cap.
• Remove, clean, roll-up, and
cover the conveyor belt
from the machine.
Conveyor Belt Storage
• Release tension on
conveyor belt by loosening
take-up screw rod on take-
up bearings.
• Release tension on belt
cleaner springs.
• Make sure belt hold-down
devices are in place to
prevent belt damage due
to wind.
• Spray a rust preventative
on screws, rods, etc.
• To help prevent corrosion,
the fuel tank should be fi lled
to their proper level.
• Drain and replace fl uid in
the gear reducers.
• Remove and plug all
breather type plugs and
caps to prevent moisture
from entering the system.
regreased; or it should be
replaced.

ASTEC 40 Series Specifications

General

Brand	ASTEC
Model	40 Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English