ASTEC 40 Series - 10-Hour Maintenance

Maintenance
IB-2003
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A walkaround inspection should
be made on a daily basis. By
taking a few minutes each
day to inspect the conveyor
potential problems can be
spotted and fi xed before they
become serious.
Operate conveyor until it is
empty. Do not allow material to
remain on the conveyor when
it is not operating.
General Inspection
(10 hours)
Check the following items:
1. Make sure all guards are in
place and functional. Repair
or replace any damaged or
missing guards or guarding
devices.
2. Repair or replace any
damaged handrails,
ladders or walkways.
3. Check for loose nuts, bolts
and setscrews.
4. Clear away built up dirt and
debris.
Conveyor Belt
(10 hours)
Inspect for damaged belt
and repair or replace. When
inspecting belt check for:
1. Excessive top cover wear.
4. Water or sand blisters.
5. Hardening and cracking of
covers and carcass.
Conveyor Belt
(10 hours)
2. Grooving or gouging.
3. Cover cutting and
slashing.