remove heavy material from the conveyor and
conveyor deflectors. Turn on the lower roller
flush valve (Figure SP-18), located below the
washdown hose quick disconnect coupling.
5. Periodically reverse the conveyor (for no more
than 30 seconds) to dislodge material between
the lower roller and the edge of the scraper bar.
6.
Stop conveyor rotation and return the main broom
and conveyor to transport mode. Return the lower
roller flush valve to its original position
.
DANGER
Falling hopper can cause severe injury or
death. Safety Support must be in position
before anyone goes under hopper.
7.
Tilt the hopper using Hopper dump (Figure SP-1,
#28) and install the Safety Support bar (Figure
SP-15, 16)
.
8. With the conveyor running, use a high pressure
water hose (connected to a hydrant or other
high volume source) to flush the conveyor and
belt backing plate. If a high pressure hose is
not available, use the sweeper’s washdown hose
(Figure SP-19).
9. Flush out the hopper, all undercarriage parts,
side broom(s), and dirt shoes.
10. Use a high pressure hose to dislodge material
between the lower roller and the edge of the
scraper bar. Flush the lower roller from both
sides of the sweeper.