SECTION 3 - PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
3.1 CHECK INSTALLATION DRAWINGS -
Ensure that you have the correct drawings and equipment for your conveyor(s).
3.2 ASSEMBLE THE NECESSARY TOOLS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION
3.3 OBSERVE THE CONVEYOR WHILE RUNNING AND CONVEYING
MATERIAL -
Determine loading point.
Note direction of conveyor belt travel.
Observe conveyor belt tracking. Conveyor belt must track centrally.
Observe idlers;
Ensure conveyor belt does not raise from idlers
Ensure idlers are spaced correctly so conveyor belt does not sag.
If conveyor belt does sag under material loading, additional idlers
or ESS GUARDABELT Impact Cradle or GUARDASEAL Belt
Support Systems should be installed.
Observe Material on conveyor belt. Material should be loaded on centre of
belt.
3.4 INSPECT WEAR LINERS AND CHUTE WALL -
Ensure wear liners and chute wall are in good condition (no cracks, holes,
slits or grooves).
Ensure wear liners and chute wall are straight along bottom edge or material
will build up between wear liner and the skirting system.
For Snug Fit Rubber Skirt ensure dimension ‘A’ from conveyor belt to the
bottom of the existing steel work is obtainable. See table below, and
drawing F0169 in section 7.
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