Chapter 3: Installing the FT-50
3-7
Preparing the Conveyor
After you determine the installation location you must prepare the
conveyor for the installation.
1. Mark the installation location of the FT-50 on the side channel
by drawing a vertical line with a marker. This is the centerline
on which the FT-50 will be aligned when installed.
2. Create a 5 inch (13 cm) wide gap in the conveyor guide rails on
both sides of the conveyor. Center the gap on the centerline
mark you made in step 1.
Figure 3-3. Creating a gap in the conveyor guide rails.
3. Modify the guide rails upstream of the FT-50 to form ramp
actions as described in your rejector manual. The last ramp
action should occur at least 12 inches (31 cm) upstream of the
FT-50 centerline mark.
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4
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5 in.
2.5 in.
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No. Description
1 Guide Rails
2 Area to be removed.
3 FT-50 Centerline
4 Conveyor Side Wall
Industrial Dynamics Company, Ltd. Document 40255-0600