VM Series Maintenance and Safety Manual 704-0212-209 Machine Maintenance 3- 27
Chip Conveyor
The chip conveyor is optional with some models. The chip conveyor runs along the
machine base.
Chip Conveyor Tank and Screens
Daily: Clean the chip conveyor tank (if equipped) chip screens.
Every 3 Months or after 500 hours of operation: Clean the chip conveyor tank (if
equipped) whenever the coolant is replaced.
Chips that are not flushed out of the machine collect in the chip conveyor tank.
To clean the tank:
1. Attach a hose to the plug located in the front of the chip conveyor tank to drain
the contaminated coolant.
2. Pull the tank forward and remove any remaining chips from the tank with a
soft brush.
3. Remove the two chip screens from the coolant tank.
4. Rinse the screens and dry, before replacing them.
Chip Conveyor Paddle Screws and Chains
Every 6 Months: Inspect the chip conveyor chains and paddle screws (if equipped) for
tightness.
There are two types of chip conveyors: drag flight and belt.
Drag Flight
The drag flight operates with paddles that pull the chips toward the conveyor for disposal.
There are 3 button head screws on each end of the drag flight paddles. These screws
need to be checked for tightness. If any screws are loose, tighten the screws.
The drag flight paddles move with sprockets and chains located on the inside of each side
of the chip conveyor. Check the chains for looseness and tighten if necessary.
Belt
The belt type operates by collecting the chips on top of a belt moving to the conveyor for
disposal. The belt runs on guides with sprockets and chains located on the inside of each
side of the chip conveyor. Check the chains for looseness and tighten if necessary.
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