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10 TROUBLESHOOT

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Belt Splicing System v.2.0

Symptom & Possible Causes Action to Take

Belt not engaging sprockets continued on next page

Sprockets are misaligned on shaft See ThermoDrive® Belting Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance at the Intralox

website.

Belt tension too high See ThermoDrive® Belting Conveyor Belting Installation and Maintenance at the Intralox

website.

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Default Chapter1
- Instruction Manual1
- Safety Information2
- Safety Symbols3
- Heat Wand and Temperature4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents7
  - Table of Contents8
List of Figures12
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW System Use12
- System Components12
- Belt Splicing System V13
SPLICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS Accessories14
- Figure 2B: Storage Case14
- Clamping Fixture15
- Figure 2C: Clamping Fixture15
- Figure 2D: Top Clamp/Cut Guide Set16
- Heat Wand and Temperature Control Box17
- Figure 2E: Heat Wand Components17
Standard Procedures19
Set up the Splicing System20
- Collect Needed Supplies20
- Prepare the Conveyor20
- Prepare Clamping Fixture21
  - Secure Clamping Fixture to Conveyor21
  - Attach Crank Handle21
- Conveyor21
- Prepare the Heat Wand22
Safety25
Prepare Belt Ends25
- Belt End Situations25
- Preparation Overview25
- Clean Belt Ends26
- Cut Belt Ends26
- Figure 4A: Clean Belt Ends26
- Engagement/Alignment27
- Inspect Belt Ends28
- Figure 4G: Hold the Utility Knife against the Cut Guide Edge28
Align and Secure Belt Ends29
- Prepare to Align29
- Align Belt Ends29
- Lightly Secure Belt Ends30
- Figure 5A: Align Belt Ends on Grooved Deck30
- Check Alignment & Tightly Secure Belt Ends31
- Figure 5E: Close the Clamping Fixture31
- Inspect Tension32
- Inspect Alignment32
  - Figure 5H: Clamping Fixture Closed–But Not Locked32
  - Alignment33
6 Splice the Belt34
Splice the Belt34
- Prepare to Splice34
- Heat Wand34
- Splice the Belt Ends35
- Figure 6C: Remove the Heat Wand from the Stand35
- Figure 6D: Wand Rest at One End36
- Allow the Belt to Cool37
- Inspect the Splice37
- Figure 6I: Wipe Residue from the Heat Wand37
7 Trim & Inspect the Belt38
Trim & Inspect the Belt38
- Trimming Overview38
- Trim First Weld Bead38
- Figure 7A: Secure the Belt38
- Trim Second Weld Bead39
- Trim Belt Edges39
- Figure 7D: Remove the Second Weld Bead39
- Inspect the Belt40
- Figure 7H: Create a Smooth Edge and Discard Debris40
8 Shut Down, Cool, & Pack up42
Shut Down, Cool, & Pack up42
- Shut down & Clean42
- Cool down42
- Pack the Storage Case42
- Figure 8A: Pack Main Components42
- Figure 8B: Secure the Twist Latches43
Troubleshooting44
Troubleshoot45
- Troubleshooting Overview45
- Procedures & Inspections45
- Faulty Cuts & Splices45
  - Repeat Cuts45
  - Repeat Splices45
- Table of Equipment/Facility Problems46
- Table of Preparing and Aligning Belt Ends Problems48
- Table of Faulty Splice Problems51
- Table of Belt Failures59
Special Procedures61
Special Procedures62
- Set up at the Returnway62
- Make Belt Tabs62
- Shim for Belt Top Surface (Vertical) Alignment63
- Trim the Second Weld Bead-Alternative Technique64
- Inspect the Clamping Fixture64
Nub Top Style Specifics66
- Nub Top Overview66
- Remove Nubs66
- Prepare Silicone Spacers for Use66
- Use Silicone Spacers67
Troughing Grooves Specifics68
- Troughing Groove Overview68
- Shim the Grooved Deck68
- Trim the Tape69
14 S8126 Belt Specifics70
S8126 Belt Specifics70
- S8126 Overview70
- Figure 14A: S8126 Samples70
- Preparing Belt Ends71
- Align & Secure Belt Ends73
- Splice the Belt Ends74
  - Control the Crank Handle for 25 Seconds of Melting74
  - Close Decks Gently for Cooling74
- Trim & Inspect the Belt75
15 Perform Preventive Maintenance77

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