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Servicing Conveyors
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9. Check regularly that the idler rollers are rotating
freely. If not either free them or replace the
idler. Failure to do so will result in belt wear
and tracking problems.
10. Check that the belt cleaning equipment is
operating correctly and eciently. In the case
of scrapers ensure that they are not choked
with a build up of material. Also check that the
blades are not bearing on the belt any more
than necessary, and that any blades which are
unevenly worn or in a condition likely to cause
damage to the belt are renewed immediately.
11. In the interests of ecient operation and
general safety, it is important that operating
conditions are kept as clean as possible and
that any spillages are cleaned up regularly and
are not allowed to build up.
n DANGER
As many inspections as possible should
be made whilst the belt is stationary.
When this is not possible extreme care
should be taken when inspecting the
belt whilst it is moving as there is an
entanglement hazard and risk of trapping
parts of the body.
12. Some conveyors are tted with low friction
strips under the belt. If the strips are tted,
check if they are worn down. Slide them out
and turn them over for further use or renew as
neccessary.
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