Operation; Conveyor Start-Up; Maintenance; Lubrication - HYTROL ABLR Manual De Instalación Y Mantenimiento

OPERATION

• Conveyor Start-Up

Before conveyor is turned on, check for foreign objects that may have been left inside
conveyor during installation. These objects could cause serious damage during start-
up.
After conveyor has been turned on and is operating, check motors, reducers, and
moving parts to make sure they are working freely.
CAUTION! Because of the many moving parts on the conveyor, all personnel in the area of
the conveyor need to be warned that the conveyor is about to be started.

MAINTENANCE

• Lubrication

The drive chain is pre-lubricated from the manufacturer by a hot dipping process that
ensures total lubrication of all components. However, continued proper lubrication will
greatly extend the useful life of every drive chain.
Drive Chain lubrication serves several purposes including:
• Protecting against wear of the pin-bushing joint
• Lubricating chain-sprocket contact surfaces
• Preventing rust or corrosion
For normal operating environments, lubricate every 2080 hours of operation or every
6 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate with a good grade of non-detergent
petroleum or synthetic lubricant (i.e., Mobile 1 Synthetic). For best results, always
use a brush to generously lubricate the chain. The proper viscosity of lubricant greatly
affects its ability to flow into the internal areas of the chain. Refer to the table below
for the proper viscosity of lubricant for your application.
Ambient Temperature
SAE
Degrees F
20-40 20
40-100 30
100-120 40
lubrication schedule for your specific application. A custom lubrication schedule may
be developed by inspecting the drive chain on regular time intervals for sufficient
lubrication. Once the time interval is determined at which the chain is not sufficiently
lubricated, lubricate it and schedule the future lubrication intervals accordingly.

• Drive Chain Alignment and Tension

The drive chain and sprockets should be checked periodically for proper tension and
alignment. Improper adjustment will cause extensive wear to the drive components.
TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
1. Lock out power.
2. Remove chain guard.
3. Check sprocket alignment by placing a straightedge across the face of both
sprockets (Figure 7B). Straight edge should touch at four points if sprockets are
square and aligned. Somtimes the reducer may need to be squared to make
sprockets square.
4. Loosen set screws and adjust as needed. Re-tighten set screws.
5. To adjust chain tension, loosen bolts that fasten motor base to mounting angles,
both sides of the conveyor. Tighten take-up bolts until desired chain tension is
reached. (Figures 7A). Re-tighten mounting bolts.
6. Lubricate chain per lubrication instructions.
7. Replace chain guard so that it does not interfere with drive.
The drive chain's lubrication requirement
is greatly affected by the operating
ISO
conditions. For harsh conditions such as
damp environments, dusty environments,
46 or 68
excessive speeds,
100
temperatures, it is best to lubricate
150 more frequently. It may be best, under
these conditions, to develop a custom
CHAIN TOO TIGHT
(REQUIRES EXTRA POWER)
(LA CADENA ESTÁ DEMASIADO
TENSA [NECESITA POTENCIA
ADICIONAL])
CORRECT SLACK
(HOLGURA CORRECTA)
FIGURE 7A
FIGURE 7B
DRIVE SHAFT
SPROCKET
(RUEDA DENTADA DEL
EJE DE TRANSMISIÓN)
or elevated
CAUTION! Never remove chain guards while the conveyor is
running. Always replace guards after adjustments are made.
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CHAIN TOO LOOSE
(LA CADENA ESTÁ
DEMASIADO SUELTA)
SPROCKET CENTERS
(CENTROS DE LAS
RUEDAS DENTADAS)
APPROX. 1/4" OR
2% OF SPROCKET CENTERS
(APROX. 1/4" O 2 % DE LOS CENTROS
DE LAS RUEDAS DENTADAS
TOUCH POINTS
(PUNTOS DE CONTACTO)
STRAIGHT EDGE
(REGLA)
SET SCREWS
GEAR REDUCER
(TORNILLOS
(REDUCTOR
DE FIJACIÓN)
DE ENGRANAJE)
REDUCER
SPROCKET
(RUEDA DENTADA
DEL REDUCTOR)