Troubleshooting - HYTROL HSQ Manual De Instalación Y Mantenimiento

• Troubleshooting

The following charts list possible problems that may occur in the operation of the conveyor .
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVES
TROUBLE
Conveyor will not start or 1) Motor is overloaded .
motor quits frequently . 2) Motor is drawing too much current .
Loud popping or grinding 1) Defective bearing .
noise . 2) Loose set screws in bearing .
Motor or reducer 1) Conveyor is overloaded .
overheating . 2) Low voltage to motor .
3) Low lubricant level in reducer .
Belt does not move, but 1) Conveyor is overloaded .
drive runs . 2) Belt is too loose .
3) Lagging on drive pulley is worn .
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVE BELT TRACKING
TROUBLE
Entire length of belt 1) Conveyor section not level or square .
creeps off at one spot 2) Material build-up on pulleys or idlers .
only .
Belt creeps to one side at 1) Tail pulley not properly aligned or square with
tail pulley .
Entire belt creeps to one 1) Conveyor not straight .
side . 2) Conveyor not level .
3) Material build-up on rollers, pulleys, or idlers .
CAUSE
CAUSE
bed .
1) Check for overloading of conveyor .
2) Check heater or circuit breaker and change if necessary .
1) Replace bearing .
2) Tighten set screw .
1) Check capacity of conveyor and reduce load to recommended level .
2) Have electrician check and correct as necessary .
3) Relubricate per manufacturer's recommendations . For HYTROL
reducer, refer to Installation and Maintenance Manual #684 (Speed
Reducers 4A, 4AC, 5A, 5AC) .
1) Reduce load .
2) Use belt take-up to tighten belt .
3) Replace drive pulley lagging and tighten belt .
1) Make necessary adjustments to supports .
2) Remove residue from pulleys or idlers . Install belt, cleaners, or
scrappers if possible .
1) Adjust as necessary . See "Belt Tracking Pre-Tracking Inspection" in
this manual for details .
1) Re-align bed sections as necessary .
2) Correct as necessary .
3) Remove residue and install belt cleaners or scrapers if possible
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