Operation

Lubricate all bearings and drives per service instructions. Gear reducers are normally shipped without lubricant. Refer to service instructions for lubrication.

In start-up of the conveyor, operate several hours empty as a break-in period. Observe for bearing heat up, unusual noises or drive misalignment. Should any of these occur, check the following and take necessary corrective steps. (Non-lubricated hanger bearings may cause some noise.)

1. When anti-friction bearings are used, check for proper lubrication. Insufficient or excess lubricant will cause high operating temperatures. 
2. Misalignment of trough ends, screws, hangers and trough end can cause excessive maintenance and poor life expectancy.
3. Check assembly and mounting bolts; tighten if necessary.

Do not overload conveyor. Do not exceed conveyor speed, capacity, material density, or rate of flow for which the conveyor and drive were designed.

If the conveyor is to be inoperative for a prolonged period of time, operate conveyor until cleared of all material. This is particularly important, when the material conveyed tends to harden or become more viscous, or sticky, if allowed to stand for a period of time.

It may be necessary to re-center hanger bearings after running material in the conveyor.

Maintenance

Practice good housekeeping. Keep the area around the conveyor and drive clean and free of obstacles to provide easy access and to avoid interference with the function of the conveyor and drive.

Establish routine periodic inspections of the entire conveyor to insure continuous maximum operating performance.

To replace a conveyor screw section, proceed as follows:

1. Removal of a section, or sections, usually must proceed from the end opposite the drive. Make sure the drive and electrical power are locked out before disassembly.
2. Remove the trough end, sections of screws, couplings shafts, and hangers until all sections have been removed, or until the damaged or worn section is reached and removed.
3. To reassemble, follow the above steps in reverse order.
4. Quick-removable conveyor screws can be removed at intermediate locations without first removing adjacent sections.

Replacement parts can be identified from a copy of the original packing list or invoice.

The coupling bolt contains a lock nut that may become damaged when removed. It is recommended practice to replace lock nuts rather than re-use them when changing conveyor screw sections

SAFETY BULLETIN

This notice is issued to advise you that some previously accepted shop practices may not be keeping up with changing Federal and State Safety and Health Standards. Your current shop practices may not emphasize the need for proper precautions to insure safe operation and use of machines, tools, automatic loaders and allied equipment and/or warn against the use of certain solvents or other cleaning substances that are now considered unsafe or prohibited by law. Since many shop practices may not reflect current safety practice and procedures, particularly with regard to the safe operation of equipment, it is important that you review your practices to ensure compliance with Federal and State Safety and Health Standards.

Always be sure proper guarding is in place for all pinch, catch, shear, crush and nip points.

Always be sure that all personnel are clear of the equipment before starting it.

Always be sure the equipment is properly grounded.

Always turn the main electrical panel off and lock it out in accordance with published lockout/tagout procedures prior to making adjustments, repairs, and maintenance.

Always wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hats.

Always keep chemical and flammable material away from electrical or operating equipment.

Always maintain a safe work area that is free from slipping and tripping hazards.

Always be sure appropriate safety devices are used when providing maintenance and repairs to all equipment.

Never exceed the rated capacity of a machine or tool.

Never modify machinery in any way without prior written approval of the Besser Engineering Department.

Never operate equipment unless proper maintenance has been regularly performed.

Never operate any equipment if unusual or excessive noise or vibration occurs.

Never operate any equipment while any part of the body is in the proximity of potentially hazardous areas.

Never use any toxic flammable substance as a solvent cleaner.

Never allow the operation or repair of equipment by untrained personnel.

Never climb or stand on equipment when it is in operation.