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Receiving the Roll
Upon delivery, check the factory packaging for
damage, punctures, etc. Make any appropriate claim against the carrier at
that time.
Handling the Roll
Factory packaging is designed to protect your
conveyor belt during normal shipping and handling. When a belt arrives, be
careful unloading it. Do not drop the belt or handle it roughly. This could
break the packaging and cause the belt to telescope. Once a belt telescopes,
it is almost impossible to re-roll.
Try not to roll the belt, but if you must, roll in the direction the belt is
wound. Rolling a belt in the opposite direction can cause it to loosen and
telescope.
The best way to move a belt is to slip a sturdy hoisting bar through the
center core. Then, lift it with a sling or with strong cables. Be careful
that these hoist cables do not damage the outer wraps at the belt edges.
Protect the edges with special "spreader bars". Any bars, slings,
cables and spreader bars used must be rated to handle the weight of the load
being lifted. For safety reasons, never apply a sling around the
circumference of a roll of belting.
You can also move a belt safely by laying the roll flat on a skid and
hoisting the skid with a forklift. Just be sure the forks on the lift do not
come in contact with the belt itself.
Storage
When storing a new conveyor belt, leave it
hoisted or stand it upright, preferably on a dry surface (do not lay the
roll on its side). A wooden skid is best. Block it safely so it can’t
accidentally roll.
Extreme temperature variations can have an adverse affect on a belt over
long periods of time. The ideal storage range is between 50ºF and 70ºF.
Long exposure at temperatures even slightly below 40ºF can stiffen the
compounds. If installed on a conveyor in this stiffened state, the belt may
not train well until it adjusts or "warms up" to the system.
Sunlight and ozone can also deteriorate any exposed rubber over time. Store
your belt out of the direct sunlight whenever possible. Keep any unused belt
stored in protective factory packaging until ready for installation.
Used belts should be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to storage. Belts
should not be stored in excessively wet places or in areas where oils,
gasoline, paint materials, acids and chemicals are also stored or used. A
belt should not be permitted to rest on a concrete floor, use a pallet or a
cradle.
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.
IMPORTANT
The operation of any machine or power-operated device can
be extremely hazardous unless proper safety precautions
are strictly observed. Observe the following safety precautions:
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.
It is important that you review
Federal and State Safety and Health Standards on a continual basis. All
shop supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine
operators, tool operators, and any other person involved
in the setup, operation, maintenance, repair or adjustment of Besser-built
equipment should read and understand this
bulletin and Federal and State Safety and Health Standards on which this
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