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Tools Needed:
• Tape measure
• 19mm (3/4") wrench
• Ratchet with 19mm (3/4") socket
• Screwdriver
• (2) 150mm (6") C-clamps (optional for
locating mounting brackets)
• Level (optional for locating belt height)
• Permanent marker
• Cutting torch and/or welder
• Square (for setting blade parallel to belt)
Before You Begin:
• Double-check the blade type needed for your application:
F-Blade - for mechanically spliced belts.
C-Blade - for Flexco Solid Plate mechanically spliced and
vulcanized belts.
V-Blade - for vulcanized belts. Can be used with mechanical
splices (solid bolt fasteners) that are recessed (skived) into the
belt cover (bolts must be ground on plate fasteners).
• For chute mounting it is necessary to cut an access hole. See
access hole dimensions at right.
• Follow all safety precautions when using a cutting torch.
• If welding, protect all fastener threads from weld spatter.
• For cleaner clearance requirements see chart at right.
Cleaner Location Options
Belt Direction
A
C
C
U-Type Cleaner
B
Head Pulley
Chute wall
150-200mm
(
6-8”
)
Min.
150-200mm
(
6-8"
)
Min.
150-200mm
(
6-8”
)
Min.
100mm (
4"
)
Min.
150-200mm
(
6-8”
)
Min.
(
6”
)
150
mm
Chute Mounting Access Hole
Dimensions
Belt Width
H Dimension
450-1050mm (18" - 42")
200mm (8")
1200-2400mm (48" - 96") 250mm (10")
CLEARANCE
Section 4 - Installation Instructions
4.1 U-Type® Secondary Cleaner
Physically lock out and tag the conveyor at the power source
before you begin cleaner installation.
Install the blade in the pole:
a. Loosen both locknuts on the blade retaining bolts.Turn blade
retaining bolts out 8 turns (Fig. a).
b. Loosen (but do not remove) all plate retaining bolts (Fig. b).
c. Install the new blade as shown in Fig. b. The flap on the blade
should face away from bladeholder screws.
d. Center the blade in the holder.
e. Tighten all plate retaining screws.
f. Tighten blade retaining screws 8 turns and tighten the blade
retaining screw locknuts.
Blade
retaining
bolt
Plate
retaining
bolts
Center blade
in holder
Blade holder
Flap facing away
from bladeholder
bolts
Locknut
Fig. a
Fig. b
Cleaner Clearance Requirements
U Cleaner Size
Clearance
mm
in.
mm
in.
450
18"
155
6
600
24"
180
7
750
30"
205
8
900
36"
205
8
1050
42"
235
9 1/4
1200
48"
270
10 1/2
1350
54"
275
10 3/4
1500
60"
275
10 3/4
1800
72"
275
10 3/4
2100
84"
275
10 3/4
2400
96”
275
10 3/4
