GSi Bucket Elevator II Series, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...PNEG 681 Series II Bucket Elevator Assembly Manual PNEG 681 Version 2 2 Date 12 21 20...

Page 2: ...ley Diameter ________________________________________ Discharge Height ____________________________________________ Horsepower ________________________________________________ GSI Group 1004 E Illinoi...

Page 3: ...ndation 17 Inspection Sections 18 Chapter 7 Trunking 19 Standard Trunking 19 Pressure Relief Trunking 20 Trunking Installation 21 Chapter 8 Lower Head Section 22 Head Bonnet Section 22 Chapter 9 Maint...

Page 4: ...ocal power company to have a representative survey the installation to ensure wiring is compatible with their system and adequate power is supplied to the unit Receiving Inspection 1 Carefully inspect...

Page 5: ...must stay out of the work area at all times Alterations must not be made to the equipment Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH This equipment must be inst...

Page 6: ...his symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided can resu...

Page 7: ...ST 0004 1 Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your machine Keep signs in good condition Replace missing or damaged safety signs Be sure ne...

Page 8: ...rts immediately ST 0003 1 Sharp Edge Hazard This product has sharp edges which can cause serious injury To avoid injury handle sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and eq...

Page 9: ...otor overloads Do not repetitively stop and start the drive in order to free a plugged condition Jogging the drive in this manner can damage the equipment and drive components ST 0009 3 Fall Hazard Ke...

Page 10: ...ach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated platforms Do not work at heights during high winds rain snow or ice storms ST 0056 1 Toxic Fume...

Page 11: ...n Off Sheet Below is a sign off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions This sign off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal r...

Page 12: ...CRUSH HAZARD Keep hands clear of moving parts Do not operate with guard removed Disconnect and lockout power before servicing DC 1198 Thrown or flying objects Eye protection required WARNING GSI Grou...

Page 13: ...NGER DC 1224 High voltage Will cause serious injury or death Lockout power before servicing DC 1248 DC 1224 DC 1601 Correct DC 1601 CRUSH HAZARD Failure of U Lug Welds can occur from over stress Death...

Page 14: ...Decals 14 PNEG 681 Series II Bucket Elevator Decal Placement Head section Inspection trunking Boot section Decal numbers 1 DC 1198 2 DC 1199 3 DC 1377 4 DC 1378 5 DC 995 6 DC 994 7 DC 1248 8 DC 1224 9...

Page 15: ...Ref Description 1 Bonnet 2 Pressure Relief Panel One Each Side 3 Head Pulley 4 Lower Head Section 5 Inspection Door 6 Up Leg Trunking 7 Down Leg Trunking 8 Belt 9 Buckets 10 Tie Angles 11 Inspection...

Page 16: ...elevator foundation must be designed by a qualified civil engineer and installed by a qualified contractor 2 Always consider the additional weight of live loads dead loads wind loads and soil bearing...

Page 17: ...NOTE The up leg inlet position is approximately six inches 6 higher than the down leg side Figure 6A Boot Section Attaching Boot to Foundation 1 Remove the nuts and inlet blank plates to attach boot i...

Page 18: ...ocations NOTE Typical installations often place the inspection section directly above the boot on the up leg side as the first trunking section NOTE Installation will vary and depend on the configurat...

Page 19: ...unking MUST have the riveted huck bolted seams located to the inside facing each other on the up leg and the down leg See Figure 7B NOTE Trunking sections come complete with appropriate hardware and t...

Page 20: ...ly the hardware DO NOT INSTALL TRUNKING IF THERE IS ANY APPARENT DAMAGE OR DEFECT 1 These panels will be located on the short sides of the trunking directly opposite of each other and centered on ten...

Page 21: ...nd dust resistance NOTE Do NOT assemble more than thirty 30 linear feet at any time NOTE It is important to maintain plumb and square trunking in all directions Guy and plumb trunking in all direction...

Page 22: ...r maintenance to the belt buckets pulley etc 1 The rear up leg side bonnet on 30 Bucket Elevators and larger sizes includes factory installed pressure relief panels These panels should be carefully in...

Page 23: ...et Correct DC 1601 CRUSH HAZARD Failure of U Lug Welds can occur from over stress Death or serious injury can occur Lift only Bonnet section with U Lugs DO NOT Lift Bonnet and Lower Head Sections asse...

Page 24: ...II Bucket Elevator 9 Maintaining Plubmness To ensure proper bucket elevator plumbness set up two 2 transits one in each direction Refer to Figure 9A for proper tolerance in elevator erection Figure 9A...

Page 25: ...belt more difficult to handle 3 Feed belt up through the inspection section over the head pulley through the down leg around the boot pulley and back up to the splice Splicing After connecting the en...

Page 26: ...y It is important that the boot pulley and shaft are checked and maintained to be horizontally level Manual Screw Take Ups 1 Turn the take up screws on each side of the boot to control the boot pulley...

Page 27: ...crews 5 After adjustments have been made re tighten bolts and snug the bearing plate adjustment screw lock nuts See Figure 10B NOTE Lowering the bearing plate which the belt is tracking towards on the...

Page 28: ...hen you have a left hand drive application The Figure 11A below and Figure 11B on Page 29 shown for a right hand application Motor Mount Assembly 1 Locate the side of the motor mount which has two 2 d...

Page 29: ...ect to the drive application side 2 Place the motor onto the motor slide base and position the motor as close as possible toward the pulley NOTE The slide base will fit in only one set of holes See Fi...

Page 30: ...See Figure 11D and Figure 11E NOTE On 16 and 24 elevators the torque arm tube will slide in and out freely with the motor s torque causing a positive lock situation NOTE In 30 and large elevators loo...

Page 31: ...ch the drive guard struts to the bearing support of the head section and to the rear panel 4 Using hardware bolt the two 2 struts together All brackets are designed to be adjustable 5 Place sheaves on...

Page 32: ...11 Drive Motor and Motor Mount 32 PNEG 681 Series II Bucket Elevator Figure 11F Belt Guard Figure 11G Belt Guard Mounted to Brackets...

Page 33: ...11 Drive Motor and Motor Mount PNEG 681 Series II Bucket Elevator 33 Figure 11H Slide Bracket Figure 11I Brackets Use for Higher HP Motors...

Page 34: ...11 Drive Motor and Motor Mount 34 PNEG 681 Series II Bucket Elevator Figure 11J Brackets Use for Higher HP Motors...

Page 35: ...the motor mount adjustable slide base to properly tension belts to acceptable levels Proper tension is 1 64 of deflection per 1 of sheave centers on one side of belt centered between sheaves See Figu...

Page 36: ...ght and no foreign objects or tools are left inside elevator 3 Check all guards inspection doors and removable plates to be sure they are in place and secure 4 Tighten the take up screws on the boot e...

Page 37: ...tions safety checks adjustments and lubrications have been completed 1 Run the elevator for WITHOUT LOAD an initial break in period of several hours 2 Look and listen for any irregularities before run...

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Page 39: ...DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS The sole and exclusive remedy for any claimant is set forth in this Limited Warranty and shall not exceed the amount paid for the product purchased This Warranty only covers th...

Page 40: ...be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 0020 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Fax 1 217 226 4420...