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Model W1854 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/18)
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The conveyor belt must track straight. If the feed belt
tracks to either side, then the tracking must be corrected
or the conveyor belt will become damaged and have to
be replaced. The tracking was properly set at the factory,
but it is the responsibility of the end user to keep it
tracking properly during the life of the machine.
Tracking the conveyor belt is a balancing process that
takes patience and a small degree of trial-and-error.
Usually you must over-tighten the loose side (the side the
belt is tracking towards) to make the conveyor belt move
to the middle of the rollers, then loosen that same side
to make the feed belt stay in position. If you adjust the
tracking screw too much either way, then you have to
repeat the process until the conveyor belt rides in the
middle and stays there during continuous operation.
Note:
Tracking affects tension, so tension must always be
adjusted after tracking (see
Page 37
).
Items.Needed.
Qty
Open-End Wrench 8mm ........................................1
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
To.adjust.conveyor.belt.tracking,.do.these.steps:
1.
Turn
machine
ON
and watch conveyor belt track.
— If the belt tracks evenly, leave it alone.
— If the belt quickly moves to one side, immediately
turn the machine
OFF
and adjust the belt tracking
before running the conveyor again. Proceed to
Step 2.
2.
Loosen lock nut (see
Figure.34
) on side that
conveyor belt tracks towards and tension tracking
adjustment screw until conveyor belt tracks in
opposite direction.
Note:.
Small tracking changes may take up to three
minutes before they are noticeable.
3.
When conveyor belt is near middle of rollers or
table, loosen tracking adjustment screw until feed
belt stops moving and tracks straight.
— If conveyor belt tracks too far to the other side,
loosen tracking adjustment screw as necessary to
bring it back. Repeat
Steps.2.&.3
until tracking is
correct.
Tracking.Conveyor.Belt
Working. around. moving. conveyor. and.
parts. presents. pinch/entanglement.
hazards.that.can.cause.personal.injury..
Use.extreme.care.to.keep.hands.clear.of.
in-running.pinch.points.while.adjusting.
tracking. nut/screw. when. machine. is.
running.. Roll. up. sleeves. and. do. not.
wear.gloves.or.other.apparel.that.could.
become.entangled.in.moving.parts.
Figure
34
. Conveyor belt tracking
adjustments.
Tracking
Adjustment
Cap Screw
Lock Nut
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