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1. CONVEYORS 735 INDUSTRIAL LOOP ROAD NEW LONDON WI 54961 920 982 6600 800 558 3616 Toll Free 920 982 7750 FAX E MAIL sales titanconveyors com Website www titanconveyors com Conveyor PATHWAY O DU C INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL For additional copies of this manual please visit our website at www titanconveyors com Go to Info Center Select the Maintenance Manual tab and select the manual for your model conveyor http www titanconveyors com info center 823236 maintenance manuals SERIAL NO Go to Table of Contents CONVEYORS w 4 4 P EET N Z J A Seller warrants that the material in and the workmanship on the equipment manufactured by TITAN will be free from defects at time of shipment If during the first year from the date of shipment the Buyer establishes to the seller s satisfaction that any part or parts manufactured by TITAN were defective at the time of shipment TITAN will at its own expense repair or replace but not install replacement parts For a time purpose of this warranty one year will constitute 2080 hours of op eration based on an 8 hour day Sellers liability under this warranty is limited to replacement parts only and the seller will make no allowance for corrective work done unless agreed to by the seller in writing Charges for correction of defects by others will not be acceptable unless so authorized in writing prior to t2. Figure 28 2 TO 10 EXTERNAL CROSSOVER See FIGURE 29 External jump chains are factory assembled in intermediate CHAIN GUARD beds and are used to supply line shaft power to a parallel conveyor run External jump chain assemblies are installed using any of the standard support methods 1 vp see SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENTS Page 10 0 24 PH TH JUMP CHAIN FRAME 2 Figure 29 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents ROLLERS ROLLER TO ROLLER STRAIGHT ROLLERS TRANSFER BELT DOUBLE GROOVED There are two types of rollers used in straight sections ROLLER single grooved and double grooved Single grooved rollers are used when connecting the line shaft directly to the roller Double grooved rollers are used with roller to roller transfer belts to power the next single grooved roller This is done in areas over the drive sprockets and jump chain sprockets where it is not possible to have a drive pulley on the line shaft Place a single grooved roller over the obstruction with the groove opposite the line shaft and place the double grooved roller next to it The single grooved rollers complete the bed section See Figure 30 Figure 30 Rollers are installed at the factory for bed widths through 24 wide IMPORTANT Rollers are shipped loose for bed w
3. 90 FEED LINE Figure 15 FLOOR SUPPORTS Figure 16 Attach the air supply line to the brass air fitting To properly seat the air line into the fitting observe the following procedure 1 Insure the end of the air line is cut square 2 Insert the end of the air line on the barbed brass fitting until snug 3 Adjust flow control for smooth operation For proper operation maintain air pressure between 50 and 60 pounds of ir pressure at the transfer 30 DEGREE DIVERT ASSEMBLY ROLLERS OR WHEELS The Divert See FIGURE 17 is assembled at the factory and consists of a switch bed with installed switch frame containing rollers or wheels air cylinder and power connections an attached spur and a mounting angle which con nects the spur to the switch bed The roller tab mounts also allows vertical adjustment of the spur or Divert bed to assist product from the switch bed to the spur Figure 19 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents The Divert assembly is installed in the conveyor system using any of the standard supporting arrangements After the Divert assembly is installed and the line shaft coupler sprockets are connected install line sh
4. Where high temperatures and or dirty atmosphere exists more frequent hanges may be necessary Periodically check reducer to ensure that the CAUTION proper level of oil is in the reducer Too little oil will cause accelerated wear on the gears Too much oil can cause overheating seal deterioration and leakage 4 LUBRICATION The precision made gears and bearings in our reducers require high grade lubricants of the proper viscosity to maintain trouble free performance standard reducers ordered from the factory are filled with ISO viscosity grade Mobil Glygoyle 460 polyalkalene glycol PAG lubricant If oil needs to be added or changed ONLY compatible polyglycol lubricants should be used Contact the factory for more informa tion 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents 5 TEMPERATURE Most Titan Units are supplied with wormgear reducers These units may run at temperatures between 100 degrees to 200 degrees F Higher temperatures are especially common during start up There is NO NEED TO WORRY unless temperatures exceed 200 degrees F 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Regular inspection to insure the reducer bolts and screws are tight correct alignment of shaft and or coupling no major oil leaks no excessive heating and no unusual vibration or noise will insure maximum life and performance of the reducer BEARINGS All bearings used in LSR except U joints are sealed for life and do not require lubrication If a defective ro
5. TITAN INDUSTRIES recommends the purchase of a belt splicing kit as a maintenance tool Suggested procedure for using this kit is a follows See Figure 35 Remove the roller above the missing belt by pushing the axle WELD END through the frame rail from the end opposite from the grooves AND in the roller TRINCEEASIB Preheat the element of the splicer for ten minutes before using Wipe the heating surface of the element with a cloth this surface must be cleaned after each splicing operation to ensure good joints Cut the belt to the correct length 13 1 2 STD Wrap the belt around the shaft and place the ends of the belt into the V groove on the clamps provided with the belt splicer Extend the ends of the belts 1 8 over the ends of the clamps Figure 35 Apply the heating element between the ends of the belt and use hand pressure to pull both clamp sections together Leave the heating element in position until ends of the belt show melting of the polyurethane around the whole perimeter Release hand pressure on the clamp and withdraw the element Reapply hand pressure immediately to keep cold air out of the splice Hold pressure on clamp for one minute Remove belt from clamp Do not pull or bend the belt excessively for a period of ten minutes This allows the center of the splice area in belt to cool After cooling trim the flash from the joint with a sharp knife Reinstall the roller after slipping it through the belt Ensure that
6. Distributor or Titan Directly for Further Information on Other Titan Conveyor Products m Slider Bed Conveyors Floor to Floor Belt Conveyors Parts Conveyors Gravity Roller Conveyors Line Shaft Conveyors Chain Driven Live Roller Conveyors Belt Driven Live Roller Conveyors Zone Accumulation amp Special Applications Hinged Steel Belt Conveyors Slat Conveyors Wire Mesh Conveyors Multi Strand Conveyors Solid Waste Belt Conveyors Bulk Handling Conveyors Special Projects 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents
7. Universals out of phase Angle of universals not equal Misaligned lineshaft Worn brushes Worn bearing Improper chain installation Misalignment Excessive air pressure Lack of speed control Improperly adjusted speed Pad not contacting rollers Air pressure not sufficient Brake channel bent Accumulating distance to great Light product POSSIBLE CORRECTIONS Drive more rollers if available Improve product conveyability Remove overload Clean Shaft with liquid degreaser Clean belts rollers and pulleys Replace belts Locate and correct interference Drive fewer rollers Break up pressure with Brakes Replace Belts Replace rollers Remove interference Replace roller Correct cause Replace belt Correct cause Replace belt Replace belt Move shaft Lightly oil groove Replace roller Loosen bearing and readjust shaft realign coupling Key one end of center shaft in alignment with opposite key Equalize angles Readjust shafts Loosen bearing Repair or replace part Repair or replace part Replace chain Realign shafts Reduce pressure Add speed control Adjust speed Shim padded channel Increase air pressure Replace padded channel Add additional brakes Use plastisol coated rollers over 7 15 GJH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE continued 14 15 16 Drive belt riding above roller Bearing housing turning in roller shell Roller will not fit in frame Reducer oil leakage Sprocket w
8. centered on the joint at the opposite end of the next frame CROSSMEMBER After 3 supports are held up and the beds are installed make final elevation adjustments and level the beds lengthwise and side to side Securely tighten the crossmember bolts Continue for the length of the conveyor SMILE BRACKET Figure 8 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents STRAIGHT BEDS Straight bed sections are installed using any of the standard support methods see SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENTS Page 10 As each bed is installed in the system level the bed lengthwise and from side to side See FIGURE 9 On drive beds intermediate beds merge diverge and switch Figure 9 assemblies the bed frame should be checked for square measure from corner to opposite corner Then measure the opposite corners in the same manner If the bed is square the two measurements will be the same If the measurements are not the same the bed must be squared before the bolts are tightened This procedure should be followed on every bed If it becomes necessary to shorten a bed frame cut the end bed where a coupler is not needed If a line continues around a curve and drive must be continued the coupler sprocket must be field welded to the cut end of the shaft This is because the keyway was lost when the shaft was shortened Care must be taken to make sure the rollers are flush level from bed to bed When joining b
9. other similar device See FIGURE 11 INSERTION POINT Figure11 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents CURVES Curves are installed the same as straight sections In addition to end supports 90 degree curves should have an additional support in the center of the outside frame channel Curve center leg supports are available for this purpose Close attention must be made to proper roller location coupler alignment and universal joint angle See FIGURE 12 90 CURVE Whenever curve section is preceded or followed by an incline or decline a 1 foot A CAUTION minimum length straight bed section must CURVE be installed between the curve and the CENTER incline or decline SUPPORT Pulsating effect of Powered Curves Figura 12 During the operation of the powered curves a slight pulsating or jerking effect may be noticed in the rollers powered off that portion of the drive shaft connecting the universal joints This is caused by the intermittent speedup and slowdown effected by the universal joints It is most noticeable as the universal joints approach operation at 30 degrees as on a 60 degree curve and virtually unnoticeable as the universal joints approach operation a 0 degrees This pulsating has NO detrimental effect on the performance of the powered curve The pulsating effect of one universal joint is eliminated by the reverse effect of the other provided the angle bend is equal NOTE When using U joints for sm
10. plate normally positioned by the drive Check the unit s over carefully upon arrival for damage If you find any damage note it on the bill of lading YOU MUST also file a claim IMMEDIATELY with the carrier Return Goods Authorization Policy Titan Conveyors has a RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION Procedure for all returned items With this procedure we are able to streamline our process and expedite your return This will require you to call a Titan salesperson prior to your sending back the item to get a RGA number and receive instructions on how to return the item Other information needed at this time would be your original purchase order number Titan serial number job number or invoice number This will give our salesperson the pertinent information needed for tracking your part or component After receiving you RGA number you will have ten working days to return the item to us for processing All returned goods must have this RGA number clearly marked on the outside of the box or crate and all paperwork pertaining to the return Any return without a RGA number will be refused and returned to you at your cost Anytime you want to inquire about your return please reference the Titan RGA number INVENTORY AND IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Take an inventory of primary subassemblies and parts The illustrations in this manual will assist you with your inven tory You must have all frames and supports for a particular unit before starting to install that
11. the blade stop to the frame as illustrated p N CYLINDER Attach the air supply line to the air fitting To properly Figure 26 seat the air line into the fitting observe the following procedure 1 Insure the end of the air line is cut square 2 Insert the end of the air line on the brass air fitting until snug 3 Adjust flow control for smooth operation For proper operation the air pressure at the blade stop should be A caution jee 30 60 PSI PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT IF FINGERS ARE PLACED BETWEEN AWARNING ROLLERS AND BRAKE PAD WHILE AIR IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents CROSSOVERS xm 10 optiona INTERNAL CROSSOVER 3 4 or 6 ROLLER CENTERS Internal jump chains are factory assembled in 2 to 10 intermediate beds and are normally used to relocate the line shaft to the opposite JUMP CHAIN side of the conveyor See Figures 27 amp 28 CHAIN GUARD _ COUPLER SPROCKET m m w Figure 27 13 1 2 13 1 2
12. OR WITH GUARDS OFF AWARNING NEVER ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WHILE CONVEYOR IS RUNNING NEVER ALLOW PERSONNEL TO REST OR WALK ON CONVEYOR NEVER WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING GLOVES RINGS ETC WHICH COULD GET CAUGHT IN RUNNING CONVEYOR 7 Acoupler sprocket and Delrin coupler chain connects the line shafts of adjoining sections 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Figure 1 PREPARATION OF SITE Prior to starting the assembly carefully check the installation path to be sure there are no obstructions that will cause an interference problem Check for access along the route to bring the bed sections and components closest to the point where they are needed It is often necessary to give the area along the system path a general cleanup to improve efficiency access and accuracy With ceiling hung conveyors header steel should be up well ahead of the conveyor frames to minimize congestion and waiting In addition to having header steel up ahead of time you will be able to locate holes in the header steel for the drop angles Consult the building architect or a structural engineer regarding ceiling loading or structural limitations of the building and for sizing header steel Floor mounted units should be installed to a snapped chalk line or a stretched wire All installation procedures using ceiling hangers and floor supports will be covered in the following text GENERAL PROCEDURES The installation should be supervised by an ex
13. R 12 SPOOL ROLLER 1 16 ROLLER 13 C CLIP ROLLER 2 17 B F ROLLERS LINESHAFT ROLLER 3 18 O BELT CONNECTING LINESHAFT ROLLER 4 19 SMILE BRACKET U JOINT ROLLER 5 20 UPPER SUPPORT L CLIP ROLLER 6 21 LOWER SUPPORT BEARING BOLT 10 ROLLER 7 22 COUPLING CHAIN LINESHAFT GUARD 11 ROLLER 8 23 END SPROCKET 12 ROLLER 9 24 PRESSED STEEL FOOT WAONAAPON 33 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents PSPONAMAWNS CONVEYORS PATHWAY MODEL LSR POPUP URETHANE BELT TRANSFER CONVEYOR INTERMEDIATE FRAME CROSSMEMBER SINGLE GROOVE ROLLER IDLER SHEAVE DRIVE SHEAVE TRANSFER SHEAVE WELDMENT SHOULDER BOLT URETHANE TRANSFER BELT SPOOL OPTIONAL FULL GUARD HALF GUARD Go to Table of Contents BOTTOM PAN DEEP FRAME BUTT COUPLING SMILE BRACKET UPPER SUPPORT LOWER SUPPORT O BELT C CLIP PRESSED STEEL FOOT PRESSED STEEL HOUSING BEARING END SPROCKET 34 2 POPUP ASSEMBLIES REQUIRED FOR 28 34 40 23 COUPLING CHAIN 24 LINESHAFT 25 IDLER LINESHAFT 26 PUSH PAD 27 PUSH ANGLE 28 AIR CYLINDER MOUNT ANGLE 29 AIR CYLINDER 30 AIR FITTING 31 3 WAY AIR FITTING 32 AIR HOSE 7 15 GJH TITAN CONVEYORS 735 INDUSTRIAL LOOP ROAD NEW LONDON WI 54961 920 982 6600 800 558 3616 Toll Free 920 982 7750 FAX E MAIL sales titanconveyors com Website www titanconveyors com Contact Your
14. Replace chain Tighten chain Avoid overloading Periodically adjust center distance Remove object and prevent entry Maintain proper lubrication intervals Remove source of corrosive or use noncorrosive chain Remove objects Maintain proper lubrication intervals Repair or replace chain Realign Adjust center distance teeth 7 15 GJH TITAN LINESHAFT REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST GENERAL For proper maintenance we recommend an adequate stock of replacement parts This is important where service becomes a critical factor or downtime is extremely expensive The items to keep in stock will depend on the severity of duty cycle ORDERING MOTORS AND REDUCERS The information you need to order motors and reducers is located on the data plate attached to that item For motors please include brand name model or identification number horsepower and RPM Reducers include the brand name part or identification number and ratio ORDERING SPROCKETS Order sprockets by the 5 digit number stamped on the hub and the diameter of the sprocket bore ORDERING DRIVE CHAIN Drive chain may be ordered by the first 2 numbers from the 5 digit identification number on the sprocket hub and the length of the chain ORDERING MISCELLANEOUS PARTS To find the correct part number for your unit from the following list find the name of the part from the left side of the list and read across to the right for the proper part number Please include the name of the part and con
15. SEMBLING A VALVE OR OTHER PNEUMATIC COMPONENT OR REMOVING IT FROM THE INSTALLATION SHUT OFF AND EXHAUST THE ENTIRE PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT The disassembly or repair of equipment under Warranty may void such Warranty motor and reducer for example Check to be sure the warranty has expired or will not be voided before performing disassembly or repair 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TITAN LINESHAFT PROBLEM 1 Insufficient Drive Excessive Accumulation Pressure Rollers not turning turning slowly Broken Belt Weak belts Belt out of groove 7 Vibration in lineshaft Bent shaft 8 Pulsation after curve or merge 9 Lineshaft bearing noisy 11 Broken coupler chain 12 Excessive switch in place 13 Product over brake won t hold against line pressure Go to Table of Contents PROBABLE CAUSE Not enough rollers being driven Poor bottoms on product Overloading of product Lubricant on line shaft Lubricant on belts rollers amp drive pulleys Weak belt see 5 Interference Too many rollers driven Accumulating distance excessive Weak Belts see 5 Bad bearing on rollers Interference with roller or belt Roller bent Rubbing on interference Poor belt joint replacement belt Reaction to chemical Excessive temperature Ultraviolet rays sun Lineshaft location Very dry condition Groove mislocated Misalignment in bearings Replace shaft Misalignment in coupling
16. URE 23 1 Install 2 Pivot End Brackets from the loose parts box to the adjoining section of the conveyor so that approximately 6 3 4 of the pivot end bracket extends past the end of the bed 2 Attach to upper supports and lower supports to the pivot end bracket centered on the end of the bed 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents ADJOINING SECTION I 3 4 GAP PIVOT END BRACKET GATE REST BRACKET Figure 23 Install 2 gate rest brackets from the loose parts box to the adjoining bed on the discharge end so that 5 1 2 extends past the end of the bed Mount upper and lower supports to the gate rest brackets at the discharge end Install the gate by resting the gate assembly on the pivot end bracket and gate rest bracket Make sure there s approximately 1 2 gap between the hinged bed and the discharge end of the adjoinng bed Attach hinges by bolting to frame NOTE The line shaft of the 3 or 4 hinge bed is not connected to the charge end of the next bed at the 1 2 gap BRAKE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION See FIGURES 24 amp 25 CARRIER ROLLERS Figure 24 Normally Brakes are factory mounted but in some cases field mounting may be necessary The brake is preassemb
17. VEYOR Go to Table of Contents DRIVE GUARD DRIVE SPROCKET DRIVE SPROCKET DRIVE CHAIN MOTOR REDUCER MOTORBASE LINESHAFT GUARD L CLIP DELRIN COUPLING CHAIN BEARING HOUSING CONNECTING BRACKET CROSSMEMBER ono SINGLE GROOVE ROLLER JUMP O BELT DOUBLE GROOVE ROLLER O BELT BEARING SPOOL C CLIP LINESHAFT END SPROCKET SMILE BRACKET U PPER SUPPORT LOWER SUPPORT 7 15 GJH TITAN CONVEYORS PATHWAY MODEL LSR 90 CURVE CONVEYOR OUTSIDE FRAME CHANNEL INSIDE FRAME CHANNEL CURVE CROSSMEMBER TAPERED ROLLER CURVE O BELT CURVE JUMP 0 BELT CENTER LINESHAFT INNER LINESHAFT ENDLINESHAFT C CLIP SPOOL PRESSED STEEL FOOT Go to Table of Contents PRESSED STEEL HOUSING BEARING U JOINT END SPROCKET COUPLING CHAIN L CLIP BEARING BOLT SMILE BRACKET UPPER SUPPORT LOWER SUPPORT LINESHAFT GUARD CURVE BUTT COUPLING 7 15 GJH CONVEYORS PATHWAY MODEL LSR 45 DEGREE MERGE CONVEYOR 220 m 19 A 5 j S gt N e ps d lt gt FRAME WELDMENT 13 ROLLER 10 PRESSED STEEL HOUSING ROLLER BRACKET 14 ROLLER 11 BEARING SKATE WHEEL 15 ROLLE
18. aft guard to all exposed sections of line shaft See Safety Guard section Page 27 proper operation use a minimum of 60 psi air pressure at the L switch cylinder POWERED MERGE ASSEMBLY The powered merge is assembled at the EDO EU factory and consists of a merge bed an z L attached spur and a mounting angle which connects the spur to the merge bed The roller tab mounts allow vertical adjustment of spur to assist product 1 feed from the spur to the merge bed 30 or 45 See FIGURE 18 POWER _ 4 CONNECTION The powered merge assembly is 45 SPUR INSTALLED SO _ oy installed in the conveyor system using SPUR ROLLERS ARE 1 8 any of the standard supporting ABOVE MERGE BED ROLLERS arrangements Figure 18 NOTE It may be necessary to install a turning post at the inside junction of the merge and spur to guide the product into the merge bed See FIGURES 19 amp 20 TURN WHEEL N N TURN WHEEL 21 INTERMEDIAT FRAME Figure 19 Figure 20 fter the merge assembly is installed and the line shaft coupler sprockets re connected install line shaft guard to all expose
19. all angle inclines or declines be sure that the U joints are installed in phase i e both ends must be identically situated in line on the connecting shaft or shafts If more than one shaft is located between the U joints phase the U joints before installing the couplers See FIGURE 13 Figure 13 90 DEGREE BELT TRANSFER LSR BED IN LINE Make sure the mainline LSR conveyor is in line with WITH TRANSFER the 90 degree transfer unit and the carrier rollers of the lineshaft beds match in height See FIGURE 14 CARRIER ROLLERS MATCH IN HEIGHT Note that the feed conveyor bed is not attached to the transfer unit Support the end of the transfer conveyor with one of the standard supporting methods see CONNECTING SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENTS on page 10 5 BRACKETS igure 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Leave a 1 4 gap between the end of the transfer conveyor and the side channel of the mainline of the LSR conveyor See FIGURE 15 ax TR TRANSEER T ON TRANOFER I oy n The Transfer Belts in the up position should match the height of the rollers in the transfer line See FIGURE 16 TRANSFER BELTS IN UP POSITION SHOULD MATCH HEIGHT OF CARRIER 90 FEED LINE ROLLER IN TRANSFER LINE 2 4114 APPROX
20. checkout time the unit should be completely installed This means the unit should be in position with the siderail line shaft guard etc installed and all electrical and pneumatic connection made At this time check elevations The conveyor should be level from side to side and from end to end except at designated incline or decline areas All nuts bolts and fasteners must be checked for security All electrical connections and wiring and any air fittings and lines should be checked for security and proper routing COMMISSIONING This phase of the project is known by different descriptions run in commissioning debug etc This is where the finishing touches are applied and the unforeseen considerations corrected During these test runs or preliminary operating runs the following items will be checked Security of all bolted connections and set screws v4 The functioning of the electrical controls Proper travel direction belt twist of all rollers Adequate clearances for product siderail bracing etc Proper adjustment and lack of hang up points of all siderails Simulation of all operational functions with actual product Ill MAINTENANCE MOTORS 1 CLEANING All motors should be kept free of dirt and grease accumulations Open motors should be periodically vacuumed to remove dust and dirt from the windings 2 VENTILATION For best results motors should be operated in an area where adequate ventilation is ava
21. d at the factory as is the line shaft guarding on switches merges and other accessories Sometimes the straight line shaft guards must be installed by you failure to do so will expose your personnel to the possibility of hair entanglement 2 SPRING STEEL and scalping or other serious injury pellet WIDI BRACKET SIDE CHANNEL CROSSMEMBER IDERAIL BEARING MOUNT Straight siderail sections are shipped in 10 0 lengths only me Therefore start installing from one end and cut off as required for Figure 33 ends of lines at curves etc A smoother and stronger joint is obtained if the siderail is shifted down the frame to the next set of matching holes so the siderail joint is offset from the frame joint With all siderail sections care must be given to the joint to insure a smooth transition without catch points With angle siderail on one direction conveyor set the siderail with a small offset at the joint by setting the downstream sid erail slightly wider If the mounting holes will not allow enough movement to accomplish this use a rubber mallet or clamping pliers on the vertical leg of the downstream rail to flare it back behind the upstream rail With two direction conveyor care must be taken to butt the angle siderail sections together exactly In this case a tack weld across the joint on the outside is very helpful When installing angle siderail on the curve sections special attention must be ta
22. d sections of line shaft See Safety Guard section Page 25 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents SPURS Spurs provide a means of diverting or merging from or to an intermediate bed without a power connection to the main line See Figure 21 Spurs may be placed anywhere along a bed length Support the spur with any of the standard supporting methods see SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENTS Page 10 LSR BED SIDE CHANNEL DIVERGE a MERGE SPUR 30 SHOWN Figure 21 To install the spur proceed as follows LSR SPUR ROLLER Place the mounting angle of the spur against the side LSR BED channel of the bed in the desired location See FIGURE 22 SIDE CHANNEL If diverging place mounting channel underneath side channel DIVERGING SPUR CAUTION farce If merging place mounting MOUNTING ANGLE angle on top of side channel SHOWN UNDERNEATH SIDE flange Insert bolts and tighten CHANNEL FLANGE nuts SECTION A A Drill holes in bottom flange of side channel if necessary Figure 22 POWERED GATE ASSEMBLY Powered gate assemblies are normally one of the last major subassemblies to be installed At every location where a powered gate is to be installed leave a gap between the conveyor beds of gate length plus length of attached in termediate section plus 1 2 Prepare the system for gate installation as follows See FIG
23. d the description of the product 7 115 GJH Go to Table of Contents Page 7 Go to Table of Contents TITAN LINESHAFT MANUAL Table of Contents Warranty Table of Contents Safety Safety Decals Introduction Receiving and Unpacking Return Goods Authorization Policy Inventory and Identification of Parts Typical Loose Parts M Installation Introduction to Lineshaft Conveyors LSR concepts Preparation of Site General Proceedures Support Assemblly Floor Supports Knee Braces Connecting Brackets Ceiling Mounting Multiple Deck Supports Straight Beds Drive Shaft Coupling Chain 90 Degree Belt Transfer 30 Degree Divert Powered Merge Assembly Powered Gate Assembly Brake Assembly Air Operated Blade Stop Crossovers Roller Installation Safety Guards Siderails Adjustable Channel Siderail Belt Splicing Electrical Final Assembly Check Commissioning Maintenance Motors Reducers Bearings Chains amp Sprockets Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide LSR Replacement Parts Lineshaft Blow Apart Drawing Lineshaft 90 Curve Blow Apart Drawing Lineshaft 45 Merge Blow Apart Drawing Lineshaft Pop up Belt Transfer 7 15 GJH Safety The Safety alert symbol is used with the signal words DANGER A WARNING and A CAUTION to alert you to safety messages They are used in safety decals on the unit and wi
24. day s motor keyways are cut with a sidemill cutter the following assembly instructions should be followed to insure a trouble free fit between motor and reducer First place the key into the reducer keyway Second line up the motor keyseat with the key and push the motor shaft into the reducer bore Third finish assembly be bolting the motor to the reducer flange This procedure should insure that the key does not slide back in the motor keyseat See FIGURE 36 SIDEMILL CUT KEYSEAT REDUCER BORE IF MOTOR SHAFT HAS A KEYSEAT MADE BY AN MANY OF TODAY S MOTORS HAVE KEYSEATS ENDMILL NO SPECIAL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE CUT WITH A SIDEMILL CUTTER IF YOU REQUIRED PLACE THE KEY IN THE MOTOR KEYSEAT IT CAN SLIDE BACK AS THE MOTOR SHAFT THE CORRECT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE IS IS PUSHED INTO THE HOLLOW INPUT SHAFT TO PLACE THE KEY INTO THE REDUCER OF THE REDUCER THIS CAN CAUSE THE KEYWAY THEN LINE UP MOTOR KEYSEAT WITH HOLLOW INPUT SHAFT TO BREAKOUT KEY IN REDUCER PUSH MOTOR SHAFT ONTO RUINING THE SEALS ALLOWING OIL LEAKAGE REDUCER AND BOLT TOGETHER AND FURTHER DAMAGE NOTE IT IS ALSO ADVISABLE TO APPLY FEL PRO C5A ANTISEIZE OR MOBILETEMP 78 GREASE TO THE BORE OF THE REDUCER THIS WILL MAKE ANY FUTURE DISASSEMBLY MUCH EASIER FIGURE 36 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents 2 VENTILATION During normal operation gear reducers build
25. e Butt Couplings to the frame ends and to each other as shown _ CONNECTING BRACKETS Figure 6 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents 4 Ceiling Mounting CEILING OR WALL MOUNTED LINESHAFT CONVEYORS MUST BE BRACED A WARNING KEEP THEM STABLE CONSULT YOUR ENGINEERS TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE BRACING IS USED TO AVOID SWAYING MOTION WHILE THE CONVEYOR IS RUNNING CAUTION Estre adding braces between upright check for adequate product clearance X BRACING IN LIEU OF SWAY BRACES WITH ONE BRACE ON EACH PAIR OF DROPS AND ALTERNATING ON EVERY Sway Bracing OTHER PAIR OF DROPS Sway bracing should be a minimum of 1 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 3 16 angle HANGER STEEL UPRIGHT ADD HORIZONTAL MEMBER Figure 7 AT THE MIDPOINT TO SWAY BRACES 12 LONG AND LONGER HORIZONTAL BRACE WHERE POSSIBLE TO BUILDING STRUCTURE 5 Multiple Deck Supports To mount LSR to multiple deck supports measure from the floor to the top of the support bracket and set the cross member to the desired elevation Tighten the crossmember bolts only enough to hold crossmember in place See FIGURE 8 Set up two multiple deck supports and starting with the lower line bolt the ends of a frame to the smile bracket On end beds install on support completely on the frame so the center of the upright is 6 from the end All intermediate supports are installed
26. ear Starter overloads kicking out Non symmetrical wear on sprockets Wear on inside of roller plates or side of sprocket teeth Wear on tips of sprocket teeth Broken chain parts sprocket teeth Excessive chain noise Go to Table of Contents Roller groove too shallow see 6 Insufficient swagging pressure shell Cross member too short Frame bent Roller too long Over Filling Vent in wrong location Worn Seal Loose chain Misalignment Running dry Wrong size overloads Motor too small Defective motor Shafts out of parallel or not in same plane Sprockets offset on shaft misaligned or out of parallel Chain elongated excessively Loose chain Drive overloaded Excessive slack causing chain to jump teeth Foreign object Inadequate lubrication Corrosion Chain contacting fixed objects Inadequate lubrication Broken or missing rollers Check shaft and sprocket Chain jumping sprocket teeth Use smaller diameter belts Tack weld outer bearing flange to Shim cross member at frame Straighten from or replace Replace roller with shorter one Drain lubricant to proper level Place Vent in uppermost position Extend vent with pipe nipple Tighten all bolts and fittings Replace seal Tighten chain Check alignment with straight edge along side of chain Lubricate Use proper size overloads Replace motor with proper size Replace motor Realign sprockets or rollers Realign sprockets
27. ear Loose Fitting Clothing Gloves Rings Etc Which Could Get Caught in Running Conveyor IT IS THE EMPLOYER S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE AND TO COMPLY WITH O S H A REQUIREMENTS This Warning Label Must Not be Removed Your Lineshaft Conveyor LSR is motor powered and can be stopped only by turning off power to the motor As with all powered machinery the drive and driven sprockets chains line shafts universal joints and pneumatically actuated devices present the danger of entangling hair hands fingers jewelry or clothing We have installed guards or provided guards to be installed to prevent contact with these components We have also installed warning labels to identify the hazard to your personnel After maintenance REPLACE the guards immediately and keep the warning labels clean and clear of any obstructions It is equally important to instruct your personnel in the proper use of conveyor Inform them of the potential hazards involved in its use Establish work procedures and access areas which do not permit any part of their person to be under the conveyor Require that caps or hair nets be worn and prohibit the wearing of loose clothing or jewelry when working at or near the conveyor Before working on a unit protect yourself from unexpected starts by locking or tagging the control panel or disconnect switch that applies power to the unit Make sure personnel are clear of the system before starting Maintain enough clea
28. ed frames leave a gap of 9 32 between the coupler sprockets before tightening the support attach ing bolts It is more important to align the line shaft than the frame channels within the limits of the support attaching bolts Alignment can be checked with a straight edge placed on the two sprockets Alignment should be checked in at least two places at 90 degree intervals See FIGURE 10 STRAIGHT EDGE If the line shaft cannot be aligned horizontally by moving the frame on the supports loosen the bearings on the crossmember to finger tight Starting at the motor and working toward each end align the coupler sprockets If the coupler sprockets do not align vertically adjust either or both of the following Figure 10 1 Loosen the crossmember mounting bolts in the side channel and adjust the height of the crossmember 2 Insert shims between the bearing housing and the bearing hanger of the crossmember WARNING Remove the coupler sprocket at the end of the line DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING CHAIN When the shafts are properly aligned the chain will easily wrap the sprockets for final coupling assembly Final assembly of the coupling is accomplished with a press CLAMP fit groove pin Caution must be exercised when installing the press fit groove pin to ensure that the Delrin link is not damaged Support the link immediately adjacent to the pin by means of a C clamp vice grip pliers or
29. eration of all electrical controls Oil in Air Lubricators if used MONTHLY 160 hours Inspect Drive chains and sprockets for wear alignment and proper chain tension Clean and lubricate chain with SAE 30 weight oil or equivalent Drive Unit for leaking seals and oil level in gearcase if applicable Condition of Drive Belts Lubricate Universal Joints with bearing grease SEMI YEARLY 1040 hours Lubricate Drain and flush gearcase after each 2080 hours normal operation or at least every 6 months if applicable YEARLY 2080 hours Inspect Security of all nuts and bolts Adjust and retighten if necessary TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble shooting is the process of looking at trouble symptoms and then relating these to the most likely cause By carefully analyzing the problem the experienced troubleshooter can quickly isolate the trouble and take appropriate corrective steps The following troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems probable causes and possible corrections for problems related to TITAN LSR conveyor equipment These procedures will help in identifying and correcting equipment problems Some problems may have several probable causes with associated possible corrections Read all causes and corrections before attempting repair procedures DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE CONVEYOR UNTIL THE START UP CONTROLS ARE LOCKED OFF AND CANNOT BE TURNED ON BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE ONE PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE BEFORE DISAS
30. eter bolts two staggered per floor support Wood Floors Anchoring will be accomplished using suitable lag bolts Lag bolt diameters should be the same as the bolt diameters used in concrete or masonry floors described above 2 Knee Braces Longitudinal stability is achieved with knee braces See FIGURE 4 Braces resist stresses caused by flow direction stops and starts Every support does not require bracing Knee braces should be used at the ends of straight runs preceding case stops ENEK BRACH near the drive and approximately every 50 feet on a long straight run Normally the braces must be located on the DOWNSTREAM side of the supports putting them in tension See FIGURE 5 Figure 4 N FLOOR SUPPORT KNEE BRACE Figure 5 However the starting of the conveyor puts opposite stresses on the legs to that of stopping Stresses are resisted by installing braces near the drive back toward the receiving end UPSTREAM For the best results the strap to frame angle should not exceed 45 degrees or be less than a 30 degree angle On short supports where a small angle results the brace strap may be shortened Connecting Brackets CARRIER ROLLERS All frame ends use connecting brackets to connect the bed and strengthen the joint See FIGURE 6 Attach th
31. he work being performed by an officer of the company Damage caused by de terioration due to extraordinary wear and tear including but not in limitation use said equipment to handle products of a size weight and shape or at speeds or methods which differ from informa tion originally provided chemical action wear caused by the presence of abrasive materials or by improper maintenance or lubrication or improper storage prior to installation shall not constitute defects Failure to install equipment properly shall not constitute defects Warranty does not cover consumable items B Seller has made no representation warranties or guarantees expressed or implied not ex pressly set forth on above paragraph Seller shall not be liable hereunder for any consequential damages included but not in limitation damages which may arise from loss of anticipated profits or production or from increased cost of operation or spoilage of material C The components used in manufacture of said equipment which were manufactured by others will carry such manufacturers customary warranty which seller will obtain for buyer upon request D No representative of TITAN has been conferred with any authority to waive alter vary or add to the terms of warranty state herein without prior authorization in writing executed by an officer of the company E The foregoing is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied or those extending beyon
32. idths greater than 24 TAPERED ROLLERS TAPERED ROLLERS Tapered rollers are used in curves and are double grooved to provide roller to roller power over universal joints See Figure 31 NOTE SLAVE BELTS IN All rollers are installed in curves at the factory for all widths SECOND GROOVE DRIVE BELTS IN FIRST GROOVE ROLLER INSTALLATION Figure 31 AWARNING USE ABLUNT OBJECT TO PUSH ON THE ROLLER AXLE POINTED TOOLS CAN SLIP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY To install the rollers proceed as follows CARRIER ROLLERS 1 Lay the rollers on the conveyor frames with the grooved end over the line shaft Lift belt off the spool and place roller thru the O belt a S amp EN A A 2 After placing the belt over the roller put the axle on the line shaft end into the hex hole in the conveyor side channel LINESHAFT 3 Since rollers have spring loaded axles depress the roller axle bd opposite the line shaft with blunt object align the shaft with the hole in the frame and release the axle The spring in the roller will push DRIVE BELTS IN OPPOSITE TWIST the axle into the frame Figure 32 Note how belt twist over roller determines carrier roller rotation See FIGURE 32 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents SAFETY GUARDS See Figure 33 Chain guards are normally installe
33. ilable 3 TEMPERATURE Most of todays smooth body T E N V and T E F C Motors run hot to the touch As long as ambient temperatures are not exceeded and more importantly ampere draw is within the allowable range there should be no need to worry Both of these limits are found on the motor nameplate LUBRICATION Most electric motors are lubricated for life and under normal conditions require no more lubrication Under severe conditions where additional lubrication is required use the following chart as a guide THE FOLLOWING CHART IS BASED ON MOTORS WITH GREASE CAUTION BEARINGS RUNNING AT SPEEDS OF 1750 R P M OR LESS ND OPERATING WITHIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF BETWEEN 0 DEGREES F TO 120 DEGREES F 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Typical lubricants that can be used CONDITION Chevron Co SRI 2 Gulf Refining Co Precision 2 or 3 Normal 8 hr day Shell Oil Co Alvania 2 Dolium R Light Loads Mobile Oil Co Mobilux Grease 2 Heavy 24 hr Day Texaco Inc Premium RB Heavy Loads Sinclair Refining Co A F 2 Dirty Conditions Extreme Shock Loads High Temperatures REDUCERS The following reducer information is concerned primarily with wormgear reducers If your conveyor is equipped with another type refer to the manufacturer s recommendations for installation and maintenance sent along at time of shipment 1 ASSEMBLE DISASSEMBLE MOTOR TO REDUCER Because many of to
34. ken The siderail for curves is first cut from straight rails and the rolled to fit each particular curve The mounting holes may not always align Install curved siderails as follows 1 Bolt one end of the siderail to the top flange of the curve bed 2 Boltthe opposite end of the siderail to the top flange If the holes do not align clamp the siderail in place and drill end and intermediate holes 3 Boltthe siderail to the curve with the appropriate number of truss head bolts ADJUSTABLE CHANNEL SIDERAIL ADJUSTABLE The adjustable channel siderail components are shipped from the factory as loose parts To install the adjustable T HANDLE siderail See Figure 34 SIDERAIL ARM Position the adjustable siderail on the lineshaft frame in the position desired LINESHAFT Bolt the side rail bracket to the lineshaft frame lining the center hole approximately under the attachment holes in the siderail Insert the Bracket Arm into the siderail bracket gt and tighten the setscrew with the bracket arm in a SIDERAIL BRACKET ARM vertical position BRACKET Place the aluminum block on the bracket arm Figure 34 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Bolt the T Handle onto the adjustable siderail with 1 4 bolts and lock washers Slide the T Handle into the aluminum block on both ends of the adjustable siderail Set the siderail to the desired vertical and horizontal position and tighten the setscrews in the aluminum block BELT SPLICING
35. led at the factory and only requires attachment to the bed and air line hookup The brake mounting bracket holes on a 3 brake match up with the holes between the crossmembers in the side channel Bolt the mounting brackets to the side channel through these holes Otherwise drill holes in side channels to suit mounting position required 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Attach the air supply line to the air fitting To properly seat the air line into the fitting observe the following procedure CARRIER ROLLER Insure the end of the air line is cut square Insert the end of the air line on the brass air fitting BRAKE BAD until snug BRAKE FRAME Adjust flow control for smooth operation AIR HOSE COMPRESSION SPRING Figure 25 proper operation the air pressure at the brake should be between 0 30 PSI WARNING Sona INJURY CAN RESULT IF FINGERS ARE PLACED BETWEEN THE ROLLERS AND BRAKE PAD WHILE AIR IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE AIR OPERATED BLADE STOP The air operated blade stop is factory assembled in a 4 1 2 channel frame assembly and can be mounted directly in a drive bed or intermediate bed To install an air operated blade stop proceed as follows See FIGURE 26 Locate blade stop to desired location 11 32 between two rollers Use existing holes if available otherwise field drill Bolt
36. ller bearing is found replace the roller All U joint bearings require general purpose greasing every month or more fre quently as required by operating conditions CHAIN amp SPROCKETS For longest chain life a constant film or oil is recommended We recommend a good quality non detergent pe troleum base oil Use the chart below AWARNING OFF CONVEYOR BEFORE USING OIL CAN OR BRUSH TO PPLY OIL RECOMMENDED OIL TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY 20 degrees 40 degrees F SAE 20 40 degrees 100 degrees F SAE 30 100 degrees 120 degrees F SAE 40 120 degrees 140 degrees F SAE 50 EMEMBER ALL GUARDS AND BOTTOM PANS IF PROVIDED MUST BE BANGER Ece BEFORE RUNNING CONVEYOR TITAN INDUSTRIES IS NOT ESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY NOT COMPLYING WITH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 115 GJH Go to Table of Contents MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Periodic maintenance intervals shown may vary with load speed hours of daily operation ambient temperature humidity etc Intervals can be established by fairly frequent maintenance at first then lengthen the intervals as justified by observation of the need for maintenance and past history Maintenance intervals are based on a 5 day work week 8 hours per day WEEKLY 40 hours Inspect Bearings Gear Reducers and Motors for excessive noise or heat A motor may be 175 degrees F hot to the touch as normal 1 2 HP motors may be slightly hotter Clean Breather Cap on Reducer if used Check Op
37. perienced installation supervisor This person must be qualified in the mechanics of the equipment and WARNING tore safe working procedures for the protection of his people the customer and the customer s property The following procedures are to be used as guidelines for LSR conveyor installation 1 Dimensional reference points a The path of each conveyor in the system is determined by establishing a reference point at each end The center line of the conveyor is established and a chalk line is snapped between these points b Conveyor should be installed with the center line of the bed matching the center line of the conveyor path Use a template and plumb line or other acceptable means to ensure accuracy 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents 2 Elevations All conveyors should be installed in accordance with the elevations shown on the layouts In addition all units must be level across the conveyor width After the first elevation is established at a critical point the elevation of all other points shall be related to this first point Dimension elevations from the floor at each point of support As a system proceeds to an upper or lower floor into another building or room a new elevation will be dimensioned from the floor at that point The new elevation will then become the reference for subsequent elevations When installing an overhead system the first end is dimensioned from the floor and becomes the elevation point un
38. rance on each side of the unit for safe adjustment and maintenance of components Provide crossovers or powered gates at sufficient intervals to eliminate the temptation to climb over or under an operating unit Remove the coupler sprocket at the end of the line INTRODUCTION The management and employees of Titan Conveyors thank you for specifying Titan equipment This manual will give you the basic information to install and maintain your equipment If special circumstances or questions come up call Titan at 920 982 6600 y l RECEIVING amp UNPACKING LSR units are shipped in a series of subassemblies These subassemblies are packaged to ensure against damage in shipment LSR beds thru 22 are always shipped with rollers assembled in frame Wider frames may necessitate having rollers shipped separately 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents TAKE CARE DURING THE REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT FROM THE CARRIER Remove small items and boxes first Pull and lift only on the skid not on the CAUTION frame crossmember or any part of the equipment Be sure the skid is free of other materials which may be on top or against the side of the skid to be removed Upon delivery of your Titan conveyor check the packing slip or bill of lading accompanying the unit If any components are missing contact Titan IMMEDIATELY with a description of the missing components along with the conveyor serial number s The serial number is found on the serial
39. th proper operation and procedures in this manual They alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards Understand the safety message It contains important information about personal safety on or near the conveyor POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices POTENTIALLY DESTRUCTIVE SITUATION which if not avoided may result in damage or reduce the longevity of the equipment Safety Decals ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals Operational Safety Keep Hands feet hair and loose clothing away when conveyor is running NEVER climb sit walk or ride on conveyor ALWAYS lock out power before servicing to avoid electrical shock ALWAYS keep hair and loose clothing away CAUTION ALWAYS keep hands away from conveyor while moving ERE CONVENOR is aunes a Never run conveyor without guards in place DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS CAN SEVER AND CRUSM DO NOT RUN WITH GUARD REMOVED 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents NEVER Start Conveyor until Personnel are Clear NEVER Run Conveyor with Guard Off NEVER Attempt Maintenance or Repair While Conveyor is Running NEVER Place Hands by Belt Pulleys or Sprockets While Conveyor is Running NEVER Allow Personnel to Rest or Walk on Conveyor NEVER W
40. the belt has the correct twist to make the roller rotate in the correct direction refer to an adjacent roller for direction of twist ELECTRICAL ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Since the electrical codes vary from one area to another be sure to check with the proper authorities before starting the electrical wiring The electrical voltage of the motor will be stamped on the metal name plate This voltage should be checked to see that it matches your available voltage O NOT CONNECT THE MOTOR TO ANY OTHER VOLTAGE THAN THAT ON TS LABEL OTHERWISE PERSONNEL MAY EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL HOCK AND THE MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION Consult the wiring diagram on the inside cover of the starter and push button for the proper electrical connections Many motors both single phase and three phase are dual voltage Consult the wiring diagram on the motor for the proper connections NOTE Pay attention to the type number and location of stop start push button controls Should a malfunction or emergency condition develop stop the conveyor immediately Most three phase drives use transform ers to reduce the push button and control circuit to 110 volt When primary voltage is changed the transformer must be changed according to the wiring diagram found on the transformer If additional information is required contact your local distributor 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents FINAL ASSEMBLY CHECK At the final
41. til a change in elevation if shown in the layout This new elevation is then dimensioned from the floor and becomes the new reference point This process is repeated each time an elevation occurs SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 Floor Supports See FIGURE 2 Install the bolts so the nut is on the bottom of the support smile bracket Bolts should be left finger tight on the frame while the conveyor is being assembled See FIGURE 3 SMILE BRACKET d _ SPREADER UPPER SUPPORT BED INTERMEDIATE LOWER SUPPORT SMILE BRACKET Fi 2 gure Figure 3 CAUTION Insure beds oriented so that the line shafts are on the proper side Install one support completely on the frame at bed ends with holes provided All intermediate supports should be installed centered on the joint between beds If a floor support cannot be cen tered on two adjoining beds place the support as close as possible to the joint but not more than two 2 feet from the joint Install supports directly to the bottom flange of the bed frame as shown Adjust the vertical height of the support at this time Minor adjustment may be necessary for floor irregularity Recommended methods for securing is as follows 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents Concrete or Masonry Floors a Anchoring will be accomplished by drilling into the floor and inserting the suitable bolt anchor b Anchor all floor supports with minimum 3 8 diam
42. unit It is cost effective to identify parts before they are needed for assembly Small items like nuts and bolts are not practical to inventory and are easily obtained if necessary Loose parts are boxed and shipped separately The box may include the following items for LSR TYPICAL LOOSE PARTS ITEM USE ILLUSTRATION Connectors and devices Per Application Cross Pipe Ceiling Hanger Page 13 Electrical Components Per Application Floor Support Line shaft coupling Page 10 Knee Brace Mounting conveyor Page 11 Siderail Arm Adjustable Channel G R Page 28 Siderail Clamps Adjustable Channel G R Page 28 Hardware Per Application Spacer Channel Ceiling Hanger Page 13 Special Mounts Per Application V Bracket Ceiling Hanger Page 13 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents INSTALLATION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES HAVE AREA AROUND INSTALLATION SITE CLEARED OF DEBRIS LOCKOUT POWER TO CONVEYOR S UNTIL START UP LOOK OUT FOR SHARP EDGES WHILE HANDLING CONVEYOR COMPONENTS BE CAREFUL IN AND AROUND THE CONVEYOR S DURING INSTALLATION ALSO BE AWARE OF OTHERS IN THE AREA ONLY ALLOW QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL CONVEYORS INTRODUCTION TO LINESHAFT CONVEYORS GENERAL THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS INTENDED TO BE USED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS ON LIVE ROLLER CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Not all applications and components can possibly be covered therefore use this manual as a guide onl
43. up heat and pressure that MUST be vented to protect the seals and gears If not installed at Titan a brass vent plug contained in a small plastic bag will be put in a box or larger bag along with fasteners sent loose for use during field installation Remove the top most drain plug refer to FIGURE 37 for the position of your reducer and install the vent plug securely in place Standard Gear Reducer Mounting Positions amp Vent Plug Level and Drain Locations All primary units have their own oil level Double Reduction Worm Worm Size 842 860 far side plug Note High oil level applies to all size 842 amp larger secondary amp tertiary units regardless of primary unit type Worm Under Vertical Input Oil Capacities ounces Standard Units Mounting UNIT SIZE Position s13 ess 826 sez 852 seo sro 2 wormunaer e 16 20 26 40 so e 108 152 304 328 32 9 s a 96 Shipped Dry 16 Oz 1 pint 2 pints 1 quart 4 quarts 1 gallon 1 gallon 128 oz 231 Cu in FIGURE 37 3 CLEANING After approximately two to three weeks of operation the reducer MUST be drained flushed out and refilled to the proper level with fresh oil This is done to remove brass particles caused during the normal wear in period of the worm gear Afterwards the oil should be changed in your reducer every 2500 hours or ever 6 months which ever occurs first
44. veyor width if applicable along with the part number when ordering TYPICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Rollers Straight roller Single Groove Double Groove Tapered Roller between frames between frames between frames between frames between frames between frames LSRA02560 LSRA02561 LSRA02562 LSRA02563 LSRA02564 LSRA02565 Polyurethane O Rings Drive Belt Straight 3 16 STD Duty 1 3 8 Dia roller Drive Belt Straight 3 16 STD Duty 1 9 Dia roller Drive Belt Straight 3 16 Heavy Duty 92 1 9 Dia roller Drive Belt Curve 3 16 STD Duty 1 9 Dia roller Slave Drive Belt Straights and Curves 3 16 STD Duty Twist Belt with S hook Bulk Urethane Transfer Belting 3 8 Dia Bulk O Ring Material 3 16 Dia STD Duty Splice Kit Includes Carrying case weld splice fixture heating tool cutting tool trimming tool C Clips Spool Coupler sprocket Nylon coupler chain LSRA02566 LSRA02567 LSRA02568 LSRA02569 LSRA02570 LSRA02571 LSRA02590 LSRA02591 LSRA02592 LSRA02593 LSRA02594 LSRA02595 951759 951761 951762 951757 951758 951763 951765 951766 951767 951772 951771 611466 955548 Line shaft bearing 2 piece housing 151884 bearing 151001 Guard L Clip LSRA02800 Tinnerman Nut 441875 U Joint 953265 Consult your local distributor for current prices and minimum charge 7 15 GJH Go to Table of Contents ITAN CONVEYORS PATHWAY LINESHAFT CON
45. y Specific questions relating to your conveyor should be addressed to your local Distributor The Distributor is familiar with your specific system and can render immediate assistance if required Understand the WARNINGS at the beginning of this manual Danger Warnings and Cautions are included in ap propriate places throughout this manual and are defined on pages 3 and 4 in this manual A thorough understanding and compliance with these Warnings and Cautions will greatly reduce the possibility of personnel injury and equipment damages LSR CONCEPTS LSR Live Roller Conveyor is a unique concept in powered conveyors Polyurethane belts individually power carrier rollers from a common line shaft Pretensioning the polyurethane drive belts drives the LSR rollers by the friction forces created between the line shaft and drive pulleys The basic elements of LSR are See FIGURE 1 A frame consisting of formed channel rails bolted together with square tubing crossmembers and supported with either ceiling hangers or floor supports Powered rollers each have a circumferential groove near one end for the belt Lineshaft provides power to length of the conveyor Drive belts pretensioned polyurethane connect the line shaft to the individual rollers A line shaft guard is provided to help prevent entanglement of hair fingers or clothing in rotating parts The WARNING label alerts personnel to NEVER START CONVEYOR UNTIL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR NEVER RUN CONVEY
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