Inspect and track the OFK conveyor belt

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Combination Spanner Set

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment

CAUTIONWhen using material handling in the manual mode, make sure that everything and everyone is clear of moving parts to prevent damage or injuries.

ClosedInspection
  1. Inspect the OFK conveyor and make sure it is clear of timber or any other obstruction.
  2. In the Material Handling window, click  to run the OFK conveyor forwards.

  3. Check the condition of the entire belt while it is running, watching for tears and frayed edges.

    Note: if the belt is damaged, it should be replaced during the service.

  4. Check the tracking of the belt, watching if it runs to one side of the rollers. If the tracking needs to be adjusted, follow the procedure below.

ClosedTracking
  1. Press the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  2. Loosen the two mounting bolts on each roller bearing at the end of the conveyor farthest from the saw.
  3. Loosen the locknut on the large tensioning bolts under each bearing.

  4. Slightly extend or retract the tensioning bolts to adjust the roller alignment.

    EXAMPLE 

    If the belt needs to move left, extend the right bearing and/or retract the left bearing (ensuring you leave the belt tensioned properly).

  5. Tighten the two mounting bolts on each roller bearing.
  6. Tighten the locknut on the tensioning bolts.
  7. Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  8. Rehome the saw.
  9. In the Material Handling window, click  to run the OFK conveyor forwards and check the tracking.
  10. Repeat the tracking procedure if needed.