Installation, Operation

& Maintenance
Manual
Project:
Bengalon Coal Port Project
Supplied To:
PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia
Purchase Order No. 5805024

Conveyor Belt Cleaners For Conveyors:

CV-01, CV-02, ST-01, ST-02,
CV-03,CV-04, CV-05

Supplied By: Flexco (AUST) Pty Ltd

Ph.(02) 9680 3322
Fax. (02) 9899 1237
 CONTENTS

Equipment Data Sheet..................................................3

Replacement Parts Listing...........................................4
H-Type Belt Cleaner.......................................................5
P-Type Belt Cleaner.....................................................21
R-Type Belt Cleaner.....................................................31
Deflector Belt Plough..................................................40
Drawings........................................................................43

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 FLEXCO (AUST) PTY. LTD
A.B.N. 37002 655 969
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Australia
P.O. Box 6365 Baulkham Hills B.C. NSW 2153 Australia
Phone: +61-2-9680 3322Fax: +61-2-9899 1237
e-mail: Info@flexco.com.au
web site: www.flexco.com

Equipment Data Sheet – Belt Cleaners & Ploughs

Conveyor
Primary Scraper Secondary Scraper Deflector Plough
No.

CV-01 HXF1500S PV1400 BP1400

CV-02 HXF1200S RV1200 x 2 BP1200 x 2

ST-01 HXF1200S PV1200 BP1200 x 2

ST-02 HXF1200S PV1200 BP1200 x 2

CV-03 HXF1500S PV1400 BP1400

CV-04 HXF1500S PV1400 BP1400

CV-05 HXF1500S PV1400 BP1400

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 PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia PO No. 5805024
Bengalon Coal Port Project – Belt Cleaners & Ploughs
Conveyors CV-01, CV-02, ST-01, ST-02, CV-03,CV-04, CV-05
Consumable Spares

Expected
Availability
Item Parent Equipment Item Name Supplier Item Code Unit Price Annual
(ex-Sydney)
Usage
HXF8M
1 HXF Primary Flexco 74689 $230.00 2 sets Ex-Stock
Poly Tips
1 set / 2
3 HXF Primary HSA Cushions Flexco 73486 $55.00 Ex-Stock
years
PSA150
4 PV Secondary Flexco 73015 $60.00 1 set Ex-Stock
Tungsten Tips
1 set / 2
5 PV Secondary PHA Flexco 73626 $50.00 Ex-Stock
years
RSA150
6 RV Secondary Flexco 73628 $60.00 1 set Ex-Stock
Tungsten Tips
1 set / 2
7 RV Secondary RSA Flexco 76249 $50.00 Ex-Stock
years

8 BP1400 Plough BP1400-B Flexco 73782 $380.00 2 sets Ex-Stock

9 BP1200 Plough BP1200-B Flexco 73781 $310.00 2 sets Ex-Stock

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LIT CODE 1487A REV. 4/00

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I. Routine Visual Inspection
All conveyors should be routinely inspected and an important element of the inspection is the belt
cleaning system.

The safety aspects of an inspection with equipment operating must be observed, as the H-Type®
cleaner operates at the discharge end of the conveyor and is in direct contact with the moving
conveyor belt.

No attempt should be made to physically handle any section or element of the H-Type® cleaner
which is inside the chute area.

A visual inspection of the cleaners’ performance can be made from outside the chute, if closer
inspection is required the conveyor must be shut down and locked out.

A visual inspection of the conveyor belt should be made to determine:

9 No belt cover damage is occurring

9 No area of the belt surface has a fixed pattern of material carryback
9 There is no bouncing of the conveyor belt in the area of the belt cleaner
9 If snub pulleys are present, a check should be made for material building up on the shell of
the pulley

When any of the above conditions are observed, a determination should be made of the neces-
sity for the interruption of production to complete needed repairs, that is, the condition serious
enough to warrant stopping the conveyor, or can it wait until the next maintenance period.

II. Physical Inspection

Under no circumstances should a physical inspection of any belt cleaner be undertaken with the
conveyor in operation.

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HF: Polyurethane Tipped Cleaner
9 Check all tips for mechanical damage such as wear, or grooving of the Polyurethane
9 Inspect gap between the tip and pulley face for material entrapment

ALL:
9 Check the rubber cushions of the cleaner for corrosion and indications that the metal plates
of the cushion are separating from the rubber blocks
9 Ensure there are no tips bent away from the belt. If so, this could mean:
♦ Material buildup between the tip and belt
♦ The cushion is damaged
♦ The cleaner pole cushion plate is bent
9 Inspect the pole of the cleaner for corrosion, erosion and straightness
9 Inspect the cleaner to ensure that all nuts are secure and that wear is not occurring,
particularly to the nuts which secure the tips
9 Check the cleaner pole for correct positioning in the X, Y or C coordinates
9 Replace all worn or damage components
9 Tension the cleaner to the belt
♦ Adjust the cleaner tension using the tension chart below, until the recommended
load is achieved
♦ Test run the conveyor and check for any abnormal noise or vibrations from the
cleaner

Cleaner Load Solid Bolt Spring Tensioned

HXF 10kg 6 Turns Measure & Note

III. Position Verif ica

erifica tion
ication (Tip angle to belt)
♦ With the correct gauge provided with each cleaner position the gauge with points
against the pulley and verify the angle is correct per unit’s specifications

IV
IV.. Fr equenc
equencyy of Inspection
HXF: Inspect every 2–4 weeks

V. Tip Life Expectancy

HXF: 10 weeks – 9 months

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FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator® and H-Type® are registered trademarks of Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Rev. 3/01
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HOOK BOLT MOUNT

XF-TIP
TENSIONER
ADJUSTING NUT
HOOK BOLT LOCK
NUT
HOOK BOLT

SPRING

BEARING
MOUNT
COLLAR

POLE

OPTIONAL
SELF POLYSHIELD Standard Adjusting Bolt
ADJUSTING CUSH- Tensioner
UNIT ION
ADJUSTING
MOUNTING ARM
BRACKET

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

Double check that the correct cleaner tip size has been selected INSTALLATION:
and supplied by using the chart below. (Pulley diameter = actual • TAPE MEASURE
pulley diameter plus the thickness of the lagging and belt.) • 19mm WRENCH
PHYSICALLY LOCK OUT AND TAG THE CONVEYOR AT • RATCHET WITH 19mm SOCKET
THE POWER SOURCE • ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
• Choose instructions for chute mounting or open head mounting. • CUTTING TORCH AND/OR WELDER
For chute mounting it may be necessary to cut an access hole to • (2) 150mm C-CLAMPS (FOR TEMPO-
allow for installation and inspections. (See dimensions in Step 7 RARY
under Chute Mounting.) POSITIONING OF MOUNTING
• Follow all safety precautions when using a cutting torch. BRACKETS)
• If welding, protect all fastener threads from weld spatter. • 600mm LEVEL
• MARKING PEN

XF-Tip Size Pulley Diameter + Belt and Lagging

S 450-799mm

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Chute Mounting
STEP 1. Find X and Y measurements
Find the X and Y measurement specifications for the pulley
diameter. See charts included in packet. The pulley diameter
measurement should include lagging and belt.
Pulley Diameter mm X mm Y mm
Using the correct X and Y coordinates will position the cleaner at
15° below the horizontal plane on the head pulley.
½ diameter of
pulley shaft
STEP 2a. Measure head pulley shaft
Fig. 1
Determine the diameter of the pulley shaft and divide by 2

STEP 2b.
Put a level on top of the pulley shaft and draw a horizontal line A.
Measure down from Line A half the diameter of the pulley shaft
and draw Line B parallel from the pulley shaft (Fig. 1).
Modified
X
. STEP 3a. Mark X dimension
"B"
Subtract the above dimension (STEP 2a) from the selected X
dimension to establish the modified X dimension. With this new INTERSECTING
X dimension measure horizontally from the front of the pulley MARK
Fig. 2
shaft forward on Line B and mark on the chute (Fig. 2).

X STEP 3b. Determine Y dimension.

From the horizontal X mark, drop a line vertically down to
the selected Y dimension and draw an intersecting mark
(Fig. 2a). This is the correct position of the centre of the
Y pole.
Fig. 2b
INTERSECTING MARK
Fig. 2a

STEP 4. Locate mounting bracket position

(horizontal position).
To locate the position of the cleaner mounting +55mm
bracket, add 55mm to the intersecting mark (Fig.
ADJUSTED INTER-
2b). This mark indicates the top centre of the mount- SECTING MARK +
ing bracket.

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STEP 5. Cut chute opening.

Using the adjusted intersecting mark ("+") established
in STEP 4, layout and cut the required opening
150mm
125x150mm on the chute (Fig. 3). If access hole is
125mm
required, see STEP 7.
ADJUSTED
+
INTERSECTING MARK
75mm
75mm Fig. 3

CHUTE
ADJUSTED
OPENING
INTERSECTING
MARK
STEP 6. Install the mounting brackets.
Centre the mounting bracket on the bottom of the opening. MOUNTING
BRACKET
Bolt or weld in position (Fig 4). Repeat process on opposite
side. +

Fig. 4

STEP 7. Cutting the access hole

Cut access hole, centring the bottom edge on the ad-
justed intersecting mark ("+") established in STEP 4.
Width of hole should be 175mm; height should be
325mm for extra small tips, 375mm for small tips,
+ 420mm for medium tips, or 450mm for large tips. Ac-
Fig. 5 cess hole may be oriented within the range shown (Fig.
ADJUSTED INTERSECTING MARK
5), provided bottom edge is still centred as described
above.

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Open Head Mounting
STEP 1. Find X and Y measurements.
Find the X and Y measurement specifications for the pulley
diameter. See charts (included in packet). The pulley diam-
eter measurement should include lagging and belt.
Pulley Diameter mm X mm Y mm
Using the correct X and Y coordinates will position the cleaner MARK "A"
at 15° below the horizontal plane on the head pulley. MARK "B"

STEP 2a. Fig. 1

Determine the diameter of the pulley shaft and divide by 2.

STEP 2b.
Put a level on top of the pulley shaft and mark A at the
MARK "B" structure. Measure down from Mark A half the diameter
of the pulley shaft and mark B, locating the shaft
centreline (Fig. 1).

STEP 2c.
Measure down the given Y dimension plus 55mm and
Y + 55mm
mark (Fig. 2). This mark indicates the top location of
MARK support material to be added for installing the cleaner
Fig. 2 mounting brackets.

a) shaft to structure

b) pulley shaft diameter ________ ÷ 2 +

c) pulley shaft centre line =
to structure
b Length of
support d) add X measurement from chart +
a material
centre of pole from structure =
e) add 175mm (half length of + 175mm
c+d+e mounting bracket)
Fig. 3 length of support material needed =

STEP 3. Locate X location.

a.) Measure from the back of the pulley shaft to the support structure (Fig. 3).
b.) Pulley shaft diameter divided by 2.
c.) Add dimensions from a) and b). This dimension is the pulley shaft centreline to the support
structure.
d.) Add the given X dimension to c). The sum indicates the distance from the centre of the pole to the
support structure.
e.) Add 175mm (half the length of the mounting bracket). The sum is the total length of support material
needed to correctly locate the mounting brackets.

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STEP 4. Secure mounting support pieces to the support structure
Weld support pieces to the support structure. 75x75mm angle works well for these support pieces.

STEP 5. Prepare the support pieces for the cleaner mounting brackets
Clamp the mounting bracket on the support piece. Mark and drill holes for mounting or weld.

Go to STEP 8 to complete cleaner installation

STEP 8. Install the pole

Remove the two bearing block bolts from one of the
BEARING bearing blocks (Fig. 6). (If chute mount, remove from
BLOCK the side with access hole.) Slide the pole across the
BOLTS pulley and into the bearing block on other side and
allow tips to hang down. Install the removed bearing
mount on the pole and reattach to the mounting bracket.
Do not tighten; leave finger tight.
Fig. 6

STEP 9. Position the pole

Rotate pole upward to bring tips into contact with head
pulley (Fig. 7). Centre the tips across the belt. While
applying light pressure on the centre tip, shift
loosened bearing block until tips are contacting belt
SLIDE
evenly across full width. Lock cleaner into this
position by tightening bearing block bolts.
Fig. 7

For step-by-step instructions on installing the spring tensioner, refer to the instructions included in the
cleaner packet.

If the optional bolt tensioner is going to be used, see the installation instructions included with the
adjusting bolts supplied in the mounting kit box.

FLEX CO (A
FLEXCO UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237
(for technical questions and information)

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator® and H-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1650 Rev. 3/01
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Cleaner P ole Loca

Pole tion Char
Location Chartt
for H Type® Cleaner
Cleanerss with F-Tips and XF-Tips

Small (S) F & XF-Tips for

Head Pulley Diameters 500-775mm

DIAMETER
(OVER X (mm) Y (mm) C (mm) GAP (mm)
BELT)
350 67 369 375 79
375 79 372 381 75
400 91 376 387 71
425 103 379 393 67
450 115 382 399 63
475 127 385 406 60
500 140 389 413 56
525 152 392 420 54
550 164 395 428 51 Diameter
over belt
575 176 398 435 48 and lagging
600 188 402 443 46
625 200 405 452 44 x
650 212 408 460 42 y
675 224 411 468 40
700 236 415 477 38
725 248 418 486 36 GAP
c
750 260 421 495 35
775 272 424 504 33
800 284 427 513 32
825 297 431 523 30
850 309 434 533 29
875 321 437 542 28
900 333 440 552 26
925 345 444 562 25

Recommended range for tip size

Optional extended range

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H-T ype ® Spring Tension Mounting Kit

H-Type
for HXF Cleaner s
Cleaners
for over 900mm
ov
Instr uctions ffor
Instructions or Installation
Installation

HOOK BOLT MOUNT

TENSIONER
ADJUSTING NUT

HOOK BOLT
LOCK NUT

HOOK BOLT

TENSION SPRING

COLLAR

BEARING
BLOCK
Begin installation after STEP 9 of the H Type®
LOCK BOLT
cleaner installation instructions is completed. & LOCK NUT COLLAR

STEP 10D. Install the Tensioning System. COLLAR

a. With the pole rotated up so that all the tips
contact the head pulley, slide a collar on each
end of the pole. Position the collars tight against
the bearing blocks and tighten the lock bolt and
lock nut on each collar (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

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100-125mm b. Assemble the tension spring and the Hook Bolt mount to
an adjusting arm (Fig. 2). IMPORTANT: Allow for at least
100mm to 125mm upward movement on the Hook Bolt for
future tip adjustments.

Fig. 2

c. Install an adjusting arm onto Fig. 3

pole end. Rotate the tensioner Adjusting Arm
around the pole until the opti- Position
mum mounting position is lo- Perpendicular
cated. The Hook Bolt mount
can be located in any position Adjusting
360° around the pole. The only Arm
Perpendicular Position
requirement is that the Hook
Bolt and spring remain
perpendicular to the adjusting
arm (Fig. 3). Note: adjusting
arm can be located any place
along the end of the pole to align with Hook Bolt mount.
d. Clamp the Hook Bolt mount in place and weld or bolt in position.
e. With the adjusting arm positioned perpendicular to the Hook Bolt mount, tighten the adjusting arm
lock bolts and lock nuts (for optimum hold, tighten the back bolt first and then the top bolt).
f. Repeat steps b) through f) on other side of cleaner.

Tensioner STEP 11D. Set the Spring Tension.

Adjusting Nut Hook Loosen the Hook Bolt lock nut and turn the tensioner adjusting nut
Bolt until the coil is 150mm long. Measure the length of the white line
White line Lock Nut on the spring (Fig. 4). Complete on both sides of cleaner. NOTE:
The given spring length measurement is a starting point only. Actual
150mm length for correct cleaner tip tensioning may vary by cleaner width.
Determine exact spring measurement length for your cleaner
after STEP 12D is completed.

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STEP 12D. Check for Correct Blade Tip Tension.

Place a Tip Tension Gauge between the blade tip and belt
on the centre tip (or tips) (Fig. 5). While pulling in a straight
motion, read the tension required to break contact
between the tip and belt. 10kgs is recommended for HF;
12kgs for HXF; and 8kgs for HV. Also check tension on
Spring Tensioner
both outer tips. Make tension adjustments if needed. not shown
Fig. 5

STEP 13D. Measure Spring Length and Affix Label.

After the correct spring tension has been confirmed, measure the white line on the spring. Make
not of the spring length for future reference for tensioning or re-tensioning the blades.

FLEX CO (A
FLEXCO UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237
(for technical questions and information)

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator ® and H-Type® are registered trademarks of Flexible
Steel Lacing Company.
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H-Type® Belt Cleaner
with XF-Tips
Tip R
Reeplacement Instr uctions
Instructions

1. Release the tip tension

Adjusting Bolt
a. For Adjusting Bolt Tensioners: Lock Nut
Loosen the adjusting bolt lock nuts and lower the adjusting
bolts 25mm to allow the tips to move away from the belt Adjusting
Bolt
(Fig. 1a).

b. For Spring Tensioners:

Fig. 1a
Loosen Hook Bolt lock nuts and back off tensioner
adjusting nuts 50mm to allow the tips to move away from
the belt (Fig. 1b).
50mm
2. Remove the worn blades Tensioner
Adjusting
Nut
Remove Nyloc nuts and flat washers from the bottom of
each tip at the top of the cushion. Remove the tips Hook
Bolt
by pulling back and down (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1b

Nyloc nuts &

flat washers
3. Install the new tips

With the tip tipped back slightly, align the studs with the
holes in the top of the cushion plate and insert. Tilt the tip
Fig. 2 forward while holding the bottom of the tip tight against
the cushion. With the tip aligned with the cushion, install
a flat washer and Nyloc nut on each stud. Finger tighten
only, but do not tighten (this will be done once all tips are
installed) (Fig. 3). Continue across pole.
Nyloc nuts
& flat
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1-2mm
1-2mm
4. Align the tips

Position each tip to allow a 1mm to 2mm space

between them to prevent any binding. Tighten all
Nyloc nuts (Fig. 4).

5. Tension the new blades Fig. 4

Apply light pressure to the centre tip until contact is

made with the belt.

Push center
a) For Adjusting Bolt Tensioners: to touch belt

Turn the adjusting bolts up until they touch the

adjusting arms (Fig. 5a). Add an additional six turns
on both sides. Adjusting
Adjusting Arm
Bolt

b) For Spring Tensioners: Fig. 5a

Turn the tensioner adjusting nuts until the spring length

(measured on the white line) matches the length
marked on the Spring Length Label or structure (Fig.
5b) . Confirm the tip tension is correct in Step 6. Tensioner
Adjusting Nut

If no measurement has been previously noted, ad- White Line

just the spring length to 125mm for a single spring Length
measurement
tensioner or 150mm for a dual (Fig. 5b). Note: These from label, or
x"
measurements are a starting point only. The actual 125mm (Single)
length for correct tip tensioning may vary be cleaner 150mm (Dual)

width. Determine the correct spring length

measurement for the cleaner in Step 6. Then note Fig. 5b
the confirmed spring length on the structure for
future use.

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6. Do a pull test to check for correct

tension

Insert a Tip Tension Gauge, centred on the outer

tip, between the tip and the belt (Fig. 6). Read 10kgs
recommended
tension required to break the contact of the tip to
the belt (10kgs recommended for HF Tips, 12kgs
for HXF Tips). Check both end tips. Make
adjustments as needed and tighten both
adjusting bolt lock nuts. If spring length Adjusting Bolt
Lock Nut Fig. 6
adjustments were required, note the dimension for
future adjustment.
7. Test run the cleaner and inspect operation

If vibration occurs, increase tip tension by making 1/2 turns on each adjusting bolt (or full turns
on spring tensioners).

FLEX
FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator ® and H-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company
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for HXF Cleaners
Instructions for Installation
STEP 10B. Install adjusting arms ADJUSTING
a. Screw adjusting bolts into the welded nut on each mount- ARM LOCK
BOLTS & LOCK
ing bracket (about 12-18mm above the mounting bracket). ADJUSTING
NUTS
b. With pole rotated up, so that all tips contact the head ARM
pulley, slide an adjusting arm onto pole, tight against
bearing block, resting on the adjusting bolt, pointed away 12 to 18mm
from the head pulley (Fig. 1). Tighten both adjusting arm
lock bolts and lock nuts (in the order shown in Fig. 1).
Repeat on opposite side. ADJUSTING BOLT Fig. 1

STEP 11B. Set tip tension

Apply the following tension:
F-Tips and XF-Tips . . . . . 6 turns
Lock both adjusting bolt jam nuts (Fig. 2). NOTE: The initial ADJUSTING
BOLT &
6 turns is a starting point only. Actual number of turns may LOCK NUT
vary with cleaner width. Determine exact tension and
adjustment needed in STEP 12B.
Fig. 2

STEP 12B. Check for correct tip tension

Place a Tip Tension Gauge between the tip and belt on the
centre tip (or tips) (Fig. 3). While pulling in a straight motion,
read the tension required to break contact between the tip
and belt. 10kgs is recommended for HF and 12kgs for HXF.
Also check tension on both outer tips. Make tension
adjustments if needed.
Fig. 3
Test run cleaner and inspect operation
If vibration occurs or more cleaning efficiency is desired, increase tip tension by making a 1/2 turn on
each adjusting bolt.

FLEX CO (A
FLEXCO UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237
(for technical questions and information)

©2001 Flexco Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator ® and H-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1629 Rev 3/01

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P-Type® Belt Cleaner

P-Type

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P-TYPE ® SERVICE PROCEDURES

I Routine Visual Inspection

All conveyors should be routinely inspected. An important element of the inspection is the belt cleaning
system.

The safety aspects of an inspection with equipment operating must be observed, as the P-Type® cleaner
operates at the discharge end of the conveyor and is in direct contact with the moving conveyor belt.

No attempt should be made to physically handle any section or element of the P-Type® cleaner which is inside
the chute area.

A visual inspection of the cleaner’s performance can be made from outside the chute, if closer inspection is
required the conveyor must be shut down and locked out.

A visual inspection of the conveyor belt should be made to determine:

9 No belt cover damage is occurring
9 No area of the belt surface has a fixed pattern of material carryback
9 There is no bouncing of the conveyor belt in the area of the belt cleaner. If bouncing is present, a
hold-down roller may be required at 150-200m behind the cleaner
9 If snub pulleys are present, a check should be made for material building up on the shell of the
pulley

When any of the above conditions are observed, a determination should be made of the necessity for the
interruption of production to complete needed repairs i.e., is the condition serious enough to warrant stopping
the conveyor, or can it wait until the next maintenance period.

II. Physical Inspection

Under no circumstances should a physical inspection of any belt cleaner be undertaken with the conveyor in
operation.

A physical inspection of the cleaner should be made to determine:

Note: Removal of the pole assembly is preferred.

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9 Ensure the tips cover the entire width of the belt

9 Ensure that the tips of the cleaner are square to the belt before applying tension
9 Check the rubber cushions of the cleaner for corrosion and indications that the metal plates of the
cushion are separating from the rubber blocks
9 Ensure that there are no blades pushed away back from the belt. If so, this could mean:
 Material buildup between the tip and belt
 The cushion is damaged
 The cleaner pole top plate is bent
9 Inspect the pole of the cleaner for corrosion, erosion and straightness
9 Inspect the cleaner to ensure that all nuts are secure and that wear is not occurring, particularly to
the nuts which secure the tips
9 Replace all worn or damaged components
9 Tension the cleaner to the belt
 Tension the cleaner to the belt as described in the installation instructions
 After adjusting the height bolts to the correct tension, pull the outer tip back until the contact
is broke between the tip and belt and release. With correct tension the full thickness of the
adjacent tip is visual at the belt. Adjust as needed. (This tension gives a 3mm-5mm lift in the
belt at tip contact area)
 Test run the conveyor and check for any abnormal noise or vibrations from the cleaner

I I I . Position Verif ica

erifica tion
ication (Tip angle to belt)
 With the gauge provided with each cleaner, position the gauge with top flat section against the
belt and verify the angle against the front cushion plate is correct per unit’s specifications

IV
V.. F r equenc
equencyy of Inspection
PV: Inspect every 4-6 weeks

V. Tip Life Expectancy

(Tip life estimates vary by application and are dependent on the types and amounts of materials being
cleaned off the belt, conveyor run times, and other factors. Severe applications may see reduced life.)
PV: 6-18 months

FLEX
FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator ® and P-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Rev. 3/01
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P-Type® Belt Cleaner
Instr uctions ffor
Instructions or Installa tion
Installation
MOUNT- TIP (F-TIP SHOWN)
CUSH-
ING
ION
BRACKET
POLE

CLAMP
BLOCK

CLAMP BLOCK POLYSHIELD

BOLTS

ADJUSTING BOLT

F-TIP V-TIP C-TIP

OPTIONAL PULL-UP
POSITION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

INSTALLATION: • Double check the tip style needed for your application:
• TAPE MEASURE V-Tip - for vulcanized belts
• 19mm WRENCH • PHYSICALLY LOCK OUT AND TAG THE
• RATCHET WITH 19mm SOCKET CONVEYOR AT THE POWER SOURCE.
• 2 - 150mm C-CLAMPS (FOR • For chute mounting it may be necessary to cut an access
TEMPORARY POSITIONING OF hole to allow for installation and inspections. (See dimensions
MOUNTING BRACKETS) in Step 2.)
• CUTTING TORCH AND/OR • Follow all safety precautions when using a cutting torch.
WELDER
• If welding, protect all fastener threads from weld spatter.
• MARKING PEN

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STEP 1 Choose the position on the conveyor where the cleaner will be installed (Fig. 1)
The P-Type® Belt Cleaner may be installed at any position on the beltline starting from a point
100mm from where the belt leaves the head pulley and continuing on down the conveyor. The
optimum positions are 100mm from the head pulley (Position A) or 150mm to 200mm in front of a
snubber or return roller (Position B). If either of these positions is not possible, a hold down roller
may be required to provide adequate tension for the tips. (If a hold down roller is required, the
optimum cleaner position is 150mm to 200mm in front of the roller (Position C). A hold down roller
is also required on conveyors where light belt tension makes constant tip contact unobtainable.
Downward pressure is not required; the roller simply restricts any upward movement of the belt.

BELT DIRECTION

150mm-200mm
Head Pulley
150mm-200mm
100mm

C
B
Hold-down A
roller
Fig. 1 P-Type® cleaner

STEP 2 Install mounting brackets

For chute mounting: For a chute installation a belt location line must first be established. Draw
a line on the chute replicating this location. If head pulley and snub pulley are close, it may be
necessary to assume an approximate belt line between the two. In the determined location draw a
line perpendicular to the belt line. Make a mark on this line 175mm below belt location line (Fig. 2a).
Locate a mounting bracket along this line allowing the centreline of the clamp block to align with
this 175mm mark (Fig. 2b). To move the clamp blocks, if necessary, loosen the clamp block lock
bolts and the adjusting bracket lock bolt and move the clamp block to a position where the centre
of the hole is 175mm below the bottom of the belt. Bolt or weld in place. Repeat this step on the
opposite side. On one side an access hole may be required (Fig. 2c). NOTE: The brackets must
be aligned perpendicular to the belt.
BELT DIRECTION 125mm
BELT LOCATION
LINE

MOUNTING
BEL BRACKET
T LO 175mm 200mm
CAT
ION
LINE CLAMP BLOCK
LOCK BOLTS
175mm CLAMP
BLOCK
ADJUSTING
BRACKET
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b LOCK BOLT Fig. 2c

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For structure mounting: In most applications the

standard mounting brackets will have adequate room
STRUCTURE
to fit on the structure with no cutting. Clamp the
mounting bracket into position (use 150mm clamps).
BELTLINE
Move the clamp block to align the centre of the block
175mm
with a point 175mm below the belt (Fig. 2d). To move
the clamp blocks, if necessary, loosen the clamp block
MOUNTING lock bolts and the adjusting bracket lock bolt and turn
BRACKET the adjusting bolt lock nuts. The bracket can now be
bolted or welded in place. Locate and install bracket
Fig. 2d on the opposite side of belt in alignment with the first
bracket. NOTE: The brackets must be aligned
perpendicular to the belt.

STEP 3 Install the pole CLAMP BLOCK

BOLTS
Remove the two clamp block bolts on both clamp blocks and
remove the outer half of the clamp blocks (Fig. 3). Slide the
pole across the belt and into the clamp blocks. Position the
outer clamp block halves over the pole and install the clamp
block bolts. Position the pole so the tips are centred on the
belt and snug the clamp block bolts. OUTER HALF
CLAMP BLOCK
Fig. 3

GAUGE
STEP 4 Set the tip angle
NO
With angle gauge provided, rotate the tips to the preset angle
CONTACT (Fig. 4) and lock the pole in place by tightening the clamp block
WITH BELT
CLAMP bolts equally.
BLOCK NOTE: Make sure there is NO tip to belt contact while making
BOLTS this alignment. If contact occurs, lower the pole by raising the
top adjusting bolt lock nut and loosening the clamp block lock
Fig. 4 bolts, and repeat this step (Fig. 5).

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STEP 5 Set the tip tension

With all clamp block lock bolts slightly loosened, back down
the bottom adjusting bolt lock nut 5-6 turns on both sides (Fig.
5). Turn the top adjusting bolt lock nuts down until light contact
is made between tips and belt across the entire width of the
cleaner. Give an additional 1-1/2 turns to both top adjusting bolt
lock nuts and tighten both bottom adjusting bolt lock nuts. Tighten
all clamp block lock bolts. Double check that all bolts and nuts
on the cleaner are tight.

STEP 6 Check the tip tension

Pull back on the outside tip until the belt-to-tip contact is broken and release. The total blade
thickness of the adjacent tip must be visible (Fig. 6a & 6b). Add or reduce tension by 1/2 turn until
full thickness is obtained.

P V-TIP
Fig. 6a P F- & P C- TIP
Fig. 6b

Test run cleaner and inspect operation

If vibration occurs or more cleaning efficiency is desired, increase tip tension by making a 1/2 turn
on each adjusting bolt.

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P-T ype® Belt Cleaner with
P-Type
V-Tips
Tip Replacement Instructions
1. Release the tip tension and remove worn tips:

P-Type® V-Tips

a. Loosen the height adjustment bolt lock nuts and lower Lower Adjusting
height adjustment bolts 25mm on both sides (Fig. 1a) 25mm Bolt Lock Nut

Height
b. Loosen clamp block lock bolts on both sides and allow Adjustment
the pole assembly to rest on the lowered height adjust- Bolt
ment bolts (Fig. 1b) Fig. 1a

c. Remove the two clamp block lock bolts from each side
and remove the pole with the clamp blocks attached (Fig.
1c)

d. Remove the nuts, washers and lock washers from the

tips and remove the worn tips (Fig. 1d)
Clamp Block
Lock Bolts
e. Insert new tips and install washers, lock washers and
nuts finger tight.

Fig. 1b

Clamp Block
Lock Bolts

Fig. 1c Fig. 1d

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2. Align the tips:

Position a straightedge along top surface of new tips. Pull upward on each tip to align with the
bottom of the straightedge and tighten the fasteners (Fig. 2).

3. Reinstall the pole assembly:

Slide the pole back into position on the mounting brackets. Rest the clamp blocks on the height
adjustment bolts. Install the four clamping block lock bolts finger tight (Fig. 3)

Straightedge

Clamp
Block Lock
Slide each tip Bolts Rest clamp blocks
upward to meet on Height Adjustment
straightedge Bolts
Fig. 2 Fig. 3

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4. Set the tip tension:

Turn the height adjustment bolts until the tips lightly contact the belt across the entire width of the
cleaner. Add 1-1/2 turns to both height adjustment bolts and lock nuts. Tighten all clamp block lock
bolts. NOTE: If the belt is cupped, do not overtension the tips to contact the belt. A hold-down roller
should be installed to flatten the belt (Fig. 4a & 4b).

5. Check the tip tension:

Pull back on the outer tip in the direction of belt travel until the tip breaks contact with the belt. Let go
of the tip. With correct tension the full thickness of the adjacent tip should be visible in front of the
outer tip (Fig. 5). Also check centre tip in same manner. Add tension in 1/2-turn increments on the
height adjustment bolts until view of full thickness of the adjacent tip is obtained.

150-
200mm

CORRECT

Hold-down
Roller

Fig. 4b

INCORRECT-add a
Fig. 4a hold-down roller
BELT
DIRECTION

6. Test run cleaner and inspect operation:

If vibration occurs, increase tip tension by making a

1/2 turn on each height adjustment bolt.

Fig. 5

FLEX
FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator® and P-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1567 Rev. 3/01
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R-Type® Belt Cleaner

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R-TYPE ® SERVICE PROCEDURES

I. Routine Visual Inspection

All conveyors should be routinely inspected and an important element of the inspection is the belt cleaning system.

The safety aspects of an inspection with equipment operating must be observed, as the R-Type® cleaner operates at the
discharge end of the conveyor and is in direct contact with the moving conveyor belt.

No attempt should be made to physically handle any section or element of the R-Type® cleaner which is inside the chute
area.

A visual inspection of the cleaner’s performance can be made from outside the chute, if closer inspection is required the
conveyor must be shut down and locked out.

A visual inspection of the conveyor belt should be made to determine:

9 No belt cover damage is occurring
9 No area of the belt surface has a fixed pattern of material carryback
9 There is no bouncing of the conveyor belt in the area of the belt cleaner. If bouncing is present, a
hold-down roller may be required at 150-200mm behind the cleaner
9 If snub pulleys are present, a check should be made for material building up on the shell of the
pulley

When any of the above conditions are observed, a determination should be made of the necessity for the interruption
of production to complete needed repairs that is, the condition serious enough to warrant stopping the conveyor, or can
it wait until the next maintenance period.

II. Physical Inspection

Under no circumstances should a physical inspection of any belt cleaner be undertaken with the conveyor in operation.

A physical inspection of the cleaner should be made to determine:

Note: Removal of the pole assembly is preferred.

RV:
9 Check all tips for mechanical damage such as wear or fracturing of the tungsten carbide section of the
tips
9 Estimate the amount of tip wear, and hence the amount of life left. If worn out remove tip and replace with
new tips and align with a straight edge

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9 Ensure the tips cover the entire width of the belt

9 Ensure that the tips of the cleaner are square to the belt before applying tension
9 Check the rubber cushions of the cleaner for corrosion and indications that the metal plate of the cushion is not
separating from the rubber
9 Inspect the rubber cushion for tears or cracks on front and back
9 Ensure that there are no tips pushed away back from the belt. If so, this could mean:
 Material buildup between the tip and belt
 The cushion is damaged
 The cleaner pole top plate is bent
9 Inspect the pole of the cleaner for corrosion, erosion and straightness
9 Inspect the cleaner to ensure that all nuts are secure and that wear is not occurring, particularly to the nuts
which secure the tips
9 Replace all worn or damaged components
9 Tension the cleaner to the belt
 Tension the cleaner to the belt as described in the installation instructions
 After adjusting the height bolts to the correct tension, pull the outer tip back until contact is broken
between the tip and belt and release. With correct tension the full thickness of the adjacent tip is visual
at the belt. Adjust as needed. (This tension gives a 3mm-5mm lift in the belt at tip contact area)
 Test run the conveyor and check for any abnormal noise or vibrations from the cleaner

III. Position Verif ica

erifica tion (Tip angle to belt)
ication
 With the gauge provided with each cleaner, position the gauge with top flat section against the
belt and verify the angle against the front cushion plate is correct per unit’s specifications

IV
IV.. Frequency of Inspection
RV: Inspect every 4-6 weeks

V. Tip Life Expectancy

(Tip life estimates vary by application and are dependent on the types and amounts of materials being cleaned
off the belt, conveyor run times, and other factors. Severe applications may see reduced life.)
RV: 6-18 months

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R-Type® Belt Cleaner
Instr uctions ffor
Instructions or Installa tion
Installation

TIP TIP
MOUNTING CLAMP
BRACKET BLOCK CUSHION
POLE

CLAMP BLOCK
BOLTS

ADJUSTING BOLT

V-TIP C-TIP

OPTIONAL PULL-UP
POSITION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

INSTALLATION: • Double-check the tip style needed for your application:
• TAPE MEASURE V-Tip - for vulcanized belts only.
• 19mm WRENCH
• RATCHET WITH 19mm SOCKET • PHYSICALLY LOCK OUT AND TAG THE CONVEYOR
• 2 - 150mm C-CLAMPS (FOR AT THE POWER SOURCE.
TEMPORARY POSITIONING OF • For chute mounting it may be necessary to cut an access
MOUNTING BRACKETS) hole to allow for installation and inspections. (See
• CUTTING TORCH AND/OR dimensions in Step 2.)
WELDER • Follow all safety precautions when using a cutting torch.
• If welding, protect all fastener threads from weld spatter.
• For maximum cleaning results, an R-Type® cleaner should
be installed at both pulleys on reversing belts.

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Belt Direction STEP 1. Choose the po-
sition on the conveyor
150mm-
Hold-down where the cleaner will be
200mm
150mm-
roller Head Pulley installed (Fig. 1)
200mm

150mm-
200mm 100mm The R-Type® Belt Cleaner
may be installed at any
position on the beltline
C C starting from a point 100mm
from where the belt leaves
B
150mm-
A the head pulley and
200mm
MIN
continuing on down the
Chute wall R-Type® Cleaner conveyor. The optimum
Fig. 1
positions are 100mm from
the head pulley (Position A) or 150mm to 200mm in front of a
snubber or return roller (Position B). If either of these positions
is not possible, a hold-down roller may be required to provide
BEL
T LO
CAT
adequate tension for the tips. (If a hold-down roller is required,
ION the optimum cleaner position is 150mm to 200mm either side
LINE
of the roller (Position C). A hold-down roller is also required on
175mm conveyors where light belt tension makes constant tip contact
unobtainable. Downward pressure is not required; the roller
simply restricts any upward movement of the belt. In chute
applications a minimum distance of 150mm to 200mm is
Fig. 2a
required between the cleaner and the chute wall to prevent
BELT DIRECTION
clogging of material.
BELT LOCATION
LINE STEP 2. Install mounting brackets

MOUNTING For chute mounting:

BRACKET
175mm
For a chute installation a belt location line must first be
CLAMP BLOCK established. Draw a line on the chute replicating this location.
LOCK BOLTS
CLAMP If head pulley and snub pulley are close, it may be necessary
BLOCK to assume an approximate belt line between the two. In the
ADJUSTING
BRACKET
determined location draw a line perpendicular to the belt line.
Fig. 2b LOCK BOLT Make a mark on this line 175mm below belt location line (Fig.
2a). Locate a mounting bracket along this line allowing the
125mm centreline of the clamp block to align with this 175mm mark
(Fig. 2b). To move the clamp blocks, if necessary, loosen the
clamp block lock bolts and the adjusting bracket lock bolt and
move the clamp block to a position where the centre of the
200mm hole is 175mm below the bottom of the belt. Bolt or weld in
place. Repeat this step on the opposite side. On one side an
access hole may be required (Fig. 2c). NOTE: The brackets
must be aligned perpendicular to the belt.

Fig. 2c
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For structure mounting:

In most applications the standard mounting brackets will

have adequate room to fit on the structure with no cutting.
Clamp the mounting bracket into position (use 150mm
clamps). Move the clamp block to align the centre of the
block with a point 175mm below the belt (Fig. 2d). To move
the clamp blocks, if necessary, loosen the clamp block lock
bolts and the adjusting bracket lock bolt and position. Tighten
the adjusting bracket lock bolt. The bracket can now be
bolted or welded in place. Locate and install bracket on the
opposite side of belt in alignment with the first bracket. NOTE:
The brackets must be aligned perpendicular to the belt.

STEP 3. Install the pole

CLAMP BLOCK
BOLTS
Remove the two clamp block bolts on both clamp blocks and
remove the outer half of the clamp blocks (Fig. 3). Slide the pole
across the belt and into the clamp blocks. Position the outer
clamp block halves over the pole and install the clamp block
bolts. Position the pole so the tips are centred on the belt and
OUTER HALF snug the clamp block bolts.
CLAMP BLOCK NOTE: Install the pole with the tip bolt heads facing into the
Fig. 3 primary direction the belt runs.

STEP 4. Set the tip angle BELT DIRECTION

Rotate the tips to a 90o angle to the belt (Fig. 4) and lock the pole
in place by tightening the clamp block bolts equally. GAUGE
NO
CONTACT
NOTE: Make sure there is NO tip-to-belt contact while making WITH BELT
this alignment. If contact occurs, lower the pole by raising the
top adjusting bolt jam nut and loosening the clamp block lock CLAMP
BLOCK
bolts, and repeat this step (Fig. 5). BOLTS
Fig. 4

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STEP 5. Set the tip tension

With all clamp block lock bolts slightly loosened, back down the
bottom adjusting bolt jam nut 5-6 turns on both sides (Fig. 5).
Turn the top adjusting bolt lock nuts down until light contact is
made between tips and belt across the entire width of the cleaner.
Give an additional 3 turns to both top adjusting bolt lock nuts and
tighten both bottom adjusting bolt lock nuts. Tighten all clamp
block lock bolts. Double check that all bolts and nuts on the cleaner
are tight.

BELT DIRECTION

STEP 6. Check the tip tension

Pull back on the outside tip until the belt-to-tip contact is broken
and release. The total tip thickness of the adjacent tip must be
visible (Fig. 6). Add or reduce tension by 1/2 turn until full thick-
ness is obtained.

Fig. 6

Test run cleaner and inspect operation

If vibration occurs or more cleaning efficiency is desired, increase tip tension by making a 1/2 turn
on each adjusting bolt.

FLEX
FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237

©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia

Eliminator ® and R-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1613 Rev. 3/01

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R-Type ® Belt Cleaner
with V-Tips
Tip R
Ree placement Instr uctions
Instructions
1. Release the tip tension and remove worn tips:

a. Loosen the adjusting bolt lock nuts 25mm on the top of the Top Adjusting
Bolt Lock Nut
adjusting brackets (Fig. 1a).

b. Loosen the clamp block lock bolts on both sides and allow the Adjusting
pole assembly to rest on the raised top adjusting bolt lock nuts Bracket
1"25mm
GAP GAP
(Fig. 1b). Adjusting
Bolt

c. Place a location mark across the mounting bracket and the

clamp block for quick positioning after tip replacement (Fig.
1c).

d. Remove the clamp block lock bolts and adjusting bracket

locking bolts on each side and remove the pole assembly with
the clamp block assemblies and Clamp Block
Lock Bolts
adjusting bracket assemblies
Location
attached. (Fig. 1d).
Mark 1" GAP

e. Remove the nuts, washers and Fig. 1b

lock washers from the tips and
remove worn tips (Fig. 1e).

f. Clear refuge material from cushions.

Fig. 1c

Adjusting
Bracket
Lock Bolt Clamp Block
Lock Bolts

Clamp
Blocks

Fig. 1e
Pole
Assembly
Fig. 1d

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TOR BELT
T CLEANING
BELT
BELT CLEANINGSTEM
SYSTEM
SY
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
STEM
SYSTEM
2. Install the new tips:
Straightedge
Assemble the tips to the cushions, leaving nuts finger tight.
(Note: New bolts, nuts, flat washers and lock washers are
supplied with each new tip.

3. Align the tips:

Position a straightedge along the top surface of the new tips.
Pull upward on each tip to align with the bottom of the
Slide each tip straightedge and tighten the fasteners (Fig. 2).
upward to meet
Fig. 2 straightedge
4. Reinstall the
pole assembly: Clamp Block
Slide the pole back into position on the mounting Lock Bolts
brackets. Align with marks made on mounting brackets.
Install the two adjusting bracket lock bolts and tighten.
Install the clamp block lock bolts finger tight (Fig. 3). Adjusting Bracket
Lock Bolt
5. Set the tip tension:
Turn the top adjusting bolt jam nut until light tip contact is
made across the entire width of the belt. Add an Fig. 3
additional 1½
CORRECT turns on the top
adjusting bolt jam nut and lock the bottom adjusting bolt jam
nut. Tighten all clamp block lock bolts. (Fig. 4). NOTE: If belt
is cupped, do not overtension the tips to contact the belt. A
hold-down roller should be installed to flatten the belt.

6. Check tip tension:

Pull back outer tip in the direction of belt travel until the tip
breaks contact with the belt. Let go of the tip. With correct
INCORRECT-add a tension the full thickness of the adjacent tip should be visible
Fig. 4 hold-down roller
in front of the outer tip (Fig. 5). Also check centre tip in same
manner. Add tension in 1/2-turn increments on the
adjustment bolt jam nuts until view of full thickness of the adjacent tip is obtained.

7. Test run cleaner and inspect operation:

BELT DIRECTION If vibration occurs, increase tip tension by making a 1/2
turn on each height adjustment bolt.

BELLE B ANNE FLEX

BANNE CO PTY L
FLEXCO TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237
©2001 Belle Banne Flexco Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia
Fig. 5 Eliminator® and R-Type® are registered trademarks of
Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1616 Item Code X0961-AUS Rev. 3/01

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DEFLECTOR T PL
BELT OUGHS
PLOUGHS

DeflectorTM Belt Ploughs

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DEFLECTOR T PL
BELT OUGHS
PLOUGHS

V Plough
Instructions for Installation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
TOOLS NEEDED:
• TAPE MEASURE
• 13mm WRENCH • PHYSICALLY LOCK OUT AND TAG THE CONVEYOR AT THE POWER
• 16mm WRENCH SOURCE.
• 19mm WRENCH • Ideally the DeflectorTM should be positioned in a flat area on the inside of the
belt and as close as possible to the tail pulley.
• ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
• For optimum cleaning performance, the nose of the plough should be located
about 150mm behind a flat return roller.

MOUNTING
BRACKET MAIN LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
TURNBUCKLE
PLOUGH
Tail Pulley Fig. 1

TOP BELT

150mm BLADE

250mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE

Belt Direction

RETURN BELT

Flat Return Roller

INST ALLA
INSTALLA TION
ALLATION
Fig. 2a
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL STEP 1
Measure the distance between the top side and
return belts. A minimum of 250mm is required
200-350mm 200-350mm (Fig. 1). Place the DeflectorTM on the belt to check
for any clearance or obstruction problems and
BELT BELT position it on the beltline as specified above.

STEP 2
Position the mounting brackets in either a horizontal
Fig. 2b or vertical position. The centre line of the pole must be within
MAIN
a range of 200mm to 350mm above the return belt to ensure
LINKAGE proper performance (Fig. 2a).
ASSEMBLY

45°
IMPORTANT: The main linkage assembly must be operated
10° in a range between a minimum of 10° and a maximum of 45°
(Fig. 2b). This allows the plough to float on the belt.

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DEFLECTOR T PL
BELT OUGHS
PLOUGHS

STEP 3. Mark and drill holes for the mounting brackets

Attach with 12 bolts and nuts provided (Fig. 3a). Welding is optional. NOTE: For smaller structures, pipe or
cable, a clamp plate kit (Item Code 73100) is available (Fig. 3b).

Fig. 3a Fig. 3b SHAFT COLLAR Fig. 4

SHAFT COLLAR
POLE

SET SCREWS
& LOCKNUTS

LINKAGE
STEP 4. Centre the plough on the belt ARM

Loosen the locknuts and set screws on both shaft collars

on the pole. Slide the plough in the direction needed to
centre it on the belt. Once located, slide shaft collars up to main linkage assembly and tighten the set screws
and locknuts (Fig. 4). NOTE: Do not push shaft collars too tightly against the main linkage assemblies so that
it restricts easy movement of the linkage, allowing the plough to float.

Fig. 5 STEP 5. Attach the turnbuckle to the centre sleeve

Remove the nut and bolt from the centre sleeve, insert the end of the
turnbuckle between the brackets, and reinstall the nut and bolt.
IMPORTANT: Tighten only until snug; turnbuckle should move freely (Fig. 5).

STEP 6. Position plough to the belt

While applying downward pressure to the

Fig. 6 nose of the plough, adjust the turnbuckle so
TURNBUCKLE
that the nose just begins to lift off the surface
LOCK NUT of the belt (about 25mm). Tighten the turn-
buckle lock nut (Fig. 6).

STEP 7. Test run and inspect

Run the belt and check that the DeflectorTM

runs smoothly and has an effective cleaning
action. If any vibration occurs, adjust the
turnbuckle to raise the nose slightly.

FLEX
FLEXCOCO (A UST) PTY L
(AUST) TD
LTD
18-20 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
PO Box 6365, Baulkham Hills Business Centre NSW 2153
Phone: +61 2 9680 3322 Fax: +61 2 9899 1237
©2001 Flexco (Aust) Pty Ltd. Printed in Australia
DeflectorTM is a trademark of Flexible Steel Lacing Company.
Lit Code 1438 Rev. 3/01

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