![Figure 4-4 - Disassembling the idler shaft](/images/new-backgrounds/62330/6233043x1.webp)
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2. | Remove the master links from each conveyor belt. |
| Then, roll the belts up along the length of the conveyor |
| to remove them from the frame. |
3. | Remove the two conveyor adjustment screws from the |
| idler end of the conveyor frame, as shown in Figure 4- |
| 4. |
4. | Remove the idler shaft assembly from the conveyor. |
5. | Pull apart the two sections of the idler shaft. |
6. | Clean the shafts thoroughly using a rag. Then, lubri- |
| cate both the extended shaft and the interior of the |
| hollow shaft using a light |
| NOT lubricate the shafts using WD40 or a similar |
| product. This can cause the shafts to wear rapidly. |
7. | Before reassembling the shafts into the conveyor |
| frame, check that they are oriented properly. |
Figure 4-4 - Disassembling the idler shaft
Disassemble, clean, and lubricate shafts
Bronze washer
8. Reassemble the idler shaft into the conveyor. Make |
sure that the bronze washer is in place between the |
two sections of the shaft. See Figure |
Remove
Remove
idler shaft assembly
9. Replace the conveyor adjustment screws as shown in |
Figure |
later, do not tighten the screws at this time. |
adjustment
screws
10.Loosen the set screw on both of the conveyor drive sprockets. Then, remove the sprockets from the shaft.
11.Check the conveyor configuration as follows:
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•Standard conveyors are equipped with bronze bushings mounted on spacers at both ends of the shaft, as shown in Figure
12.Disassemble and lubricate the two sections of the drive shaft as described for the idler shaft, above.
13.Before reassembling the shafts into the conveyor frame, check that they are oriented properly.
14.Reassemble the drive shaft into the conveyor. Make sure that the bronze washer is in place between the two sections of the shaft. See Figure
15.Replace the drive sprockets. Reassemble the belts and master links onto the conveyor.
16.Reinstall the end plugs and conveyor onto the oven.
17.Reattach the drive chains. Replace the chain cover.
18Check the tension of the conveyor belt as shown in Figure
Figure 4-5 - Drive shaft configurations
Flange bearing | Bronze bushing with |
(used with high- | spacer (used with |
speed conveyors) | standard conveyors) |
Figure 4-6 - Disassembling the drive shaft
Disassemble,
clean, and
lubricate shafts
Flange bearing shown (used with
19. Replace all components onto the oven. |
| Loosen set |
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| screws and |
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| remove drive |
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| sprockets |
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| Remove 2 screws and nuts per |
| 22 | side to free bearings/brackets |
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