SECTION 4

MAINTENANCE

G. Conveyor Belt Link Removal

1.Using long nose pliers, an entire link can be removed with the conveyor assembly either in or out of the oven. Position master links at end of conveyor as shown in Figure 4-22.

4.Unhook the link to be removed.

5.Pull up on the belt link section and remove. Do not discard the link removed as it may be used for making spare master links.

NOTE: If a section of the conveyor belt is being replaced it should be done now. Remove the links that need replacing and use the section of conveyor belt furnished in your installation kit to replace them.

Master

Links

Figure 4-22.

2.Using long nose pliers, unhook master links at left end of conveyor as shown in Figure 4-23.

Figure 4-23.

3.Remove the outside master links on the right and left sides of the conveyor belt as shown in Figure 4-24.

Figure 4-25.

NOTE: Before connecting the inside master links, notice that these links have a correct position (Figure 4-26). The link at the right is in the correct (horns up) position for inserting into the conveyor belt. The horns facing down are in the incorrect position.

Correct

Position

Incorrect

Position

Figure 4-26.

Figure 4-24.

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Middleby Marshall PS624E installation manual Conveyor Belt Link Removal