Metalfab Flexible Screw Conveyor User Manual

METALFAB, INC.

P.O. BOX 9 °© PRICES SWITCH ROAD

VERNON, NEW JERSEY 07462

TEL. [phone] * FAX [phone]

METALFAB INC.

FLEXIBLE SCREW CONVEYOR

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

THIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND
MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY METALFAB INC. NORMALLY, A
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST IS PROVIDED TO HELP YOU DETERMINE WHICH
PARTS SHOULD BE KEPT ON HAND. THE FSC HAS ONLY 2 WEAR PARTS, THE HELIX
AND THE TUBE, WHICH ARE NOT EASILY SHIPPED OR STORED THEREFORE, NO
SPARE PARTS ARE LISTED.

WHEN CONTACTING METALFAB INC. FOR PARTS OR SERVICE, PLEASE
REFERENCE THE EQUIPMENT SERIAL NUMBER. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS STAMPED
ON THE METALFAB INC. NAMEPLATE AFFIXED TO THE EQUIPMENT.

FOR ASSISTANCE ON PARTS ORDERS OR SERVICE CONTACT METALFAB AT:

METALFAB INC.

P.O. BOX 9

VERNON NJ 07462

PHONE: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

[e-mail]

RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT

AS SOON AS THE EQUIPMENT IS RECEIVED IT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
INSPECTED TO MAKE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO VISIABLE DAMABE FROM SHIPPING, IT
IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE PACKING LIST ARE
RECEIVED. ALL DAMAGES OR SHORTAGES SHOULD BE NOTED ON THE BILL OF
LADING. PURCHASER SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO FILE REPORTS AND
CLAIMS WITH THE CARRIER. ANY DAMAGE INCURRED TO A UNIT IN TRANSIT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMON CARRIER SINCE IT IS METALFAB INC. POLICY TO
MAKE SHIPMENTS F.O.B. OUR FACTORY VERNON NJ; I.E., OWNERSHIP PASSES TO
THE PURCHASER WHEN THE UNIT IS LOADED AND ACCEPTED BY THE TRUCKER.
ANY IN-TRANSIT DAMAGE OR SHORTAGE CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE CARRIER BY THE PURCHASER.

STORAGE

INSIDE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT IS RECOMMENDED. IF OUTDOOR STORAGE
IS REQUIRED, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT
FROM THE ELEMENTS.

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

1. IF NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED UPON DELIVERY MOUNT DRIVE ASSEMBLY WHERE
REQUIRED, AIMING THE DISCHARGE TOWARDS THE RECEIVING VESSEL.

2. LOCATE AND SECURE THE HOPPER IN ITS LOCATION.

3. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AT TUBE INLET AND DISCHARGE.

4. MAKE ANY NECESSARY CONNECTIONS TO THE INLET HOPPER COVER (IF

SUPPLIED) AND DISCHARGE.

5. CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONTROLS (IF SUPPLIED, REFER TO

CONTROL MANUAL FOR OPERATION).

6. CHECK MOTOR WIRING FOR PROPER VOLTAGE, MOST MOTORS ARE DUAL

VOLTAGE AND SHOULD BE CHECKED. ALSO CHECK DIRECTION OF MOTOR
ROTATION, AND REVERSE IF NECESSARY. CAUTION—KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF

AUGER WHILE IN OPERATION. NEVER ALLOW CONVEYER TO RUN EMPTY AS
PREMATURE WEAR WILL RESULT.

7. PLACE MATERIAL TO BE CONVEYED IN HOPPER.