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INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL

DISPAT-U-VEYOR

MODEL DT

(WITH DIRECT DRIVE)

WHITE CONVEYORS, INC.

Address: 10 Boright Avenue Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033

Phone: 800 524 0273 (US only) 908 686 5700

Fax: 908 686 9317 Website: www.whiteconveyors.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: MODEL DT

DESCRIPTION PAGE

WARRENTY 2

INTRODUCTION 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………….. 4-16

1. IDENTIFICATIONS OF CONVEYOR SECTIONS 4

2. PRELIMINARY LAYOUT 5

3. DETERMINATION OF SUPPORTING METHODS 5

4. CONVEYOR TRACK 5

Typical Suspension Methods 6-9

Steel Joists 6

Wood Joists 7

Concrete Ceiling 8

Adjustable Beam Clamps 9

Track Splice Details 10

5. CONVEYOR CHAIN 11

6. CHAIN GUIDES 11

7. STATION INSTALLATION 11

Carrier and Probe Direction Reference 12

Chain Guides Installation 13

8. DETERMINING TRACK LENGTH (SIZING) 14

Screw Take-Up 15

Sprocket Settings 16

MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………….... 17-21

OVERVIEW 17

CHAIN ASSEMBLY DRAWING 18

WHEEL LUBRICATION 19

CHAIN LUBRICATION 20

STATION INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS DRAWING 21

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WCI EQUIPMENT WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY All new White Conveyors, Inc., ("WCI") equipment is warranted against defective workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This limited warranty covers materials only. Labor is specifically excluded. WCI shall not be held liable for charges or repairs in the field that include, but are not limited to: portal to portal travel expenses, per them meal allowances, lodging, round trip air fare, automobile rental, etc. WCI shall not be responsible for defective installation or erection when performed by any other than WCI employees, or its authorized agents, nor for any parts that fail there from. WCI shall not be liable for customs duties, brokerage fees, or other costs related to obtaining warranted replacement parts. WCI shall, at its discretion, either repair and return the defective component, or ship a new replacement part. When WCI authorizes a warranty replacement, a Return Authorization Number (RAN) will be issued to you. All components return shipped to WCI must display the RAN Number on the exterior of the package. Components returned without prior authorization and/or the RAN number displayed on the package cannot be processed. All returns must be shipped to WCI freight prepaid. Other than UPS, all warranty replacements will be returned to the customer freight collect. Kindly direct your request for an RAN number to our manufacturing facility in Kenilworth, New Jersey at: 1-800-524-0273. This limited warranty does not cover the failure of parts due, in whole or part, to the customer's negligence, abuse/misuse, or lack of use of the recommended maintenance procedures. Moreover, -this limited warranty will not apply to customers whose payment accounts are more than thirty (30) days past due. There are no warranties that extend beyond the face hereof. WCI expressly disclaims any other warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. In addition, WCI shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from or relating to claims brought pursuant to this limited warranty or claims under any agreement between WCI and customer. It is agreed that WCI is a New Jersey corporation, with its principal place of business in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Although the locations of customer's facilities are not necessarily located in New Jersey, this contract was negotiated, executed and intended to be performed in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is therefore agreed that any legal action, in law or equity, to enforce any agreement between customer and WCI or which is in any manner based upon or relating to it, regardless of the state in which customer's facilities are located, shall be brought in a state or federal court of appropriate venue located in the State of New Jersey.

WHITE CONVEYORS, INC., 10 BORIGHT AVENUE, KENILWORTH, NJ 07033 TEL: (800)524-0273 FAX: (908) 686-9317

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WHITE CONVEYORS CO. INC. INSTALLATION MANUAL

The following instructions for the erection of you White Conveyor are intended for use by personnel knowledgeable in installation procedures. All fastening, bracing, welding, electrical work, etc., must be done by competent and licensed people in order to insure a proper and safe installation. All maintenance should be done by experienced and trained people taking all precautions that are necessary to prevent accidents. Make sure all power to the conveyor is disconnected when servicing the conveyor and that all control switches are in to off position when power is again connected. All plant personnel should be instructed not to “take a ride” on the conveyor and a sign should be posted to that effect. Compliance with all federal and local codes in installing the conveyor is the responsibility of the installer and customer.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. IDENTIFICATION OF CONVEYOR SECTIONS Prior to shipment, the drive and turns are tested to ensure proper operation. If an engineered layout is provided each track section is assigned a number on the installation drawing. Assembly of the conveyor is accomplished by use of the installation drawing which shows the location of each numbered section. A typical conveyor installation drawing is shown in Figure 1.

FIGURE #1 TYPICAL NUMBERED LAYOUT

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2. PRELIMINARY LAYOUT Before installing your White DISPAT-U-VEYOR, a thorough study should be made of the building for comparison to the drawing to be certain HVAC, sprinkler systems, columns, pipes or other conveyors Do not interfere with the conveyor or garment path. Careful consideration must be given to the clearance between garments and any possible obstructions.

3. DETERMINATION OF SUPPORTING METHOD (pages 6-9) A very important consideration to be made is choosing a supporting method is the type of construction and layout of the building the conveyor is to be installed. Typical ceiling support methods are shown on pages 6-9. These methods may be compared to the conveyor layout to establish the best means for the suspension of the conveyor. NOTE: White conveyors Co. inc. assumes no responsibility for the existing building to sustain the additional load imposed upon it by the installation of the conveyor.

4. CONVEYOR TRACK Layout the conveyor routing by using measurements from the installation drawing, then snapping chalk lines on the floor. The conveyor may now be started at some convenient point. If you find any obstruction to the conveyor or garment path, now is the time to make any necessary adjustments. If feasible, the drive section is installed first, as it is generally the highest elevation. As sections are installed they should be checked to be certain they are horizontally level, longitudinally straight and at the proper height. Each track section is fitted at one end with a tube insert (P/N: 0089-00-PA) using (2) #10-32 self drilling and tapping screws (P/N: 1707-02-PA).

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Connection to the adjoining track section is made by placing the rail insert into the next track section. Pull sections tightly together and insert (2) additional screws as shown in FIGURE #2.

FIGURE #2

The track sections and all bends must be properly supported. Spacing between supports should not exceed 7’-0” on straight sections. Bends and drives require more supports to insure no sagging or deflection due to the additional weight. Adequate diagonal bracing must be added to prevent lateral sway.

After the track is installed and properly supported, check each track joint for surface continuity. File the joints lightly if needed. Install splice angle P/N: 0680-00-PA and secure with (4) 5/16”-18 X 1” bolts nuts and flat washers.

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5. CONVEYOR CHAIN Prior to joining the final conveyor track section, the conveyor chain should be installed. On large installations it may be easier to install the chain as the installation proceeds. The Dispat-U-Veyor chain is shipped in 8’-0” sections. The carriers are usually mounted every other frame, but greater spacing may be required due to vertical upper bend carrier clearances. The chain must be installed on the track with the carriers facing in the proper direction in respect to the discharge pick probe. See carrier and probe direction reference (page 12). Each chain section is joined together by inserting the hinge pin (P/N: 4085-00-PA) thru the universal and frame as shown on page 18 Then install e-ring P/N: 0075-00-PA, make sure the e-ring is seated properly in the grooves. The chain at the drive end will need to be pulled thru by hand. It is best to install the chain from both sides and run the chain up to the drive. This way pulling chain thru the drive will be kept to a minimum.

6. CHAIN GUIDES

Chain guides are placed at the vertical offset locations to minimize chain roll. Refer to chain guide installation drawing (page 13).

7. STATION INSTALLATION

Conveyor systems that have stations on centers measuring 2’0” to 4’-0” will be provides with continuous chain guides. The chain guides are shipped in 10’-0” lengths and may need to be spliced together during installation. For all station installation details Reference station installation drawing (page 21).

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8. DETERMINING TRACK LENGTH

Due to inherent manufacturing tolerances, it is necessary to verify the conveyor track length corresponds to the chain length. If this is not done the conveyor chain may be too loose or too tight causing the conveyor to not run smoothly. Before final conveyor sizing, all of the discharge stations with their chain guides must be set. Also all of the vertical chain guides must be in place and set. All conveyor chain must be connected with exception of the last horizontal hinge pin. Remove all slack from the conveyor chain by pulling together both ends of the chain. Note the distance of the gap or overlap between the horizontal hinge pin holes as shown in FIGURE #3. If you have a gap and the conveyor take-up (if supplied) is completely collapsed, then it is necessary to cut the tubes on both sides of the conveyor track. Example: if you measure a gap of 1 ¼” as shown in FIGURE-#3 you will need to trim 5/8” from each tube. This is usually done at the drive end but can be done at any convenient point where the track sections are parallel. If you have an overlap you will need to adjust the take-up accordingly (if supplied) or add spacers at the drive of parallel tracks to apply the proper tension to the chain.

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SCREW TAKE-UP (if provided)

a. The screw take-up has been designed for the Dispat-U-Veyor. They

come in clockwise and counter clockwise configurations. They usually will be located in an idler end of the conveyor, preferably at a low point but it is possible that it may be incorporated into the drive assembly.

b. After the chain has been initially sized, the remaining chain tension can be adjusted using the screw take-up. The conveyor chain needs to be adjusted so that when you pull on the chain at the apex of the sprockets the chain pulls away from the sprocket tooth root no more than 1/16”. This chain tension should be checked and then checked again with the chain moved 6”. This will check to make sure the chain tension is correct while the sprocket is in the low and high point. If while pulling on the sprocket you can spin or slide the chain hinge pin spacer up and down but it is still in contact with the sprocket, this is perfect. If the spacer can not be moved the chain is too tight.

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PLAN VIEW

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IF YOU ARE REPLACING DRIVE OR IDLER SPROCKETS OR A SPROCKET HAS SLIPPED FROM THE FACTORY SET POSITION THE SETTING DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN BELOW.

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE TAKEN FROM TOP OF SPROCKET PLATE TO BOTTOM OF TRACK TUBING.

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MAINTENANCE

Regularly scheduled maintenance procedures are required to prevent untimely breakdowns and to provide a trouble free operation of your conveyors. Maintenance intervals are dependant on the frequency of use, loading conditions, shape and size of your conveyor system and the environment it operates in. In most cases, every 3 to 6 months is appropriate. Under some conditions of operation maintenance may be required every 1 to 2 months. Clean tracks and wheels on an as needed basis. Foreign materials (dust, lint) deposited on the conveyor track can be transferred to the conveyor yoke wheels causing dirt to be dropped onto the garments as the wheels rotate. If you hear squealing noises, check the nylon yoke wheels, they may need cleaning, replacement or just oiling. Place several drops of all conveyor chain lube between the inner and outer bearing race and spin the wheels by hand. If they do not turn freely replace the wheels. If they rotate properly wipe away any excess oil and continue. For general lubrication instructions see pages 19 and 20. If you hear bumping noises check the wheels for bad nylon tires. Replace any wheels with worn nylon tires. Check all track joints to make sure they are closed and tight. Also check joints for a smooth transition between tubes. File smooth if needed. If bumping continues check track tube for weld spatter or welds protruding into the path of the yoke wheels and grind smooth as required. The conveyor chain vertical hinge pins should be lubricated in accordance with the lubrication instructions outlined on page 20. The conveyor drive motor/gearbox requires no lubrication. The motor end bell has louvers to allow for air flow to keep the motor cool. These louvers must be kept clean to keep the motor from overheating resulting in decreased service life.

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CHAIN HINGE PIN LUBRICATION PROCEDURES

1. PLACE A DROP OF 30 WEIGHT OIL INSIDE OF THE SHORT TUBE SPACER (B) AT (A) AND SPIN SHORT TUBE SPACER BY HAND.

2. RAISE SHORT TUBE SPACER (B) AND WASHER (C) EXPOSING THE

SHANK OF THE HINGE PIN (D) AND PLACE A DROP OF OIL ON HINGE PIN FRONT AND BACK ET (E)

3. LUBRICATE HORIZONTAL HINGE PIN BY PLACING A DROP OF OIL

AT (F) AND (G), BETWEEN THE FRAME AND UNIVERSAL.

4. WIPE OFF ANY EXCESS OIL.

5. WHEN ALL FRAMES AND YOKES ARE LUBRICATED RUN THE CONVEYOR FOR SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS AND WIPE OFF ANY EXCESS OIL.