
851-595 Rev. A 2 Dorner Mfg. Corp.
7400 Series Curved End Drive Conveyors
Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................... 2
Warnings – General Safety .................................................. 3
Product Description.............................................................. 4
Specifications ....................................................................... 4
Conveyor Supports ........................................................... 5
7400 Series Frame Section Numbers ............................... 5
Installation............................................................................ 6
Required Tools ................................................................. 6
Recommended Installation Sequence............................... 6
Conveyor Installation ....................................................... 6
Frame Section Connection............................................ 6
Stand Installation .......................................................... 7
Tail Assembly Installation ............................................ 8
Drive Tail .................................................................. 8
Idler Tail.................................................................... 8
Tip Up Tail ................................................................ 9
Nose Bar Idler Tail.................................................. 10
Nose Bar Tip Up Tail .............................................. 11
Lifter Installation ........................................................ 12
Wear Strip Installation ................................................ 12
Straight Frame Sections .......................................... 12
Curved Frame Sections ........................................... 13
Belt Return Installation – Curved Frame Sections ..... 14
Belt Installation........................................................... 15
Belt Return Installation – Straight Frame Sections .... 16
Preventive Maintenance and Adjustment .......................... 18
Required Tools ............................................................... 18
Checklist ........................................................................ 18
Cleaning.......................................................................... 18
Routine Cleaning ........................................................ 18
Standard Conveyors ................................................ 18
Conveyors with Tip Up Tails and Lifters................ 18
Periodic Cleaning........................................................ 19
Lubrication ..................................................................... 19
Conveyor Bearings .................................................... 19
Wear Strips and Belt Returns ......................................... 19
Maintaining the Conveyor Belt...................................... 19
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 19
Conveyor Belt Replacement .......................................... 20
Conveyors with Guides .............................................. 20
Standard Belts............................................................. 20
Replacing a Section of Belt .................................... 20
Replacing the Entire Belt........................................ 21
Specialty Intralox 2400 Series Belts .......................... 21
Replacing a Section of Belt .................................... 21
Replacing the Entire Belt........................................ 22
Conveyor Belt Tensioning ............................................. 22
Sprocket and Puck Removal .......................................... 23
A - Drive Sprocket Removal ..................................... 23
B - Idler Puck Removal ............................................. 24
Reassembling Tail Assemblies ...................................... 25
Idler Tail and Tip Up Tail .......................................... 25
Drive Tail ................................................................... 25
Bearing Replacement .................................................... 27
Service Parts ...................................................................... 28
Drive End Components.................................................. 28
Tension End Components .............................................. 30
Tip Up Tension End....................................................... 31
Nose Bar Tension End ................................................... 32
Nose Bar Tip Up Tension End....................................... 33
Curve Conveyor Frame and Wear Strips ....................... 34
Straight Coveyor Frame and Wear Strips ....................... 36
Conveyor Frame Connection ......................................... 37
3" (76 mm) High Sides .................................................. 38
Straight Belt Return ....................................................... 39
Curve Belt Return .......................................................... 39
Curve Belt ...................................................................... 40
Ordering a Replacement Chain...................................... 40
Belt Removal Tool......................................................... 40
Configuring Conveyor Part Number.............................. 41
Return Policy ..................................................................... 42
Upon receipt of shipment:
• Compare shipment with packing slip. Contact factory
regarding discrepancies.
• Inspect packages for shipping damage. Contact carrier
regarding damage.Accessories may be shipped loose.
• See accessory instructions for installation.
The Dorner Limited Warranty applies.
Dorner 7400 Series conveyors have patents pending.
Dorner reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice or obligation.
Dorner has convenient, pre-configured kits of Key Service
Parts for all conveyor products. These time saving kits are
easy to order, designed for fast installation, and guarantee
you will have what you need when you need it. Key Parts
and Kits are marked in the Service Parts section of this
manual with the Performance Parts Kits logo .
Intralox is a registered trademark of Laitram L.L.C. in the
United States and / or other countries.
Introduction
CAUTION
Some illustrations may show guards
removed. DO NOT operate equipment without
guards.