Dorner 27M400-02 Manual instruction

851-337 Rev. A
Set-up, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
Adjustable Tie Brackets
Table of Contents
Warnings – General Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Models 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RequiredTools 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steel Stand Attachment Methods 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Stand Attachment Methods 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attachment to Conveyor 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preventative Maintenance & Adjustment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Tools 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie Kit Length Adjustment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Policy 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The safety alert symbol, black triangle with white
exclamation, is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards.
Ç
Ç
Ç
Climbing, sitting, walking or
riding on conveyor will
cause severe injury.
KEEP OFF CONVEYORS.
DANGER
Ç
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
CONVEYORS IN AN
EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Ç
Exposed moving parts can
cause severe injury.
LOCK OUT POWER before
removing guards or
performing maintenance.
Ç
Dorner cannot control the
physical installation and
application of conveyors.
Taking protective measures
is the responsibility of the
user.
When conveyors are used in
conjunction with other equip-
ment or as part of a multiple
conveyor system, CHECK
FOR POTENTIAL PINCH
POINTS and other mechani-
cal hazards before system
start-up.
Ç
Loosening stand height or
angle adjustment screws
may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
SUPPORT CONVEYOR
SECTIONS PRIOR TO
LOOSENING STAND HEIGHT
OR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS.
Introduction
IMPORTANT: Some illustrations may show guards
removed. Do NOT operate equipment without guards.
Upon receipt of shipment:
DCompare shipment with packing slip. Contact factory
regarding discrepancies.
DInspect packages for shipping damage. Contact carrier
regarding damage.
DAccessories may be shipped loose. See accessory in-
structions for installation.
Dorner conveyors are covered by the following patent
numbers: 5131529, 5156260, 5156261, 5174435,
5203447, 5265714, 5875883, and corresponding pat-
ents and patent applications in other countries.
Dorner’s Limited Warranty applies.
Dorner reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice or obligation.
Warnings – General Safety

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The adjustable tie bracket is a universal bracket
compatible with Dorner conveyors and stands. Refer to
Figures 1, 2 & 3 for some typical configurations.
DConveyor (4100 Series not applicable) to stand
mounting (Figure 1)
DStand to stand mounting (Figure 2)
D90°stand to stand mounting (Figure 3)
A Aluminum Stand
B Adjustable Bar
C T-slot of Conveyor
D90°Bracket
E Steel Stand
Typical Components
Figure 1
C
B
E
D
Figure 2
A
A
B
Figure 3
A
A
B
D
Specifications
Models:
Kit Number Nominal Length Length Range
27M400-02 2 ft 610 mm 16.25 to 27¨ 413 to 686 mm
27M400-03 3 ft 914 mm 28.25 to 39¨ 718 to 1295 mm
27M400-04 4 ft 1219 mm 40.25 to 51¨ 1022 to 1295 mm
27M400-05 5 ft 1524 mm 52.25 to 63¨ 1327 to 1600 mm
27M400-06 6 ft 1829 mm 64.25 to 75¨ 1632 to 1905 mm
Product Description

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Ç
Exposed moving parts can
cause severe injury.
LOCK OUT POWER before
removing guards or
performing maintenance.
Required Tools
D5 mm hex key wrench
DTorque wrench
Figure 4
D
I
H
BG
J
F
F
G
K
K
B Adjustable Bar
D90°Bracket
F M6 T-bars (2x)
G M6 Spring Channel Nuts (2x)
H M6 x 45 mm Socket Head Screw
I M6 x 16 mm Socket Head Screw & Hard Washer
J M6 x 35 mm Socket Head Screw
K M6 x 40 mm Socket Head Screw (2x)
Illustration References
Steel Stand Attachment Methods
NOTE:For steel stands, parts (F & J of Figure 4) are
not used; please discard.
1.Loosen screw (L of Figure 5) of adjustable bar (B).
Figure 5
L
B
2.Install spring nut (G of Figure 6) into steel stand
channel.
Figure 6
G
NOTE: For a 905stand to stand mounting, loosely
attach 905bracket (D of Figure 7) spring nut (G)
using screw and washer (I).
Figure 7
D
I
G
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3.Loosely attach adjustable bar (B of Figure 8 or 9) to
90°bracket or steel stand channel as required.
DAttach outer tube end with screw (H of Figure 8)
Figure 8
H
B
DAttach inner channel end with screw (K of Figure 9)
Figure 9
K
B
Ç
Ç
Failure to secure screws (H,
K & L) may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
TIGHTEN SCREWS (H, K & L)
AFTER ADJUSTMENT.
4.Tighten screws (H, K & L) to 80 in-lb (9 Nm).
Aluminum Stand Attachment Methods
NOTE:For aluminum stands, parts (G & H of Figure
4) are not used; please discard.
1.Loosen screw (L of Figure 10) of adjustable bar (B).
Figure 10
L
B
2.Install T-bar (F of Figure 11) in T-slot.
Figure 11
F
NOTE: For a 905stand to stand mounting, loosely
attach 905bracket (D of Figure 12) to T-bar (F) using
screw and washer (I).
Figure 12
D
I
F
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3.Loosely attach adjustable bar (B of Figure 13 or 14)
to 90°bracket or aluminum stand T-slot as required.
DAttach outer tube end with screw (K of Figure 13)
Figure 13
K
B
DAttach inner channel end with screw (J of Figure 14)
Figure 14
J
B
Ç
Ç
Failure to secure screws (J
K, & L) may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
TIGHTEN SCREWS (J, K & L)
AFTER ADJUSTMENT.
4.Tighten screws (J, K & L) to 80 in-lb (9 Nm).
Attachment to Conveyor
1.Loosen screw (L of Figure 15) of adjustable bar (B).
Figure 15
L
B
NOTE: For 6100 installation, order mounting clip
450186M.
2.Install T-bar (F of Figure 11) in T-slot.
Figure 16
F
3.Loosely attach 90°bracket (D of Figure 17) to T-bar
(F) using screw and washer (I).
Figure 17
D
I
F
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4.Loosely attach adjustable bar (B of Figure 18 or 19).
DAttach outer tube end with screw (K of Figure 18)
Figure 18
K
DAttach inner channel end with screw (J of Figure 19)
Figure 19
J
Ç
Failure to secure screws (J,
K & L) may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
TIGHTEN SCREWS (J, K & L)
AFTER ADJUSTMENT.
5.Tighten screws (J, K & L) to 80 in-lb (9 Nm).
Preventive Maintenance and Adjustment
Required Tools
D5 mm hex key wrench
DTorque wrench
Tie Kit Length Adjustment
Ç
Loosening stand height or
angle adjustment screws
may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
SUPPORT CONVEYOR
SECTIONS PRIOR TO
LOOSENING STAND HEIGHT
OR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS.
1.Loosen screws (M, N & O of Figure 20).
2.Shorten or lengthen adjustable bar as required.
Figure 20
N
MO
Ç
Failure to secure screws (M,
N & O) may cause conveyor
sections to drop down,
causing severe injury.
TIGHTEN SCREWS (M, N &
O) AFTER ADJUSTMENT.
3.Tighten screws (M, N & O of Figure 20) to 80 in-lb
(9 Nm).
Installation

No returns will be accepted without prior written factory authorization. When calling for authorization, please
have the following information ready for the Dorner Factory representative or your local distributor:
1. Name and address of customer.
2. Item(s) being returned.
3. Reason for return.
4. Customer’s original order number used when ordering the item(s).
5. Dorner or distributor invoice number.
A representative will discuss action to be taken on the Returned items and provide a Returned Goods
Authorization Number to reference.
There will be a 15% restocking charge on all new items returned for credit where Dorner was not at fault. These
will not be accepted after 60 days from original invoice date. The restocking charge covers inspection, cleaning,
disassembly, and reissuing to inventory.
If a replacement is needed prior to evaluation of returned item, a purchase order must be issued. Credit
(if any) is issued only after return and evaluation is complete.
Dorner has representatives throughout the world. Feel free to contact Dorner for the name of your local representative.
Our technical sales and service staff will gladly help with your questions on Dorner products.
For a copy of Dorner’s Limited Warranty, contact factory, distributor, service center or visit our website @
www.dorner.com
851-337 Rev. A Printed in U.S.A. 1299
580 Industrial Drive, PO Box 20
Hartland, WI 53029-0020 USA
Dorner Mfg. Corp. reserves the right to change or
discontinue products without notice. All products and
services are covered in accordance with our standard
warranty. All rights reserved. Dorner Mfg. Corp. 1999
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For replacement parts, contact an authorized
Dorner Service Center or the factory.
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