DURAVANT FMH BestReach User manual

BestReach Rigid Belt
Drive-Out Conveyor
System
Operator’s Manual
FMH Conveyors LLC p. 800.327.9209 Part Number 99039
107 Flint Street t. 844.FMH.SERVICE Effective June 2016
Jonesboro, AR 72401 f. 870.935.3661 www.fmhconveyors.com

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Dear Operator,
We at FMH Conveyors would like to thank you for selecting our BestReach® power
conveyor system as the solution to your conveying needs.
Your BestReach® system is supported by a group of factory trained customer
service representatives. They can be reached via our toll free number 1-800-327-
9209. Whether your needs require assistance from the factory or in the field,
please do not hesitate to call. Our team is eager to help.
Thank you once again for purchasing our BestReach conveyor system. We look forward
to fulfilling your future requirements.
Sincerely,
FMH Conveyors
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Table of Contents
Thank You2
Warranty Statement 3
Safety Information 4
Specifications 5
Installation 6-7
Assembly Floor Track 8-15
Operating Instructions 16-17
Maintenance Schedule 18
Mechanical Components
Rigid Belt Base Unit, 460V 20-21
Rigid Belt Base Unit, 230V 22-23
Rigid Belt Frame Assembly 24-25
Assembly Rear/Front Suspension 26-27
Rigid Belt Gravity Discharge, 13,8 and 5 ft. Extensions 28-30
Power Steering Assembly 31
Decal Location 32
Rigid Belt Manual Steering Option, 13,8 and 5 ft. Extensions 33-35
Electrical Components
Electrical Assembly, Main Frame 37
Component Layout Main Electrical Enclosure 38
Main Electrical Panel Enclosure and Layout, 460 V Std. Speed 39-40
Main Electrical Panel Enclosure and Layout, 230 V Std. Speed 41-42
Main Electrical Panel Enclosure and Layout, 460 V Speed Opt. 43-44
Main Electrical Panel Enclosure and Layout, 230 V Speed Opt. 45-46
Electrical Assembly 13, 8 and 5 ft. Extensions 47-49
Schematics and Diagrams
Rigid Belt Schematic, Std. 480 V 51
Rigid Belt Schematic, Std. 240 V 52
Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 480 V 53
Rigid Belt Schematic, Opt. Speed, 240 V 54
12 x 12 Enclosure Wire Connection 55-58
Wiring Diagram, Limit Switch 59
Wiring Diagram and Parts List Operator Panel 60-63
AC Tech Frequency Drives 64
Frequency Drive for Optional Belt Speed 65
Troubleshooting the Electrical System 66-67
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Your FMH conveyor is protected by our premier warranty. FMH Conveyors will replace, free of
charge, parts that are damaged during the course of normal operation due to material or workmanship defects.
This warranty extends for a period of two (2) years on all mechanical components and one (1) year on all
electrical components, as measured from the date you take possession of your conveyor.
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, and negligence. This warranty does not
cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or at-
tempted repair/modification by anyone other than an authorized FMH Conveyors. service personnel.
For specific warranty information or assistance, please contact your FMH Conveyors sales
representative at 1-800-327-9209.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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sAvoid wearing excessively loose clothing or hanging jewelry when working
with moving machinery.
sKeep long hair pulled up to prevent it from becoming caught in moving parts.
sRemove any obstructions from the path of the conveyor.
sMake sure others move away from the conveyor before moving the unit or
starting the conveyor bed.
sBest Diversified Products, Inc. conveyors and their electrical systems must
only be serviced by properly trained and qualified technicians.
sNever service the conveyor with power applied. Always disconnect power
before servicing equipment.
sNever operate conveyor with any electrical enclosure open.
sNever operate conveyor with any guards removed.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Overall Length w/13’ Extension 64’-10 ½”
Minimum Discharge Height 13’ 25”
Maximum Travel 59’-7 ½”
Overall Length w/8’ Extension 60’-11”
Minimum Discharge Height 8’ 27 ½”
Maximum Travel 55’-8”
Overall Length w/5’ Extension 57’-9 ½”
Minimum Discharge Height 5’ 29 ½”
Maximum Travel 52’-6 ½”
Minimum Bed Height 32 5/8”
Overall Width 35 3/8”
Belt Width 24”
Travel Speed 60 ft/min
Steering 7 degrees left & right
Tires 4.00 x 8 (16.25” O.D.)
Conveyor Bed Speed Standard 65 ft/min
Conveyor Bed Speed Optional 75-135 ft/min
230VAC 3 phase Std. Speed
Full Load Current 11.5 Amp
Roller Full Load Amps 4.4 Amp
460VAC 3 phase Std. Speed
Full Load Current 6 Amp
1 ½ H.P. Motor Full Load Amps 2.5 Amp
230VAC 3 phase Optional Speed
Full Load Current 15.5 Amp
Roller Full Load Amps 8.6 Amp
460VAC 3 phase Optional Speed
Full Load Current 8 Amp
Roller Full Load Amps 4.3 Amp
SPECIFICATIONS
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INSTALLATION
Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel, and must be completed in accor-
dance with all applicable codes and regulations.
1.) Locate and mark the center of the spur. Measure 5” off centerline on each side and
chalk 2 lines from the rear of the dock leveler back approximately 50’.
2.) Mark location for the rear of floor track as shown on supplied application specific
drawing (if you do not have this drawing contact factory.)
3.) Locate and position the individual pieces of floor track as shown on drawing A.
4.) Assemble the rear sections of floor track as shown in drawing B.
5.) Position and anchor floor track starting with the rear and aligning the outside edge
with the chalk lines.
6.) Pull 2 lengths of SO cable (Length specified in electrical assembly, Drawing C) thru
flexible wire carrier.
7.) Assemble flexible wire carrier to front wire cover.
8.) Feed SO cable under rear wire cover exposing approximately 10” at the rear of the
floor track.
9.) Install 2 cord grips in 7/8 holes of modified 8x6x4 junction box.
10.) Feed Approximately 10” of the SO cables thru the cord grips and install junction box
on the rear of the floor track.
11.) Place center wire cover in the track and pull slack cable thru the opposite end of the
flexible wire carrier.
12.) Lay flexible wire carrier flat in the floor track.
13.) If the conveyor is going to be installed from the dock end of the floor track the stop
bar must be removed from the conveyor. If the conveyor is to be installed from the
rear of the floor track the stop bar and the UHMW guide roller must be removed from
the conveyor.
14.) Roll the conveyor into position on guide track and re-install stop bar and guide roller.
15.) Connect Flexible wire carrier to conveyor.
16.) Route and secure 14/4 SO cable into main electrical enclosure box..
17.) Route and secure 16/7 SO cable into 12” x 12” box.
18.) Terminate wires as shown on Diagrams A and B.
19.) Supply line voltage shown on nameplate to 14/4 SO cable in 8x6x4 junction box.
20.) Connect applicable interlock wires to 16/7 SO cable in 8x6x4 junction box.
21.) Remove chain guard and install chain.
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BELT INSTALATION AND TRACKING:
Unroll the belt, PVC coating side up, around the tail pulley and over the idler rollers. Run belt
over the snub roller and around the drive roll. Align the seam near the center of the conveyor frame.
Pull the belt together to engage the lacing and install the pin. There are two permanent marks in the
center of the belt width approximately 20 feet back from the lacing and 10 feet apart. Find these
marks and take an exact measurement between them. Add .375” (3/8”) to the measurement. Ex-
ample (measured 119 9/16” + 3/8” = 119 15/16). For proper tension, adjust the tail pulley so the
distance between the two marks is equal to the sum of the measured dimension and 3/8”. To insure
the tail pulley is square, be sure both tail pulley blocks are equal distance from the rear of the con-
veyor frame. After tracking the belt, check the dimension between the marks to make sure proper
tension is still in the belt. If the dimension has changed, adjust accordingly and recheck for proper
tracking.
INSTALLATION (cont)
With the belt installed, begin the tracking procedure. The drive roll should be parallel to the
snub roller. The snub roller should be locked into place. All idler rollers are square to the frame.
Start the belt. Watch to see which side the belt wants to run to and also how quickly it does so. Shut
off the conveyor. Begin belt tracking by adjusting the first idler from the tail. Loosen the bolts on the
idler bracket and angle the roller to correct the belt travel. The roller will steer the belt toward the
uphill side of the roller (Uphill refers to the belt travel direction). If further correction is necessary,
proceed to adjust the first idler from the front, then the two in the center of the conveyor, in that
order. If adjusting the idlers cannot solve the tracking problem, the tail pulley may have to be ad-
justed slightly.
Adjusting the idler rollers will solve most all of the belt tracking problems. The belt should
run straight and on the center of the slider bed. Practice and experience will speed up the belt track-
ing process.
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Floor Track Assembly, 13 Ft. Extension
Diagram A
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Floor Track Assembly, 8 Ft. Extension
Diagram A
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Floor Track Assembly, 5 ft Extension
Diagram A
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Drawing B
Floor Track Assembly, Rear
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Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 13 Ft. Extension
Drawing C
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Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 8 ft. Extension
Drawing C
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Electrical Assembly, Floor Track, 5 Ft Extension
Drawing C
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Drawing D
Enclosure Mount, Floor Track, Rear
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An emergency stop circuit controls electrical power to all parts of the conveyor. When any one
emergency stop switch is activated, power is removed from all motors and actuators stopping all
movement of the conveyor frame and bed. All electrical power is also removed from the motors and
actuators when the DOOR DISCONNECT HANDLE is in the OFF or OPEN positions.
A. With interlocking door disconnect in the ON position and all Emergency Stop buttons out and
optional Cable Pull switches in the run position, the operator pushes either RESET button. The
MASTER CONTACTOR is energized and the machine is ready to respond to the operator’s
inputs.
B. Moving the joystick in the DOWN direction starts the traversing motor in the forward direction
after the beeper is sounded for approximately 1.5 seconds , moving the unit toward the dock
door. Releasing the joystick will return it to its centered position, stopping the motor. Moving
the joystick UP starts the traversing motor in the opposite direction after the beeper is sounded.
C. The LEFT and RIGHT positions of the joystick cause the steering actuator to steer the unit. The
unit will steer in the same direction as the joystick movement when the unit is moving forward.
D. The conveyor bed is controlled by the OFF ON pushbutton. Pressing it once will start the bed
after the beeper is sounded continuously for approximately 1 second. When the bed is running,
pressing this pushbutton turns off the bed.
E. At any time either Emergency Stop switch may be pushed to de-energize the MASTER contactor. This
will remove power from all motors and actuators. To restart the machine, the Emergency Stop that was
activated must be reset and either RESET pushbutton momentarily depressed. Any motor that was
running prior to the Emergency Stop will have to be restarted through the Operator’s Control Panel.
F. A feeder control switch provides dry contacts for a customer connection to control the feeder for
the spur or any other function the customer requires.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PROGRAMMING PACKAGE STOP PHOTOEYES:
Switch on 12” x 12” enclosure on the extension should be in the down position for normal
operation.
To program, flip switch to up position. Cover photoeye for the desired shut off
delay time required on the conveyor belt. There should be a continuous beep for
the time the photoeye is covered during programming.
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Return switch to the down position for operation.
To return to default settings of 3 seconds delay, flip switch up and down three times in 2 sec.
The default settings will be reinstated and the switch is in down position for operation.
INDEXING OPTION AND PHOTOEYE PROGRAMMING:
This conveyor can be equipped with an electronic package indexing option.
The indexing option is switched on and off using a selector switch on the operator control
panel. In the on position, the conveyor is in normal operating mode. When the switch is off, the
conveyor will index packages a programmable distance after they pass through the indexing
photoeye located on the transition.
Programming this distance follows the same procedure as the package stop photoeye
except you will cover the indexing photoeye for the desired conveyor belt run time after a
package is detected on the transition.
PROGRAMMING PACKAGE STOP PHOTOEYES (continued)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
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The BESTREACH Conveyor is virtually maintenance free. However, we do recommend the follow-
ing:
Keep the conveyor clean and free of debris, dirt and grease accumulation.
Inspect belt for wear and proper tracking.
Make sure photoeyes are clean and unobstructed.
Inspect all bearings for leaking seals or other early signs of failure. (Conveyor belt
rollers and Rear axle pillow blocks)
Check chain tension on the rear axle drive.
Visually inspect floortrack and flexible cable carrier and cables to ensure proper
working order.
Test all EMERGENCY STOP switches to verify proper operation.
Oil in the Motorized Head Pulley is to be monitored and changed per owner’s manual
specification.
All of the above maintenance inspections should be conducted daily.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Assembly Diagrams of Components and Parts List
of BestReachTM Rigid Belt Conveyor.
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