DURAVANT FMH NestaFlex Gravity 376PL User manual

NestaFlexGravity376PL
ConveyorSystem
Operator’sManual
FMHConveyorsLLC
9701E.HighlandDr
Jonesboro,AR72401
 p.800.327.9209
t.870.935.3661
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 PartNumber016842
EffectiveJune2017
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DearOperator,
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WeatFMHConveyorswouldliketothankyouforselectingourNestaFlex®gravity
conveyorsystemasthesolutiontoyourconveyingneeds.
YourNestaFlex®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NestaFlexconveyorsystem.Welookforward
tofulfillingyourfuturerequirements.
Sincerely,
FMHConveyors
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INSTALLERSANDOPERATORSOFTHISEQUIPMENTSHOULDREADTHISENTIREDOCUMENTBEFORE
ATTEMPTINGTOHANDLEOROPERATETHECONVEYOR

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
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WarrantyStatement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
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SafetyInformation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
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Warnings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
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ReceivingInformation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
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ProductSpecifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
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PartTerminology……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
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InstallationInstructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
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OperatingInstructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
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Maintenance………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
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Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
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OptionalEquipment&SpareParts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
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TechnicalServiceAssistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
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PartsDrawing…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
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PartsList………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
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PartsDrawing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
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PartsList………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
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Glossary………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
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WARRANTYSTATEMENT
YourFMHConveyorisprotectedbyourpremierwarranty.FMHConveyorswillreplacepartsthataredamaged
duringthecourseofnormaloperationduetomechanicaldefect,excludingnormalwearandtearanddamage
duetostoringconveyorsexposedtotheoutsideelementsoruseoftheequipmentotherthanasspecifiedby
FMHConveyorsinthismanual.Thewarrantyextendsforaperiodoftwoyearsonallmechanicalcomponents
asmeasuredfromthedatecustomertakespossessionoftheconveyor.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamageduetoaccident,misuse,abuseandnegligence.Italsodoesnotcover
damage due to improper operation or maintenance, or attempted modification by anyone other than an
authorizedFMHConveyorsservicepersonnel.
For specific warranty information or assistance, please contact your FMH Conveyors Customer Support
Representative.
SAFETYINFORMATION
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 Operatorsshallreceivetrainingbytheemployeronproperequipmentoperationofthisconveyor.
 Donotexceedtheconveyorloadcapacity,asitmayresultinpossibleoperatorinjuryorconveyordamage.
 Longhairmustbetiedbackandoperatorsshouldavoidwearingexcessivelybaggyclothingthatcouldget
caughtinthesystem.
 Brokenorwornpartsmustbereplacedimmediatelytoensuretheconveyorsystemremainsinasafe,
properworkingcondition.
 Toextendorcontractaconveyor,unlockalllockingcastersandusethehandleontheendcartonstop.
 Tomoveaconveyortoanewlocation,unlockalllockingcastersandusethehandleontheendcarton
stop.
 Lockalllockingcasterstopreventmotionduringuseonceconveyorhasbeenpositionedinthedesired
location.
 Replacewornordamagedcomponentsimmediatelybeforeattemptingtousetheconveyor.
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WARNINGS
 Donotplacefingersandhandsbetweenrowsofskatesorbetweensidelinksthatmakeupthescissor
actiononthesidesoftheconveyor.
 Alwaysuseadockplatewhenmovingthisconveyorintoandoutofthetrailer.Alwayspulltheconveyor
ontothedockplatefromthefront;neverfromthesides.
 AlwaysusegenuineFMHConveyorparts.OurpartsarespecificallydesignedforFMHConveyorequipment
toprovideoptimumperformanceandsafety.Useofnon‐FMHConveyorpartsmayvoidtheproductwarranty.
 Frequentlycleantheconveyortopreventaccumulationofdebrisoraccumulationofmaterialthatmaycause
malfunctionsorpoorperformance.
 Neveroperatethisconveyorwithoutallofitscomponentsandsafetymechanisms.
 FMHConveyorsisnotresponsiblefordamageorinjuriescausedbymisuseoftheequipment,forcareless
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RECEIVINGINFORMATION
Beforetheconveyorunitisputintoservice,inspectitcarefullyforanyindicationsofshippingdamage.If
possible,takephotographsofsuspectedshipping damageinordertosubstantiateanyclaims.Missing
parts or damage should be reported in writing to the shipper, with a copy to your FMH Conveyors
representative.
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CAUTION:Conveyorweightsvarywiththeirconfiguration,butallassembliesareheavyenoughtocause
injury.Usecarewhenhandling,moving,orunpackinganyconveyor.
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Removeanystretch‐wrapandtiessecuringtheconveyortothepallet.
NOTE:Someconveyorsareshippedas“Roll‐On”freight,withoutpallets.
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Removeanddiscardanywoodblocksthatholdthecastersinpositionduringshipment
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Release all locking casters by lifting the brake levers (1.) upward and
carefullyrolltheconveyorofftheskid,pallet,ortruck.
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Extendtheconveyortoitsfulllengthandflexitinbothdirections.Ifthe
conveyor is difficult to extend or flex, check for previously unseen
shippingdamagetothesidelinksorcasters.
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Caution‐Whenmovingaconveyor,releasealllockingcastersandgrip
theconveyorbythehandleontheendcartonstop.Keephandsand
fingerswellclearofanypinchpoints.
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Movetheconveyortothedesiredlocation.Iftheunitistobestoredfor
atimepriortoinstallationanduse,itshouldbekeptinawarmanddry
area.Theentireconveyorshouldbecoveredduringstoragetominimize
theinfiltrationofdustanddebris.
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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
ConveyorBedWidth: 18,24,30,or36inches
LoadCapacity: 376lbs(171kg)perlinearfoot.
SkateWheels: SteelorPolymerMaterial.1‐15/16inchdiameter.
Shafts: 5/16inch(7.9mm)diameterrod.
AxleSpacing: 3inchescentertocenterfirst10’ofconveyor;then5‐1/4inches
center to center.  Axle spacing will vary as needed for specific
applications.
ConveyorHeight: Infeedanddischargeheightsarefixedwithanapplicationspecificper
foot pitch in the extended position.  Height and pitch will vary as
neededforspecificapplications.
SideLinkConstruction:Thesidelinksaremadeof11/4inchwidesteel.Sidelinksare
assembledwithnutsandscrews.
Casters: 6x2inchcastersareusedforeasymobilityandendsectionshave
swivel,lockingcasters.8x2inchcastersareusedforlongconveyors.
Supports: Square1‐1/4inchsteeltubeperpendicularlegsjoinedbytwowelded
crossbraces. Perpendicularlegsare designed to support a pitched
conveyorandremainperpendiculartoalevelfloorinthecontracted
andextendedpositions
CartonStop: Heavydutyrollercartonstop.
TransitionStop: Steeltransitionstoplocatedontheinfeed(high)end.
Transition: Herringbone (centering) steel roller conveyor attached to a
transitioningshoewithsteelrollers.
GuideTrack: Continuous steel guide track with centering nose at the front,a
reinforcedbackstopattheend,andsupportsanchoredtothefloor.
Options: Seepage20.
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PARTTERMINOLOGY
Theterminologyforthemajorconveyorcomponentsisillustratedinthefollowingphotographs.
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Theterminologyforthemajorconveyorcomponentsisillustratedinthefollowingphotographs.
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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:Theassemblyinformationbelowappliesonlytoconveyorslongerthan24’inextendedlength
whichareshippedinsectionsincartons.Ifyourconveyorisasinglesectionorshippedas“roll‐on”
freight,disregardtheassemblyinformation.
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ConveyorAssembly
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1. Positionthesectionsso thecolordots onsectionendsarematchedandcannotbeseenafter
assembly.
2. Alignquickconnectplatesandpushtheconveyorsectionstogethertoaligntheholesinthequick
connectplates(1)attheendofonesectionwiththeholesinthequickconnectplates(2)ofthe
matingsection.
3. Insertthebolt(3)oneachsideandaddaflatwasher,a
lockwasher,andanut.
4. Insertthetworemainingbolts(4)oneachsideandadd
thewashersandnuttoeach.
5. Securely tighten each bolt to make the connections
permanent.
6. Repeatthisprocedureasrequiredtoconnectallsections
ofthisconveyor.
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GuideTrackAssembly
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NOTE: Before assembling the guide track sections, establish a chalk line from the decline conveyor
centerlinetothecenterofthedockdoor.Thiswillbecomethecenterlinefortheguidetrackassembly.
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1. Identifytherearsection(1),thefrontsection(2),andthe
centersections(3).
2. Placethesectionsonthefloorinthecorrectorientation
andclosetothefinalinstallationposition.
3. Connect the sections by sliding the attachment tabs on
each section into its adjoining section. NOTE: No
additional hardware is required. Do not weld the
sectionstogether.
4. Slidetheguidetrackassemblyintoitsfinalpositionover
thepreviouslyestablishedcenterline.
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NOTE:Itisessentialthatguidetracksectionsarebuttedtogetherwithnogapsbetweensections.
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TrialAssembly
Atthispoint,atrialassemblyofallcomponentsshouldbemadebeforeproceedingwiththefinalassembly
proceduretoensurethattheconveyorispositionedasintended.
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1. Carefullymovethefullycontractedconveyorassembly
(1) into position over the assembled guide track (2)
withtherearoftheconveyoragainstthebackstop(3)
oftheguidetrackassembly.
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2. Place the herringbone transition section (1) on the
conveyor(2)beneaththedeclineconveyor(3).
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3. Temporarily connect the transition to the decline conveyor with the supplied brackets and
hardware.Donottightentheconnectorsastheywillberemovedlater.
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4. Withthecontractedconveyoragainstthebackstopoftheguidetrack,thereshouldbeagapof4
to6inchesminimumbetweenthecartonstopandthetransitionshoe.Thisisimportanttoensure
thereisnopinchpointhazardwhentheconveyorisbeingreturnedtoitsstorageposition.This
gapmaybemuchlarger.Seethelayoutdrawingthataccompaniedthismanual.
5. Carefullyinspecttheworkingareaandallassemblycomponentstoseethattherearenoconflicts
withthelayoutdrawingorbetweenthecomponentsandbuildingelements.
6. Whensatisfiedthattheinstallationwillbefunctional,markthepositionoftheguiderailsupports
onthefloor.
7. Disconnecttheherringbonetransitionsectionfromthedeclineconveyorandlayitonthe376PL
gravityconveyor.
8. Removetheconveyorassembly,leavingtheguidetrackassemblyinplace.
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FinalAssembly
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1. Verifythatallguide track assemblyconnectionsaretight,andthatthe assemblyispositioned
correctly.
NOTE:Itisessentialthatguidetracksectionsarebuttedtogetherwithnogapsbetweensections.
2. Markallfootpadholelocationsonthefloor.
3. Drill holes to accept 3‐3/4” 3/8‐16 anchor bolts.  Use a 3/8” drill and a minimum 1‐3/4”
embedmentdepth.
4. Bolttheguidetrackassemblyinitsfinalposition.
5. Positiontheconveyorassemblyovertheguidetracks.
6. Attachandsecurethetransitionsectiontothedeclineconveyor.
7. Verifythatthetransitionstopatthehighendoftheconveyorisinitsuprightpositionandhangs
securelyfromthetoprowshaft.
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Ifinstallingmultipleunitsandtheshippingdoorsareconfiguredthesame,thenmeasurementsfromthe
firstinstallationcanbeappliedtosubsequentinstallations.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
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Caution:Donotexceedtheratedcapacityoftheconveyor–376lbs(171kg)perlinearfoot.
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Makecertainthatalluninvolvedpersonnelareclearoftheworkingarea.Unlockthelockingcasters,grip
theconveyorbythehandleatthecartonstop,andextendtheconveyoracrossthedockareaandinto
thetrailer,beingcarefultoavoidpinchpoints,suchasthesidelinkassemblies.
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Oncetheconveyorhasbeenextendedandpositionedasdesired,lockthecasterbrakestomaintainthat
position.Fourlockingcastersareprovidedatthelowendoftheconveyor:Twoeachonthefirstand
secondHFrames.Forconveyorspositionedinthecenterofthetrailer,bothcastersonthefirstHFrame
canbelocked.Forconveyorspositionedagainstonesideofthetrailer,onecasteronboththefirstand
secondHFramescanbelocked.
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Asloadingprogresses,releasethebrakestorepositiontheconveyorasneeded.
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MAINTENANCE
TheNestaflex®Conveyorisvirtuallymaintenancefree;however,wedorecommendthefollowing:
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1. Keeptheconveyorandthesurroundingfloorareacleanandfreeofdebris,dirt,andgrease
accumulation.
2. Periodically inspect the conveyor for any loose or worn components. Tighten or replace if
necessary.
3. Inspectsidelinknutsandboltsfrequentlyandregularlyforloosenessormissingparts.Tighten
orreplaceasneeded.
4. NOTE: Fasteners should be torqued to 70‐80 lb‐in (7.9‐9.0 N‐m). Do not over‐tighten the
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Yourconveyorwillrequireminimalmaintenanceundernormaloperatingconditions.However,since
thereareoccasionalproblemswithallequipment,thefollowingparagraphsprovidepartsreplacement
procedures.
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ElevationAdjustment
ToolsandPartsRequired:5/32”Allenwrench,loctite242orequivalent
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NOTE:Onmostgravitytruckloaderconveyors,heightadjustmentsareunnecessary.Theconveyor
heighthasbeensetatthefactoryforoptimalproductflow.
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1. Loosenthesetscrewonbothverticallegs.Thesetscrewsarelocatedonthelowercrossbrace.
2. RaisetheHFrameandconveyortodesiredheight.
3. Applyloctitetothethreadsofthesetscrew.
4. Turnandtightenthesetscrewsonbothverticallegs.
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InnerLeg/CasterAssemblyReplacement
ToolsandPartsrequired:½”wrenches(2),5/32”Allenwrench,Loctite242orequivalent,dimplelock
nuts(6),innerleg/caster.
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1. Movetheconveyoroffoftheguidetrack.
2. Identifythesectionofconveyorthatcontainstheinnerleg/castertobereplaced.
3. Separatethatconveyorsectionfromthesystembyremovingthequickconnectfasteners.Retain
thefastenersforthere‐assemblyprocess.
4. Fullycontractconveyorsection.
5. Carefullylaytheconveyorsectiononitsside.
6. Loosenthesetscrewattheaffectedinnerleg/caster.
7. Removetheinnerleg/casterbypullingitoutoftheHFrameouterleg.
8. Insertthenewinnerleg/casterfullyintoHFrameouterleg.
9. Applyloctitetothesetscrewandtightenitsecurely.
10. Carefullyreturntheconveyortoanuprightposition.
11. Returntheconveyorsectiontoitscorrectlocationwithintheconveyorsystem.
12. Pushtheconveyorsectionstogethertoaligntheholesinthequickconnectplates.
13. Insertthetopscrewoneachsideandaddthewasherandnut.
14. Insertthetworemainingscrewsoneachsideandaddthewashersandnuts.
15. Securelytighteneachfastenertomaketheconnectionspermanent.
16. Returntheconveyorsystemontotheguidetrack.
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HFrameReplacement
ToolsandPartsrequired:½”wrenches(2),5/32”Allenwrench,loctite242orequivalent,dimplelock
nuts(6),5/16‐18self‐tappingscrews(2),nutplates(2),HFrame.
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1. Movetheconveyorofftheguidetrack.
2. IdentifythesectionofconveyorthatcontainstheHFrametobereplaced.
3. Separatethatconveyorsectionbyremovingthequickconnectfasteners;Retainthefastenersfor
there‐assemblyprocess.
4. Fullycontracttheconveyorsection.
5. Carefullylaytheconveyorsectiononitsside.
6. Loosenthetwosetscrewsthatsecuretheinnerleg/casters.
7. Remove the inner leg/casters by pulling them out of the H Frameouterlegs.Settheinner
leg/castersasideforlateruse.
8. Onbothsides,removetheself‐tappingscrewthatsecurestheHFrametothelegsupportbracket
andthenutplates;discardthenutplates.
9. RemovetheHFrame.
10. InsertthenewHFramebyslidingitthroughthesquareopeningsinthesideguideandtheninto
thelegsupportbracket.ThescrewholeintheHFrameshouldlineupwiththeholeintheleg
supportbracket.
11. Onbothsides,positionthenewnutplateandinstallthenewself‐tappingscrew.
12. Inserttheinnerleg/castersfullyintotheHFrameouterlegs.
13. Applyloctitetothesetscrewsandtightenthesetscrews.
14. Carefullyreturntheconveyortoanuprightposition.
15. Returntheconveyorsectiontoitscorrectlocationwithintheconveyorsystem.
16. Pushtheconveyorsectionstogethertoaligntheholesinthequickconnectplates.
17. Insertthetopscrewoneachsideandaddthewasherandnut.
18. Insertthetworemainingscrewsoneachsideandaddthewashersandnuts.
19. Securelytighteneachfastener.
20. Returntheconveyorsystemontotheguidetrack.
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Nut,Screw,WasherReplacement
ToolsandPartsrequired:½”wrench,7/16”wrench,hexshoulderscrew,¼‐20hexdimplenut,anda
springwasher.
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1. Extendtheconveyortoitsfullyopenposition.Remove
anddiscardtheoldnut,screw,andspringwasher.
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2. Put the spring washer on the screw and insert the
screwthroughbothsidelinkholes.
NOTE:Thespringwasher(1)mustbebetweenthescrew
hexhead(2)andthesidelink(3)asshownatright.
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3. Threadanewnutontothescrew.Holdthescrew
withthe½”wrenchandtightenthenut(4),usingthe
7/16”wrench.Tightento70‐80lb‐in(7.9–9.0N‐m).
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ShaftReplacement
ToolsandPartsRequired:Two½”wrenches,anylonlocknut,andanewshaft
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NOTE:Someshaftsmaypassthroughothercomponents,suchaswashersandspacers.Beforeremoving
ashaft,makeanoteofthepositionofanysuchcomponents.Duringreassembly,returnthesepiecesto
theirproperpositiontoensurethestructuralintegrityandfunctionalityoftheconveyor.
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1. Withtheconveyorinthefullycontractedposition,use
thewrenchestoremoveanddiscardthenylonlocknut.
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2. Usingthereplacementshaftasadriver,carefullypush
outand removethedamaged shaft.The replacement
shaftshouldnowpassthroughallofthewashers,
spacers,skatewheels,andlinksintheirproperposition.
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3. Installanewlocknuttocompletetheprocess.
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SkatewheelReplacement
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ToolsandPartsrequired:½”wrenches(2),nylonlocknut,skatewheel(s),andshaft.
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1. Withtheconveyorinthefullycontractedposition,usethewrenchestoremoveanddiscardthe
nylonlocknut.
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2. Usingthenewshaftasadriver,carefullypushouttheexistingshaftuntiltheendofthenewshaft
reachesthelocationofthedamagedskatewheel.Thenewshaftshouldnowpassthroughallof
the washers, spacers, skatewheels,andsidelinksintheirproper position up to the damaged
skatewheel.
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3. Pull the existing shaft out far enough to enable
removalofthedamagedskatewheel.
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4. Insertthenewskatewheelinthespaceleftbythe
removed,damagedskatewheel.
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5. Pushtheexistingshaftbackintoitsassembledposition,drivingthenewshaftoutoftheconveyor.
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6. Installanewnylonlocknuttocompletetheprocess.
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AxleRestrictor/NutPlateReplacement
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ToolsandPartsrequired:½”wrench,5/16‐18self‐tappingscrew,nutplate/axlerestrictor.
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NOTE:Besuretheaxlerestrictor/nutplatethatisbeinginstalledisthecorrectsizeforyoursystem.
Theaxlerestrictor/nutplatesizeisstampedonthepart.Example:50030indicatesa1/2inchperfoot
pitch(500)anda3.0inchaxlespacing(30).
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1. Loosen and back off the self‐tapping screw (1) that
securestheHFrame(2)totheaxlerestrictor/nutplate
(3).
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2. Discardtheaxlerestrictor/nutplate.
3. Positionthenewaxlerestrictor/nutplateandtightentheself‐tappingscrew.
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NOTE:Theself‐tappingscrewmaybere‐usedonetime.Afteronere‐use,theself‐tappingscrewshould
bediscardedandanewself‐tappingscrewshouldbeused.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Indication Cause(s) Solution
ConveyordoesnotExpandor
Contracteasily. DebrisinCastersorlinks Removedebrisfromcastersandlinks
Brakesoncastersengaged Makecertainthebrakesare
disengaged
Over‐tightenedlinkfastener
Loosenconcernedlinkfastener–
replacelocknutifneeded.Torquelink
fastenerstobetween70and80lb‐in
(7.9–9.0N‐m)
DamagedConveyor Checkforandreplacedamagedparts.
Productstopstooearlyordoes
notrunsmoothly.
Debrisorobjectblockingskate
wheelrotation
Cleanalldebrisandobstructionsfrom
conveyors.
Skatewheeldamagedorjammed Replacedamagedskatewheelsand
thosewhichdonoteasilyrotate.
Conveyorelevationoutof
adjustment
Returnconveyortoitsfactoryoriginal
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OPTIONALEQUIPMENTANDSPAREPARTS
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OptionalEquipment
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FMHConveyorsoffersanumberofoptionsfortheNestaFlex376PLconveyor.Formoreinformationon
thefollowing,contactourCustomerServicedepartmentat1‐800‐327‐9209.
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 PowerAssist
 UpstreamConveyorControl
o On/OffButton
o Photoeye
 CordReel
 8”Casters
 SpecialAxleCenters:2”,3”,4”
 CurveGuard(onesideorbothsides)
 RigidDischargeCart
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SpareParts
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TomaintainsafeoperationandextendthelifeofyourNestaflex376PLconveyor,replaceanywornor
damagedcomponentsbeforeusingtheconveyorsystem.UseonlypartssuppliedorauthorizedbyFMH
Conveyors.Sparepartdrawingsandpartnumbertablesarefoundonthenexttwopages.
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For assistance from a factory trained Customer Service Representative, call 1‐800‐327‐9209 Monday
throughFridaybetween8:00AMand5:00PMEasterntime.
TECHNICALSERVICEASSISTANCE
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ForfurtherassistanceortoorderreplacementpartsfortheNestaFlex®gravityconveyors,pleasecallusat
1‐800‐327‐9209.
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PartsList
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*Refertonotesonpage21
REF.
NO.
DESCRIPTION18”Width 24”Width 30”Width 36”Width
PartNo. PartNo. PartNo. PartNo.
1 HFRAME376‐ 18PL 24PL 30PL 36PL
2 HFRAME376‐ 18PL‐LB1 24PL‐LB1 30PL‐LB1 36PL‐LB1
3 HFRAME376‐ 18PL‐LB2 24PL‐LB2 30PL‐LB2 36PL‐LB2
*4[1] 6”CASTER/INNERLEGNOBRAKE(SHOWN) 019435 019435 019435 019435
*5[2] 6”CASTER/INNERLEGBRAKE(OPTIONAL) 019436 019436 019436 019436
4 8”CASTER/INNERLEGNOBRAKE(OPTIONAL) 017321 017321 017321 017321
5 8”CASTER/INNERLEGBRAKE(OPTIONAL) 017322 017322 017322 017322
6 SCREWSETCONETIP5/16‐24X3/8 005713 005713 005713 005713
7 SIDELINK,THICK 006511 006511 006511 006511
8 SIDELINK,TRUNNION 006504 006504 006504 006504
9 SIDELINK,THIN 000019 000019 000019 000019
10 SCREWHEXSHDR,LONG 016187 016187 016187 016187
11 SCREWHEXSHDR,SHORT(NOTSHOWN) 016188 016188 016188 016188
12 NUTHEXLOCK1/4‐20DIMPLEDZP 000026 000026 000026 000026
13 WASHERWAVE5/16" 004277 004277 004277 004277
14 WHEELASSY,STEEL 000047 000047 000047 000047
15 SHAFT5/16SKATEWHEEL 003199 002897 015440 015657
16 NUTHEXLOCK5/16‐18NYLON 000022 000022 000022 000022
17 SPACERGRAYPLASTIC,LONG 003197 006457 006458 015662
18 SPACERGRAYPLASTIC,SHORT 003195 017119 005910 015793
19 LEGSUPPORTBRKT376PL 017323 017323 017323 017323
20 RETAININGRING 017324 017324 017324 017324
21 SHAFT5/16LEGBRACKET 003200 002417 002106 016958
22 SPACERGRAYPLASTIC,LEGBRKTENDSONLY 016963 016962 016961 004109
23 SCREWHEX5/16‐18,2”SELF‐TAPPING 015082 015082 015082 015082
24 LEGSIDEGUIDE376PL 001880 001880 001880 001880
25 SHAFT5/16SIDEGUIDE 016952 016953 016956 016959
*26[3] AXLERESTRICTOR/NUTPLATE CALL CALL CALL CALL
*27[3] PERPENDICULARLEGPLATE CALL CALL CALL CALL
28 SHAFT5/16PERPENDICULARLEGPLATE 016951 002181 015441 016957
29 SCREWHEXSHDR,LONG,GOLDCOLOR 017220 017220 017220 017220
30 WASHERFENDER5/16,THIN 006515 006515 006515 006515
31 SPACERSTEEL3/8OD3/4" 003192 003192 003192 003192
32 WASHERFLAT5/16 000024 000024 000024 000024
33 CARTONSTOP–HEAVYDUTY 003128 003129 003130 015694
33 CARTONSTOP–ROLLER(OPTIONAL) 006578 006685 015120 015663
34 SPACERGRAYPLASTIC(CARTONSTOP) 004227 004227 004227 004227
35 RLR1.38NOAXLE(CARTONSTOP) 004722 004737 015118 015660
36 SHAFT5/16RLR(CARTONSTOP) 015744 015745 015746 015747
37 TRANSITIONSTOP 006652 006562 006125 006131
38 SCREW5/16‐183/4LONG 000276 000276 000276 000276