Eastey EC Series User manual

EC
Eastey EC Series
Variable Speed Conveyors
User Guide
EC1248, EC1848 & EC2472

EC
Eastey EC Series
Variable Speed Conveyors
User Guide
Revised 01/11/2022
P/N C001000 Rev C1
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2017-2022 Engage Technologies Corporation
All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names
are the property of their respective owners.
Eastey
7041 Boone Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: [phone]; Fax [phone]
www.eastey.com
EC1248, EC1848 & EC2472

Contents:
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 7
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................ 8
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9
Eastey EC Series Variable Speed Conveyor Overview................................................ 9
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 10
Dimensions................................................................................................................. 12
Installation ................................................................................................................... 13
Optional Casters......................................................................................................... 13
Move Conveyor into Operating Location .................................................................... 13
Height Adjustment and Leveling................................................................................. 13
Location Requirements............................................................................................... 16
Mounting the Ink Jet Printer........................................................................................ 17
Guide Rail Assembly and Installation (C0000501 or C0000511)................................ 18
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 19
Power ......................................................................................................................... 19
Control Box................................................................................................................. 20
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 21
Height Adjustment and Leveling................................................................................. 21
Conveyor Tension Adjustment .................................................................................... 23
Advanced Speed and Control Function Adjustment ................................................... 24
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 27
Cleaning the Belt ........................................................................................................ 27
Changing the Belt ....................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 29
Parts List...................................................................................................................... 32
Conveyor — EC1248, EC1848 & EC2472 ................................................................. 32
Option / Accessory Kits — EC1248, EC1848 & EC2472............................................ 34
Appendix A: Electrical Schematic ............................................................................. 35
Warranty Statement .................................................................................................... 36
Customer Support....................................................................................................... 38

Safety 7
Safety
General Safety Precautions
Before installing, operating or servicing this equipment, please read the following
precautions carefully:
•This machine is equipped with moving belts. Do not place hands near the rear of this
unit when the belts are moving as fingers may be pinched where belts enter the
frame.
•Do not attempt to open or work on the electrical box, junction boxes or other
electrical components of the unit without first disconnecting power to the machine.
Electrical shock hazard exists if power is not disconnected.
•Do not by-pass any factory-designed safety features such as guards, interlocks,
switches, etc.
•Do not place hands or body inside the confines of the machine unless all
mechanisms are securely fastened and the electrical supply is shut off.
•Never provide service or clear a box jam when machine is running.
•Do not wear loose clothing such as ties, scarves, jewelry etc. Long hair should be
pulled back and/or covered while operating this machine.
•Do not stand or climb on any part of the conveyor or frame.

8Safety
Explanation of Symbols
Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety
is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required.
Ground symbol. Indicates ground. Use Class-3 (lower than 1000) cable to
ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock.
Electrical hazard. Indicates electrical danger. Only a trained electrician can
uncover the electrical panel or box.
Entanglement hazard. Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands and
fingers clear of moving parts. Shut down the machine before performing
maintenance. Keep hands and fingers clear of belt, rollers, and drive
mechanism before starting conveyor and while it is in operation.
Pinch hazard. Do not place your hands or fingers in the moving mechanism.
Shut down the machine before performing maintenance.
Moisture hazard. Keep equipment dry. This equipment is designed for
indoor operation in a typical clean, dry factory environment, protected from
rain and moisture. Do not operate the machine in any extremely wet or oily
environment that may exceed operating specifications.
Warning symbol. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could
result in death or serious injury.
A warning indicates a situation potentially more severe than indicated by a
caution message but not immanent as a danger message.
The warning symbol is associated with messages for conditions as shown below.
CAUTION
PRECAUCIÓN!
¡
KEEPHANDS CLEAR! MOVING
precausión mantenga sus
móvlies pueden aplastar y cortar
manos alejandas partes
PARTS CAN CRUSH AND CUT!

Introduction 9
Introduction
Eastey EC Series Variable Speed Conveyor Overview
Note: Conveyors are shipped collapsed to minimum height to
conserve space during shipping. Conveyor legs are
adjustable for height and leveling, and angle leg extension
brackets are provided in legs at all four corners of the
conveyor to provide stability at increased conveyor height.
Movable
Magnetically
Attached Control
Box Can Be
Repositioned As
Desired Along
Either Side Plate
Side Plates
Pre-Drilled for
Easy
Attachment of
Standard
Equipment
Such as
Guide Rails
Mounting Plate Is
Pre-Drilled for
Easy Attachment
of Supports for
Standard Items
Such as Print
Heads or Touch
Screen Operator’s
Panel
Adjustable
Leveling
Legs
(Optional
Locking
Casters
Are Also
Available)
Storage
Shelf
Extendable /
Retractable
Angle Leg
Extensions
(Shown
Retracted As
Shipped To
Conserve
Space)

10 Introduction
Specifications
Model
Nominal Conveyor Size
(width × length)
Width
(A)
Height
(B)
Length
(C)
EC1248
12 in. × 48 in.
30.5 × 122 cm
20.2 in.
51.3 cm
See Table Below
Based on Leg Length
48.9 in.
124.2 cm
EC1848
18 in. × 48 in.
45.7 × 122 cm
26.2 in.
66.5 cm
See Table Below
Based on Leg Length
48.9 in.
124.2 cm
EC2472
24 in. × 72 in.
61 × 183 cm
32.2 in.
81.8 cm
See Table Below
Based on Leg Length
72 in.
183 cm
Model
With 9” Leveling Legs
With 17” Leveling
Legs
With 9” Leveling Legs
and Locking Casters
With 17” Leveling
Legs and Locking
Casters
All Models
20 in. - 33.5 in.
50.8 cm – 85.1 cm
28 in. - 41.5 in.
71.1 cm – 105.4 cm
24 in. - 37.5 in.
61 cm – 95.3 cm
32 in. - 45.5 in.
81.2 cm – 115.6 cm
Explanation of Model Numbers
•E = Manufactured by Eastey Enterprises Inc., division of Engage Technologies.
•C = Conveyor. EC Series variable speed conveyor offer a reliable stand-alone
product transport for primary or secondary product marking, and make a
convenient add-on infeed or exit conveyor to existing case taping or shrink
wrapping equipment.
•_ _ = 12, 18, or 24 — First two digits indicate the nominal width of the conveyor
belt in inches: 12, 18, or 24-inch conveyor lengths are available.
•_ _ = 48 or 72 — Remaining two digits indicate the nominal total length of the
conveyor in inches: 48 or 72-inch conveyor lengths are available.
•V0 = Voltage and Phase, 110V 5A single phase. All models are available
configured for 110V 5A single phase. Only single phase is offered.
Conveyor Specifications
Machinery Makeup Industrial strength ¼ inch thick steel, powder
coated for durability.
Variable Speed Up to 100 fpm.
Conveyor Height Adjustment20 in. to 33.5 in. with 9-in. leg and without casters;
23 in. to 41.5 in. with 17-in. leg and without casters;
24 in. to 37.5 in. with 9-in. leg and with casters;
27 in. to 45.5 in. with 17-in. leg and with casters.
Electrical Requirements 110~115V 5A Single Phase.