KSI 12UC Gen 2 User manual

12UC Conveyor: Gen 2
Owner/Operator’s Manual

Owner/Operator’s Manual
Revision Date February 22, 2023
Prepared By:
KSi
2345 U Road
Sabetha, KS 66534
Office Telephone: [phone]

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Table of Contents
1 - INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................1
SAFETY 1ST .......................................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 2
2 –LIMITED WARRANTY.........................................................................................3
3 –SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................................................5
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT? .......................................................................................................... 5
SIGNAL WORDS.................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY STATEMENTS......................................................................................................... 6
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN .................................................................................................................... 8
PINCH POINTS...................................................................................................................................... 8
SHIELDS AND GUARDS ......................................................................................................................... 8
BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS................................................................................................... 8
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.)................................................................................... 9
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................................................ 10
4 –INSTALLING SAFETY SIGNS...........................................................................11
5 –INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................15
ASSEMBLY OF CONVEYOR BELT....................................................................................................... 15
TRACKING THE BELT......................................................................................................................... 16
6 –OPERATION..........................................................................................................17
OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................................... 17
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN .................................................................................................................. 17
START UP AND BREAK-IN.................................................................................................................. 18
7 –MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................19
BELT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................ 19
DRIVE BELTS ..................................................................................................................................... 19
WINCH LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................ 19
BEARINGS........................................................................................................................................... 19
CLEANING THE CONVEYOR BELT..................................................................................................... 20
8 –TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................21
9 –PARTS.....................................................................................................................24
HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..................................................................................................................... 24
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................... 25
LOWER END GROUP .......................................................................................................................... 27

UPPER END GROUP............................................................................................................................ 29
HYDRAULIC DRIVE GROUP ............................................................................................................... 31
HONDA MOTOR DRIVE GROUP......................................................................................................... 32
10 –SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................33
CAPACITY........................................................................................................................................... 33
DRIVE UNIT........................................................................................................................................ 33
BELT................................................................................................................................................... 33
11 –GENERAL DIMENSIONS .................................................................................34
12 –BOLT TORQUE SPECS.....................................................................................35

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1 - Introduction
Document Scope and purpose, and general responsibilities.
hank you for purchasing your new Model 12UC Gen2 conveyor from KSi Conveyors. We are
pleased to have you as a customer, and hope you will enjoy many years of productive service from
our products and staff.
Please readand understandthismanualbeforeoperating theequipment. Payspecialattentiontothesafety
information to protect yourself from harm. If you need information beyond what can be found in the manual,
please give our friendly staff a call at 888 KSI-CONV.
Safety 1st
Replace missing guards and shields FREE OF CHARGE!
KSi Conveyors are built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers through durable
craftsmanship.
One of the most important aspects of KSi engineering is its SAFETY 1st design throughout all product lines.
At KSi, safety is NO ACCIDENT!
That is why KSi has implemented its SAFETY 1st program. Should you ever need guards, shields, safety
decalsorowner/operatormanuals,simplycontactKSiandwewillsupplyyouwiththemFREEOFCHARGE!
If you need any of the above listed safetyitems or have safetyquestions, please contact KSi:
454 N State Route 49
Cissna Park IL 60924
Phone: [phone]
888-574-2668
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General Information
A. KSi reserves the right to improve its product whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve
the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to make changes,
improvements, and modifications on equipment previously sold.
B. When receiving merchandise, it is important to check the quantity of parts and their descriptions
with the packing list enclosed with each package. All claimsfor freight damage or shortage must
be made with the consignee within ten (10) days from the date of the occurrence of freight
damage. The consignee should accept the shipment after noting the damage or loss.
C. KSi does notmake any guarantees on self-cleanout or the cross contamination of seed of any kind
for their conveyors. Manual cleanout will be required.

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2 – Limited Warranty
KSi Conveyors 2 Year Limited Warranty
What Does This Warranty Cover?
KSi will warranty our equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
usage and conditions.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover?
The warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged by:
Normal wear and tear;
Misuse, abuse, or accident;
Failure to follow the operating instructions or maintenance protocols that we provided;
Any improper or unauthorized repairs or modifications to the equipment; or
Fire, flood, "acts of God,” or other contingencies beyond our control.
How Long Does the Coverage Last?
The warranty period for new equipment lasts for 24 months after the delivery date.
What Will We Do to Correct Problems?
KSi will repair or replace the equipment covered by this warranty at no charge. Service trip and travel
expenses will incur additional charges.
How Do You Get Service?
If something goes wrong with your equipment, call your Dealer or KSi Conveyors Parts &
Services. Your dealer or KSi will ask for the equipment’s serial number and a description of
the problem. KSi will determine whether the equipment is covered under warranty.
If the problem can be resolved by providing a replacement part, your dealer or KSi will ship or
deliver the part. Expedited services will incur additional charges. You may be required to
return the defective equipment.
If the problem requires a service call, your dealer or KSi will schedule a service visit at a
mutually convenient time. Expedited services will incur additional charges.
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You will be invoiced for any service or parts provided if we determine that the equipment is
not covered under this warranty or the problem was due to one of the disqualifying causes in
the section entitled “What Does This Warranty Not Cover” on page 3.
What Will KSi Not Do?
KSi will not be liable for any amount that exceeds the amount you paid for the Equipment. However
arising, we will not be liable for:
Expenses incurred without our written authorization;
Direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, such as the loss of anticipated profits or
benefits;
Loss or cross contamination of any seed, treatment fluid, or other materials used with the
equipment; or
Modifications or erection defects that create structural or storage quality problems.
We make no warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose.
How Does State Law Relate to This Warranty?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Who is Covered?
Only the original end user of the product is covered by this Warranty.

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3 – Safety Information
Tips for safe operation of KSi conveyors
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on KSI conveyors and in the
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Follow the instructionsin the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important?
The Three Best Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost $$
Accidents Can be Avoided
Signal Words
Note the use of signal words Danger, Warning and Caution with the safetymessages. The appropriate
signal word for eachmessage has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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