MC3 ChipMaster Manual

ChipMaster
Operation & Maintenance
Manual

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MC3 Manufacturing Inc.
1979 Setterington Drive, RR2
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5, Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mc3mfg.com
The content of this manual is owned
and copyrighted by MC3 Manufacturing Inc.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
4
Delivery Inspection 5
Warranty 6
Safety 7
Safety Sign Off Form 10
Installation Instructions 11
Operating Safety 20
Operating Instructions 21
Maintenance 22
Troubleshooting 29
Replacement Parts 32
Recommended Spare Parts 34
Notes 36

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Introduction
Congratulations! You have made a wise choice of Hinge Belt
Conveyors. The MC3 ChipMaster Conveyor has been designed to
provide you with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and
durability. This manual has been prepared to familiarize you with
the operation and maintenance of your ChipMaster Conveyor. We
urge you to read this publication carefully and refer to it extensively
for correct operating procedures.
This manual is supplemented by a Safety Section, Lubrication, and
Maintenance Schedule. We urge you to read through this
information carefully. This will help to ensure safe and trouble-free
operation of your conveyor. All information, illustrations and
specifications in this manual are based on the latest product
information available. We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to
make any changes at any time.
For more great material handling solutions please visit
www.mc3mfg.com

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Delivery Inspection
Upon delivery of your ChipMaster Conveyor, check your packing slip or bill of landing accompanying
the unit. Should you find any components missing, contact MC3 Manufacturing Inc. immediately
with a description of the missing components and the serial number of the machine. See Fig. 1 for
serial tag location.
If any components have been damaged in transit, note it on the bill of lading and contact the Carrier
immediately.
The serial number is located near the gear drive unit.
Note:
For fast, correct service, please have the serial number when ordering parts for your conveyor.
Fig. 1

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Warranty and Limitations of Liability
 Seller warrants that the material and workmanship on the equipment manufactured by
MC3 Manufacturing will be free from defects at the time of shipment. If during the first 12
months (or 2000 hours, whichever comes first) of operation after final shipment, the Buyer
establishes to the Seller’s satisfaction that any part or parts manufactured by MC3
Manufacturing was defective at the time of shipment, MC3 Manufacturing, at its own
expense, will repair or replace (but not install) replacement parts. Buyer must contact MC3
Manufacturing within 12 months after delivery to user to allow any warranty coverage to
be applied. Seller’s liability under this warranty is limited to replacement parts only, and the
Seller will make no allowance for corrective work done unless agreed to in writing by MC3
Manufacturing. Charges for correction of defects by others will not be accepted unless
agreed to in writing, prior to work being performed, by an officer of the company. Damage
or deterioration due to extraordinary or ordinary wear and tear (including, but not limited
to, use of equipment to handle product of sizes, or weights and shapes, or at speeds or
methods which differ from information originally provided to Seller), chemical action, wear
caused by abrasive materials, or by improper maintenance and lubrication, or by improper
storage and handling shall not constitute defects. Failure to install or assemble equipment
properly shall not constitute defects. Warranty does not cover consumable items.
 Seller has made no representation, warranties, or guarantees, expressed or implied, not
expressly set forth on above paragraph. Seller shall not be liable hereunder for any
consequential damages included but not in limitation, damages which may arise from loss
or anticipated profits or production from increased cost or operation of spoilage material.
 The components used in manufacture of said equipment, which were manufactured by
others, will carry such manufacturer’s customary warranty, which Seller will obtain for
Buyer upon request.
 No representative of MC3 Manufacturing has been conferred with any authority to waive,
alter, vary, or add to the terms of warranty stated herein, without prior authorization in
writing executed by an officer of the company.
Note: To protect warranties on any conveyor components (i.e., gearbox, motor, bearings, belt, etc.)
call the Seller’s home office for authorization before disassembling or replacing. Failure to do so will
immediately void all warranties.

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Safety
Warning!
 Read and understand the operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before using
this equipment.
 Failure to follow operating instructions could result in serious injury or death.
This Safety Alert symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme cases.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practice.
For any questions not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or:
MC3 Manufacturing Inc.
1979 Setterington Drive, RR2
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5, Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: in[email protected]
Web: www.mc3mfg.com
ATTENTION:
This symbol
identifies potential health
and safety hazards. It
marks safety precautions.
ATTENTION:
Your safety
and the safety of others
is involved.

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Safety - It’s in your interest
Safety Guidelines
 Safe operation is one of our main concerns. However, it is up to the operator to practice
caution and maintain safe operating procedures.
 To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist that those working with
you follow them.
 DO NOT allow persons to operate this conveyor until they have read this manual and/or
been instructed by a qualified person.
 DO NOT use this conveyor while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
 Replace any safety decals that may be missing or are unreadable. Location of decals are
indicated in this manual.
 Check that all guards are in place and securely fastened before starting the conveyor.
 NEVER operate the conveyor with guarding removed.
 Ensure all moving parts have completely stopped before opening shields or reaching into
conveyor.

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Installation Safety
 Wear safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves.
 Ensure area around installation site is free of debris and obstructions.
 Be aware of any sharp edges while handling conveyor components.
 Be careful in and around the conveyor(s) during installation, and be aware of the location
of other personnel.
 When using the ‘come along’ winch to pull in the belt, ensure that the hooks are securely
attached before applying any pressure to ensure that they do not fly off and cause injury.
 Check that the frame is free of any protrusions (like welds) that could prevent the belt from
running smoothly in the frame.
 Ensure there are no foreign objects (nuts, bolts, tools etc.) on the frame or belt before
starting for the first time.
 Ensure that the conveyor belt and drive chain are correctly adjusted before starting for the
first time, and that all adjuster locknuts are tight to prevent slipping.
 Check the oil level in the gear reducer.
 Double check that all bearings, locking collars, and sprocket set screws are tight before
starting for the first time.
Safety Devices
This conveyor is fitted with a torque limiter as standard equipment to protect against excessive
torque loads.
When excessive torque is generated, the drive sprocket will slip against the linings and the conveyor
belt will stop moving. The gear motor will continue to run in this condition. See the General
Maintenance section on page 26 for further instruction on the torque limiter.

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Sign Off Form
MC3 Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the Occupational Health
and Safety Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining this conveyor
must read and clearly understand ALL safety, operating, and maintenance instructions presented in
this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone to operate this conveyor until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all your conveyors.
We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this conveyor.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping, showing that all personnel who will be working
with this conveyor have read and understood the information in this operator’s manual, and have
been instructed in the safe operation of this conveyor.
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature