QC Conveyors AS40-CD Installation and operating instructions

AS40-CD Conveyors
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
QC Conveyors
4057 Clough Woods Dr.
Batavia, OH 45103 USA
[phone]
qcconveyors.com
Contents
Warnings 2
Tools 3
Installation 4
Maintenance 11
Recommended Spare Parts 18
Troubleshooting 19
Exploded Views 20
Warranty Information 29
Service Record 32

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Warnings
When used improperly, conveyor
rollers can pinch or maim
Lock out power before servicing
conveyor
Do not use with guards removed Read this manual before operat-
ing
DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING
Climbing, sitting, walking or riding
on conveyor at any time will cause
severe injury or death
Exposed moving parts can cause
severe injury; DISCONNECT
POWER before removing guard
Equipment may start without
warning - can cause severe injury.
KEEP AWAY
Servicing moving or energized
equipment can cause severe
injury LOCK OUT POWER

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Tools
uRequired Tools
Set of Metric Wrenches (3mm-
13mm)
Tape Measure 10" Adjustable Wrench Screw Gun and T-30 Torx Bit
Aluminum cutting hack saw or
equivalent
Set of Metric allen wrenches
(3mm, 4mm & ball head 5mm)
Bubble level
uOptional Tools
3/8" Torque wrench QC Conveyors bearing removal
tool (part# 1A0077A)
Electric Chop Saw

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Installation
uCheck Your Shipment
Before opening the shipment, visually inspect the outside of the crate/box for shipping damage. Carefully unpack the crate/box, inspecting for component damage which
may have occurred inside the packing materials. Contact the carrier and QC Conveyors regarding any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Check the contents
of your shipment against the supplied packing slip and inform QC Conveyors of any discrepancies.
uGeneral Sequence of Installation
1Mount conveyor to stands or compatible mounting brackets. 2Attach sides, guides or un- derside idlers to conveyor and
adjust as needed.
3Install drive motor to mount- ing package. (If not already
installed)
4Lag conveyor to floor / engage caster locks and inspect
conveyor before use.
uAssistance
If you need assistance, please contact QC Conveyors customer service department Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm EST at [phone]. In addition, your local dis-
tributor has been trained at the factory and can provide support in many ways. You can also visit our website - qcconveyors.com - for additional information and technical
documents.

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Stand Installation
Mounting Aluminum Stands to Conveyor
uMounting Aluminum Exact Width Stands
Stands should be placed as close to ends of conveyor as possible. Stands may be placed a maximum of 10’ apart for conveyors 6” wide or less with a load less than 20
lbs,; conveyors 8”-12” wide with a load less than 25 lbs.; conveyors 18”-24” wide. For all other conveyors, stands should be placed a maximum of 6’ apart.
1Remove the nuts holding the stand attachment brackets to
the top of the stand and remove the
brackets.
2Insert drop in nuts into t-slot on conveyor frame. 3Attach stand attachment brackets to conveyor using a
5mm allen wrench.
For Conveyors 6” wide or less:
flange should point outboard;
spacer must be installed between
stand attachment bracket and
conveyor frame.
For conveyors more than 6” wide:
flange should point inboard; no
spacer is necessary
4Place stand attachment brackets atop stands.
5Replace nuts and tighten.

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uStand Height Adjustment
1Loosen four screws in each stand bracket using a 5mm
allen wrench.
2Adjust stand height by turning bolt using a 3/4”
wrench. Turn clockwise to lower or
counter-clockwise to raise. Ensure
conveyor is level.
3Tighten jam nut against top plate of stand. 4Tighten four screws in each stand bracket using a 5mm
allen wrench.
uInstalling Cross Ties
For applications using a single cross tie, the cross tie should be installed between the cross bars of the stands. For applications using two cross ties, the cross ties should
be installed between the uprights of the stands.The installation process is the same for each.
4
x2
x
1Using a 5mm allen wrench, loosen two socket head cap
screws in each cross tie adjustment
plate.
2Slide adjustable cross tie pieces to fit between stands. 3Loosen triangular Quick Clamp on each end of cross tie. 4Ensuring the socket head cap screw is facing you, slide Quick
Clamp into tee slot at desired mount-
ing position.
4
x
5Using a 5mm allen wrench, tighten Quick Clamp. 6Using a 5mm allen wrench, tighten two socket head cap
screws in each cross tie adjustment
plate.

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uMounting Angle Braces
1Insert drop in nut into inner stand leg t-slot. 2Insert drop in nut into con- veyor frame’s t-slot. 3Align angle brace over drop in nut in stand. 4Insert socket head cap screw through angle brace and into
drop in nut on stand (do not fully
tighten).
5Slide up and align angle brace with drop in nut in
frame.
6Insert socket head cap screw through angle brace and into
nut in conveyor frame.
7Tighten socket head cap screw on frame. 8Tighten socket head cap screw on stand.
9Check with bubble level to ensure conveyor is level.
>Repeat for opposite side.
Injury is possible if the stands are not lagged to the oor, cross ties are not used, or angle braces are not present. Never place a conveyor in operation until all proper
mounts are installed and secured.
Warning: Moving conveyors with casters can create dynamic forces that could tip the conveyor. Use caution when moving a conveyor with casters.

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Mount Installation
Ensure mount placement on mounting surface allows clearance for drive package.
2
x
1Insert drop in nuts into t-slot.
>Proceed to correct mounting type.
uFlush Mount
2
x2
x2
x
1Line up mount to drop in nuts. 2Insert socket head cap screws through mount and
into drop in nut.
3Tighten screws to secure mount to frame. 4Insert screws (not provided) into desired mounting surface
and tighten.
uRaised Mount
Mounts’ foot can be placed facing inward or outward depending on application.
1Line up mount to drop in nuts. 2Insert socket head cap screws through mount and
into drop in nut.
3Tighten screws to secure mount to frame. 4Insert screws (not provided) into desired mounting surface
and tighten.

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Side /Guide Installation
Guide brackets can not be placed over drive assembly mounting brackets.
uInstalling Fixed Side Rails
2
x
1Insert drop in nuts into t-slot on frame. 2Align guide brackets with drop in nuts. 3Insert socket head cap screw through guide clamp and into
drop in nuts.
4insert two drop in nuts into t-slot at tail end of frame.
2
x2
x
5Align clamping block to drop in nuts. 6Insert screws through clamp- ing block and into drop in
nuts.
7Loosen tracking block screws. (Do not remove) 8Slide guide rail in between clamps and frame until in
place.
2
x2
x
9Tighten screws in clamping blocks. 10Tighten screws in guide clamps. 11Retighten screws in track- ing block.
If sides have seals, speed of conveyor should be no faster than 30 feet per minute.
Side seals are designed for use with MAA Standard Urethane Belts.

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uInstalling Adjustable Guide Brackets
2
x
1Insert economy nuts into t-slot of guiderail and slide
into position
2Loosely thread adjusting rod into nuts. 3Place a cross block onto each guiderail and set aside. 4Insert drop in nuts into t-slot on frame.
2
x
2
x
5Align guide bracket, keeping the larger hole up, with drop
in nuts and insert screws.
6Tighten socket head cap screws. 7Insert a rod vertically through the larger hole on top of
guide bracket.
8Secure rod from below with socket head cap screw.
9Tighten cap screw. 10Slide guiderail assembly over vertical rods on
frame.
11Adjust guides to desired width and tighten rods. 12Tighten screw on cross block to secure rod.
13Install guiderail and block assembly over vertical
rods and adjust to desired height.
(Guide should NOT touch belt)

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Maintenance
Belt Tracking
>For best results, make adjustments to only one side.
uBelt Tracking at Infeed and Outfeed Pulleys uBelt Tracking at Tail End
1Starting at infeed idler pulley, rotate adjustment screw on
side where adjustment is needed.
2Let belt make several rota- tions to ensure proper track-
ing. ( Proper tracking is achieved
when belt can make a full revolu-
tion without contacting either side
of frame. )
1Rotate adjustment screw on side where belt is riding too
close.
2Let belt make several rota- tions to ensure proper track-
ing. ( Proper tracking is achieved
when belt can make a full revolu-
tion without contacting either side
of frame. )
uBelt Tracking at Drive End
3
x
3
x
1Loosen three driver assembly screws on each side of bear-
ing block.
2With conveyor running, rotate square head tracking screw
toward drive pulley on side where
belt is riding too close.
3Let conveyor make several rotations to ensure belt is
tracking properly.
4Retighten driver assembly screws. (Three on each side)
The Drive End is tracked when the belt can make a full revolution without contacting either bearing plate.

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Belt Change
uRemoval of Existing Belt
>Full width idlers must be removed before changing belt.
2
x
2
x
1Simultaneously push in both buttons on tension
release tail to disengage locking
mechanism. (Frame end could have
sharp edges)
2Rotate tension release tail assembly up and towards the
drive end.
3Loosen screws on mounts/ brackets on opposite side
of drive.
4Remove screws from stand brackets or mounts. (If stand
brackets are not used, proceed to
step 7)
2
x4
x2
x
5Loosen screws on stand. (Do not remove)6Slide stand bracket down for clearance. 7Remove four screws holding guard from frame on drive
pulley side.
8Remove two screws holding guard on opposite side above
motor.
9Remove guard. 10Loosen both adjustment screws on drive pulley
side to allow clearance for idler
pulley removal.
11Slide idler pulley out of slot and set aside. 12Loosen both adjustment screws on motor side
to allow clearance for idler pulley
removal.

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uRemoval of Existing Belt (continued)
13Slide idler pulley out of slot and set aside. 14Slide belt off idler end of conveyor. 15Loop belt off of tension release tail end of
conveyor.

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uInstallation of New Belt
1Loop belt over tension release tail end. 2Slide belt onto idler end of conveyor. 3Slide idler pulley into slot above motor, pushing the
belt up and into position. (Ensure
recess in shaft is pointed away from
mounting package)
4Tighten adjustment screws until pulley creates tension
on belt and marks are aligned.
2
x
5Slide other idler pulley into opposite slot above drive
pulley, pushing the belt up and into
position. (Ensure recess in shaft
is pointed away from mounting
package)
6Tighten adjustment screws until pulley creates tension on
belt and marks are aligned.
7Replace guard. 8Replace and tighten both screws holding guard above
motor.
4
x
2
x2
x
9Replace and tighten four screws holding guard on
opposite side.
10Slide mounting brackets into place. 11Insert screws through bracket and into drop in
nuts in frame.
12Tighten screws holding bracket to conveyor frame.

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uInstallation of New Belt (continued)
2
x
13Tighten screws holding bracket to stand. 14Press down on tension release tail until it “locks”
into place and creates tension
on belt.
>Re-install any full width idlers that where removed prior to belt change.
>Belt is now ready to be tracked and tensioned. See proper sections of this manual for instructions.
Motor Positioning
6
x6
x
1Loosen (do not remove) 6 screws (3 per side) on motor
mount plates.
2Slide center drive assembly into position. (Keep in mind
stand placement and underside
idler placement)
3Tighten 6 screws (3 per side) on motor mounting plates.

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Belt Tensioning
uBelt Tension at Tail End uBelt Tension at Drive Pulleys
1Adjust the set screws on the tail assembly so the tail
pulley assembly moves away from
the conveyor frame. (Extend both
screws the same amount).
1Ensure marks on pulley are lined up with marks on drive
mounting plate. If not proceed to
step two.
2Rotate set screws at both ends of pulley to align marks
on pulley with marks on drive
mounting plate.
uBelt Tension at Drive End
3
x3
x
1Loosen six driver assembly screws in bearing blocks
about half a turn. (Three on each
side)
2Extend the square head tracking screws on both sides
of the conveyor until desired tension
is achieved. (Extend both screws
the same amount)
3Retighten six driver assembly screws to lock assembly into
position. (Three on each side)
>After tensioning, belt may need to be tracked. Refer to Belt Tracking section of this manual.
If after following these steps, additional belt tension is needed, it is recommended that a new belt be installed.

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Care and Cleaning
uBelt Care / Cleaning
1Inspect Belt for any fraying or tears and replace if needed. 2Spray cleaning solution on a clean rag. 3Wipe belt with rag. 4Cycle conveyor to reveal op- posite side of belt.
5Wipe belt with rag.
>For best results, repeat steps until entire belt has been cleaned.

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uTail Pulley Replacement
1Press both tension release buttons and lift up simultane-
ously.
2Lift idler pulley out of slot. 3Remove idler pulley from conveyor. 4Replace with new idler pulley.
5Making sure to keep dog point of set screw facing
down, insert idler pulley back into
slot.
6Press tail pulley down until it “snaps“ into the locked
position.
>Re-tensioning and tracking of belt may be necessary. (Refer to tracking and tensioning sections of this manual.)
Recommended Spare Parts
uParts List
Part # Description
1A0039B00WW Tail Pulley Assembly
AC6-WW-LLL-MAE White Urethane Belt (MVE for V-Guided)
1A0102C Fixed End Bearing Housing LH
1A0103C Fixed End Bearing Housing RH
1D0317A Fixed End Bearing
1D0057A Center Drive Bearing
1A0033A00WW Underside Idler Roller 8"- 24" Full Width
1A0036A Underside Idler 2"- 6" Wide Stub Roller
C-0117-090 Drive Timing Belt (≤ 50 Sprocket teeth)
C-0117-100 Drive Timing Belt (≥ 52 sprocket teeth)
1A0043A00WW Center Idler Pulley Assembly
1D0048A00WW Center Drive Pulley
>Use the two digit width of the conveyor for “WW“.
Use the width and 3-digit length of the conveyor for “LLL“.
>To order parts, please visit QCconveyors.com/serial or call us at [phone].

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If you are unable to remedy the problem with these corrective actions, please contact QC Conveyors Customer Service at [phone]. Failure to correct the problem may
lead to abnormal use of the conveyor, thereby voiding the warranty.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Belt is slipping or stops under load Demand is more than the conveyor is rated for
Lubrication between drive pulley and belt
Belt is not tensioned properly
Verify conveyor capacity
Clean bottom of belt and drive pulley
Refer to section on tensioning the belt (page 26)
Belt does not move without load Timing belt under drive guard is not connected
Belt is not tensioned properly
Contact factory
Refer to section on tensioning the belt (page 26)
Belt will not track at drive end Accumulation or belt wear
Improper tension
Refer to Belt Tracking section of this manual (page 23)
Refer to Belt Tensioning section of this manual (page 26)
Belt will not track at tail end Irregular product loading or belt wear
Improper tension
Refer to Belt Tracking section of this manual (page 23)
Refer to Belt Tensioning section of this manual (page 26)
Belt will not track at center idlers
Belt is brittle, delaminating or is discolored Belt is being attacked by chemicals or excessive heat
Belt life has expired
Urethane belts can discolor when exposed to UV light
Contact factory to discuss belt application
Replace belt
No corrective action
Motor is hot Motor can run with a skin temperature of 221ºF
Motor is not protected with overload protection and is
drawing too much current.
No corrective action
Install overload protection on motor
Speed reducer is getting hot Speed reducer can run with skin temperature of 225ºF No corrective action
Speed reducer is leaking oil Speed reducer’s life has expired
Installation was performed incorrectly and input seal
was damaged
Replace speed reducer
Replace speed reducer
Bearing noise Bearings are damaged or failing Refer to Bearing Replacement section of this manual
(page 28)
Belt is traveling reverse of desired direction Motor or speed reducer not wired properly Check wiring and correct per wiring instructions
Conveyor belt has prematurely worn out Correct belt not selected for application Contact factory to discuss belt application
>

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Exploded Views / BoM’s
u2"-12" Wide Center Drive Automation Series Conveyor
5
2
3
4
1
6
# Part # Description
1 1A0044C00WW ASSY CENTER DRIVE FIXED END IDLER
2 1A0039B00WW ASSY TAIL V-GUIDED
3 1A0038A00WW ASSY TENSION RELEASE TAIL
4 1D0012ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 2" WIDE
1D0013ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 3" WIDE
1D0014ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 4" WIDE
1D0015ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 5" WIDE
1D0016ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 6" WIDE
1D0017ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 8" WIDE
1D0060ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 10" WIDE
1D0061ALLLL SLIDER BED ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 12" WIDE
5 AC6-WW-LLL-MAE BELT AUTOMATION SERIES CENTER DRIVE STANDARD
AC6-WW-LLL-MVE BELT AUTOMATION SERIES CENTER DRIVE V-GUIDED
6 1A0073A00WW ASSY CENTER DRIVE PACKAGE