STI FlowLine 144 User manual

FlowLine 144 Installation Manual
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Contents
Pit Assessment ...............................................................................................................3
Truck Unloading............................................................................................................11
Frame Installation Part 1 - Drive....................................................................................13
Beam Installation Part 1................................................................................................21
Frame Installation Part 2 - Idler.....................................................................................22
Frame Installation Part 3 –Dridler (If included).............................................................27
Beam Installation Part 2................................................................................................33
Chemical Anchor Installation.........................................................................................42
Carryway Installation Part 1 ..........................................................................................43
Rinse System Installation Part 1 ...................................................................................47
Carryway Installation Part 2 ..........................................................................................51
AutoLube Installation.....................................................................................................59
Wear Plate Installation ..................................................................................................65
Belt Installation..............................................................................................................69
Rinse System Installation Part 2 ...................................................................................84
FRP/Motor Cover Installation........................................................................................89
PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT PRIOR TO STARTING
INSTALLATION.
NOTE: THIS MANUAL INCLUDES A LAUNCH BELT IN THE INSTALLATION. IF
YOUR FLOWLINE 144 DOES NOT HAVE A LAUNCH, DISREGARD THE SECTIONS
THE SHOW INSTALLATION FOR THE LAUNCH
If unsure about any terms or instructions in this manual, or for general inquiries, call STI
Conveyor Systems (705-728-4868). For immediate concerns, call the STI emergency hotline
(877-784-2358).

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Pit Assessment
1. Ensure the pit, PitEdge, and surrounding area are free from debris.
2. Measure the length from the entrance end to the exit end on both the passenger and
driver sides of the pit.

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Enter both dimensions in the “Overall Pit Dimensions” table of the install calculation
spreadsheet.
3. Starting from the entrance end, mark the concrete every 10’ until the bumpout at the
exit end on both the passenger and driver sides. If there is a launch, you will have a
second bumpout for the launch frame.
If a 10’ increment lands in the launch bumpout, move that mark to either just before
or just after the bumpout, whichever is closer.

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4. Measure the width at both the entrance end, exit end, and launch bumpout if
applicable.
Enter both dimensions in the “Overall Pit Dimensions” table of the install calculation
spreadsheet.

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5. Position the provided 1’ long 1”X 1”angle (one at each end of the pit) using the
centre line dimension given in the “Overall Pit Dimensions” table. The value will give
you the distance the flat edge should be from either side of the pit. There are two
measurements: one for each end of the pit.

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6. Drill holes in the concrete using the top guide holes of the angles and secure them
with screw anchors.
7. Connect a string line between the tops of the two angles (on the flat sides). Ensure
the string line is attached at least 5” above the pit and clearly mark where it is
attached on the angles (as it will need to be realigned later).
Ensure the string line is taut.

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8. At each 10’ mark, measure from the vertical face of the pit steel (on both sides) to
the string line.
Note: make sure the angles don’t rotate when taking string line measurements!
Enter these measurements into the “Pit Centre Line Measurements” table of the
install calculation sheet.

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9. If the install calculation sheet determines the string line needs to be adjusted, turn
the angle to achieve the correct positioning of the string line.
Tip: use a square to project the position of the string line onto the concrete face when
measuring the string line distance for best results.
10.Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the final string line variance in the “Pit Centre Line
Measurements”table is green. If the cell is still red after 2 passes through the table
(4 sets of measurements total), CALL STI (877-784-2358).
The string line should now be centered in the pit.

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11.Once the string line is centred, drill another set of holes in the concrete (aligned with
the bottom guide holes of the angles) and secure them with screw anchors.
Note: make sure the angle doesn’t rotate when drilling the second set of holes;
recheck the first and last measurements to make sure the values match.
12.Set up a transit laser in the pit with the datum at the center of the entrance end wall.
Measure the relative elevation on the horizontal pit steel face at every 10’ mark
down both sides of the pit.
Enter the dimensions into the “Elevation Measurements” table of the install
calculation spreadsheet.