Stoelting, LLC VersaForce Cleaner
502 Highway 67 Revision 4
Kiel, WI 53042 Page 10 of 35
920-894-2293
3.3 Leveling of the Washer
Accurate leveling is essential for proper
performance. Position the washer in its
permanent location. Level the washer
lengthwise along the top of the canopy and
crosswise across the conveyor belt. Adjust the
washer by placing shims between the machine
frame and floor as required. When properly
leveled, the washer must be level within ¼ inch.
3.4 Joining Modules
The main wetted section of the washer will be
fully assembled upon arrival. Optional modules
(i.e.: dryer and ambient blow-off) might be
removed for shipment. These modules must be
re-attached to the washer.
IMPORTANT WHEN JOINING MODULES.
Once the first or main module is in position,
apply silicone to the downstream end of the
module opening. Then apply silicone to the
module opening of the next section in line.
Slide the separated module up to the main
wetted section until the shed sheets butt-up.
The silicone may spew out from the newly joined
sections. Simply wipe the excess silicone away.
Shim the module as required until the module
matches the main section.
Use the bolts and hardware that is supplied to
connect the modules together.
Re-connect the electrical conduit and the wiring
as required. Electrical conduit will be identified
and labeled at time of shipment for ease of re-
assembly.
3.5 Conveyor Belt Installation
If the washer was separated for shipping, the
conveyor belt has likely been removed. If so, re-
install the conveyor belt per the following steps.
NOTE
Space sprockets evenly along drive and idler
shafts. Insure that outside drive sprockets are
located in third mesh opening from each belt
edge and that outside idler sprockets are
located in second mesh opening from each
belt edge.
1. Insert the conveyor belt from the drive
(unload) end, feeding the belt beneath the
drive sprockets. Locate drive sprockets in
odd numbered mesh openings. Assure
the belt pins correspond to the direction of
belt travel per Figure 3.3. Flip the belt end
for end if the belt pins do not correspond
with the direction of travel.
2. Pull the belt toward the load end of the
washer assuring it is over the "half moon"
belt returns located on the bottom side of
the conveyor frame. When through the
washer, wrap the belt around the load end
idler sprockets (locate idler sprockets in
even numbered mesh openings) and pull
back toward the unload end assuring the
belt is on the top side of the conveyor
rollers.
NOTE
A rope or cable can be fed through the
washer to aid in pulling the belt through.
3. To splice the belt, engage the trailing end
of the belt in the teeth of the drive
sprockets wrapping it around the drive
sprockets leaving approximately 4"
unengaged. Pull the leading end of the
conveyor belt until it meets the trailing
end. Connect the two ends by hooking
the jiffy fastener to the open sections of
the connecting rod.
