Batco 1355 Operation Manual

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6. O PERATION BATCO - CONVEYOR S-DRIVE 55’-100’6.2. M ACHINE BREAK -IN AND O PERATION 1500 P / 2000 P SERIES26 P1512123GAS DRIVE M ODELS:1. Run until the belting is empty.2. Reduce engine speed to low idle.3. Disengage belt drive; or disengage electric clutch if unit is equipped with one.4. Shut off engine.6.2.4. E MERGENCY SHUTDOWNAlthough it is recommended that the tube be emptied before stopping, in anemergency situation, stop or shut down the power source immediately.Important: Lock out all power and ensure the machine components come to a stop beforeinspecting.Correct the emergency before resuming work.6.2.5. RE -STARTING (F ULL TUBE )When the machine is shut down inadvertently or for an emergency, the tube willstill be filled with material.Important: Since the start-up torque loads are much higher than normal when the tube isfull, restart at low idle engine speed for the PTO and gas engine models.It may be necessary to tighten the drive belts (Electric/Gas Models) slightly tohandle the heavier than normal loads. (See 8.3.4.)6.2.6. CONVEYOR OPERATING ANGLESThe coneyor lift can set the tube angle at any position between 12°and 30° whenoperating. Because the belt does not have roll back barriers, the material will rollback if the angle is too steep. Do not position the conveyor at an angle steeperthan the angle of repose of the material to be moved.See Section 10.2. for help on determining these angles.Note: The lower the angle, the greater the capacity.6.2.7. BELT SPEEDThe best results are obtained when the input drives are set to provide a beltspeed of 500 to 600 ft/min on the 1500 P series, and 600 to 650 on the 2000 Pseries.Count the number of belt revolutions per minute to determine belt speed.Approximate belt length is double the length of your machine plus 3’. Seepacking slip for belt lengths.Note: Use the connector splice as a reference when counting belt revolutions.Contact your dealer or the factory for the appropriate drive components to givethe recommended belt speed.