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POWERED FLEX CONVEYOR

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Overview ............................................................................................................ 3

ProductSpecifications ..................................................................................................... 4

WarningsandSafetyInformation .................................................................................... 6

InspectingtheEquipment ................................................................................................ 8 InspectionChecklist ......................................................................................................... 9

InstallationQuickStart:1PoweredFlexConveyor ....................................................... 10

ConnectingPoweredFlexConveyors:2or3PoweredFlexConveyors ........................11

CommunicationConnection........................................................................................... 15

OperatingInstructions.................................................................................................... 17

General Preventative Maintenance ............................................................................... 19

GeneralTroubleshooting ............................................................................................... 20

ControllerTechnicalInformation .................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting:Controller ........................................................................................... 22

WarrantyStatement ....................................................................................................... 24

ReturnAuthorizationProcedures ................................................................................... 25

PartsReferenceChart&Drawings................................................................................ 26

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GENERAL OVERVIEWNorthAmCon,Inc.(NAC)PoweredFlexConveyorisaflexible,expandable,portable,poweredrollerconveyorthatwillstretchorbendtofityouravailablespaceandisidealfortruckloadingandunloadingareas,distributioncentersorportableassemblylines.

Accumulation Style: Eachzonecontainsasensorarray,motorandsmartconveyorcontrollogic.Zonesrunondemandonlywhenthedownstreamzoneisunoccupied.Packagesaccumulateattheendofaconveyororinthezonespriortoafullzone.

Transportation Style:Conveyorisalwayson,transport-ingpackagescontinuouslyataconstantspeed.

Features:■ Varietyofsizestomeetawiderangeofapplications

■ 110VACinputpower■ Heavy-duty,sealed,quick-connectpowercabling■ Rollersdrivenbyhigh-tension,urethane O-ringbelts■ Rollerprecisionbearings■ Supportsat30"topofroller■ Locking,swivelcasterswithbrake■ Pin-adjustableheightplusorminus4"on 1/2"increments■ Powdercoatedframeandsupports

■ Aluminumsideflexbars■ Start/Stopbuttonateachend■ Forward/Reverseswitchonbaseend■ Entrancezoneinterfaceboxincludesdrycontact relaysforcontrolofentrancezonedrivercard■ Exitzoneinterfaceboxhasspeedcontrol potentiometeralongwithdrycontactrelaysfor controlofexitzonedrivercard

Accumulation Features:■ Motordrivercardscontaininternal accumulationlogic■ Multiplereleasemodes■ Run-On-Demandpowersavings■ Photoeyesensorarrayacrossfullwidth ineachzone■ Quick-connectRJ-12 communicationcables■ Optionalreversemodeistransportation onlywithpackagestopphotoeyeavailable

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGENERALConveyorBedWidth(BF) 18",24",30",36"ConveyorLength 25',40',50',60',80'

CompressedLength Varies;determinedbythediameteroftherollerandthecentertocenterdistanceoftherollersseeREFERENCECHARTformoredetails

ConveyorHeight 26"to34"topofroller;adjustablewithlockingpinSpeed 60to150feetperminute(FPM)Capacity 50poundsperlinearfoot(PLF)and100poundsperzone

NoiseLevel 70dB@conveyorbedc/l(30"TOR);60dB@earlevel,approximately 5'6"heightfromgroundlevel

POWER REQUIREMENTSExpandedLength(ft.) Amps NumberofZones

25 9.9 840 9.9 1350 15.1 1660 15.1 1980 19.8 26

MATERIALSCasters 5",6",or8";swivel,lockingandnon-locking,alternating

SideLinks AluminumLegSupports WeldedH-Style11/2"squaretubelegs

Belts 3/16"diameterCyclothane-BPhotoeyes Sensorarrayacrossthefullwidthofeachzone

ROLLERSRollerDiameters 1.4"or1.9"

ExpandedRollerDistance 3",4"or5"andvariesbyrollerdiameter,seeREFERENCECHARTformoredetails

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RollerDiameter(in.)Expanded

RollersPerZone CompressionRatioRoller CC ZoneLength

1.43" 38" 13 1.8:14" 38" 10 2.2:15" 42" 9 2.6:1

1.94" 38.5" 10 1.6:15" 42.5" 9 2:1

DRIVE MOTORVoltage 24 VDCTorque 15"LBF,continuousAMPS 4ampsWATTS 100w

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AVAILABLE MODE OF OPERATIONTransportationStyle Conveyorisalwayson,transportingpackagescontinuouslyataconstantspeed

AccumulationStyleEachzonecontainsasensorarray,motorandsmartconveyorcontrollogic.Zonesrunondemandonlywhenthedownstreamzoneisunoccupied.Packagesaccumulateattheendofaconveyororinthezonespriortoafullzone.

SHIPPINGConveyor shipping weight per linear foot (PLF) for 1.4" roller size, 30" width

Rollercenters(in.) Weight(lbs.)3 504 385 35

ACCESSORIESFloor Guide MovetheFlexConveyorinandoutofstoragewithease

SideGuides Guidesare4"tallcoveringuptotwozonesoftheconveyormadeofheavy-dutyUHMWpolyethylene

ImpactCart Insertedatinfeedendoftheconveyor,itisdesignedtohandlepackageimpactreducingtheneedforcontinualrepairstotheconveyor

TransitionAvailableinCenteringandStraightoptionsandassistinmovingpackagesfromthefeedlinetotheFlexConveyor.TheCenteringoptionalsoalignspackagestowardthecenteroftheFlexConveyor.

PowerAssist SafelyandeasilymovetheFlexConveyorinpositionforoperationorstorage.

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFailuretofollowtheinstructionsandcautionsthroughoutthismanualandwarninglabelsontheconveyor,mayresultininjurytopersonnelordamagetotheequipment.

NorthAmConInc.’sPoweredFlexConveyorismotor-poweredandthismotorcanbestoppedbyturningoffthemotor’selectricalpower.Aswithallpoweredmachinery,thedrive-relatedcomponentscanbedangeroussosafetyguardsandotheroptionaldeviceshavebeeninstalledtopreventaccidentalcontactwiththesepartsalongwithwarninglabelstoidentifypotentialhazards.

Specialattentionmustbepaidtothefollowingareasofthismanual:

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDSNorthAmCon,Inc.’sequipmentisdesignedtobeinstalledinaclean,dryenvironment.Exposuretoextremehumidity,directsunlight,blowingdirtorraincanpermanentlydamagesomecomponentsandequipment.Concretecuringagentsarealsoknowntoattackanddegradetheurethaneconveyorcomponents.Besurethattheconcreteisproperlycuredatnewsitesbeforesettingtheconveyoronitandthatproperventilationisusedtopreventcuringagentfumesfromimpactingtheconveyor.Equipmentshouldbestoredundercovertoprotectitfromexposuretotheweatherandotheradverseconditionsfromthedockdoortothetruckentrance.Failuretocomplywiththeseguidelineswillvoidthewarrantyonanyfailedcomponentsthatresultfromtheseenvironmentalissues.

ANSI STANDARDS FOR CONVEYORS Itisessentialforsafeandefficientsystemoperationthatthesafetyinformationandguidelinespresentedhereareproperlyunderstoodandimplemented.TheAmericanNationalStandardInstitute(ANSI)bookletentitledSafetyStandardsforConveyorsandRelatedEquipment,formoreinformationcontacthttps://webstore.ansi.org.

Withanypieceofindustrialequipment,conditionsexistthatmightcauseinjurytoworkers.Becauseitisnotpossibletodescribeeachpotentiallyhazardoussituationthatmightdevelop,workersmustbealertatalltimesforunsafeconditions.Toavoidinjury,usemaximumpossiblecareandcommonsenseandadheretoallsafetystandards.

Takespecialcarewhilemaintainingandinspectingelectricalequipmentanddevices.Allpersonnelworkingonoraroundthesystemshouldbeawareof,andadheretoallCAUTION,DANGERandWARNINGsigns.

Labelsorsignsarepostedtoreducetheriskofinjurytoallpersonnel.Neverassumethatthesignsandnoticesareapplicableonlytoinexperiencedpersonnel.Maintainsignsinalegiblecondition.Contactasupervisortopostadditionalsafetysignsifnecessary.

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ANSI CONVEYOR SAFETY RULES Belowaretheconveyorsafetyrules,aswellasspecificregulationsandguidelineslistedinthispublication:■ DONOTtouchmovingConveyorparts.■ DONOTwalk,rideorclimbontheConveyor.■ DONOToperatetheConveyorwithchainguards orotherprotectiveguardsremoved.■ Keepjewelry,clothing,hair,etc.,awayfrom theConveyor.■ Knowthelocationandfunctionofallstart/stop devicesandkeepthosedevicesfree fromobstruction.■ Clearallpersonnelfromtheequipmentbefore startingtheConveyor.■ DONOTattempttoclearproductjamswhilethe Conveyorisrunning.■ Allowonlytrainedandauthorizedpersonnelto maintainorrepairConveyorequipment.■ DONOTloadtheConveyorbeyond specifieddesignlimits.■ DONOTattempttomakerepairstotheConveyor whileitisrunning.■ DONOTmodifyequipmentwithoutchecking withthemanufacturer.

■ DONOToperateorperformmaintenanceon equipmentwhentakinganytypeofdrugor sedative,whenundertheinfluenceofalcohol orwhenover-fatigued.■ Reportanyunsafeconditiontoyoursupervisor ormaintenancestaff.

CEMA STANDARDS FOR CONVEYOR TheConveyorEquipmentManufacturersAssociation(CEMA)providessafetyinformationrelatedtoconveyorsystems.TolearnmoreaboutCEMAvisitwebsite, www.cemanet.org.

CEMAproducesvariousConveyorsafetyvideosandposters,anditisrecommendedthatthevideosbemadeavailablefortrainingandeducationpurposesaspartofasafeworkingenvironmentaroundconveyorequipment.Thevideosintroduceawarenessofoperations,personnel,maintenancetechniciansandsafetyhazardmanagementcommonlyassociatedwiththeautomatedmaterial-handlingconveyorequipment.

Thesafetypostersreviewimportantsafetylabelsandareintendedtobepostedinpublicplacesasaday-to-dayreinforcementofgoodsafetypractices.Theseposters canbedownloadedfromtheCEMAwebsiteat: http://www.cemanet.org/safety-label-posters.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Moveconveyoronlybygraspingthehandles locatedonthesidesorateachendof theconveyor.■ Whenexpandingorcompressingyourconveyor, keephands,clothingandotheritemsclear ofthesidebars.■ Donotexceedtheconveyorloadcapacity, asitmayresultinpossibleoperatorinjuryor conveyordamage.■ Avoidwearingexcessivelylooseclothingwhen workingwithmovingequipment.■ Keeplonghairpulleduptopreventitfrom becomingcaughtinmovingparts.

■ Brokenorwornpartsmustbereplaced immediately.■ PoweredFlexConveyorsmustonlybeservicedby properlytrainedandqualifiedtechnicians.■ Conveyor’spowercordmustbeconnectedtoa groundedreceptaclethatisprotectedbyan overcurrentdeviceratedatnomorethan30Amps, unlessotherwisespecified.■ Neverserviceaconveyorwiththepowerapplied. Alwaysdisconnectpowerbeforeservicing equipmentandusethecompany’smachine specificlockout/tagoutprocedures.■ Neveroperateconveyorwithanelectrical enclosureopenoranyguardsremoved.

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INSPECTING THE EQUIPMENT

1) UnpackthePoweredFlexConveyorand inspectforanypossibledamagethatmay haveoccurredduringshipping.Payparticular attentiontothewiringtoensurethatnowires arepulledlooseordamaged.Ifyoufindany physicalorelectricaldamagetotheconveyor uponinspection,contactthefactoryBEFORE applyingpowertotheconveyor.2) Inspectallelectricalcablesandconnectorsto ensuretheydidnotloosenduringtransportation. Ifaconnectionorwireisloose,inspectfor damage.Ifnodamageisfound,reconnectand contactthefactoryasneeded.3) Checkendhandlesateachendoftheconveyor fordamagebyliftingtounlatchandthenre-latch intoasecureposition.Ifthereisanybindingor difficultymovingthehandlefromlatchtounlatch andre-latch,thehandlemaybedamaged, contactthefactory.4) InspectthesidebarsoftheConveyorfor damageduringshipping.Ifthesidebarsare damaged,theConveyorwillnotmoveorrun properlyandneedstoberepairedpriorto operation.Contactthefactoryforpartsand furtherinstruction.5) Inspecttherollerstoensuretherollerswerenot damagedduringshipping.Iftherollersarebent, theconveyorwillnotmoveproductsoroperate properlyresultinginpoorperformance.The Conveyorrollerswillneedtobereplaced. Contactthefactoryforpartsandfurther instruction.6) Inspecteachlegtoensurethattheheight adjustmentpinsaresecurelyinplace.Missing pinswillpreventtheConveyorfrommoving properlyandwillresultindamagetothe Conveyor.Missingpinsshouldbelocatedand replacedpriortomovementandinstallation.

Figure 4: Height adjustment pin

7) Inspectthecastersandlegstoensurenodamage occurredduringshipping.Checkallweldsand attachmentstotheConveyor.Ifthecastersare damaged,thentheConveyorwillnotmove properly,whichwillresultindamagetothe Conveyor.TheConveyorwillneedtoberepaired. Contactthefactoryforpartsandfurtherinstruction.8) Inspecttheconveyortoensureallyellowhandles aresecuredintheproperlocation.TheConveyor willhaveapairofyellowhandles,oneoneach sideoftheConveyorforeachzone,toassistwith safepositioningoftheConveyor.Theexact numberofhandleswillvarydependingonthe zonequantityandlengthoftheConveyor.

Follow all proper safety precautions and plant installation procedures.

If you find any damage to the conveyor upon inspection or any loose wires, contact the factory BEFORE applying power to the conveyor.

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INSPECTION CHECKLISTThecheckboxesbelowensureallitemshavebeeninspectedforsafety:

ChartReference Description

Yellowhandlesinplace,notbent.Checkeachzoneandeachsideoftheconveyor.

Sidelinksarenotbent

Castersandlegssecure,notbent,andnomissingparts

Handlesarenotbent.Handlesunlatchandlatchwithoutbinding

Rollersarenotbent

Heightadjustmentpinsinplace oneachleg

Powercords,communicationcablesaresecure,nottightandnotloose

Figure 5: Full view, Powered Flex Conveyor

VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE VoltageandamperagerequirementsforthePoweredFlexConveyorareasfollows:

PoweredFlexConveyorLength 40' 60'

Amps 9.9Amps 15.1AmpsPower 110VAC 110VAC

ACCUMULATION AND TRANSPORTATION MODEThePoweredFlexConveyorisdesignedtooperateintwomodestomeetloadandunloadrequirements:Accumula-tionandTransportation.

AccumulationInAccumulationmode,eachzonecontainsasensorarray,motor,andsmartconveyorcontrollogic.Zonesrunondemandonlywhenthedownstreamzoneisunoccupied.Packagesaccumulateattheendofaconveyororinthezonespriortoafullzone.

TransportationInTransportationmode,theconveyorisalwayson,trans-portingpackagescontinuouslyataconstantspeed.

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INSTALLATION QUICK START: ONE POWERED FLEX CONVEYOR1) AllSTOPpush-buttonsshouldbedepressed(there

willbeoneSTART/STOPswitchateachendoftheconveyor).

2) MakesureFWD/REVswitchissettoFWD.

3) Rolltheconveyorintopositioninaccordance withthewarnings.Movetheconveyorbygraspingthehandleslocatedonthesidesorateachendoftheconveyor.Ifapplicable,usetheconnecthookstoattachthePoweredFlexConveyortoarigidorotherflexibleconveyor.

4) Ensuretheheightoftheconveyorisadjustedtoheightoftheinfeedanddischargeconveyorlines,aswellasothermaterial-handlingequipment,inordertopreventpackagesandproductsfromdroppingorbindingonthePoweredFlexConveyorduringmovement.

5) Ensuretheconveyorrollersarenotmakingcontactwithanyinfeedconveyingequipmentand/ordischargeconveyingequipmentorothermaterial-handlingequipment.

Conveyor must be installed in accordance with all local, city, state and national code.

6) EachPoweredFlexConveyorrequiresaGrounded110VAC/30AMPL5-30Rreceptaclelocatedcloseenoughtotheconveyorsoastonotcauseanystrainonthepowercable.PlugtheunmarkedpowercordwiththeL5-30Pmaleconnectorintoa110VAC/30AMPGroundedL5-30Rfemalereceptacle.For connecting more than 1 Powered Flex Conveyor, see CONNECTING POWERED FLEX CONVEYORS.

Figure 9: Powering a single Powered Flex Conveyor REVERSE, load in transportation mode

REVERSE

Figure 8: Powering a single Powered Flex Conveyor, unload in accumulation mode

7) Tostarttheconveyor,locatethebaseendwiththepowersupplyenclosureandturnthedisconnectswitchon.LocateoneoftheON/OFFswitchesfortheconveyorandpressthegreenONbuttonwhenreadytostarttheconveyor.

8) Ifnecessary,thespeedoftheconveyorcanbeadjustedviathepotentiometerontheDCVariableSpeedDrivelocatedatthebaseendoftheconveyor.

9) Theconveyorisnowreadyforitsintendeduseandpackagescannowbeplacedontheconveyor.

Rollers will begin to move as soon as the ON button is pressed. If step 2 was not followed, the rollers will turn on as soon as the disconnect is turned to ON

Figure 7: L5-30P and L5-30R receptacle endsFigure 6

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CONNECTING POWERED FLEX CONVEYORS: TWO OR THREE POWERED FLEX CONVEYORSUpto(3)PoweredFlexConveyorscanbeconnectedtogethertoextendthedistancecoveredfromtheloadingdocktootherinprocessconveyorsand/orequipment.

1) AllSTOPpush-buttonsshouldbedepressed.There isoneSTART/STOPswitchateachendofthe conveyor.

2) MakesureFWD/REVswitchissettoFWD.

3) Rolltheconveyor(s)intopositioninaccordance withthewarnings.Movetheconveyorbygrasping thehandleslocatedonthesidesorateachendofthe conveyor.Ifapplicable,usetheconnecthooksto attachthePoweredFlexConveyortoarigidorother flexibleconveyor.

4) Ensuretheheightoftheconveyorisadjustedtotheheightoftheinfeedanddischargelines,aswellasothermaterial-handlingequipment,topreventpackagesandproductsfromdroppingorbindingonthePoweredFlexConveyorduringmovement.

5) Ensuretheconveyorrollersarenotmakingcontactwithanyinfeedconveyingequipmentand/ordischargeconveyingequipmentorothermaterial-handlingequipment.

6) EachPoweredFlexConveyorrequiresagrounded110VAC/30AMPL5-30Rreceptaclelocatedcloseenoughtotheconveyorsoastonotcauseanystrainonthepowercable.

Conveyor must be installed in accordance with all local, city, state and national code.

EachPoweredFlexConveyorisequippedwiththefollowing:

Quantity Description

(1)Unmarked,10/3SJOOW6-footpowercablewithtwistlockL5-30Pplugattheconveyordischargeend

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Redmarked,10/3SJOOWpassthroughpowercablewithL5-30RreceptacleflushwiththeconveyorInfeedendandaL5-30Pplugand6feetextensionatthedischargeend

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Yellowmarked,10/3SJOOWpassthroughpowercablewithL5-30RreceptacleflushwiththeconveyorInfeedendandaL5-30Pplugand6feetextensionatthedischargeend

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Bluemarked,10/3SJOOWreversepassthroughpowercablewithL5-30RreceptacleflushwiththeconveyorInfeedendandaL5-30Pplugand6feetextensionattheinfeedend

Figure 11: L5-30P and L5-30R receptacle endsFigure 10

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CONNECTING CONVEYOR 2Unload Accumulation Mode and Load Transportation Mode

(2)PoweredFlexConveyorscanbeconnectedtogetherandrunineitherAccumulationModeorTransportationModedependingontheflowofpackages.

Figure 13: (2) Powered Flex Conveyors, REVERSE, load transportation mode

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Figure 12: (2) Powered Flex Conveyors connected, unload accumulation mode

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1) LocatetheunmarkedpowercablewithL5-30Pplugonconveyor1(theconveyorclosesttotheloadingdockdoor)andplugitintotheRedmarked,10/3SJOOWpassthroughpowercableL5-30Rreceptacleflushwiththeconveyor2infeedend.

2) PlugboththeunmarkedpowercableL5-30PplugandtheRedmarkedpowercableL5-30Pplugatthedischargeendofconveyor2intoindividualL5-30Rreceptaclessothateachhasgroundedpower.

3) Tostarttheconveyor,locatethebaseendwithpowersupplyenclosureandturnthedisconnectswitchon.LocateoneoftheON/OFFswitchesfortheconveyorandpressthegreenONbuttonwhenreadytostarttheconveyor.

4) Ifnecessary,thespeedoftheconveyorcanbeadjustedviathepotentiometerontheDCVariableSpeedDrivelocatedatthebaseendoftheconveyor.

5) Theconveyorisnowreadyforitsintendeduseandpackagescanbeplacedontheconveyor.

Rollers will begin to move as soon as the ON button is pressed. If step 2 was not followed, the rollers will turn on as soon as the disconnect is turned to ON

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CONNECTING CONVEYOR 3Unload Accumulation Mode and Load Transportation Mode

(3)PoweredFlexConveyorscanbeconnectedtogetherandrunineitherAccumulationModeorTransportationModedependingontheflowofpackages.

REVERSE

Figure 14: (3) Powered Flex Conveyors connected, unload accumulation mode

1) LocatetheunmarkedpowercablewiththeL5-30Pplugonconveyor1(theconveyorclosesttotheloadingdockdoor)andplugitintotheYellowmarkedpassthroughthepowercableL5-30Rreceptacleflushwiththeconveyor2infeedend.

2) Atthedischargeendofconveyor2plugtheYellowmarkedpassthroughpowercableL5-30PplugintotheYellowmarkedpowercableL5-30Rreceptacleflushwithconveyor3infeedend.Additionally,locatetheunmarkedpowercablewiththeL5-30Pplugontheconveyor2dischargeendandplugintheL5-30PplugintotheRedmarkedpassthroughpowercableL5-30Rreceptacleatthedischargeendofconveyor3.

3) Plugall(3)L5-30Pplugpowercablesatthedischargeendofconveyor3intoindividualL5-30Rreceptaclessothateachcable,unmarked,YellowmarkedandRedmarkedpowercableshave grounded power.

4) Tostarttheconveyor,locatethebaseendwiththe

powersupplyenclosureandturnthedisconnectswitchon.LocateoneoftheON/OFFswitchesfortheconveyorandpressthegreenONbuttonwhenreadytostarttheconveyor.

5) Ifnecessary,thespeedoftheconveyorcanbeadjustedviathepotentiometerontheDCVariableSpeedDrivelocatedatthebaseendoftheconveyor.

6) Theconveyorisnowreadyforitsintendeduseandpackagescanbeplacedontheconveyor.

Rollers will begin to move as soon as the ON button is pressed. If step 2 was not followed, the rollers will turn on as soon as the disconnect is turned to ON

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SINGLE CONVEYOR CONNECTIONAsingleconveyormaybepoweredfromtheoppositeendofthepowersupplyenclosurebyutilizingtheBluemarkedpassthroughpowercable.

Conveyors powered using the BLUE pass through cable cannot be powered in series.

Figure 16: (1) Powered Flex Conveyor powered from opposite end

1) LocatetheunmarkedpowercablewithL5-30PplugintotheBluemarkedend.

2) PlugBluemarkedpowercableL5-30PplugintoindividualL5-30Rreceptaclessothateachhasgrounded power.

3) Tostarttheconveyor,locatethebaseendwithpowersupplyenclosureandturnthedisconnectswitchon.LocateoneoftheON/OFFswitchesfortheconveyorandpressthegreenONbuttonwhenreadytostarttheconveyor.

4) Ifnecessary,thespeedoftheconveyorcanbeadjustedviathepotentiometerontheDCVariableSpeedDrivelocatedatthebaseendoftheconveyor.

5) Theconveyorisnowreadyforitsintendeduseandpackagescanbeplacedontheconveyor.

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COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONConnecting Powered Flex ConveyorsThePoweredFlexConveyorcomeswithabasicinterfacekit.ThebasickitincludeseverythingneededforinterfacinganotherPoweredFlexConveyor.

VoltagePoweredFlexConveyor Interfacekit

24VDC 110VACor24VDC;drycontacts/relaysprovided

Relays TherelayscommunicateusingReady-To-Receive(RTR)andReady-To-Send(RTS)signalsbetweenconveyors.

ThePoweredFlexConveyorisequippedwithayellowTurckmini-connectorateachendoftheconveyor.

Interface kit schematics are available. Please consult the factory for more information.

Figure 17: Discharge connector, male pin connection

Figure 18: Powered Flex Conveyor, discharge end

Figure 19: Infeed connector, female pin connection

Figure 20: Powered Flex Conveyor, infeed end

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Toconnectthecontrolsof(2)PoweredFlexConveyors,simplyconnectthemaleconnectorofoneconveyortothefemaleconnectoroftheother.Ref.Figure21.

Figure 21: Connected Powered Flex Conveyors

Theconveyorsarenowenabledtocommunicateinaccumulationmode.

Connecting the Powered Flex Conveyor to a Different Brand ConveyorThePoweredFlexConveyorcomeswithabasicinterfacekit.ThebasickitincludeseverythingneededforinterfacingwithadditionalPoweredFlexConveyors.However,itmayalsobecompatiblewithotherbrandsofconveyorsthathavesimilarcontrolschemesattheinterfacepoint.Ifanothermanufacturer’sinterfaceisnotcompatiblewiththebasickit,anoptionalinterfacekitcanbepurchased.

Contact the factory for further assistance or questions regarding the interface connection options available; improper connection could impact the equipment warranty.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Priortooperatingtheconveyorbesuretofollowallinspecting,installing,andconnectinginstructions.

Conveyor must be installed in accordance with all local, city, state and national code.Make certain that all uninvolved personnel are clear of the working area.

Do not exceed the rated capacity of the conveyor 50 lbs (22.5 kg) per linear foot. Overloading the conveyor could cause damage to the conveyor or components and could void the equipment warranty.

Moving the conveyorWhenmaneuveringthePoweredFlexConveyorintoposition,alwaysusetheyellowhandlesattachedtothelegsoftheconveyorortheendhandles.Whenusingtheendhandles,ensurethatthehandleisfullyseatedintopositionpriortoapplyingforce.Applyhorizontalorslightlydownwardforcetomovetheconveyor.Donotuseanupwardforce.

Oncetheconveyorhasbeenextendedandpositionedasdesired,lockthecasterbrakestomaintainthatposition.Asloadingprogresses,releasethebrakestorepositiontheconveyorasneeded.

Keep all persons and objects away from the scissor sidebars to avoid pinch points.

Expanding the conveyorExpandthePoweredFlexConveyorusingtheyellowhandlesattachedtothelegsoftheconveyorortheendhandles.Whenusingtheendhandles,ensurethatthehandleisfullyseatedintopositionpriortoapplyingforce.Applyhorizontalorslightlydownwardforcetomovetheconveyor.Donotuseanupwardforce.

Oncetheconveyorhasbeenexpandedandpositionedasdesired,lockthecasterbrakestomaintainthatposition.Asloadingprogresses,releasethebrakestorepositiontheconveyorasneeded.

Do not over stretch the conveyor beyond the natural limit. Over stretching can result in loosening or disconnection of power or communication cables. If the conveyor has been over stretched and caused loose cable connections, DO NOT operate the conveyor. Contact maintenance for repair.

Collapsing the conveyorCollapsethePoweredFlexConveyorusingtheyellowhandlesattachedtothelegsoftheconveyorortheendhandles.Whenusingtheendhandles,ensurethatthehandleisfullyseatedintopositionpriortoapplyingforce.Applyhorizontalorslightlydownwardforcetomovetheconveyor.Donotuseanupwardforce.

Whencollapsingtheconveyor,allowtheconveyortobeinarelaxedstate.Avoidtightlycompressingtheconveyorsuchthattherollerscomeintocontactwitheachother.

Bending the conveyorBendthePoweredFlexConveyorusingtheyellowhandlesattachedtothelegsoftheconveyorortheendhandles.Whenusingtheendhandles,ensurethatthehandleisfullyseatedintopositionpriortoapplyingforce.Applyhorizontalorslightlydownwardforcetomovetheconveyor.Donotuseanupwardforce.

Whenflexingtheconveyorintocurvedformations,allowtheconveyortobendnaturally.Donotforcetheconveyorintocurvesthatplacestressonthesidebarsorcausetherollerstotouchattheinsideofthecurve.

Impact loading or dropping packages is not recommended for the Powered Flex Conveyor and can cause damage to the conveyor and/or its components that could void the equipment warranty.

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Package movementAccumulationstyleconveyorsaredesignedtomoveproductsforwardwhenthedownstreamzoneisclear.Ifthedownstreamzoneisclearandtheproductisnotmoving,donotattempttopushtheproductdownstream.Alertamaintenancetechnician.

Transportationstyleconveyorsaredesignedtoconstantlyconveyproductsdownstream.Iftheconveyorisclearandtheproductisnotmoving,donotattempttopushtheproduct.Alertamaintenancetechnician.

Manually pushing products is not recommended for the conveyor and could cause damage to the conveyor that could void the equipment warranty.

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GENERAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEPeriodicmaintenanceintervalsshownmayvarywithload,speed,hoursofdailyoperation,ambienttemperature,humidity,etc.Intervalscanbeestablishedbyfairlyfrequentmaintenanceatfirst;thenlengthentheintervalsasjustifiedbyobservationofneedbasedonhistory.Thefollowingisbasedon5daysperweek,8hoursperdayundernormalconditions.

Followgeneralmaintenancesafetyproceduresandreviewsafetymaterialpriortoperformingmaintenanceonanyequipment.

RegularinspectionsarerecommendedbythemanufacturerforthePoweredFlexConveyortoensureproperoperationofmechanical,electrical,andsafetysystems.

DAILY MAINTENANCE• Listentoeverythingforunusualnoisesorvibration.• VisuallyinspecttoseethatConveyorsectionsare

clearandfreeofdebris.• Inspectwiresandcablesfordamage.• Inspectbeltsforwear.• Inspectcastersandcastermounttubesfordamageor

missingparts.• Inspectforloosefastenersormissingparts.• VerifyallStart/Stoppush-buttonsoperateproperly.• Inspectsidebarstomakesuresidebarsarenotbent.

Replacesidebarsasneeded.

• Prohibit riding on conveyor by anyone.• Think before making any adjustments. It may

prevent an injury. Remember, all moving components are potentially dangerous.

• Protect yourself from unexpected starts when working on a stopped unit by locking the control panel or disconnect switch that supplies power to the unit.

• Lockout/Tagout procedures must be followed for every energy source of the conveyor.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE• Checkallwarninglabelsarestilllegibleandproperly

placed.• Checkforunrestrained/pinchedwiring,loosewiring

connectors,nippointsandotherhazards.• CheckMech-DriveControllerdrivecardforany

warninglights.• Checkendsofphotoeyesensorsfordamageand

proper location.• Checkrollerscrewsaretightened,replaceany

missingscrews.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE• Checkforconsistentbelttensionbetweenrollers.• Verifydrivesheavesetscrewsaretight.

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE• Checkmotorandensurethatmotorisoperatingwithin

itsproperheatandnoiserangeandverifythemotorcarddoesnotindicateaproblem.

• Checkcontrollerhaspower.• Checkcontrollerdoesnotshowerrors.

Photo Eye SensorsPhotoeyesensorscanbedamagedordislocatedduetosideloadingandotheroperationalactivitieswhereproductbeingloaded/unloadedontheConveyorcomesindirectcontactwiththesensors.ThesetypesofactivitiesshouldbeavoidedtopreventdamagetotheConveyor’snormaloperation.However,thephotoeyesshouldbeinspectedonaweeklybasis,ormoreoftendependingonthehoursinservice,topreventfurtherdamageorinterruptiontotheConveyor’soperation.• Checkphotoeyesfordamageand/ordislocation.• Ifdamaged,replaceasneeded.• Ifdislocated,repositiontonormaloperatingposition

andsecureinplace.

ControllerControllercanbedamagedorhavelooseconnectionfromimpropermovementortensiontothewiring/cablingthroughmovementoftheConveyor.Motorcardsshouldberoutinelycheckedforproperpoweranderrors.• Inspectthemotorcards.• Checkwiringandensurepropercontactwiththe

drivercardpins.• Loosenortightenwiresasneeded.Followprocedures

forcablingwires.• Repairand/orreplaceanydrivercardswitherrors.

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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Noneofthezoneswillrun

Powersupplyifoff TurnonpowersupplyPowersupplyisnotreceivingACpower CheckACpower

ACpowerfuseisblownorbreakeristripped Replacefuse,checkbreaker

Powersupplybreakeristripped CheckpowersupplybreakerNopowertoflatmotorZPAmodule CheckoutputpowerofpowersupplyPowersupplyvoltagetoohighortoolow

Checkoutputvoltageofpowersup-ply

Entryzonewillnotturnon

Missingwake-upzonephoto-eye Addwake-upphoto-eyeEntryzonephoto-eyenotalignedproperly Checkwake-upphoto-eyealignment

Missing/incorrecthandshakingwiring CheckhandshakingwiringIncorrectDIPswitchsetting CheckDIPswitchesNopowertoZPAmodule CheckpowerconnectionsMotorcablenotconnectedtoZPAmodule Checkmotorconnections

Transportzonewillnotturnon

Communicationwiringmissingornotplugged in

Checkupstreamanddownstreamcommunicationwiring

Photo-eyeisblockedormisaligned Checkphoto-eyeandreflectorIncorrectDIPswitchsetting CheckDIPswitchesNopowertoZPAmodule CheckpowerconnectionsMotorcablenotconnectedtoZPAmodule Checkmotorconnections

Transportzonewillnotturnoff

Upstreamzoneisattemptingtosendproduct

Checkphoto-eyealignmentinup-streamzone

Upstreamzoneisattemptingtosendproduct

Checkforjammedproductinup-streamzone

Entryzoneortransportzonewillnotdischargeproduct

Communicationwiringmissingornotplugged in Checkcommunicationwiring

Downstreamzoneisfull Removeproductfromdownstreamzone

Downstreamzonephoto-eyenotalignedproperly Checkdownstreamphoto-eye

Exitzonewillnotdischargeproduct

Incorrecthandshakingwiring CheckhandshakingwiringDownstreamdevicenotsendingareleasesignal

Checkdownstreamdeviceoutputsignals

DIPswitchnotconfiguredproperly CheckDIPswitches

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Reference Mech-DriveDrawing Description

1 MotorConnectionHeader2 +24VDCPowerInputHeader(plugincluded)3 PNPSensorConnectionHeader(plugincluded)4 Smart/UserInput-OutputConnectionHeader(plugincluded)5 FeedbackLEDIndicators6 ConfigurationSwitches7 UpstreamPeer-to-PeerPNPRJ-12Connection8 DownstreamPeer-to-PeerPNPRJ-12Connection9 MountingPlate/HeatSink10 Cover

Figure 22: MECH-DRIVE N24-FM3 Controller Components

CONTROLLER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Default Dip Switch SettingsAccumulationStyleConveyorInfeedZoneCard SW 2 and SW 3 are ONAllothercards SW2isON

80'AccumulationStyleConveyorInfeedZoneCard SW1,SW2,andSW3areONAllothercards SW2isON

TransportationStyleConveyorAllcards SW2isON

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TROUBLESHOOTING: CONTROLLERTheMech-DriveN24-FM3providesfour(4)LEDindicatorsshownasitem5inFigure22:Mech-DriveN24-FM3ControllerComponents.TheseLEDsareoftenusefulindiagnosingvariouswiringandconnectionproblems.IfpowerisconnectedtherewillalwaysbeatleastoneLEDilluminatedorflashing.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONNoLED’sOn Nopowertothesystem Checkpowersupply

FUSELED(RED)isOn FuseisblownCheckwiringReplacefuse

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-ConstantlyOn Stalledmotororblockedphotoeye Checkformechanicalobstructions

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-1Flashin4Seconds ZPAmoduleproblem ReplaceZPAmodule

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-2Flashesin4Seconds Inputvoltagetoohigh Checkpowersupply

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-3Flashesin4Seconds Input voltage too low Checkpowersupply

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-4Flashesin4Seconds Problemwithmotorcableconnection Checkmotorcablefordamageand

secureconnectiontoZPAmodule

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-5Flashesin4Seconds Controlovertemperature

Allowcardtocool.Checkforambienttemperatureandheatsources.Checkforpropermotorfunctionandwiring.

Cyclepowertoreset.

FAULTLED5.1(RED)-6Flashesin4Seconds Extremeovercurrent

Checkforpropermotorfunctionanddamagedwiring.Allowunittocool.

Cyclepowertoreset.MOTORLED5.2(AMBER)-

ConstantlyOnZPAmoduleiscurrentlimitingtheflat

motorIfconditionpersists,checkfor

obstructions

MOTORLED5.2(AMBER)-Flickering

Flatmotorisdrawingsignificantcurrentduringstartup,ZPAmoduleis

currentlimiting

Noactionrequired

Motormaynotreachfullspeed

MOTORLED5.2(AMBER)-4Flashesin4Seconds

ZPAmodulehasoverheatedandcurrentlimitingtheflatmotortoabout

1/2normaloperation

CheckformechanicalobstructionAllowZPAmoduletocool,before

restartingPOWERLED5.3(GREEN)-

ConstantlyOnPowerisproperlyappliedandfuseis

not blown Normaloperation

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Figure 23: Mech-Drive Controller wiring and lights during normal operation.

Figure 24: Power Supply with power applied during normal operation.

If not lit up green, power is not applied to the conveyor:

1. Check to be sure disconnect is in the ON position2. Check Start/Stop buttons3. Check power source4. Check for loose wires inside enclosure

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WARRANTY STATEMENTTheSellerwarrantsthattheEquipmentwillbefreeofdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterial(ifproperlyinstalled,operatedandmaintained)foraperiodofoneyearor2080hoursofuse,whicheverissooner,fromdateofshipmenttoCustomer,subjecttothelimitationshereundersetforth.Ifwithintheoneyearwarrantyperiod,theSellerreceivesfromtheCustomerwrittennoticeofanyallegeddefectsintheEquipmentandiftheEquipmentisnotfoundtobeinconformitywiththiswarranty(theCustomerhavingprovidedtheSellerareasonableopportunitytoperformanyappropriateteststhereon)Sellerwill,atitsoption,eitherrepairtheEquipmentorsupplyareplacementtherefore.

TheSellerundereitheroptionshallhavetherighttorequireCustomertodelivertheEquipmenttoSeller’sdesignatedservicecenterandtheCustomershallpayallchargesforin-boundandout-boundtransportationandforservicesofanykind,diagnosticorotherwise,exceptingonlythedirectandactualcostsofrepairingorreplacingtheEquipment.IfafterreasonableefforttheSellercannotcorrectsaiddeficiencies,theSellerwillmakeanequitablepriceadjustmentbasedonactualperformance,providedthatsuchadjustmentshallundernocircumstancesexceedthepurchaseprice.TheSellerfurtherwarrantsthattheparts,andcomponentssuppliedbytheSellerandformingapartoftheEquipmentwillbefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodofoneyearor2080hoursofuse,whicheverissooner,fromdateofshipmenttotheCustomer.TheSeller’sliabilityshallbesolelylimitedtothesupplyingofreplacementpartsandmaterials.

ForacopyourfullwarrantyincludedinourTermsandConditionsofSale,contactNorthAmCon,Inc.

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RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURESIfthecomponentinquestionisincludedinthereplacementpartspackage,thefollowingprocedurewillapply:• Identifythepartnumberfromthemanual• Ifpartisindicatedaswearpart • Replacethedamagedordefectivepart frompartsinventory • Orderadditionalpartsasrequired• Ifthepartisindicatedasawarrantypart • Replacethedamagedordefectivepart frompartsinventory • ContactNACforaReturnMerchandise Authorization(RMA)number • Haveconveyorserialnumberavailable whencontactingNAC. • Sendtheparttothefollowingaddress NorthAmCon 3544US23North Alpena,MI49707 Attn:FlexProductManager • IncludetheconveyorserialnumberandRMA numberonthepackagingandthepackingslip • NACwillinspectthepartandmakeawarranty determination • Ifthepartisunderwarranty,NACwill… • ShipareplacementtoCustomerto replenishpartsstock • Issueacreditforthefreight

Ifthecomponentinquestionisnotincludedinthereplacementpartspackage,thefollowingprocedurewillapply:• Identifythepartnumberfromthemanual• ContactNACforaninitialreviewtoestablishifpart iscoveredunderwarrantyandtoprovidea quoteifneeded. • Haveconveyorserialnumberavailable whencontactingNAC• Issueapurchaseorderforareplacementpart• NACwillissueaReturnMerchandiseAuthorization (RMA)numberfortheparttobereturned.• Sendtheparttothefollowingaddress NorthAmCon 3544US23North Alpena,MI49707 Attn:FlexProductManager• IncludetheconveyorserialnumberandRMA numberonthepackagingandthepackingslip• NACwillinspectthepartandmakeawarranty determination• Ifthepartisunderwarranty,NACwillIssueacredit toCustomerforthepurchasedpartandassociated freightcharges

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PARTS REFERENCE CHART AND DRAWINGS(note:partslistforstandard1.4"roller,30"BF,somepartsmayvary,consultfactory)

POWERED FLEX CONVEYOR WEAR/REPLACEMENT PARTSA LW038 LOCK WASHER: 3/8, ZINC PLATED

B FW014 FLAT WASHER: 1/4, ZINC PLATED

C FW0516 FLAT WASHER: 5/16, ZINC PLATED

D LW0516 LOCK WASHER: 5/16, ZINC PLATED

E NLN051618 LOCK NUT (NYLON): 5/16-18, ZINC PLATED

F NLN03816 LOCK NUT (NYLON): 3/8-16, ZINC PLATED

G SHSSOV01420X038 SET SCREW (SOCKET HEAD)(OVAL POINT): 1/4-20 X 3/8, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

H SHSS038X114 SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW: 3/8 DIA. SHOULDER X 1 1/4 LONG, 5/16-18 THREAD, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

J SHSSCUK0140X038 SET SCREW(SOCKET HEAD)(CUP POINT): 1/4-20 X 3/8, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED, KNURLED

K BHSCS1024X012 BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW: #10-24 X 1/2" LONG, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

L FXDS-V1 SHEAVE (DRIVE): 2-5/8" HUB OD, 1/2" BORE, 1.250" LTB, W/(2) NARROW GROOVES ON 5/8" C/C

M FXLG-CU-V1 LEG TUBE UPRIGHT: INNER

N FXLG-LW-EH-30-V1 END LEG WELDMENT: 30" BF

P FXLS SHEAVE ASSEMBLY: LONG HEX

Q FXRO-D-30 GROOVED ROLLER: 1 3/8" DIA X 18 GA. GALV, 30" BF, FLO-COAT, 5/16 FIXED HEX AXLE DRILLED AND TAPPED, #116157-O BEAR-INGS, 2 GROOVES (ONE EACH END)

R FXSB-D-V1 BRACKET: DOUBLE VERTICAL FOR PHOTO EYE

S FXSB-S SCISSOR PLATE

T FXSB-V BRACKET: VERTICAL

U FXUH-3S UHMW SPACER: 3/16 (BLACK)

V FXUH-6S UHMW SPACER: 3/8 (BLACK)

W FXUH-W UHMW WASHER: 0.057 THICK (BLACK)

X CXC-100010 CABLE (COMMUNICATION): RJ-12, FLAT SILVER SATIN, 6P6C, REVERSE PINOUT, 7 FT

Y AMPP30814 CABLE (SINGLE DROP): FOR 36" ZONE, M22 CONNECTORS, 12 AWG TRUNK, 18 AWG DROP, 2 CONDUCTOR

Z FXST-SA-30-V1 ROLLER SENSOR SUB ASSEMBLY: 30" BF, SHORTER SENSOR

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POWERED FLEX CONVEYOR WEAR/REPLACEMENT PARTSAA CXC-100012 ROUND BELT: 3/16" DIA. X 6-1/4" LONG, CYCLOTHANE-B 85A DUROMETER, HIGH TENSION BLUE, WELDED LOOP

BB CXC-100013 ROUND BELT: 3/16" DIA. X 11-15/16" LONG, CYCLOTHANE-B 85A DUROMETER, HIGH TENSION BLUE, WELDED LOOP

CC CXC-100014 ROUND BELT: 3/16" DIA. X 12-3/4" LONG, CYCLOTHANE-B 85A DUROMETER, HIGH TENSION RED, WELDED LOOP

DD CXC-100100 MTR (BRUSHLESS DC FLAT): 24VDC, 4.0 AMP

EE FAS0120680 LOCKING PIN: 1/4" DIAMETER PIN, 2 1/2" USEABLE LENGTH, 2 1/2" RETAINER CLEARANCE, ZINC PLATED STEEL, LOCKING RETAIN-ER W/EASY RELEASE TAB

FF CXC-100102 DRIVER CARD (24V DC): MECH-DRIVE N24-FM3 - ASSEMBLY

GG SUPMC512521R3HR01FB CASTER (SWIVEL W/BRAKE): 5" X 1 1/4" RUBBER WHEEL, 1/2-13 THRD X 2-3/4" L. LOCKING STEM

HH SUPMC512521R3HR01 CASTER (SWIVEL): 5" X 1 1/4" RUBBER WHEEL, 1/2-13 THRD X 2 3/4" L. LOCKING STEM

JJ SHSS012X2 SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW: 1/2" DIA. SHOULDER X 2" LONG, 3/8-16 THREAD, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

KK SHSS038X058 SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW: 3/8" DIA. SHOULDER X 5/8" LONG, 5/16-18 THREAD, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

LL SHSS038X2 SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW: 3/8" DIA. SHOULDER X 2" LONG, 5/16-18 THREAD, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

MM SHSSCU632X0332 SET SCREW (SOCKET HEAD)(CUP POINT): #6-32 X 3/32, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

NN PHO1984015 TERMINAL BLOCK: PT 1,5/ 2-PVH-3,5, 2 PIN PLUG, SCREW CONNECTIONS, 8 AMP

PP PHO1984028 TERMINAL BLOCK: PT 1,5/ 3-PVH-3,5, 3 PIN PLUG, SCREW CONNECTIONS, 8 AMP

QQ PHO1984060 TERMINAL BLOCK: PT 1,5/ 7-PVH-3,5, 7 PIN PLUG, SCREW CONNECTIONS, 8 AMP

RR NLN01420 LOCK NUT (NYLON): 1/4-20, ZINC PLATED

SS CXC-100025 BRIDLE RING W/SADDLE: 2" DIA LOOP, 1/4-20 THREADED STUD, 50# LOAD

TT HJN501420 JAM NUT (HEX): 1/4-20, GRADE 5, ZINC PLATED

UU SHSS038X038 SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW: 3/8" DIA. SHOULDER X 3/8" LONG, 5/16-18 THREAD, BLACK OXIDE, CASE HARDENED

*SEE SALES REP FOR AVAILABLE PARTS PACKAGES.

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