Stop the conveyor under unloaded conditions to prevent remaining material from overloading the system when the conveyor starts again.

Also, if the conveyor system has been shut down for a long period of time, be sure to inspect the chain before restarting.

Parts fastened to the conveyor such as buckets, aprons, slats, etc., tend to loosen as a result of vibration. Pay careful attention to fastening nuts and bolts, and check periodically that they are tightly fastened.

Conveyor damage may occur when differences in temperatures (between day and night in winter) are extreme. Under these circumstances, operate the conveyor carefully, taking into account any variations in temperature as well as appropriate lubrication, the moisture content of the conveyed material, inspections, etc.

We recommend that a spare chain be prepared in advance in the unlikely event of a failure or accident. This spare chain should be stored in a dry space. Also, if the chain is to be stored for a long period of time, it should be coated with a rust-preventive oil. For convenience, attach a tag noting the product name, chain number, date of purchase, and equipment it is intended to be used on.

Beyond the maintenance and inspection items mentioned above, after installing the conveyor, prepare a record of the expected capacity to be conveyed, conveying speed, rpm of main shaft, electric current, voltage, power, working hours, actual conveying capacity, inspection dates, lubrication dates, details of problems, and the like. This will serve as protection against unexpected accidents. When updated on a regular basis, this record will also be convenient for maintenance and repairs.

The chain should be cleaned periodically to remove contamination or particles of conveyed material from the chain and rail.

Chain and sprockets should be stored in a place free of dust and dirt and where they will not be exposed to rain. To prevent rust, use a brush to coat sprockets with oil. No rust-prevention treatment is applied at the time chain is shipped. Therefore, when storing chain, coat with a rust-preventative oil and inspect periodically for corrosion.