Operating Elevator System

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Overfilling can cause damage

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Adjust chain wearstrip clearance with a grease cylinder.

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1. Overfilling the elevator basket can cause damage to cane. Damage to elevator slats and deflector plates can also result from overfilling.
2. The elevator floor should always be free of dirt and debris, since this can impair cleaning ability.
3. Chain to wearstrip clearance should be adjusted regularly using the grease cylinder. (See Service Section for more detailed adjustment procedures).
4. Too much slat-to-floor clearance or worn chains can cause the cane to become lodged under slats causing cane damage, as shown below right. Chain and slat damage can also contribute to loose chains or worn wearstrips.
5. Chains should be checked daily for damage or loose links. Either of these conditions could cause the chain to break during operation.

   IMPORTANT: Adding extra slats to the chains will decrease chain life.

   IMPORTANT: Never install slats between two links. To do so will cause abnormal wear to chain and sprocket and possibly damage to the elevator's floor.

6. To maximize chain life, move elevator slats to alternate links every 500 hours of operation.