Operating instructions

VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER VCT-20
20
P/N 1010719 Rev. C 12/99
A.J. Antunes & Co.
Product is getting stuck or
conveyor belts stop when
product is toasting.
(continued).
Conveyor belts are
“jumping” or “snapping”.
Wiring problem.
Conveyor drive motor inoperative or
incorrect conveyor motor installed on
toaster.
Conveyor drive chain loose, worn or
broken. Loose motor drive sprocket.
Conveyor belts installed incorrectly.
Bent links within conveyor belt.
Conveyor drive sprocket(s) out of
alignment.
Conveyor drive motor inoperative.
Conveyor drive chain loose, worn or
broken. Loose motor drive sprocket.
Check all electrical connections for burns,
discoloration or arcing. Replace all connec-
tions or components with damaged termi-
nals. Replace all damaged wiring with the
same (or higher) rated wire.
To check drive motor:
1.Measure resistance of motor coil.
Replace motor if coil measures either
open circuit or zero resistance.
2.Mark the drive motor sprocket and count
the turns per minute. Correct drive motor
speed is nine (9) turns per minute.
Check drive chain for kinks, broken or bent
links or other damage. Check motor sprock-
et and drive sprockets (on drive shaft); tight-
en setscrew on flat of shaft if required.
Check for damaged/worn sprockets and
replace as required.
Install conveyor belt to match diagram in
Fig. 17 (page 13). Be sure that ends of the
hooks are facing down.
Remove and straighten bent links or replace
entire conveyor belt.
Realign sprocket(s).
To check drive motor:
1.Measure resistance of motor coil.
Replace motor if coil measures either
open circuit or zero resistance.
2.Mark the drive motor sprocket and count
the turns per minute. Correct drive motor
speed is nine (9) turns per minute.
Check drive chain for kinks, broken or bent
links or other damage. Check motor sprock-
et and drive sprockets (on drive shaft); tight-
en setscrew on flat of shaft if required.
Check for damaged/worn sprockets and
replace as required.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action