The bucket elevator is firmly installed on the concrete foundation. The surface of the concrete foundation should be flat and horizontal, and the bucket elevator should meet the vertical requirements after installation.

For taller bucket elevators, the middle and upper casings should be properly connected to adjacent structures (such as silos, workshops, etc.) to increase stability. During installation, first install the lower components and secure the anchor bolts, then install the middle casing, followed by the upper casing. Once the casing is successfully installed, check for verticality. Measure vertically with a plumb line across the entire height, with an error of less than 10mm. The upper and lower shafts should be parallel, with their centerlines aligned.

When installing a bucket elevator with a lower height, the upper, middle and lower casings can be connected and aligned at the ground level, and then the entire structure can be lifted and fixed on the concrete foundation.

After the housing is installed, install the chain and hopper. The U-shaped screw used to connect the hopper serves as both a chain connector and a fixture for the hopper. The nut of the U-shaped screw must be tightened and prevented from loosening.

After the chain and hopper are installed, tighten them appropriately.

Add appropriate amounts of engine oil and grease to the reducer and bearing seat. Lubricate the reducer with industrial gear oil. Either calcium-based or sodium-based grease can be used in the bearing seat.

Test Run: After installation is complete, an empty-machine test run should be performed. During the empty run, precautions should be taken: no reverse rotation and no collisions. The empty run should last for at least two hours. Overheating should not occur, with bearing temperature rises exceeding 250°C and reducer temperature rises exceeding 300°C . After two hours of empty run, a loaded test run can be performed as normal. During the loaded test run, feed the material evenly to prevent overfeeding, which could clog the lower section and cause a “stuck” machine.