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c. Inspection.
4-52. Skirtboards and Flashing
(1) Inspect skirtboards for cracks or breaks.
a. General. The skirtboards with flashing on the
(2) Inspect rubber flashing for wear and replace
conveyor are installed to increase load carrying capacity
when necessary.
and prevent spillage along the conveyor.
Adjust
(3) Inspect for pieces of rock wedged between
skirtboard with flashing so rubber lightly contacts the
flashing and conveyor belt during operation.
conveyor belt.
d. Installation. Refer to figure 4-42 and install the
b. Removal. Refer to figure 4-42 and remove the
skirtboard and flashing.
skirtboards and flashing.
Figure 4-42. Skirt board and flashing, removal and installation.
4-42
