Dimensions & Weights

Max. 5'-0" c/c

4'-0" c/c = 45 1/4" Hood length
5'-0" c/c = 57 1/4" Hood length

A
45°

B
22 Ga. Galvanized sheet

CL 6"

5" C 5"

3" Opening

Weight (Lbs) per section

Galvanized 22ga hood Aluminum 16ga hood 10"
Belt Width A B C 14ga band G-90 8ga band 1" 6" 1"

4ft \ 5ft 4ft \ 5ft 4ft \ 5ft 4ft \ 5ft 11/16" dia.

(full type) (3/4 type) (full type) (3/4 type)

18'' 16 1/4'' 19 1/4'' 27'' 44 \ 51 42 \ 48 23 \ 27 20 \ 23 6"

24'' 19 1/4'' 21 7/8'' 33'' 49 \ 57 47 \ 54 26 \ 30 22 \ 26 2" 1

7
"
8

30'' 22 1/4'' 24'' 39'' 55 \ 64 52 \ 60 29 \ 34 25 \ 28

7
1" 8" "
16
36'' 25 1/4'' 26 1/8'' 45'' 60 \ 70 57 \ 66 32 \ 37 27 \ 31
42'' 28 1/4'' 28 1/4'' 51'' 66 \ 77 62 \ 72 35 \ 41 30 \ 34 3
3
"
8

48'' 31 1/4'' 30 3/8'' 57'' 71 \ 83 67 \ 77 38 \ 44 32 \ 37 3/8" dia.

1
1 2 4 "
1 "
16
54'' 34 1/4'' 32 1/2'' 63'' 77 \ 90 72 \ 83 41 \ 48 34 \ 39
60'' 37 1/4'' 34 5/8'' 69'' 82 \ 97 77 \ 89 43 \ 51 37 \ 42 GALVANIZED BASE PLATE

66'' 40 1/4'' 36 3/4'' 75'' 90 \ 106 82 \ 96 46 \ 55 39 \ 44

72'' 43 1/4'' 38 7/8'' 81'' 93 \ 110 86 \ 101 49 \ 58 41 \ 48

Installation

1 - Drill holes in conveyor frame using the base plate for a template.
2 - Mount base plates to support band.
3 - Mount retaining bracket to support band.
4 - Bolt support bands on conveyor with retaining brackets on side where service will be made.
5 - Mount hoods to support bands by bolting eyebolts to base plates.

Catalog #4A, October/2001

546, Des Forges, Beloeil, Québec, Canada, J3G 4S5 Toll free: 1-800-464-6114
Tel.: (450) 464-9988 Fax : (450) 446-2378 E-mail: dacon@qc.aibn.com Web site: www.daconv.com
 Options & Accessories
Unique design sheds water WATER TRAP WATER TRAP WATER TRAP

DACON™ hoods can be fabricated from various WINDPROOF ATTACHMENTS ELIMINATE the need for awkward bulky chains.
gauges of G-90 galvanized steel (22ga; 20ga; 18ga), aluminum While almost invisible, this ‘’V’’ shaped device sits on the middle of the support band and
(16ga; 3003 utility; 5052 marine duty), stainless (20ga; SS304; OTHER SYSTEMS prevents the hood sheet from blowing over while opening during windy conditions.
SS316) or carbon steel. SHEDS WATER
Our unique design is engineered to shed water giving you years
of rust free service.
CORRUGATED WIND GUARDS can be installed on either side of the conveyor structure to shield the return belt from
SIMAR-DACON SYSTEM high winds. Panels are made from 20ga G-90 galvanized steel and overlap forming a tight seal.

3 Styles - 2 Models - Your choice

3/4 HOOD
FULL HOOD: 180°; provides the maximum safety for personnel (open one side hinged or fixed)
PARTIAL HOOD
from moving parts, extending the wear life of your covered FULL HOOD
(open both sides)
with quick opening hinge
components such as idlers & belt by protecting them from (open position)
the rain, snow & sun. This hood type is both efficient
and environmentally friendly, suppressing dust and reducing
material loss due to high winds.

3/4 HOOD: same as the full hood, but with one side perma- 14 ga Gavanized Support.

nently opened at a 45° angle. Weather-Tight Seal.

Heavy Duty Galvanized

Steel Base Plate.
Open Hood Retaining
Bracket.
PARTIAL HOOD: same as the 3/4 hood, but with both sides
permanently opened at a 45° angle.
May be bolted in open or
closed position.
WE CUSTOMIZE YOUR HOODS to suit the application and welcome all special requests:

• odd shapes hoods for convex & concave areas • holes in bands for pull cord eyebolts or sprinkler pipes
• extended down to cover return belt • side mounting base plate
STANDARD model INSTANT OPENING model • flexible canvas for hinged sections • holes for idler lubrification

Allows easy belt & idler maintenance; simply loosen the
wing nuts on the opening side eyebolts, raise the hood and
lock into the retaining brackets for servicing.
Originally developed for the pulp & paper industry, features
the quickest method of access to the conveyor belt & idlers.
The opening side of the hood is held into place by two 90° Example of part # to order a standard hood:
rods roll formed into the end of the sheet, which can be
quickly rotated and slipped into or out of a receiving hole in
the support bands. DG36-C1-224a
D DACON™
G G = Galvanized, A = Aluminum, S = Stainless
36 Belt width (in inches)
C C = Complete (full) 180° cover, P = Partial, 3Q = 3/4 type
1 1 = Opening 1 side only, 2 = Opening from both sides, F = Fixed
22 Thickness of sheet material (gauge)
4 Hood centers (in feet)
a With optional windproof attachments

This unit would include 1 complete G-90 galvanized hood of 22ga for 36’’ belt at 4 ft c-c, opening 1 side only, 1 G-90 14ga
galvanized support band, 1 galvanized retaining bracket, 2 galvanized base plates, 1 optional windproof attachment,
4 pre-assembled zinc coated eyebolts & other required fasteners (base plate hold down bolts not included).