System for assembling a modular spiral chute and associated methods

A system for assembling and installing a modular spiral chute, the system comprising:

• a base support assembly having a plurality of rear rollers and a slot, wherein the slot is orientated in the base support assembly to receive a vertically positioned stanchion of the modular spiral chute;
• a removable roller clamp having a front roller and configured to be inserted into the slot to form an aperture in the base support assembly to encircle the stanchion so that when the roller clamp is inserted into the slot the stanchion is rotatably secured vertically within the base support assembly between the plurality of rear rollers and the front roller;
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• a caster mounted plate positioned on top of the base support assembly and configured to increase stability of the stanchion when secured within the base support assembly.

A method of assembling a modular spiral chute, the method comprising:

• providing a base support assembly having a plurality of rear rollers and a slot, wherein the slot is orientated in the base to receive a vertically positioned stanchion of the modular spiral chute;
• positioning the stanchion within the slot, wherein the stanchion comprises a plurality of apertures for receiving rib assemblies of the spiral chute;
• securing a removable roller clamp around the stanchion in conjunction with the plurality of rear rollers to rotatably secure the stanchion vertically within the base support assembly;
• installing a plurality of rib assemblies and linings in a spiral pattern along the stanchion;
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• rotating the stanchion while secured within the base support assembly in order to install each of the rib assemblies in the spiral pattern along the stanchion.