BATCO - T
OP
D
RIVE
F
IELD
L
OADER
8. M
AINTENANCE
1300 P, 1500 P S
ERIES
8.3. S
ERVICE
& M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
P1512121
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8.3.8. D
RIVE
B
ELT
T
ENSION
& A
LIGNMENT
(E
LECTRIC
D
RIVE
)
Power to the conveyor is transmitted through a set of v-belts. The drive system
must be maintained at the proper belt tension and pulley alignment to obtain
desired performance and life. When maintaining the belt drive system follow the
appropriate sections below.
B
ELT
T
ENSION
1. Push on the center of the belt span with a force of approximately 5 lb.
2. The belts will deflect approximately 1/4” to 1/2” when properly tensioned.
3. Move the motor base to set drive belt tension.
4. Close and secure guards.
B
ELT
A
LIGNMENT
1. Lay a straight edge across the pulley faces to check the alignment.
2. Use the pulley hub to move the pulley to the required position for alignment.
3. Tighten hub bolts to secure pulley on shaft.
4. Check belt tension.
5. Close and secure guards.
B
ELT
R
EPLACEMENT
1. Move motor base to its loosest position.
2. Remove old belts and replace with new one.
3. Check pulley alignment. Adjust if required.
4. Close and secure guards.
WARNING
Before working on drive belt:
Electric Drives: Turn motor off and unplug
power cord or turn off power at master panel.
