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User’s Guide
Figure 17: Belt Replacement & Adjustment
If an adjustment is required:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts on the motor assembly.
2. Move the motor assembly until the belt is tight.
3. Tighten the hex nuts and recheck the belt tension by exerting pressure on the belt.
The belt should deflect approximately 3/8-inch (9.5 mm).
Reassembly:
1. In reverse order, reinstall the bearing housing. Once it is securely in place, remove
the tie wraps/cord.
2. Secure the wiring to ensure no interference during rotation.
3. Reinstall the subplatform and platform.
4. Recalibrate speed (
see Section 7.9
).
DRIVE BELT
PULLEY
MOTOR
FOUR MOTOR FIXING BOLTS
(loosen for belt tensioning)
BEARING
HOUSING