CrustBuster BeltVeyor Crescent, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
BELT TENSIONING ………
Proper belt tension is achieved when the compression springs are compressed 1" to 1 1/8".
No compression Optimal compression
BELT TRAINING ………
It is essential that the belt be properly trained at all times. For this reason, all rotating parts should
always be at right angles to the tender belt.
Slight adjustment of head roller shaft may be required to keep belts centered on them i.e., if the
belt runs to one side of the roller - apply more tension to this side of the belt by advancing the roller
shaft on this side.
A belt correctly installed will usually train well both empty and loaded, except as noted:
1. One or more rotating parts not in alignment.
2. Belt tensions in some part of system (usually at tail section) are below minimum
recommended.
3. Belt not loaded centrally.
When a belt is initially started, it should be jogged around the system to determine if a major runout
occurs which could damage belt and belt edges.
After the belt is trained empty, the belt should be trained with a load. The take-up adjustments are
made to prevent belt slip and keep tensions at all points above minimums recommended when belt
is operating with a load.
If slip occurs under load, additional belt tension should be applied by adjusting the take-up only
enough to prevent slip from occurring under load, and when started with a load. After additional
tension is added, the alignment should be checked again and adjusted accordingly.