6. Installation
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PNEG-240
Chain Feeding System
Installing the Motor and Belt
Before removing the motor from the carton be sure that the motor is the correct size for the application.
(Refer to chart on
.) The motor does not come equipped with a plug, it must be wired through a
control panel or timer. The service of a licensed electrician should be used in wiring the motor and timer.
Figure 6B
Mount the drive pulley and square key to the motor shaft with the allen head set screw. Do not tighten the
set screw at this time. Mount the motor to the appropriate four (4) square holes with the carriage bolts
provided in the hardware package, but leave the bolts loose. Align the gear reducer and motor pulleys then
tighten the set screw and bolts mentioned above. Slip the belt around the pulleys, then tighten the belt
using the adjustment bolt on the motor mount.
IMPORTANT: The motor shaft rotation must be in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the
shaft end of the motor.
IMPORTANT: The gear reducer vent screw must be removed.
Proper belt tension is essential to the life of the belt and for proper power consumption. The belt should
deflect 1/64" per inch of belt length (i.e: a 40" belt should deflect 5/8").
Figure 6C
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the belt. This will cause excessive wear to the motor and gear
reducer bearings.
Ref #
Description
A
5/16" Square Holes (1 HP to 1-1/2 HP Motors)
B
3/8" Square Holes (3 HP Toshiba and 2 HP
Baldor Motors)
Ref #
Description
C
5/8" Deflection
