
Curtis-Toledo Rotary Compressor
CAP862
Operations and Maintenance Manual
Chapter 6 Page 8
Sheave Alignment
Any degree of sheave misalignment will result in a reduction of belt life. Misalignment
whether parallel or angular should not exceed 1/16”.
Parallel misalignment occurs when the shafts are parallel, but the face of the sheaves is not in
alignment. Angular misalignment occurs when the shafts are not parallel.
An easy and effective method for checking the alignment in both directions is to use an
accurate straight edge.
1.
Switch off the unit, disconnect the power, and lockout and tag to prevent accidental
restarting.
2.
Allow one minute after stopping the compressor for settling and the pressure to relieve.
3.
Remove the belt guard.
4.
Lay the straight edge across the face of the motor sheave and check the alignment with
the air end sheave.
5.
Then lay the straight edge across the face of the air end sheave and check the alignment
with the motor sheave.
6.
If the alignment gap is greater than 1/16” in either direction, loosen the belts as outlined
in changing belts section and align the sheaves.
7.
Reset the tension on the belts
8.
Return the unit to operation.
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