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EZ ALIGN
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PRECISION LASER ALIGNMENT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Welcome to laser pulley alignment using Gates
EZ Align
™
. This patented, easy-to-use device from
Gates Corporation will enable you to perform pulley
alignment tasks with ease and precision.
This document is intended not only to guide you
on the operation of the system, but also to provide
useful and related information about belt and
pulley alignment.
An aligned pulley system reduces both pulley and
belt wear, and reduces equipment vibration, which
in turn leads to improved machine performance.
Proper pulley alignment reduces unscheduled
downtime, and improves the reliability of your
equipment.
Gates EZ Align
™
provides an innovative approach
to alignment, using Gates tested, proven reflected
laser beam technology.
At Gates Corporation, we strive to produce high
quality documentation, and therefore welcome your
feedback. If you have comments or suggestions to
help us improve our documentation, please let us
know by emailing [email protected].
CAUTION
Always lock-out
the electrical
power to the motor
prior to performing
any maintenance
Failure to do so
could result in
serious injury or
death to personnel
and may cause
damage to
equipment
Battery
Thumb
Screw Hole
Location
Rocker Switch
Laser / Off / Flashlight
2 AAA Alkaline Batteries
INTENDED USE
Gates EZ Align
™
is designed for aligning belt
drives in industrial environments. This simple
alignment system requires only one operator.
Gates Corporation assumes no liability for damage
or injury resulting from uses other than those
described in this document.
COMPLIANCE
Gates EZ Align
™
conforms to all relevant CE
requirements. Per Annex II.B of the Machinery
Directive (98/37/EC) IEC608-25-1 EN 60825-1
LASER SAFETY
The Gates EZ Align
™
system uses a Class II laser.
Class II lasers comply with the requirements
outlined in the FDA specification 21 CFR Ch. 1, Parts
1040.10 and 1040.11, as well as ANSI standards.
The Gates EZ Align
™
operates at a wavelength of
532nm.
DO NOT
look into the laser beam at any
time, including during set-up and adjustment of
operation.
CALIBRATION
The Gates EZ Align
™
is factory calibrated and
therefore should not require any adjustments.
It is
recommended however, that the unit be returned
to the factory or an authorized service center each
year for calibration.
BATTERY OPERATION
Gates EZ Align
™
is powered with 2 AAA alkaline
batteries with an operating time of approximately
25 hours. To replace the depleted batteries,
simply turn and remove the two thumb screws on
the back of the transmitter to expose the battery
compartment. Remove the old batteries and
replace them with new ones.
