
MD5016 Field Installation
08-1612 SECTION-4 PAGE 6 OF 6
Belt Drive - Field Installed Motor
Belt Tension
Adjust belt tension by turning the
threaded rod here. Apply
anti-seize compound to the
threads of the rod before turning
General Rules For Belt Tensioning
1. Ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under peak load conditions
2. Over-tensioning shortens belt, motor bearing, and fan bearing life.
3. Keep belts free from foreign material which may cause slip.
4. Never apply belt dressing. this will damage the belt and cause early failure.
ADJUSTMENT ROD
LOCKING BRACKET
(MAY ALSO BE USED
AS A WRENCH)
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