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12.3.2 Replacing V Belts
If broken, stretched or excessively worn belts require replacement:
1. Remove the entire belt guard by removing the 2 fasteners that
connect the cover to the pump base (see Figure 2, above) and lift the
cover straight up.
2. Loosen the motor’s mounting bolts and slide the motor base towards the
pump, allowing the belts to loosen. Remove the belts.
3. Confirm use of the proper replacement belts (see parts list) and install
Them carefully onto each sheave pulley. All belts must be replaced as a
set.
4. Re-tension the belts with the sliding motor base according to the chart
below. Note: new belts require greater initial tension than belts that
have been in operation. Double check the belt tension while tightening
the motor base and assure the motor stays in alignment while re-
tightening.
5. Re-attach the belt guard ensuring the two fasteners are tight. Confirm that
no part of the belt guard comes in contact with rotating sheaves or belts.
Never operate the pump without the belt guard installed firmly.
Pump
Model
SVP-3
SVP-5
SVP-10
New Belt
Tensioning
Pressure
(Lbs)
5.1
6.3
6.2
Belt
Deflection
at Pressure
0.3”
0.3”
0.3”
Figure 2
