
Industrial / Air Master Series
Quincy Compressor
50161-105, March 2008
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3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116
Pulley / Sheave Alignment & Belt Tension
Improper pulley/sheave alignment and belt tension are causes for motor
overloading, excessive vibration, and premature belt and/or bearing failure. To
prevent this from happening, check the pulley/sheave alignment and belt
tension on a regular basis (refer to
SECTION 5,
Maintenance Schedule
).
Periodically inspect the motor pulley(s) and compressor sheave(s) for oil,
grease, nicks or burrs. Clean or replace if necessary. Make sure they are
securely fastened. Align the compressor sheave with the motor or engine pulley.
Drive belt grooves of the pulley(s) and sheave(s) should be in line with each
other. The compressor crankshaft must be parallel to the motor or engine drive
shaft.
Belt tension should be measured and adjusted to provide smooth operation.
Step-by-step procedures are provided here to correctly measure and set the
drive belt tension:
Step 1)
Measure the span length of the drive. (Refer to
Fig. 5-1, Setting
Belt Tension
.)
Belt
Motor Pulley
Recommended
Cross
Dia. Range
Deflection Force (lbs.)
Section
(inches)
Minimum
Maximum
A
QT-54 only
2
3
B
4.6
4.0
5.9
B
5.0 - 5.4
4.5
6.7
B
5.6 - 6.4
5.0
7.4
B
6.8 - 9.4
5.8
8.6
Pix 1152
Fig. 5-1
Setting Belt Tension
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