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CONVEYOR BELT TENSION
The conveyor belt of the Ultra-Max Gas Conveyor
Oven does not have a tension adjustment. If the
belt becomes too loose, a link will have to be
removed to tighten. A belt that is too tight will
also cause operational problems due to excessive
drag. We suggest that you have a quali
fi
ed service
technician perform this adjustment.
CAUTION
Careful consideration should be exercised
prior to removing a belt link because a belt
that is too tight will impede the smooth
operation of the conveyor.
CONVEYOR BELT LINK REMOVAL
An entire link can be removed with the conveyor
assembly either in or out of the oven. This
may be necessary as the belt stretches after
continuous use. Following are the necessary
steps for removing links:
1. Move the splice clips to either end of the
oven for easy access.
2. Unhook the splice clips using long nose
pliers.
3. Unhook the full link to be removed and
slide it out. Do not discard the link removed
as it may be used for making spare splice
clips.
4. Reconnect the inside splice clips.
5. Reconnect the outside splice clips.
6. Replace all parts removed from the
oven.
7. Straighten any bent wires to ensure smooth
sprocket engagement.
Remove the outside master links on the right and left
sides of the conveyor belt. Remove the center splice
clips next.
Unhook the end loop and pull up on the link section.
Save this link as it may be used for making splice clips.
Check the orientation of the splice clips (the hooks should
be up). The belt shown is the top section, ready for left-
to-right travel.
Direction
of Travel
CORRECT
inside master link
position
INCORRECT
inside master link
position
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