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Service and Maintenance
Fan Drive Belt Adjustment
WARNING
Moving belt and fan can cause severe personal injury or
death .
During installation and filter maintenance:
• Lock and tag out fans to prevent accidental start up.
• Do not enter the filter compartment until the fan is completely stopped.
• Use approved equipment for reaching filters located above normal reach.
Do not step on filter frames or unit components.
• Floor surfaces must be dry and free of oil or grease.
Figure 52: Sheave/Belt Alignment
General Rules of Tensioning
1. The ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt
does not slip under peak load conditions.
2.
Check tension frequently during the first 24 to 48 hours
of operation.
3. Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life.
4. Keep belts free from foreign material, which may cause
slippage.
5. Make V-drive inspection on a periodic basis. Adjust
tension if the belt is slipping. Do not apply belt dressing.
This may damage the belt and cause early failure.
Tension Measurement Procedure
.
2. Place belt tension checker squarely on one belt at the
center of the belt span. Apply force to the checker,
perpendicular to the belt span, until the belt deflection
equals belt span distance divided by 64. Determine force
applied while in this position.
3. Compare this force to the values in
4. Adjust to the minimum value. If the belts slip, add tension.
Figure 53: Drive Belt Adjustment
Center lines
must coincide
Must be
parallel
Must be
parallel
Adjustable
sheave
Motor
Bearing
Belt span
Deflection = Belt span
64