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MAGNETIC BRACKETS
Due to the powerful magnets on the
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
units, it
is recommended that the assembly be handled with care. The
units should be kept away from magnetic materials such as
watches, spectacle frames and other units that can be
damaged.
When not in use, the
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
magnetic units should
be stored in their durable case.
For maximum performance ensure that the optics on the laser
transmitter, the reflecting surface on the reflector and the
outside housing of both units are kept clean and dust free. The
units may be cleaned with lint free cloth or swab using a
premium glass cleaner solution.
Powerful magnetic brackets
hold the
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
firmly in place
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EZ ALIGN is a registered trademark of Gates Corporation
Getting started
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
SET-UP
Pulley alignment has never been so simple. Open the
GATES EZ ALIGN
®
case and remove the two compact and
durable units that compose the alignment system. Turn on the
laser by switching the laser unit on using the rocker switch
located on the back of the transmitter.
Do not look into the laser beam at anytime. Ensure that
the machinery or equipment to be aligned has been locked
out and tagged out.
Mount the units on the pulley faces to be aligned. The reflector
should be mounted onto the pulley to be moved or adjusted,
while the laser transmitter should be mounted onto the
stationary pulley. The operator should determine which pulley
is movable and which is stationary. The movable pulley is often
the smallest one, and is often mounted to the motor shaft. In
some cases both pulleys and shafts may need to be adjusted
to achieve the desired alignment.
Check to see if the offset distance from the pulley mounting
face to the groove is the same for both pulleys. If not, the
optional Offset Bracket Kit may be very helpful.
