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M04 - M08 Bucket Elevator
10230001 6-07
Belt Tension
5
Assembly
span
belt deflection
force
Belt deflection is 1/64” per inch of span at
proper belt tension!
BELT INSTALLATION AND TENSION
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adjust the belts
Tighten the (4) jackscrews hex nuts
at the motor base to adjust the V-belt.
Maintain shaft alignment. Adjust
the motor base equally at all (4)
jackscrews. Tighten the V-belts to
the correct tension. When the V-belt
tension is correct, tighten the top on
the jackscrews to lock the motor base
in position. Belt deflection is 1/64” per
inch of span.
Cross
Section
Smallest Sheave
Diameter Range
Motor
RPM
Belt Deflection Force
Normal
New
3VX
2.65 - 3.65
1750
4.2
6.2
4.12 - 6.90
1750
5.3
7.9
Drive Belt Deflection Force