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Tension the Fan Belt
Proper belt tension is required to ensure maximum
bearing and drive component life and is based on motor
horsepower requirement. A label located on the bearing
support on the drive side of the unit lists all drive parts, the
proper belt tension, and deflection for that tension for the
specific drive (
).
If the drive is changed from the original, proper belt
tension can be estimated using
.
The correct operation tension for a V-belt drive is the
lowest tension at which the belts will not slip under the
peak load conditions. It may be necessary, however, to
increase the tension of some drives to reduce excessive
belt flopping or to reduce excessive startup squealing.
Check the fan belt tension at least three times during the
first days of operation because there is a rapid decrease in
tension until the belt settles in. To measure belt tension,
use a belt tensiometer (see
). Determine actual
deflection by depressing one belt with the belt
tensiometer and measuring the deflection relative to the
other belts or to belt line (see
). Adjust the belt
tension to the correct pounds force and tighten all bolts to
the proper torque. See
.
Notice
Belt Over-Tension!
Over-tensioning the belt could result in equipment
damage as it reduces fan and motor bearing life,
accelerates belt wear, and can cause shaft failure.
Notice
Belt Under-Tension!
Under tensioning the belt could result in belt failure.
Belts should not squeal at startup. Recheck belt tension
after 8 hours, 24 hours, and 100 hours of operation and
monthly thereafter.
Figure 64.
Tension drive belt label
V-BELT DRIVE KIT
1627373
MODULE 0400
PURCHASE ORD. NUMBER B24597-061 H5D073B A
CUSTOMER’S KIT # H5D073B A-012-0400
MTR HP.= 10.0
FAN RPM = 1458 CD = 9.4 AT 3.00 TRN OPN
TENSION INFO - 3.86 LB., 0.14 IN.
DRIVE’S BELTS - B40
MOTOR SHEAVE - 2VP75X 1 3/8
MOTOR BUSHING - NONE REQUIRED
FAN SHEAVE - 2B5V80
FAN BUSHING - B 1 7/16
Figure 65.
Belt tensioner
Figure 66.
Belt tension measurement
Small O-ring
Force scale
Large O-ring
Span scale
Belt Span
Belt Span
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Deflection =