Method Belt Tensioning Belt Tensioning Method Using Fenner Belt Tension Indicator 1, Calculate the deflection distance in mm on a basis of 16mmpermetre of span, Centre Distance (m) x 16 = Deflection (mm) Set the lower marker ring at the deflection distance required in mm on the lower scale. Set the upper marker ring against the bottom edge of the top tube. Place the belt tension indicator on top of the belt at the centre of the span. Apply a force at right angles to the belt deflecting it to the point where the lower markerring is level with the top of the adjacent belt" DDeecton in in Table 2: Tensioning Forces 5, Read offthe force value indicated by the top edge of the uppermarkerring 6. Compare this force to the kgf value shown in Table-1 * For single belt drives a straight edge should be placed across the two pulleys to act as a datum for measuring the amount of deflection. If the measured force falls within the values given, the drive should be satisfactory, A measured force below the lower value indicates under-tensioning. Anew drive should be tensioned to the higher value to allow for the normal drop in tension during the running-in period After the drive has been running for 30 minutes, the tension should be checked and readjusted to the higher. value, ifnecessary. The high performance and efficiency of Fenner Precision Built belts require correct tension. We recommend using the Fenner Belt Tension Indicator. Detecton force m kat Table 3: Installation Take-up Allowance Table Fete Roe defo Tatttenatonnees | son eters tsa rotitnas ive Aa 88 ce OF) "tnd? Se Ee] mn) BS oe St lsat] Newer 0 | eg Team z we Lares [es | roms Sea a Tews | wa | 15670 ens Tene | a7 | 2ow27 se 60 = sea we o 7 ‘eit 770 = news| swe | srm0e maowzo| | 25 o wee Leeteses | wwe | erwea 2280 9360 x arswse0 | wo | szw 22 Siw tt * oy W [osteo | 10 20 | 123.704 eo s0 «s [oe A” | wor | wee | tows Snwsite #6 3 | vase | wws0 | 20031 siete a0 = [awa | some | atwer Tans os € [ote | 10% wo [122m 65 cen 7 Table 4: Rocommentded Minimum Pulloy Pitch Diameters (mm) oo | 1s | am | as 490 or os | to | 22