This document provides steps for adjusting belt tension on a machine, including locking out power, loosening bolts and nuts, adjusting tension with a screw to lift the air end unit, checking that tension meets requirements, retightening bolts and nuts, reinstalling covers, and checking belt stability before restarting. It also notes belts should be checked every 2,000 hours and recommends annual replacement.
This document provides steps for adjusting belt tension on a machine, including locking out power, loosening bolts and nuts, adjusting tension with a screw to lift the air end unit, checking that tension meets requirements, retightening bolts and nuts, reinstalling covers, and checking belt stability before restarting. It also notes belts should be checked every 2,000 hours and recommends annual replacement.
This document provides steps for adjusting belt tension on a machine, including locking out power, loosening bolts and nuts, adjusting tension with a screw to lift the air end unit, checking that tension meets requirements, retightening bolts and nuts, reinstalling covers, and checking belt stability before restarting. It also notes belts should be checked every 2,000 hours and recommends annual replacement.
Adjust belt tension using the following procedures:
(1) Stop the machine and turn off the power
Lock and Tag out the power. (2) Open the left end door and remove belt guard (3) Loosen the compressor unit mounting bolts (4) Loosen the top adjusting screw lock nut (5) Adjust belt tension using the tension adjustment screw which will lift the air end (6) Make sure belt tension meets the requirements Belt Tension (7) Tighten the belt tension adjustment screw lock nut Gauge (8) Tighten the compressor unit mounting bolts (6) Reinstall belt guard (7) Start the machine and listen to the belt to determine if it is running stable (8) Install side door.
Note: Belts should be checked every 2,000
hours. Sullair recommends change out intervals for belts on an annual basis. Belts are included in the Sullair annual maintenance kit.