MAINTENANCE TDS 8 SA & TDS 1000A ENCODER BELT TENSION
PROCEDURE & PULLEY ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
1. As per OEM guidance (16534623-PIB), Hohner belt driven
encoder belts are to be visually inspected, pulleys aligned, and
belts tensioned 3 monthly.
2. Encoder belt is to be visual inspected for wear and/or damage.
To access the belt, remove the cover by removing the bolts and
rotating the cover sideways. As per the below image, this will
reveal the belt. Replace the belt if any damage or wear witnessed
(P/N 120117-1)
3. Following completion of the belt inspection, ensure that belt
pulleys are aligned using the alignment tool supplied with the
TDS. The image below shows the location of the tool. If this is not
available, it can be manufactured as per the drawing or ordered
from NOV (P/N 30152073 – 500)
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4. Using the alignment tool as illustrated below to align both
encoder belt pulleys. Once this is complete ensure that the
grub screws are secured with Loctite 243 thread locker or
equivalent
5. Check the belt tension, which should measure 0.5lbs force to
deflect 0.10”. If required adjust the tension using the jacking
bolt until the tension criteria is met. The images below illustrate
the tension adjustment to achieve the correct tension
6. Upon completion of belt inspection, tension and pulley
alignment, rotate the encoder cover plate into position, secure
with bolts and washers as per DS00008 then lockwire as per
ASP00019 which can be located in the Topdrive user manual