AAON RK Series - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
CAUTION !
Keep hands away from rotating wheel!!
Contact with rotating wheel can cause physical
injury.
Start Up Procedure
1. By hand, turn wheel clockwise (as viewed from the
pulley side), to verify wheel turns freely through 360º
rotation.
2. Before applying power to drive motor, confirm wheel
segments are fully engaged in wheel frame and
segment retainers are completely fastened.
(See Segment Installation Diagram).
3. With hands and objects away from moving parts,
activate unit and confirm wheel rotation. Wheel rotates
clockwise (as viewed from the pulley side).
4. If wheel has difficulty starting, turn power off and
inspect for excessive interference between the wheel
surface and each of the four (4) diameter seals. To
correct, loosen diameter seal adjusting screws and
back adjustable diameter seals away from surface of
wheel, apply power to confirm wheel is free to rotate,
then re-adjust and tighten hub and diameter seals, as
shown in hub seal adjustment diagram.
5. Start and stop wheel several times to confirm seal
adjustment and to confirm belt is tracking properly on
wheel rim (approximately 1/4” from outer edge of rim).
Diameter Seal Adjustment
Hub Seal Adjustment