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Tensioning v-belt drives, Heat controller, inc. hbh series iom manual, General rules of tensioning – Comfort-Aire HBH Series 6-10 Tons User Manual

Page 29: Tension measurement procedure, Sheave diameter - inches deflection force - lbs

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Heat Controller, Inc.

HBH SERIES

IOM Manual

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General rules of tensioning

1. Ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under

peak load conditions.

2. Check tension frequently during the first 24-48 hours of operation.

3. Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life.

4. Keep belts free from foreign material which may cause slip.

5. Make V-drive inspection on periodic basis. Tension when slipping.

Never apply belt dressing as this willl damage the belt and cause

early failure.

Tension Measurement Procedure

1. Measure the belt span (see sketch).

2. Position bottom of the large “O” ring on the span scale at the measured belt span.

3. Set the small “O” ring on the deflection force scale to zero.

4. Place the tension checker squarely on one belt at the center of the belt span. Apply a force on the

plunger and perpendicular to the belt span until the bottom of the large “O” ring is even with the

top of the next belt or with the bottom of a straight edge laid across the sheaves.

5. Remove the tension checker and read the forct applied from the bottom of the small “O” ring on

the deflection force scale.

6. Compare the force you have applied with the values given in the table below. The force should be

between the minimum and maximum shown. The maximum value is shown for “New Belt” and

new belts should be tensioned at this value to allow for expected tension loss. Used belts should

be maintained at the minimum value as indicated in the table below.

NOTE: The ratio of deflection to belt span is 1:64.

Sheave Diameter - Inches

Deflection Force - LBS

Cross

Section

Smallest

Sheave

Diameter

Range

RPM

Range

1000-2500

2501-4000
1000-2500

2501-4000
1000-2500

2501-4000

Used

Belt

3.7

2.8
4.5

3.8
5.4

4.7

5.3

4.5
6.3

6.0

New

Belt

5.5

4.2
6.8

5.7
8.0

7.0

7.9

6.7
9.4

8.9

Used

Belt

4.1

3.4
5.0

4.3
5.7

5.1
4.9

4.2
7.1

7.1
8.5

7.3

New

Belt

6.1

5.0
7.4

6.4
9.4

7.6
7.2

6.2

10.5

9.1

12.6

10.9

860-2500

2501-4000
860-2500

2501-4000
860-2500

2501-4000

Belt Deflection Force

Super Gripbelts and

Unnotched Gripbands

Gripnotch Belts and

Notched Gripbands

3.0 - 3.6

3.8 - 4.8

5.0 - 7.0

3.4 - 4.2

4.4 - 5.6

5.8 - 8.6

A, AX

B, BX

Tensioning V-Belt Drives