Fan and motor pulleys belt tensioner, Fan drive components troubleshooting – L.B. White 350 Premier Dual Fuel User Manual
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1. The tensioner automatically applies proper tightness
to the belt during operation, and eliminates the need
for manually retightening the belt after service.
2. When replacing the belt, and during routine
maintenance, ensure tensioner is positioned as
shown in Fig.15 after belt removal.
FIG. 15
1. Remove belt guard from heater.
2. Remove belt from sheaves. See Belt Replacement.
3. Loosen set screw on fan and motor sheaves. See
figure for typical set screw location.
4. Remove sheaves and keys from fan shaft and motor.
FIG. 16
SET SCREW
SHAFT KEY
FAN AND MOTOR PULLEYS
BELT TENSIONER
TENSIONER PARALLEL
TO DIAGONAL SUPPORT
FAN DRIVE COMPONENTS TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the following table to identify basic problems,
causes and cures associated with V-Belt drive systems.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Belt sslips
Pulleys worn
Replace pulleys
(Belts bottoming out
in grooves)
Oil or grease on belt
Clean pulleys or
belt.
Belt B
Breaks
Improper belt
Belt pried over
installation
pulleys using
sharp or pointed
tools. Install new
belt properly.
Improper belt
Ensure belt
tension.
tensioner is
positioned
properly.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Belt JJumps
Drive misaligned
Check and realign
Pulley
Dirt entering pulleys
Remove belt,
Grooves
clean the pulleys
Belt hitting belt guard
Realign guard
(check for loose
or missing guard
screws)
Belt
Dirt or grease on
Remove dirt or
Cracking
belt or aged belt
replace belt.
Belt w
wearing
Belt hitting belt guard
Realign guard
rapidly
(check for loose
or missing guard
screws)
Worn pulleys
Replace pulleys
Dirt in pulleys
Remove dirt
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