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Tension-Finder Tool User Instructions
TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED TENSIONING SLOTS
The recommended slot numbers in Table 1 will provide an adequate level of belt tension on average drives. If more tension is required, go to a higher
slot number. For less tension, go to a lower slot number.
Note: Slots 4 and 5 on the Tension-Finder tool are provided for drives where the values in Table 1 do not provide adequate tension. Please consult
Timken Belts Application Engineering before tensioning a drive to these slots.
SLOT NUMBER
NEW BELT
USED BELT
AP, BP, CP, DP, RBP, RCP, RDP
A, B, C
1
2
AX, BX, CX, DX, RBX, RCX, RDX, RBL, RCL, RDL
AA, BB, CC
5V, 8V, R3V, R5V, R8V
5VX, 8VX, R3VX, R5VX
2
3
R5VL
SPAX, SPBX, SPCX
CARLISLE
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BELT TYPE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COG-BELTS
If the spring clip will not sit securely on the flat area between cogs, take the following steps to scribe the line on the belt.
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3.
1.
Place the spring in a cog groove.
Put a dot at the Start Slot. Be careful not to
catch the pen in the slot – you may pull the
tip out of the pen.
Scribe a line through the dot. The line
should extend across the width of the
Tension-Finder tool. Then go back to step 4
on page 1.
V-Belt Tensioning Device
WARNING
Failure to observe the following warnings could
create a risk of death or serious injury.
Remove the Tension-Finder tool from the belt
before starting the drive
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