JOHNSON CONTROLS
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FORM 102.20-OM2
ISSUE DATE: 6/01/2015
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE
Using a Straightedge
Place a straightedge against the outer edge of the
sheaves.
shows the four points
where the straight edge should touch the sheaves. The
straight edge should cross the sheaves at the widest
possible part of the sheave.
Using a String
Tie a string around either shaft and pull it around and
across the outer edge of both sheaves as shown in
shows how the string should touch
four points when the drive is properly aligned.
If alignment is different than described, refer to
Replacement Tensioning and Sheave Alignment for Top
FIGURE 48 -
ALIGNMENT USING STRAIGHT EDGE
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Straight Edge Touching Sheaves At Points Indicated By Arrows
ALIGNMENT USING STRAIGHT EDGE
FIGURE 49 -
ALIGNMENT USING STRING
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Cord Touching Sheaves At Points Indicated By Arrows
ALIGNMENT USING STRING
Cord Tied To Shaft
BELT REPLACEMENT TENSIONING AND
SHEAVE ALIGNMENT FOR TOP MOUNT
Use the following instructions to align the sheaves on
the motor base:
1. To remove the old belt, loosen the mounting hard-
ware on the
drive side of the motor base. The drive
side has two adjusting screws. Do not increase the
left side more than 1/2 in before increasing the
right side.
2. Remove the tension from the belt on the lower
drive side, using the adjustment screws as shown
3. After the tension is removed from the belt, loosen
the mounting hardware on the opposite drive side
of the base.
4. Continue to lower both ends of the base until the
belts can be removed as shown in
.