Belt-Drives
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Problem
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Possible Cause
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Recommended Action
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Various problems |
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The belts are losses and striking the belt guard. |
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Adjust the belts to the correct tension |
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Belts are wearing out too quickly and / or the belts are too tight . |
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Adjust the belts to the correct tension. Also check the belts are a matched set, if they are not replace the complete set. |
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The pulleys are worn. |
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Replace both the pulleys and belts. |
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The belt may be the wrong cross-section for the pulley. |
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Check and replace the belts as necessary. |
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The pulleys may be incorrectly aligned. |
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Check the pulleys and realign as necessary. |
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The drive selection may be incorrect. |
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Check and change as necessary. |
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The fan motor or its base may not be securely fastened. |
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Check and secure as necessary. |
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