Milnor K36 0005R, K28 0010 manual Tension Settings-Unbanded Belts

MSSMA405AE/8737BV

V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS

FOR 48", 52", 60" AND 72" WASHER-EXTRACTORS

This instruction is to be used for adjusting the belt tension on the following machine models:

48032BHE	48032BTG	48032BTH	48036QHE	48036QTG	48036QTH
52038WE1	52038WTF	52038WTB	52038WTG	52038WTH
60036WE2	60036WE3	60036SG2	60036SG3	60044WE2	60044WE3	60044SG2	60044SG3
72044SG2	72044SG3	72044WE2	72044WE3	72044WTB	72044WTG	72044WTH
A belt tension testing device (Milnor®			part number 30T001) and a straight edge are required when tensioning

unbanded belts.

Tension Settings—Unbanded Belts

Set the o-rings on the tension testing device (see FIGURE 1) as follows:

1.Move the upper o-ring to the topmost position, resting against the bottom edge of the cap.

2.Find the proper belt deflection setting (by machine model and belt function) in the appropriate table below.

3.Move the lower o-ring on the tension tester to this deflection setting on the in- ches scale.

NOTE 1: The tension testing device is marked on one side in inches and pounds and on the other side in centimeters and kilograms. All values in the tables are in inches (in.) and pounds (lbs.).

NOTE 2: The instruction sheet provided with the tension testing device should not be used. Use only the instructions provided herein.

NOTE 3: The reference (ref.) code shown in the tables are for factory use only.

Upper o-ring

Deflection force scale (read down)

Deflection distance scale (read up)

Lower o-ring

FIGURE 1 (MSSMA405AE)

Tension Settings

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