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Checking the belt tension with the Eco Tension Tester
Checking the belt tension with the Eco Tension Tester
Construction: The Eco Tension Tester (Art. No. CDTETT) includes a ruler
Checking the belt tension with the Eco Tension Tester
(Illustration 1), a main tower (Illustration 2) and a measuring weight. Hang
the main tower with the offset in the belt (Illustration 3). The belt is deflected
Construction: The Eco Tension Tester (Art. No. 10400010) includes a ruler
Construction: The Eco Tension Tester (Art. No. 10400010) includes a ruler
vertically because of the weight. The deflection is an indication of the belt
(Illustration 1), a main tower (Illustration 2) and a measuring weight. Hang
(Illustration 1), a main tower (Illustration 2) and a measuring weight. Hang
tension. To get a correct measurement, align the upper belt strand (tight
the main tower with the offset in the belt (Illustration 3). The belt is deflected
the main tower with the offset in the belt (Illustration 3). The belt is deflected
side) horizontally to the ground. Place the ruler over both sprockets on the
vertically because of the weight. The deflection is an indication of the belt
vertically because of the weight. The deflection is an indication of the belt
belt. Because of the weight, the indicator will also be pulled downwards.
tension. To get a correct measurement, align the upper belt strand (tight
tension. To get a correct measurement, align the upper belt strand (tight
Now you can read the actual belt tension using the ruler. The color coding
side) horizontally to the ground. Place the ruler over both sprockets on the
side) horizontally to the ground. Place the ruler over both sprockets on the
(green, yellow or red) that appears above the ruler, signals the belt tension.
belt. Because of the weight, the indicator will also be pulled downwards.
belt. Because of the weight, the indicator will also be pulled downwards.
See below for further information on how to proceed with the belt.
Now you can read the actual belt tension using the ruler. The color coding
Now you can read the actual belt tension using the ruler. The color coding
(green, yellow or red) that appears above the ruler, signals the belt tension.
(green, yellow or red) that appears above the ruler, signals the belt tension.
See below for further information on how to proceed with the belt.
See below for further information on how to proceed with the belt.
Illustration 1: Ruler
Illustration 1: Ruler
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Reading the belt tension – adjustment instructions
Procedure for the belt ruler and Eco Tension Tester
window shows 50% green and 50% yellow.
window shows 50% green and 50% yellow.
mounting
mounting
Main tower, with the measuring weight
Main tower, with the measuring weight
Illustration 3: Eco Tension Tester in use
Illustration 3:
mounting
Illustration 2:
Illustration 2:
Eco Tension Tester in use
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