Trane Climate Changer T Series Installation Operation & Maintenance page 78

Start-Up
Proper belt tension is required to ensure maximum bearing and drive component life and
is based on motor horsepower requirement. A label located on the bearing support on
the drive side of the unit lists all drive parts, the proper belt tension, and deflection for
that tension for the specific drive (see
The correct operation tension for a V-belt drive is the lowest tension at which the belts
will not slip under the peak load conditions. It may be necessary, however, to increase
the tension of some drives to reduce excessive belt flopping or to reduce excessive
startup squealing.
Figure 58. Belt tensioner
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Figure 59. Belt tension measurement
Figure 60. Tension drive belt label
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