Drive Belt Replacement - 3M -Matic a80b Instructions And Parts List

13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued)
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To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards:
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Turn electrical supply off and disconnect before performing any adjustments, maintenance or
servicing the machine or taping heads.

13.10 Drive Belt Replacement

Drive Belts
1. Using a 17mm hex wrench, loosen
(counter-clockwise) but do not remove the bolt
as shown in Figure 13-3.
2. Using a 6mm allen wrench, loosen
(counter-clockwise) tension screw until all belt
tension is removed (as shown in Figure 13-4).
3. Pull out belt splicing pin.
Tip: The old belt may be used to install the
new belt. Attach the new belt to the old
belt and pull the new belt into the position
while simultaneously removing the old belt.
4. If using the old belt, continue with the next step.
If the old belt cannot be used to install a new
belt, remove the Belt Drive Cover with a Phillips
Screwdriver (Figure 13-5).
5. Place new belt over pulleys with laced
splice at top.
6. Insert splicing pin.
Important: Pin must not extend beyond
edge of belt.
7. Reverse procedure to set belt tension
(as explained in "Adjustments-Box Drive Belt
Tension") and to secure belt in position.
Important: Be sure there is a 4mm gap at the exit
end of the Drive Belt which allows the
belt to move freely.
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Cover
Figure 13-5—Remove Belt Cover (if necessary)
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Figure 13-3—Loosen Roller Bolt
Figure 13-4—Loosen Tension Screw
Side
Belt
Screws
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