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About This Manual
The Belt Drives 2 manual completes the basics of belt drives.
The topics covered in this manual are presented in the form of job sheets. The
job sheets include a description of the objectives, a list of equipment required,
safety procedures, and a list of steps required to attain the objectives.
The topics are usually introduced in an information job sheet. However, to obtain
detailed information about the covered topic, you should refer to your textbook or
ask your instructor to guide your learning process.
The job sheets follow a logical sequence which allows you to assimilate the
concepts efficiently. The job sheets should be performed one after another since
the content of a given job sheet builds on the knowledge acquired in the previous
one.
Manual objectives
When you have completed this manual, you will be familiar with more types of
belt drives. You will know how to properly install them and the importance of
following specific protocols. You will be able to identify the main components of
such belt drive systems in industrial installations.
Safety considerations
Safety symbols that may be used in this manual and on the equipment are listed
in the Safety and Common Symbols table at the beginning of the manual.
Safety procedures related to the tasks that you will be asked to perform are
indicated in each exercise.
Make sure that you are wearing appropriate protective equipment when
performing the tasks. You should never perform a task if you have any reason to
think that a manipulation could be dangerous for you or your teammates.
Prerequisite
As a prerequisite to this course, you should have read the manual titled Belt
Drives 1.
System of units
Units are expressed using the International System of Units (SI).
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