Interroll DL Series - Tensioning the Belt

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Version 1.2 (08/2022) en
Translation of original operating instructions
Assembly and installation
Belt position
8.3.2 Tensioning the belt
The required belt tension depends on the respective application. The pertinent information is located in the catalog of
the belt manufacturer, or contact Interroll.
NOTICE
Overtensioned belts can lead to a shortened service life, wear of bearings or oil leakage!
¾ Donottensionthebeltbeyondthevaluerecommendedbythemanufacturerorspeciedintheproduct
tables of the catalog.
¾ Linkbelts,steelbelts,Teon-coatedberglassbeltsandhot-formedPUbeltsshouldnotbetensioned(seethe
instructions from the belt manufacturer).
1. Adjust the belt tension by tightening or loosening the corresponding screws on both sides of the conveyor to
ensure that the drum motor is positioned at a right angle to the conveyor frame and parallel to the end roller/
idler pulley.
2. Tension the belt only so much that belt and load are being driven.