Proper Handling Of The Gates Carbon Drive Tm Power Transmission; Checking Belt Tension - Schindelhauer Bikes Gustav Notice D'utilisation

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Make sure to carry out each of these steps with the
utmost care and diligence. If you are not completely
sure as to the quality of your own work, please do not
hesitate to contact your specialized Schindelhauer dealer.
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Proper handling of the Gates Carbon Drive
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Properly installed, the Gates Carbon Drive is an almost maintenance-free
system. If handled correctly, it needs neither retension, nor lubrication.
However, the product needs to be handled with care to prevent damage to
the carbon fibers of the belt.
While belts can endure high tractive forces, they are
sensitive to bending, shear force, indentation and severe
shock loads. Even though the carbon fibers of the belt
are coated, handling the belt demands the same care as
other carbon fiber products. Faulty installation or inappro-
priate handling like bending or twisting of the belt may
lead to invisible damage inside the belt. A damaged belt
may suddenly rip apart when stressed during operation.
This can result in accidents or
severe injury.
Drive belt and sprockets do not need lubrication of any sort. For cleaning,
use only water and a soft brush. Please do not use any type of detergent.
Make sure that no other bicycle components or objects can come into
contact with the Carbon Drive Belt or driveline of the bicycle when trans-
porting the bike, e.g. in the trunk of a car, or whilst being transported with
other bicycles. Be especially careful when your bike is being transported
with the rear wheel dismounted. Make sure that body parts do not get
between belt and sprockets. Also watch out for any clothing, like turn-ups
on trousers, that might get caught in the drive system.
When you ride the bike, make sure that you wear appropriate functional
clothing. After an accident, check your bike for damaged parts and damage
to the drive system. If you cannot be sure that the parts are all damage
free, replace the components in question.
power transmission
Schindelhauer Bikes assume no liability for malfunctions or injuries caused
by improper mounting or improper maintenance.

Checking belt tension

It is suggested to use the Gates tension tester. Alternatively press with a
proof load of 10N (ca. 2,2 lb / 1 kg) on the top of the belt, in the middle
between both sprockets. The deflection should be 0,39 in +/- 0,08 in
(10 mm +/- 2 mm, fig. 15). Proper belt tension is essential for optimum
operation of the Gates Carbon Drive System. Lack of belt tension can lead
to so-called "ratcheting". The teeth of the belt will slide over the teeth of
the rear sprocket. This causes not only an unpleasant sound, the ratcheting
can also cause damage to the carbon tensile cords. This would render a
belt useless. If ratcheting has occurred you should replace the belt before
the next time it is to be used. Too much tension can cause damage to
the bearings within the rear hub. It also increases the wear of your drive
system and the system can drag.
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