BELT CHANGE / GAS STRUT CHANGE PROCEDURE
A. Gas strut.
B. Support bracket (part of pivoted assembly).
C. Tension cam.
MAINTENANCE
1. Stop the machine, electrically isolate and vent all trapped pressure.
2. Remove the side cover from the machine.
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3. Fit a
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" square drive wrench in the tension cam located above the
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airend (access from front door). Turn clockwise
to release gas strut tension on the belts.
4. Using a small screwdriver under the spring clip, ease the ball ends
off the spherical studs at the ends of the gas strut.
5. Replace the gas strut and the studs at the same time by removing
and replacing the studs then pushing the new gas strut firmly onto the
studs until it clicks into place.
6. Turn the tension cam clockwise
support the airend. Place a block of wood or similar under the separator
tank for support.
7. Replace the belts from the left side of the machine.
8. Turn the tension cam counter–clockwise
tension the gas strut.
9. Spin the drive to check alignment of the belt ribs on the pulleys
(sheaves).
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turn to Position II
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turn to Position III to raise and
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turn to Position I to
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