Sterlco SMS Series Single Shaft Shredder - Manual (Page 47)

GRN4-605 Chapter 5: Maintenance 47 of 93
7. In no case should the belts be over tensioned, as this can significantly reduce
belt and/or bearing life
BELT
CROSS
SMALL
SHEAVE
DEFLECTION
FORCE
SECTION
DIAMETER
RANGE
(Lbs)
SPA
3.9-­‐5.2
5.9
SPA
5.5-­‐7.9
7.7
SPB
6.2-­‐8.9
11
SPB
9.2-­‐12.4
14.3
SPC
8.8-­‐14.0
19.8
SPC
14.7-­‐22.0
26.4
XPB
8.8-­‐9.84
7.7
Checking V-belt condition, replacing V-belt
Running V-belts can pull objects into the machine! Hair, jewelry etc.
can be pulled into machine without proper precaution resulting in
serious injury. NEVER dismount the V-belt cover and window
during operation.
If a V belt is porous or ripped, it must be replaced as follows:
1. Remove the V-belt cover.
2. Loosen the front and rear tensioning screw.
3. Relax the V-belt by shifting the drive motor.
4. Put new V-belt in.
5. Tension the V-belt (refer to previous section).
6. Mount the V-belt cover.
Working on the Cutting Cutters
Correctly setting and mounting the cutting cutters is important when working with
shredders to ensure efficient and economic function.