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Bulletin: SVB-108
Date Issued: December 2, 2004
Category: Procedural
Subject: Fabricating Replacement Trim Belts
Machine Models: ACCUSTAKs manufactured since January 2002
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Description:
A spare set of replacement belts
for the trim section should be on hand at all times. Endless belts
are recommended. A belt welder kit and die can be purchased from the
Alliance Parts Department (888-768-2200, option 1) for the
fabrication of replacement belts. Order part # 1025379 for a 110v
belt welder kit or part #1027495 for a 220v belt welder kit. The die
for both kits is part #1025380.
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Procedure:
Once a week, make sure all the trim
belts are present and in good condition. Lower trim belts on most
machines can be replaced without disassembling the trim section.
Some components may need to be removed to replace upper belts after
they are welded. It is recommended to weld these belts in place on
the machine.
The belt welder kit includes a
welder with a stand, a tool base and a drill. A sharp utility knife
is also needed.
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Use the belt welder to
splice belting as follows:
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Plug in the
welder and allow it to preheat.
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Place the dies for round belting in the tool base,
matching to the “x” and “y” marks.
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Cut the correct length of round belting for your
machine. The serial number is located on the metal plate on
the side of the electrical enclosure.
- Serial # P10575 and
above - 234” long
- Serial # below P10575 - 236” long
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- Place a
piece of belting in the tool base to adjust the closing
pressure. Loosen the knobs, then adjust the main shaft nuts.
You should be able to push the handle all the way down with
some resistance before it snaps into place. Retighten the
knobs.
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- Position the marker to align the setup mark to the marker
reference. Tighten the marker locking screw.
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- Carefully use the drill to remove the cord 5 mm deep on both
ends of the belting.
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- Place the belt ends into the dies and align each one so that
its end reaches the opposite belt clamp.
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Insert the welder between the belt ends and apply continued
pressure on the tool base handle to melt the belt. Keep
applying pressure on the handle until the melt mark is
aligned with the marker reference.
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- Remove the welder and
place it on its stand. Push the handle of the tool base all
the way down and allow the belt to cool for at least five
minutes.
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- Use a sharp utility knife
to carefully trim away the excess material from the belt
edges at the spliced area.
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If you
need assistance with this procedure, contact Customer
Service at 888-768-2200 and select option 2.
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