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Premier Ductable Heater
Fan Drive Components Troubleshooting
Refer to the following table to identify basic problems, causes and cures associated with a belt drive systems.
PROBLEM
Belt Slips
Belt Breaks
Belt Jumps Pulley Grooves
Belt Cracking
Belt Wearing Rapidly
Owner's Manual • Premier Ductable Heater
CAUSE
Pulleys worn (Belts bottoming out in
grooves)
Oil or grease on belt
Improper belt installation
Drive misaligned
Dirty pulley
Belt hitting belt guard
Dirt or grease on belt or aged belt
Belt hitting belt guard
Worn pulleys
Dirt in pulleys
CURE
Replace pulleys
Clean pulleys or belt.
Belt pried over pulleys
Check and realign
Remove belt, clean the pulleys
Realign guard (check for loose
or missing guard screws)
Remove dirt or replace belt
Realign guard (check for loose
or missing guard screws)
Replace pulley
Remove dirt