The installation instructions for Stretch Fit belts are now located on the ‘Specifications’ page of the Gates Navigates online product catalogue. This is a significant change. The details were previously printed on the packaging.
Accurate and reliable fitting instructions have a direct impact on the overall performance and longevity of the components supplied. Consequently, Gates remains committed to providing installation instructions for all products, wherever appropriate.
This article tells you where to find the most up-to-date fitting instructions for Stretch Fit belts and explains why this is change is for the better, from several viewpoints.
- Gates Stretch Fit Belt Installation Instructions:
The availability of accurate and reliable installation instructions has a direct impact on the performance and longevity of all Gates products. Consequently, the product range has always been supported by sufficient technical information to ensure that they can be fitted ‘right first time’.
In many cases, in addition to providing accurate and reliable fitting instructions, the information supplied often highlights the correct tools to use and identifies the common installation mistakes that ought to be avoided, You can see below one of the most common mistakes that lead to premature belt failure and how just using our simple SFT001 the belt is easily installed.
Gates remains committed to providing installation instructions for all products, where appropriate. However, the location – rather than the availability - of these fitting instructions is changing.
Relocated Fitting Instructions
Fitting instructions for Gates Stretch Fit belts are no longer printed on the cartons. They are now located on the ‘Specifications’ page of the Gates Navigates online product catalogue.
This change allows us to ensure that the fitting instructions, as well as any other essential information are always up to date. In the event of changes for any reason, the details are amended immediately.
The relocation of these fitting instructions also takes place as part of our commitment to enhancing both your overall experience and our aim to provide more sustainable production processes. Removing the installation instructions from the carton sleeves will not only contribute to reducing waste but ensures a reduction in the overall impact on the environment.
- Accessing Online Fitting Instructions
Go to the Specifications page of the Gates Navigates product catalogue.
Once you are on this page, you have access to belt specifications. Underneath the main picture, you will find a link for a downloadable PDF of the installation instructions. You can view, print, or save this file.
There are several ways to get to this page:
1. Scan the QR Code on the sleeve of the carton
By scanning this code, your device will automatically redirect to the ‘Specifications’ page of the Gates Navigates online product catalogue.
2. Manual Access to Gates Navigates
You can also use your PC or laptop to access the fitting instructions. Go to the Gates Navigates online catalogue and type the Stretch Fit belt reference in the search bar, then press ‘enter’.
3.Use Gates Navigates APP
A) Open the search bar and type in the belt reference.
B) Then, open the resources button.
C) Download the file.
You might like to check this article about How to replace an elastic belt .
Installing a Stretch Fit belt requires some specific tools. You will find a list of the tools needed in the first step of the installation instructions.
- Online Fitting Instructions from Gates
Sets of fitting instructions for other Gates products are also available online. For example, to learn about the availability and the actual location of fitting instructions for PowerGripÒ kits, please read this article.