Thread Number: 35550
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Royal Metal Uprights - Belt Question |
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Post# 381986   11/30/2017 at 18:21 (2,310 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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For those of you who own a Royal metal upright... is it really necessary (or not) to unhook the belt from the motor shaft to prolong belt life? The cleaner in question that I own is a(n early 1985) model 880, with the 4.5 amp motor.
In this case, you have to re-stretch it over the shaft to use the cleaner again, and for novice users, attaching the belt can be a challenge. Thank you! ~Ben This post was last edited 11/30/2017 at 19:59 |
Post# 382004 , Reply# 2   12/1/2017 at 01:35 (2,310 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Jae,
All my machines are used on at least a weekly basis, but I rotate them week by week. Yes, I do have the belt lifter tool. The trick is to insert the tool from the left (the side where the bag is) and stretch it until it's over the shaft, and then to twist clockwise. When installed, the front of the belt should face you. ~Ben |
Post# 382031 , Reply# 3   12/1/2017 at 11:25 (2,309 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 382043 , Reply# 4   12/1/2017 at 19:26 (2,309 days old) by TheSpiritOf76 ()   |   | |
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I know how to use the belt lifter tool. I was simply suggesting that you might obtain one since you stated you have difficulty changing a Royal belt. |
Post# 382046 , Reply# 5   12/1/2017 at 20:18 (2,309 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 382069 , Reply# 7   12/2/2017 at 09:53 (2,308 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Rubber band rubber and vacuum belt rubber are different types of rubber. Apples to oranges.
The only thing that can happen is if you leave the belt on there for 20 something years in that position, unused, it will warp the belt. There is nothing to worry about otherwise. You are actually putting more strain on the belt by removing and reattaching it so often because of the constant expanding and contracting of the belt. Tension strain will develop in the belt and it will snap faster. Just leave it on, and don't worry about it. |
Post# 382099 , Reply# 8   12/3/2017 at 08:00 (2,307 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 382103 , Reply# 9   12/3/2017 at 11:09 (2,307 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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It's not apples to oranges at all. It's about how rubber/neoprene breaks down and why. The only difference being the thickness/stiffness elasticity and therefore longevity of vac belts versus 'rubber bands'.
Kevin |
Post# 382138 , Reply# 10   12/4/2017 at 12:38 (2,306 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 385464 , Reply# 12   2/5/2018 at 11:04 (2,243 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 385466 , Reply# 13   2/5/2018 at 12:55 (2,243 days old) by vortigan (Vallejo, California)   |   | |
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Yes, 2 of the belts were the original ones that came in the box with the vacuum and the 3rd one was one that I bought matching the product number on the manual and the website. |
Post# 385470 , Reply# 14   2/5/2018 at 14:24 (2,243 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 385476 , Reply# 15   2/5/2018 at 18:18 (2,243 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Francisco,
Yes, absolutely... as Bud just said, you should always install the brush roll assembly in the right position, making sure the arrow on the brush roll lines up with the arrow on the rug plate. Also, when installing the belt, make certain that when installed, the front of the belt will be to your right. It will fall off if not installed in that exact position when you turn the cleaner on. ~Ben |
Post# 385506 , Reply# 17   2/5/2018 at 23:41 (2,243 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 385519 , Reply# 18   2/6/2018 at 11:03 (2,242 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Francisco,
I was told by a fellow Royal collector that you should lower the nozzle height until the Adjust-O-Rite button is all the way in for best cleaning performance. You will notice that there are two notches, one on each side of the Rug Plate that allow air to enter the nozzle providing the proper amount of airflow within the nozzle when it is lowered to the proper height (Adjust-O-Rite button all the way in).
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Post# 385554 , Reply# 19   2/6/2018 at 21:01 (2,242 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Here is a royal I found they will take $20 I was wondering what model it was. I think 888 from 87-93 not sure.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Lesinutah's LINK |
Post# 385557 , Reply# 20   2/6/2018 at 21:09 (2,242 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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