INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

TIMING BELT TENSIONER/TESTER -

UNIVERSAL
MODEL NO: VSE120
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions
and maintained properly, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT
CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL
INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

Refer to Instruction
Manual

1. SAFETY
 WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
 DO NOT use tools if damaged.
 Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
 Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
 Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. DO NOT wear jewellery and tie back long hair.
s IMPORTANT: Always refer to the manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary
manual, to establish the current procedure and data.
2. INTRODUCTION
The VSE120 Belt Tension Tester provides a simple yet effective and accurate method of testing the tension of a camshaft drive belt based on the
thickness of the belt. This universal tool will work on all timing belts up to 30mm wide.

3. OPERATION
Note: Be sure to check the manufacturers recommended belt change intervals.
The operator can assess quickly the correct camshaft drive belt tension for each individual application. There is a selection of calibration
buttons supplied for setting the unit correctly, and a belt thickness measuring gauge is supplied in the kit to select the appropriate button
to use. The belt tension is then clearly shown by the position of the tester plunger.

3.1. Calibration checking

3.1.1. Fit the number 7 button to the plunger; fit the test plate to the tester ensuring that the button sits in the indentation in the plate.
3.1 .2. The tester reading should be to the bottom edge of the lower groove (Fig 1)..

fig.1 fig.2

3.2. Checking belt tension

3.2.1. Determine the thickness of the belt using the thickness gauge, the correct slot will be determined by the lowest number that the belt will
fit into. (Fig.2)
3.2.2. Screw in the correspondingly numbered calibration button into the tester plunger.
3.2.3. Ensure that the tester plunger moves smoothly.
3.2.4. Fit the tester onto the plain side of the timing belt ensuring it is in the correct position as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for
tension checking.
3.2.5. Note the position of the tester markings and refer to the section for tensioner readings.

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3.3. Tensioner readings
3.3.1. A new belt should be tensioned so that only the top edge of the upper groove is visible. (Fig 3)

fig.3 fig.4

3.3.2. On an in-service belt the tester should show a reading between the upper and lower grooves. (Fig 4).
3.3.3. When the reading is at, or below, the lower edge of the lower groove the belt should be replaced. (Fig 5)

fig.5

Parts support is available for this product. To obtain a parts listing and/or diagram,
please log on to www.sealey.co.uk, email sales@sealey.co.uk or telephone 01284 757500.

Environmental Protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to

a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal of it according to local regulations.

NOTE: It is our policy to improve products continually and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without
prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.

Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, 01284 757500 www.sealey.co.uk

Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk,
01284 703534 sales@sealey.co.uk
IP32 7AR

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