Link belt question

[hman]

I recently bought a length of link belt for my 4x6 bandsaw from Harbor Freight. Runs nicely, and no problems so far. But I was wondering if there's a preferred direction (ie, bottom flap leading or trailing).

There were no instructions on the package, but I've seen that Woodcraft and Rockler both say their belts come with instructions.

Any info? Thanks!

 

[Marco Bernardini]

Do you mean the Fenner Drives' PowerTwist?
They have a preferred direction, of course.
See the installation manual here: http://www.fennerdrives.com/install

 

[AlanR]

Here's a link which better shows the install direction (Accu-Link belt but the install is the same)

http://in-lineindustries.com/education/manuals/accu-link-belt-instructions/

 

[pdentrem]

Surprised that there are no arrows inked onto the belt links somewhere. Fenners do.
Pierre

 

[hman]

Thanks to all! I now know it's "tabs trailing."

PS - The belt I got from HFT was a Jason Industrial Accu-Link. There are some instructions on the sleeve, but these do not include orientation info, and there are NO arrows visible on any of the links.