5 — Pack With Grease And Assemble Covers
Pack the spaces between and around the grid with as much
lubricant as possible and wipe off excess flush with top of grid.
Position seals on hubs to line up with grooves in cover. Position
gaskets on flange of lower cover half and assemble covers so
that the match marks are on the same side (see above). If shafts
are not level (horizontal) or coupling is to be used vertically,
assemble cover halves with the lug and match mark
UP or on the high side. Push gaskets in until they stop against
the seals and secure cover halves with fasteners, tighten to
torque specified in Table 2. Make sure gaskets stay in position
during tightening of fasteners.
CAUTION:
Make certain lube
plugs are installed before operating.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
For extreme or unusual operating conditions, check coupling
more frequently.
1. Check alignment per steps on Page 3. If the maximum oper-
ating misalignment limits are exceeded, realign the coupling
to the recommended installation limits. See Table 2 for in-
stallation and operating alignment limits.
2. Check tightening torques of all fasteners.
3. Inspect seal ring and gasket to determine if replacement is
required. If leaking grease, replace.
4. When connected equipment is serviced, disassemble the
coupling and inspect for wear. Replace worn parts. Clean
grease from coupling and repack with new grease. Install
coupling using new gasket as instructed in this manual.
Periodic Lubrication
The required frequency of lubrication is directly related to the type
of lubricant chosen, and the operating conditions. Steelflex
couplings lubricated with common industrial lubricants, such as
those shown in Table 1, should be relubed annually. The use of
Falk Long Term Grease (LTG) will allow relube intervals to be
extended to beyond five years. When relubing, remove both lube
plugs and insert lube fitting. Fill with recommended lubricant until
an excess appears at the opposite hole.
CAUTION:
Make certain
all plugs have been inserted after lubricating.
Coupling Disassembly And Grid Removal
Whenever it is necessary to disconnect the coupling, remove
the cover halves and grid. A round rod or screwdriver that will
conveniently fit into the open loop ends of the grid is required.
Begin at the open end of the grid section and insert the rod or
screwdriver into the loop ends. Use the teeth adjacent to each
loop as a fulcrum and pry the grid out radially in even, gradual
stages, proceeding alternately from side to side.
MATCH MARK
LUG UP
VERTICAL COUPLINGS
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Steelflex ® Couplings
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Installation and Maintenance
Type T10
Sizes 1020 –1140 & 20–140
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