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CAUTION: Do not scrape, rebabbitt, or otherwise alter
this product. Such action adversely affects bearing
performance and may result in damage or destruction
of equipment.
WARNING: Only qualified personnel familiar with the
construction and operation of this equipment and the
hazards involved should install, adjust, operate and/
or service it. Read and understand this manual in its
entirety before proceeding. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in severe bodily injury or loss
of life.
INSTALLATION:
The modular design of this bearing allows the use of multiple
types of liners and two or more bore sizes in the same housing.
Types of Liners
‘S’
— Standard liner (fixed or free) has symmetrical thrust faces
for bidirectional rotation.
‘T’
— High thrust, non-expansion (fixed) liner has tapered land
thrust faces which MUST be oriented with shaft rotation as
this type of thrust surface is unidirectional; Used with external
circulating oil lubrication only.
1. PRE-ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Sleeve bearing performance is dependent on proper installation,
lubrication and maintenance. Before assembling the bearing,
read ALL instructions in this manual and follow all equipment
manufacturers’ instructions.
DODGE SLEEVOIL PILLOW BLOCK NAMEPLATE
All SLEEVOIL housings and liners have nameplates attached
to them. These nameplates have a six digit part number which
fully identifies the housing and/or liner with any and all factory
modifications to that part. Liner nameplate is pinned to the
SLEEVOIL upper liner near an oil ring inspection hole. Housing
nameplate is pinned to the housing foot parallel to the shaft.
WARNING: Because of the possible danger to person(s) or property from
accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is
important that correct procedures be followed: Products must be used
in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog.
Proper installation, maintenance and operation procedures must be
observed. The instructions in the instruction manuals must be followed.
Inspections should be made as necessary to assure safe operation under
prevailing conditions. Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or
procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes
should be provided, and are neither provided by Dodge nor are the
responsibility of Dodge. This unit and its associated equipment must be
installed, adjusted and maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar
with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and
the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property may be
involved, a failsafe device must be an integral part of the driven equipment
beyond the speed reducer output shaft.
Instruction Manual for
DODGE SLEEVOIL RXT
®
Pillow Blocks
With Self Lubrication (oil ring)
These instructions must be read thoroughly before installation or operation.
DODGE SLEEVOIL PILLOW BLOCK “MATCH
MARKS”
HSG MATCH MARKS
LINER MATCH MARKS
All SLEEVOIL housing and liner halves have match marks
permanently stamped above and below the joint. Use these match
marks to ensure that parts stay paired and critical machined areas
of an assembly are accurately maintained.
NOTE: Refer to applicable contract/assembly drawings to
verify all parts are available prior to assembly.
Disassemble and thoroughly clean all parts of the pillow block.
The installer is the last person to inspect all parts for fit, damage
and cleanliness. Care MUST be taken to avoid contaminating
the internal surfaces of the bearing. Housing caps and bases are
match marked and MUST NOT be interchanged. Upper and lower
liners are also match marked and MUST NOT be interchanged
NOTE: DO NOT DISCARD SHIMS AT JOINT. THEY ARE USED
LATER FOR A CONTROLLED INTERFERENCE FIT OF LINER
IN HOUSING. (See page 4)
CAUTION: Liner assembly has critical machined surfaces
which are easily damaged. Use care when handling to protect
these surfaces. Liner parts should be placed on a soft, CLEAN
surface. Failure to observe these precautions may result in
damage to or destruction of the equipment.
WARNING: Rust preventives and solvents can be toxic and/
or flammable. Follow directions and safety procedures
recommended by their manufacturers. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in bodily injury.
Check the mounting structure to ensure it is rigid, leveled, and
well supported. Inspect the shaft to ensure it is smooth (32 rms
or 0.8 microns finish or better), free of burrs or rough spots and
clean. Position the housing base on the pedestal in the position
specified on the construction drawing. Do NOT tighten the base
to the pedestal.
