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FlexLink Конвейерная цепь Монтаж User Manual

D. chain installation

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D. Chain installation

469

PO

X45

XS

XL

XLP

X85

X85P

XH

XK

XKP

X180

X300

GR

CS

XT

XC

XF

XD

FST

XLX

X85X

X180X

X300X

GRX

CSX

ELV

CTL

TR

APX

IDX

D. Chain installation

Joining chain ends

Assemble the chain by inserting the steel pin that comes
with each chain link, into the opposite end of another link.

Tools required

.

Procedure

Taking the chain apart:

1 Line the chain tool up with the pin.

2 Depress the trigger until the pin pops out.

3 Depress lever, pull insertion pin out.

4 Pull chain apart.

Preparations for chain installation

Chain installation

Make sure that the slip clutch is released allowing the
drive shaft to turn freely. See page 468.

Tools required

Procedure

Pliers

Chain tool

1 Insert the plastic pivot

with the slot facing out-
ward.

2 Insert the steel pin half-

way, using a pair of pli-
ers. Always use new
steel pins and plastic
pivots when joining
chain ends.

3 Line the chain tool up

with the pin. Slowly
depress the trigger until
the pin seats.

4 Check that the chain is

flexible in the joint, and
that the pin does not
stick out or go through
the other side.

Wrong

1 Remove the drive unit

transmission cover.

2 Release the slip clutch

so that the drive shaft is
free to turn.

3 Remove the side plate

on the drive unit.

4 Before mounting, run a

short piece of chain
(1 m) through the con-
veyor to ensure a
smooth running system.
If any obstructions are
found, they should be
removed and the check-
ing process repeated.

Pin insertion tool

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1 Insert the chain into the

underside of the drive
unit. Make sure the
chain will be moving in
the correct direction, as
indicated by the arrow
located at the side of all
chain links.

2 Feed the chain along

the conveyor by pulling
it through the idler unit
and back to the drive
unit.