FlexLink Конвейерная цепь Монтаж User Manual
D. chain installation
D. Chain installation
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X45
XS
XL
XLP
X85
X85P
XH
XK
XKP
X180
X300
GR
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XC
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XD
FST
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X85X
X180X
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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.