MTS Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips - Manual (Page 4)

Practice good housekeeping.......................................................................................................33
Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure..........................................................................33
Do not disable safety devices.....................................................................................................33
Provide adequate lighting...........................................................................................................33
Provide means to access out-of-reach components....................................................................34
Wear appropriate personal protection.........................................................................................34
Handle chemicals safely ............................................................................................................34
Know system interlocks.............................................................................................................34
Know system limits....................................................................................................................34
Do not disturb sensors ...............................................................................................................34
Ensure secure cables...................................................................................................................34
Stay alert ....................................................................................................................................35
Contain small leaks ...................................................................................................................35
Stay clear of moving equipment/avoid crush points .................................................................35
Know the causes of unexpected actuator motions .....................................................................35
General Precautions for Environmental Components............................................................................35
Hazard Placard Placement......................................................................................................................36
Installation 37
Series 647 Hydraulic Grip Lift Points....................................................................................................38
Install Axial Grips..................................................................................................................................39
About the Installation of Axial Grips.........................................................................................39
Install Axial Grip........................................................................................................................42
Install Axial-Torsional Grips..................................................................................................................44
About the Installation of Axial-Torsional Grips.........................................................................44
Install Axial-Torsional Grip.......................................................................................................46
Install 647.250 Grips..............................................................................................................................50
Install the Grips in an Environmental Chamber.....................................................................................50
About Installation of the Grips in an Environmental Chamber .................................................50
Install Environmental Chambers with U-Plugs..........................................................................51
Install Environmental Chambers Without U-Plugs....................................................................55
Install Extension Rods............................................................................................................................66
About Extension Rod Installation..............................................................................................66
Install Extension Rods................................................................................................................67
Align the Wedge Openings.....................................................................................................................71
Preload the Spiral Washers.....................................................................................................................72
Grip Water Cooling Configurations.......................................................................................................74
Grip Water Cooling Assembly Configuration for Electromechanical Frames...........................74
Operation 77
Basic Operation......................................................................................................................................78
About Grip Controls...............................................................................................................................78
Determine Gripping Pressure.................................................................................................................79
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