Tri Tool 648RBL Clamshell Hydraulic 2 Piece - Manual (Page 11)

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Model 648SB Low Profile Clamshell (2 Piece)
92-1146 : Rev. 131230
Every 20 Hours of Operation
Check adjustment of the Main Bearings pre-load.
Grease thrust plates.
Lubricate the male and female Tool Block Slides and the Feed Screw.
Reference paragraph, 'Tool Block Maintenance'.
Every 40 Hours of Operation
Thoroughly clean and lubricate the Main Gear, Drive Gear, Male and Female
Tool Slides, Feed Screws, and Tripper Block Assembly.
Non-Scheduled Maintenance
Readjust the Main Bearings pre-load if the Clamshell generates excessive
heat or the Main Bearings become loose. Reference paragraph, 'Adjustment
of the Main Bearings Pre-Load'.
Thoroughly clean and check the tool Blocks in the event of feed problems.
STORAGE
When the Clamshell is to be stored or if it will remain out of service for a significant
period of time, 30 days or more, it should be thoroughly cleaned, lubricated and
sprayed with a rust preventative prior to storage.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE MAIN BEARINGS PRE-LOAD
Loosen all Bearing Adjustment Lock Screws about 1/2 turn (1 thru 30)
Loosen all Bearing Adjustment Screws about 1/2 turn.
Tighten the Bearing Adjustment Screws (1, 40, 20, and 21) in an alternating
sequence of Inside (I) and Outside (O) to keep the Headstock centered in
the Housing until the Bearings are pushed tight against the Headstock. The
Headstock is centered in the Housing if the Headstock OD is flush with the
Housing OD.
Repeat this process for Bearing Adjustment Screws (10, 11, 30, and 31).
Check that the Headstock is centered in the Housing.