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Operating instructions 10/2017
6.4 Fitting the coupling parts
Observe the safety instructions in section 6.1, "General information on fitting"!
• Before starting the fitting the contact surfaces of all the coupling parts and the customer’s
connecting flanges and the shaft ends and hub bores must be freed of any rustpreventive medium
and carefully cleaned (see figure 19).
NOTICE
Damage to the coupling
Damage to the coupling and/or disruptions through insufficient cleaning.
The surfaces to be joined must be absolutely clean and greasefree.
CAUTION
Risk of corrosion burns through chemical substances
Avoid burns when working with corrosive cleaning agents.
Observe manufacturer’s instructions for handling cleaning agents and solvents.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses).
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Fig. 19: Preparing the surfaces
xx Surfaces cleaned and free from grease
6.4.1 Fitting "B", "X" modules and "M"hubs
Observe the safety instructions in section 6.1, "General information on fitting"!
NOTICE
Damage to the coupling, damage to other components
Damage to the coupling, the bearings and the shaft through incorrect pulling on.
The coupling parts must be fitted with the aid of suitable equipment to avoid damaging the shaft bearings
through axial joining forces. Use suitable lifting gear.