FLENDER ARPEX - 7 Start­up; Procedure before Start­up

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ARPEX 8706 en
Operating instructions 10/2017
7. Startup
Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"!
7.1 Procedure before startup
The design of the fastening is shown on the orderspecific drawing of the coupling.
WARNING
Serious injury
Risk of serious injury through flying fragments and/or risk of damage to the coupling.
Before startup, remove the fastening of the plate packs (distance bush, see figure 52 / threaded bush,
see figure 53 and cheesehead bolt).
Fig. 52: Removing the fastening with distance bush
Fig. 53: Removing the fastening in case of threaded bush
Before startup, the tightening torque of the flange bolts must be checked and, if necessary, the flange bolts
must be retightened.
DANGER
Danger of explosion
Risk of explosion when operating in potentially explosive areas through damage.
Damaged coupling modules and coupling parts are potential explosion hazards.
Use only undamaged coupling components. Operating the coupling with damaged coupling parts is not
permitted in potentially explosive environments in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU.
DANGER
Danger of explosion
Risk of explosion when operating in potentially explosive areas.
Incorrect changes made to the coupling will create ignition sources.
Any changes on the part of the user are not permitted. This applies equally to safety features designed
to prevent accidental contact. For the use in potentially explosive environments the protective
equipment must comply at least with type of protection IP2X.