Operation
7.2 Fault – causes and correction
42 Edition 09/2022 M3560-02en
WARNING
Physical injury
Injury from rotating parts.
• Only carry out work on the coupling when it is at a standstill.
• Secure the drive aggregate against unintentional startup.
• Attach an information notice to the start switch stating clearly that work is being carried
out on the coupling.
• Before starting any work, make sure that the unit is free from loads.
Intended use
The coupling is only approved for the applications specified in these instructions. Please ob-
serve all the stipulations in Section Intended use (Page17).
7.2.2.1 Possible faults7.2 Fault – causes and correction
Fault Cause Rectification
Sudden changes in the noise level and/
or sudden occurrences of shocks
Lubricant shortage Follow the instructions given in Section
Fill with lubricant (Page36).
Alignment changes Follow the instructions given in Section
Correcting the changed alignment
(Page45).
Coupling not suitable for the operating
conditions.
Check the possible causes given in
section Unsuitable coupling (Page43).
Use a coupling that is suitable for the
operating conditions.
Incorrect coupling assembly.
Check the possible causes given in
sections Assembly-related causes
(Page43) and Specific assembly-re-
lated and maintenance-related causes
(Page44).
Reassemble the coupling in compliance
with these instructions.
Please observe all the stipulations and
requirements given in chapter As-
sembly (Page25).
Incorrect maintenance of the coupling.
Check the possible causes given in
sections Maintenance-related causes
(Page44) and Specific assembly-re-
lated and maintenance-related causes
(Page44).
Please observe all the stipulations and
requirements given in chapter Mainten-
ance (Page47).
Presence of vibrations Coupling not suitable for the operating
conditions.
Check the possible causes given in
section Unsuitable coupling (Page43).
Use a coupling that is suitable for the
operating conditions.