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Assembly
Assembly instructions
Linear Guideways
GW-04-0-EN-1910-MA
5.2 Profile rail
The mounting position depends on the requirements of the machine and the loading direction. The precision of the rails is
defined by the straightness and evenness of the installation surfaces, since the rail is attached to these while the screws are
being tightened. Rails that are not attached to an installation surface may have larger tolerances in terms of straightness.
Damage caused by tension on the linear guideway!
Linear guideways are extremely precise guides. Tension due to incorrect installation can result in premature failure of the
linear guideways.
X You must observe the assembly instructions described in Chapter 5!
ATTENTION!
Please observe the assembly tolerances in Section 12.3.
5. Assembly
5.1 Preliminary work
X Only remove transport packaging directly before assembly.
X Only remove the transportation safety device from the block directly before assembly of the rail.
X Once the transportation safety device has been removed, keep the rail as horizontal as possible, since otherwise the
blocks may run on the rail in an uncontrolled manner.
X If you have ordered a one-piece profile rail from the CG series with a cover strip, disassemble the cover strip first in
accordance with Section 5.3.4.
X Avoid getting the profile rail dirty during installation. Chippings and other items must be removed. All cleaning informa-
tion can be found in Section 7.1.
Danger of injury!
There is an increased risk of injury during assembly.
X During assembly and disassembly, the linear guideway must be transported horizontally. If this is not possible, a
suitable holding device must be installed to prevent the mounted blocks from coming off the rail!
X For long linear guideways, a hoist may be used for assembly!
WARNING!
Health and environmental hazards!
Contact with lubricants may cause irritation, poisoning, allergic reactions, and damage to the environment.
X Use only suitable, non-hazardous agents. Note the manufacturer’s safety data sheets!
X Ensure proper disposal!
CAUTION!
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