Assembly
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Assembly instructions
Linear Guideways
GW-04-0-EN-1910-MA
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5.2.1 Identification of the reference edge of rails and blocks
The reference side of the rail is identified by arrows on the top of the rail. For very short rails, the reference side is identified 
by an arrow on the front side of the rail.
5.2.2 Different types of linear guideways
R-rails are assembled using fixing screws from above; T-rails are assembled using fixing screws from below. The information 
below describes the process of assembling the R-rail; the T-rail is assembled in the same way from below.
5.2.3 Cleaning the mounting surface
 X Remove all dirt from the mounting surface.
 X Mounting holes and stop edge must be free of burrs. If necessary, remove burrs using an oil stone [1].
Fig. 5.1  Identification of the reference side of a rail
Fig. 5.2  Identification of the reference side of a short rail and of a PG series rail
Fig. 5.3 T-rail
Fig. 5.4 R-rail
Fig. 5.5 Cleaning the mounting surface