Important Preparation Steps for the HYTORC Washer
• Before using the HYTORC Washer the connection and the connection elements must be carefully
checked and cleaned.
• The HYTORC Washer must be completely dry and free from oil and grease.
• The nut to be mounted above the HYTORC Washer must be lubricated according to the
specications and application requirements.
Important Installation Steps for the HYTORC Washer
• Slide bolts through the bolt hole.
• Determine which side of the connection is more suitable for fastening and tightening the bolts.
(Working space for bolting, lighting, accessibility).
• Install the clean, dry nut on the opposite side from which you want to tighten.
• Install the HYTORC Washer on the side which you want to tighten by rotating the bolt clockwise
until it is hand tight.
• Now install the lubricated nut (on the same side as the HYTORC Washer) by turning it clockwise
until it is hand tightened against the HYTORC Washer.
CAUTION
For a correct installation only 3 to 4 threads should be seen beyond the nut to
be tightened.
Once all the bolts are prepared following the previous instructions for assembly, tighten the nuts using
the HYTORC Washer Driver.
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BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOLTING
Figure 16 - HYTORC Washer Installed