IONTECH
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IT-DS EDI Modules
Tightening End Plate Tie-bar Nuts
Sequence: Figure 3-1 shows the sequence in which to tighten the tie bars. In other
words, start the tightening process with # 1, and finish with # 14.
Torque Specification: Table 3-1 gives the torque specification for each tie-bar, as
Tighten the end plate tie-bar
nuts on the IT-DS Module following
ended wrench, hold the acorn
nuts on the plumbing (cathode) end of
2. Insert the 19 mm extra
deep socket (IONTECH part number
IP-IT-DSSOCKET) in a torque
tie-bar hex nuts (anode end) to
10 ft-lbs following the sequence.
to 12.5 ft-lbs and tighten
positions 1-8 and 11-14 to this
wrench to 25 ft-lbs and tighten
Figure 3-1 Module Tightening Sequence
5. Confirm that 11-14 are still at 12.5 ft-lbs and 9,10 are still at 10 ft-lbs. If not, retighten.
Use caution to avoid over tightening. Do not exceed torque specified in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Tie bar torque specifications
Tie-bars Torque
1-8 25 ft. lbs
11-14 12.5 ft. lbs.
9,10 10 ft. lbs.