WBV.PU.002.EN VX136Q V2.0
6.5.4 Coupling guard
Injuries caused by friction, catching, abrasion from the exposed rotating coupling!
During start-up and operation of the machine, the rotating coupling may be touched accidentally.
The coupling must be completely covered by a coupling guard.
• The machine may only be started up again after maintenance, repairs or troubleshooting once all the
protective equipment has been re-installed.
• Check the fixed screw connection of the coupling guard after the first 20 operating hours and then
every 2000 operating hours (at least once a year).
Fig. 12: Coupling guard
Coupling guard, individual part
M 6 x 25 cylinder head bolt
M 10 x 25 hexagon head bolt
* With length (L) of coupling guard < 270 mm: 4 pcs.