Voith CH Series - Fig. 4.1: Attaching the Universal Joint Shaft

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J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG/VTA | Instruction Manual
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High
-performance universal joint shaft
Instruction manual (Translation)
G853 en 07/2013, Version1
Fig. 4.1: Attaching the universal joint shaft
Universal joint shafts are, as much as possible, balanced at the
factory.
 Protect universal joint shaft against damage.
 Transport universal joint shaft without impact.
 Do not attach universal joint shaft in marked area
(Fig. 4.1, page 32).
 Heed the center of gravity (hoist axis).
 Transport universal joint shaft as horizontally as possible.
 In case of vertical transport of the universal joint shaft, secure
the universal joint shaft from separating with suitable
restraints.
 For attaching, use plastic fiber ropes if possible in order not
to damage the universal joint shaft. Heed sufficient edge
protection.
 Only set universal joint shaft down on a suitable base and
secure it against rolling away.
 Universal joint shafts are delivered balanced and lubricated
so they are ready for installation and operation and.
 To guarantee that the system documentation, the delivered
universal joint shaft must not be changed.