J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG/VTA | Instruction Manual
Repair
67
-performance universal joint shaft
Instruction manual (Translation)
G853 en 07/2013, Version1
11 Repair
Repairs may only be made by the manufacturer's service
personnel or personnel authorized by the manufacturer
Only repair universal joint shaft in areas not subject to explosion
(atmosphere).
DANGER
In case of ATEX-certified universal joint shafts: severe to
deadly injuries due to spark formation in case of:
• Equipotential bonding
• Impact-like touching of adjacent metal parts
• Slipping screw drivers
• Hammer blows
Only repair universal joint shaft in areas not subject to
explosion (atmosphere).
If there is damage, first determine the cause of the damage
and eliminate it.
To determine the cause of damage, consult service
personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
Exact damage diagnosis requires great experience. We
recommend that you send the universal joint shaft to the
manufacturer unassembled.
You will receive a damage report and a cost suggestion for a
repair. You decide whether the repair is worthwhile or whether the
universal joint shaft will be replaced. If desired, the manufacturer
will handle the disposal of the old universal joint shaft.
Prepare defective universal joint shafts for returning as follows:
Secure in a wooden crate with suitable blocking.
Include a report with details about cause of damage, if
known.
12 D
isposal
Dispose of universal joint shaft in accordance with the locally-
applicable regulations or send the defective universal joint
shaft to the manufacturer.
Dispose of operating and hazardous materials separately
according to the locally-applicable regulations. Heed the
manufacturer's safety data sheets.
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