Alfa Laval LeviMag, Instruction Manual, Page: 12 / 68

3 Installation
The instruction manual is part of the delivery.
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings!
The mixer is for permanent fastening.
Make sure that the motor corresponds to the environment.
3.2 Male bearing
It is assumed that the weld plate is installed in the tank – if not, follow the guide in "Welding guidelines for Alfa Laval LeviMag
®
".
CAUTION
Protect the bearing surface from physical damage and keep it free from particles.
Do not use grip tools on the bearing surfaces.
Handle the male bearing with care - Alfa Laval highly recommend use of service tool for the male bearing.
Step 1
Place the O-ring on the male bearing.
For minimal friction, lubricate the O-ring with a small amount of
water.
Ensure the bearing surface is clean.
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Step 2
(Optional)
Place the male bearing with O-ring in the male bearing tool – rotate
the bearing slightly by hand enabling it to go completely into the
socket with the O-ring in place.
NOTE
For large tanks, lifting rod may be needed to perform the
installation.
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Step 3
Using the male bearing tool (optional with rod), place the male
bearing female thread on the weld plate male thread and turn
clockwise to install.
CAUTION
Ensure that the thread connection on the weld plate and the male
bearing are clean, dry and free from foreign material.
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Step 4
Tighten the bearing to a full stop applying torque seen in section 8.9 Tightening torque for screwed connections.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten.
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