PN 12069 R072208
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ASSEMBLY
4.12 Reel baT aRm inSTallaTion
4.12.2 inSTallinG The Reel baT aRmS
Slide the reel bat arm assemblies over the manifold assem-
1.
bly. Position each assembly onto the pinion gears and the
idler gears of the manifold assembly (Figure 22).
Align the reel bat arm assemblies so that all of the arms are
2.
in line with one another.
4.12.3 inSTallinG The FRonT idleR GeaR
Assemble one front idler gear assembly each to the RH &
1.
LH end clamps and to all idler mount clamps (front side of
manifold only) using one 3/8” x 2” bolt, three 3/8” flat wash-
ers and one 3/8” center locknut per idler gear assembly
(Figure 23).
Using a small bar, pry between the outside wall of the mani-
2.
fold tubing and the idler gears with approx. 5 lbs. of force
(Figure 24)
Tighten the 3/8” center locknuts to 30 ft-lbs.
3.
Check the alignment of the reel bat arm assembly with the
4.
pinion and idler gears by looking from the front and rear of
the manifold.
Rotate the reel arm assemblies to ensure they turn freely.
5.
The outside face of the arms of the reel bat arm assemblies
must face away from the pillowblock.
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Figure 22, Reel bat arm installation
Figure 23, Idler gear installation (front side)
Figure 24, Tighten center locknuts