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Chapter 2: Installation Notes
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3. Ensure that the test space is clear - there should be no fixtures installed in the test space. This would
exclude any fixtures that were installed at the factory and remained in the test space for shipment.
These fixtures can remain in the test space. Also ensure that there is no shipping hardware on the
frame.
4. Ensure that the HPS is turned off.
5. For frames with a J3-style crosshead (crosshead lift and lock cylinders), perform the following.
Otherwise go to step 6.
a. Ensure that the crosshead support collars are positioned as shown in
. These collars
will support the crosshead during this portion of the procedure and it is imperative that they are
located as shown and are tightened to the required torque (see
b. For 2000KPX frames: Remove the covers from the lock cylinders, see
. Each cover is
held in place by five M8 socket head cap screws. Loosen and remove the cap screws (use 6 mm
hex key).
c. Unclamp the crosshead lock cylinders using the controls on the lifts and locks control unit.
d. Loosen each clamp bolt (see
for your frame model)
until the following occurs:
•
For all frames except 2000KPX frames: There is a gap between the bolt head and piston.
•
For 2000KPX frames: There is a gap between the clamp nut and piston.
Figure 11. Location of crosshead support collars.
Crosshead support collars
Guide plate