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5.11 Checking and Adjusting Endshields
Endshields are subject to expansion or contraction caused by large temperature variations. The position of the top pin and
lower latch can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes.
Checking the endshield:
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X
Figure 5.34: Gap between Endshield and
Header Frame
1. Check gap (X) between front end of the shields and the
header frame and compare to the values in Table
5.3, page
68 .
Table 5.3 Endshield Gap at Various Temperatures
Temperature in
°
C (
°
F)
Gap (X)
mm (in.)
7 (45) 13
–
18 (1/2
–
23/32)
18 (65) 10
–
15 (3/8
–
19/32)
29 (85) 7
–
12 (9/32
–
15/32)
41 (105) 4
–
9 (5/32
–
11/32)
2. If the endshield gap is correct, skip to the next procedure. If
adjustment is required, proceed to Step
1, page 68 .
Opening the endshield:
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A
Figure 5.35: Left Endshield
1. To unlock the shield, push the release lever (A) located on
the backside of the endshield.
2. Pull endshield open using handle depression (B).
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS