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Drive Shaft Installation
• The use of Paragon brackets is recommended.
• Should be strong enough to support the P657, accessories, and torque required.
• Must allow minimum of 3/4” clearance between the blower and frame rail to prevent damage to the
blower.
• Use Qty (4), 5/8” diameter bolts to mount the P657 Mounting Bracket to the tractor frame rail.
• Paragon strongly recommends consultation with a local drive shaft specialist
PRIOR
to drilling the tractor frame rail.
• At a minimum a drive shaft specialist should verify the following:
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Required length meets industry standards for safe operation at the desired rpm.
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Drive shaft is capable of operations for the required rpm.
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Equipment slopes are correct to minimize torsional vibrations.
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Confirm the drive shaft working angles are within industry specifications for safe operation(
See Fig.4).
• A minimum 3” diameter DOM Tubing x 0.083 wall thickness be used for P657 Blower applications.
• That each drive shaft section has a “U” bolt hanger bracket for safety
(See Fig.5, Page 8)
.
• A minimum Drive Shaft critical speed of 2000 rpm.
• Attach mounting bracket to the blower.
• Torque mounting bolts to the required torque (77 lbs
·
ft)
• Clamp the blower in place on the frame rail while
supporting the equipment from underneath.
• Contact a drive shaft specialist.
Drive shaft and other components may shift with changes in suspension.
Maximum Drive Shaft Working Angles
Speed
Angle “A”
2000 RPM 8°
1800 RPM 9.5°
1500 RPM 11.5°
1000 RPM 13°
“A”
“A”
(Fig. 4)
Mounting Bracket Requirements
Determine Blower Mounting Slope
Caution
