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0700-GB Achsen_5481
GB
axles anD axle uniTs
Brake lining check
- every 200 operating hours
• Open viewing hole by pulling out the rubber stopper
(if available).
• The brake lining must be replaced when the residual
lining thickness is
a)
5 mm with riveted linings
b)
2 mm with glued linings
• Insert rubber stopper again.
Note!
Conditional to
the function is
to continually
check brake wear
and function
and make
adjustments if
necessary.
An adjustment is
necessary when
approx. 2/3 of the
maximum cylinder
travel is utilized
with full braking.
To do this jack
up the axle and
secure against
any unintentional
movement.
Setting the rod adjuster
- every 200 operating hours
• Move rod by hand in direction of push.
The wheel brake must be reset with a cylinder rod
empty run of 5 mm.
• Adjust reset screw.
Set empty run “a” to 10 – 12% of the connected
brake lever length “B”.
e.g. Lever length
150 mm
Empty run
15 – 18 mm
Setting the automatic rod adjuster
- every 500 operating hours
- annually at the latest
• The base setting takes place similar in some
respects to the standard setting.
Resetting takes place automatically at approx. 15°
cam turn.
The ideal lever setting is at approx. 15° in front of
the right-angle to the direction of actuation (cannot
be influenced because of cylinder fixing).
Checking the function of the automatic rod
adjuster
- with every brake lining change
- every 500 operating hours
- annually at the latest
1. Remove rubber sealing cap.
2. With a ring spanner turn the adjusting screw (arrow)
back anticlockwise approx. /4 of a turn. An empty
run of at least 50 mm with a 150 mm lever length
must exist.
. Actuate the brake lever repeatedly by hand.
In so doing automatic adjustment should take
place easily. The positive clutch catching should
be heard and with the return stroke the adjusting
screw turns a little clockwise.
4. Replace rubber sealing cap.
5. Grease with Li-Grease (IV).
