GEAR-FLEX COUPLING
RE-OM-G-04/00-05/15
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Do not touch the coupling’s working area while it is operating.
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Protect the coupling against unintentional touch. Provide the necessary protective
covers and devices.
1.4 PROPER USE
Assembly, operation and maintenance work may be performed on the coupling only if:
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The assembly instructions are read carefully and understood.
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The personnel are technically qualified, & are authorized to do so by the company.
The coupling shall only be used in accordance with the technical data.
Unauthorized modifications to the coupling are not admissible. We decline any warranty due to
consequent damage. For future development of the product, we reserve the right to make
technical modifications.
The GEAR-FLEX coupling described here corresponds to the technical status at the time of
printing these assembly instructions.
1.5 INTENDED USE OF THE COUPLING
The intended use of the coupling is to connect input and output of a power transmission drive
with each other, in most cases these are two shafts. For Stationary Application Additional
equipment like brake drums, torque limiter, etc. can be added to the couplings and will not
change the intended use.
The coupling compensates within the technical limits misalignment and dampens shock loads or
vibrations.
MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION IN CONFORMANCE TO EC MACHINE DIRECTIVE
2006/42/EC
Rathi Gear-Flex Couplings must be treated as components in the sense of the EC machine
directive 2006/42/EC.
Therefore M/s Rathi need not issue a separate declaration of conformity.
Information for safe use, installation, start up and operation can be found in this manual.
