Reich Kupplungen MMS-T W Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintaining the coupling
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If you discover wear and damage to the saddle elements or the toothed ring
during system and maintenance work involving the separation of the units, we
recommend to replace the saddle elements or the toothed ring.
Replacing the flexible elements
CAUTION!
Damage to the coupling and the drive shafts due to
improper replacement of the saddle elements or of the
toothed ring.
Ensure that the saddle elements or the toothed ring are
replaced by qualified specialist personnel. These include,
e. g.: machine fitters.
CAUTION!
Damage to the drive shafts due to blows when replacing the
saddle elements or the toothed ring.
Support the shaft in a suitable manner before replacing the
saddle elements or the toothed ring.
Replacing the saddle elements
Exclusively replace the saddle elements as a complete set. Combining old with
new saddle elements is prohibited.
Proceed as follows to disassemble the saddle elements:
Disassemble the retaining cap (2) from the hub body (3).
Loosen the bolts (1) for this purpose.
Put the bolts (1) aside for later use.
Slip the retaining cap (2) from the hub body (3) onto the shaft.
Remove the first saddle element (4) by pulling or levering it out from the coupling
claws.