Mounting the Compact FlexFix bracket on a machine or profile frame
Table 6: Side and rear mounting of the Compact FlexFix bracket on a machine or profile frame
Mounting
method
Description
On the side
With the M5 screw through the Compact FlexFix bracket on the machine or
profile frame. A screw nut or threaded hole is required on the machine or
profile frame (
1
).
With the M5 screw through the Compact FlexFix bracket on the profile
frame. 2 sliding nuts are required on the profile frame (
2
).
On the back
With the M5 countersunk screw through the Compact FlexFix bracket on the
machine or profile frame. A screw nut or threaded hole is required on the
machine or profile frame (
3
).
Tightening torque: 5 Nm … 6 Nm
1
2
3
Figure 23: Mount the Compact FlexFix bracket on a profile frame
Secure the sender and receiver in the bracket
1.
After assembling the Compact FlexFix brackets, screw the sender or receiver into
the Compact FlexFix brackets from the front. (
1
)
2.
Align the sender and receiver. (
2
)
NOTE
The protective device can only be screwed in when both brackets are in alignment.
Recommendation:
1.
Only hand-tighten the screws on the brackets at first.
2.
Align the two brackets. To do this, place a straightedge or spirit level, for
example, on the screw mounting surfaces of the brackets that are not being
used.
3.
Tighten the screws.
3.
Use an M5 screw to secure the position of the sender and receiver in the Compact
FlexFix bracket.(
3
)
Torque: 2.5 Nm to 3 Nm
5
MOUNTING
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