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OLDHAM COUPLING Instruction Ｍａｎｕａｌ
Thank you for purchasing Tsubaki E&M Coupling.
Be sure the product delivered matches your order. This will prevent you from accidents, injuries or equipment
damage caused by installing the wrong unit. If an incorrect unit is delivered, contact TEM immediately.
This manual should remain with the product at all times including when redistributed.
To ensure safety, this manual should be available to every user.
Note : Failure take heed of information labeled “CAUTION” may also lead to serious accidents depending on the situation.
CAUTION
(General)
Do not use coupling beyond its capacity as specified in the drawing. Exceeding its capacity can break the machine and cause injuries.
Do not use damaged couplings. They can break your equipment and cause injuries.
(Transportation)
Pay extra attention so that the equipment will not fall or rollover during transportations.
(Installation)
Do not touch the edge and inner diameter of any part with bare hands to avoid possible injury.
Make sure to align the drive and driven shafts as instructed in the manual when installing the coupling
(Operation)
Do not touch the coupling during operationｓ to avoid injuries.
Immediately stop the machine upon any sign of abnormal operation.
(Maintenance and inspection)
Wear appropriate clothing and safety gear (safety goggles, gloves, shoes, etc.).
Clean the surrounding area and maintain a clutter-free space to avoid secondary accidents.
Comply with Ordinance on Labor Safety and Hygiene 2-1-1 general standards.
Conduct periodic inspections to make sure that the drive and driven shafts are aligned as described in the manual, and that the rubber and plastic
parts are not worn or deformed.
(Environment)
Coupling scraps should be disposed as general waste by skilled professionals.
This coupling meets RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances) standards and contains no hazardous chemicals.
WARNING
Death or serious injury may result from misusing the product without following the directions given under this sign.
CAUTION
Minor or moderate injury, as well as damage to the product may result from misusing the product without following the
directions given under this sign.
WARNING
(General)
Install a safety cover and prevent access to any rotating parts: otherwise injury may occur. Set a safety mechanism to stop the rotating parts
when the cover is lifted.
Transporting, installing, operating, maintaining or inspecting must be carried out by skilled and professional engineers to avoid mis-handling and
hazardous situations.
When coupling is used with vehicles that carry human, use a device to protect the vehicle: otherwise, accidents and damage may occur.
When the coupling is used for an elevator, install a safety device on the elevator in order to prevent it from falling, which can cause damage and
accidents resulting in death or injury.
(Unpacking upon delivery)
If delivered in a wooden case, unpack with care. Sharp nails may cause injury.
(Additional machining)
Never modify the coupling; the quality or function of the product may decrease and break or damage the machine or injure the operator.
(Transportation)
Never step under the product when it is being elevated for transportation: otherwise, either the poduct or load may fall, causing accidents resulting
in death or injury.
(Installation)
Wear appropriate clothing and safety gear (safety goggles, gloves, shoes, etc.).
Make sure the power is switched off, and the machine is completely stopped before installing. Take caution so that the power does not reconnect
accidentally.
Make sure to tighten and apply sufficient amount of anti-loosening agent to the hexagonal socket head cap screws.
(Operation)
Avoid contact with any rotating parts ( coupling, shaft, etc. ) during operations. Rotating parts can catch approaching objects and cause serious
injuries.
(Maintenance and inspection)
Avoid contact with any rotating parts ( coupling, shaft, etc. ) during maintenance and inspection. Rotating parts can catch approaching objects and
cause serious injuries.
Make sure the power is switched off, and the machine is completely stopped before carrying out maintenance and inspection.
Take caution so that the power does not reconnect accidentally.
Make sure the driving and driven equipment are also completely stopped.
