![VAF instruments 258 Technical Manual Download Page 5](http://html2.mh-extra.com/html/vaf-instruments/258/258_technical-manual_3143989005.webp)
4
3.5 INSPECTION
A periodic inspection of the entire meter-register, housing and gear plate is required to make sure that
they function properly, parts are in place, and no binding or excessive side-to-side motion of shafts
occurs. A check list on such procedures follows:
1. Check the following shafts for excessive side-to-side motion. Note: remove the meter-register from
the housing before checking and shaft freedom.
a.
wheel shaft
b.
anti-topping finger group shaft
c.
reset finger group shaft
d.
clutch group shaft
e.
pinion shaft.
2. Temporarily instal the gear plate and meter-register in the housing and check for proper
engagement and freedom of movement of:
a.
all gears on gear plate
b.
output bevel gear on gear plate with the bevel drive gear on drive shaft.
c.
57 tooth gear on clutch assembly with gear on right wheel assembly.
d.
gear drive shaft, with gear train that operates tha totalizer, and gear connecting the drive
train to the totalizer.
3. Check spacing 00.010 to 0.020 inch (0,25 to 0,50 mm) of brake above the right hand wheel.
4. Rotate drive shaft by hand to see that unit operates freely and then reset, checking for proper reset
and shutter action, adjust pointer after reset as required.
5.
Check all screws, retaining rings and groove pins to see that they are tight and seated properly
.
3.6 LUBRICATION
3.6.1 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
NOTE:
Anderol products are manufactured by Lehigh Chemicals, Nuoder Division, Tennoco-Chemicals, Inc.
Chestestertown, Md.
OIL
Anderol L-401-D or equivalent with a temperature range of -65° to +300°F (-54° to +149 °C).
GREASE
Anderol L795 or equivalent with a temperature range of -65° to +300°F (-54° to +149 °C).
NOTE:
All lubricants used in the register must be of a type which remains fluid over the full temperature
range to which the register will be subjected. Also, they should not oxidize or dry out leaving a
gummy or perceptible residue.