Wittenstein Alpha Advanced TK+ 004, Operating Manual

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Assembly TK
+
ATEX
en-16 2022-D034859 Revision: 05
5.2 Installation conditions
5.3 Mounting the motor to the gearbox
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Provide a metallic frame for connection of the gearbox.
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Provide a ground in the areas of the motor gearbox and gearbox application, so
as to prevent any electrostatic charge that may arise.

This will not ground the output shaft / output flange.

Observe the specifications and safety instructions of the motor
manufacturer.

Observe the safety and processing instructions for the threadlocker to be
used.

Align the geometry of the seal surfaces before mounting the motor.

Apply bonding agent (e. g. Loctite
®
573) to avoid leaks.

Place an appropriate sealing ring between adapter plate and motor for
gearboxes in
Hygienic Design to avoid leaks.

In addition, WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH offers a suitable sealing plate.
The tightening torque value [TA] of the clamping
bolt [H] can be found on the clamping hub [C].

The value for the tightening torque can also be
found in Chapter 10.1 "Specifications for
mounting to a motor".

Preferably, the motor should be mounted in a vertical
orientation.

Remove the locking screw / stopper plug [A] from the
mounting bore in the adapter plate [B].

Rotate clamping hub [C] until the clamping bolt [H] can be
reached via the mounting bore.

Loosen the clamping bolt [H] of clamping hub [C] by one
revolution.

Slide the motor shaft into the clamping hub of the
gearbox [E].

The motor shaft should slide in easily. If this is not the case,
the clamping bolt needs to be loosened some more.
XX Nm
H
C
TA
C
A
B
H
C
D
E
F
TA