WPT POWER WPD-02, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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6.0 Assembly
6.1 Prepare and Install Main Shaft Assembly
6.1.1 Press the main shafts output seal into the main shafts output bearing carrier. Press until
flush with the front face.
6.1.2
Install the large main shaft bearing’s outer race with rollers into the main shaft’s output
bearing carrier.
6.1.3
Mount the output shaft flange to the output shaft, tighten bolts. Do not apply Loctite or
install O-ring at this time.
6.1.4
Heat (170°F ± 20°F)/demagnetize and install the inner race of the bearing and install it on
the output shaft until firmly against the output shaft flange.
*** DIRECTION IS CRITICAL, SEE DRAWING FOR REFERENCE ***.
6.1.5 Let the shaft and bearing cool, then proceed to the next step.
6.1.6
Remove the output shaft flange.
6.1.7
Drive dowel pins into output end of main shaft.
6.1.8
Insert the main shaft with bearing race into the bearing carrier. See drawing for
orientation.
6.1.9
Lay the main shaft output flange face down onto the table.
6.1.10
Apply thin film of grease to O-ring and install it into the output flange.
6.1.11
Orient the shaft such that the bearing carrier and output end of the shaft are pointing
down.
6.1.12
Lower the bearing carrier and bearing’s outer race with rollers onto the output flan ge.
6.1.13
Carefully lower the main shaft assembly thru the bearing and onto the output shaft
flange while aligning dowels. Use a soft faced mallet to drive the output shaft flange
onto the dowels, as necessary.
6.1.14
Carefully turn the assembly over, keeping the output flange seated against the shaft.
6.1.15
Install SHSC bolts with Loctite 271 or equal.
NOTE: The Loctite must be applied to the bolt and inside the threaded hole. Follow Table in back of
manual for proper torque.
6.1.16 Install the key for the main gear into the output shaft.