Operation and Maintenance Manual
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2. Operation instructions
Depending on the working environment and the application
of the
alkitronic® M-MT
/
Norwolf Missing Link
,
Z
series or
XCE
Link,
existing locally regulations can prescribe protective
items (e.g. safety shoes, helmet etc.). Nonobservance of such
regulations can cause serious physical damage (e.g. bruises,
head injury from flying metal parts).
2.1 Preparing for bolting
Setting the rotation (tightening / loosening)
•
The rotation is changed by reversing the torque tool by
180
0
. The bolting direction is marked at the housing.
•
To tighten, make sure side engraved “TIGHTEN” is face up.
•
To loosen, make sure side engraved “LOOSEN” is face up.
Insert drive and following
the direction of the en graved
TURN arrow, as input is turned,
output will also turn.
2.2 Putting into operation
alkitronic
®
M-MT
/
Norwolf Missing Link
Place the
alkitronic® M-MT/
Norwolf Missing Link
on the appli-
cation by
using the engraved arrows as a guide
.
•
Place the
alkitronic® M-MT/
Norwolf Missing Link c
ompletely
on the bolt / nut (Fig.1/1 ).
•
Ensure a stable reaction point (see page 6, item 3).
•
Always keep the tool in axis line (2) to the bolt during the
bolting process.
Tighten
(Rotation CW)
Loosen
(
Rotation CCW)
Reaction
torque
TURN
(e.g. loosen)
Torque wrench
depending on version
1/2“ or 3/4“
1
2
Example of bolting directions: tightening and loosening.
Check the rotation direction switch (3) on your Torque Wrench
to ensure correct rotation (cw = R, ccw = L, neutral position
= O).
Tightening or loosening - using the torque wrench,
see page 8, Item 4.2.
Multiplication of torque will depend on Link model.
3
3
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Incorrect or improper use, operation by un-
qualified personnel can result in serious physical
injury and material damage.
Non-compliance may result in damage to the
alkitronic®
/
Norwolf Torque Tools,
its functions,
or the environment. Independent modifications
or changes on the product are not permissible.
Information for proper and safe operation. The
user is responsible for any third parties accessing
the work zone.
Practical advice and information to make work
easier.
1.3
Definition of Symbols