EATON Airflex WSB 11210 WCSB3 Installation Operation and Maintenance E-CLCL-11001-E October 2013
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2.2.7 Rig the WCSB3 into position and slide it over the
gear.
Caution
Avoid placing lifting straps or cables directly on the
release springs (34).
Note: Orient the tensioner to position the drain plug (105) at a
nominal 6 o’clock position. This will help ensure the coolant
outlets are at a nominal 12 o’clock and a nominal 6 o’clock
position (provided that the tensioner is been assembled correctly).
2.2.8 While supporting the WCSB3, connect an air supply
to the cylinder (19) and apply adequate pressure to
release the brake. Attach the mounting flange/
cylinder (112) to the mounting surface using the
appropriate fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to the
specified torque value (See Table 4). Exhaust the air
from the cylinder after tightening the fasteners.
Caution
Maximum allowable air pressure in the cylinder (19)
is 120 psi (8,2 bar). See sections 2.3 and 3.2 for
further limitations.
2.2.9 WCSB3 tensioners should be covered to protect the
unit from dirt, rain, overspray, and other sources of
external contamination. In extreme environments
them use of a sealed enclosure with internal strip
heater is recommended to prevent moisture from
collecting on the unit.
Warning
Contamination from rain, overspray, coolant, dirt, oils
and grease must be avoided. Failing to provide
adequate protection against contamination may
result in loss of performance and/or damage to the
tensioner.
2.3
Air System
Warning
Maximum allowable air pressure is 120 psig (8,2 Bar).
Application of pressure exceeding maximum
allowable pressure may result in damage to the
tensioner. See section 3.2 for further limitations.
Caution
Minimum releasing pressure for the spring set brake
should be observed. Operation at pressures below
minimum will result in brake drag, excessive heat and
wear, and damage to break components.
Caution
When applying operating pressure to only one of two
ports on units with dual pressure pistons (33) and
three seals (21), (23), (114), the second piston
pressure port not being used must be open and
vented to atmosphere. Porting should be filtered to
avoid contamination of the piston/cylinder during
single piston actuation.
2.3.1 Maximum allowable pressure is 120 psig (8,2 Bar) in
the spring set brake cylinder (19) and 120 psig (8,2
Bar) in the air applied mounting flange/cylinder (112).
See Section 3.2 for other limitations.
2.3.2 Use only clean, filtered air (a 40 micron filter or better
is recommended) which is free of excess moisture.
Long air line runs or dips in the line that allow
moisture to collect should have drip legs with
blow-down capability. Excess moisture due to
temperature changes can be removed by using an
inline ambient dryer.
2.3.3 Air inlet sizes are shown in Table 5. Air inlets for the
spring set brake are on the face of the cylinder (19).
There are three inlets located 120 degrees apart.
Additionally, each size 36WCSB3 has one drain hole
hat is to be used to purge moisture from the cylinder.
See Figure 1 and reference the drain plug (105). The
outermost port next to the drain plug shall be located
at the 6 o’clock position to purge moisture that may
accumulate in the air system or cylinder.
Air inlets for the air applied, water cooled tensioner
are radially located in the mounting flange (Refer to
Section 4.9.4).
Note: Purging of moisture from the air lines and cylinder should
be performed at regular intervals as determined by the customer
and the quality of air being supplied. Purging of moisture from
the air lines and cylinder should be performed after extended
periods of shutdown or down time.
2.3.4 Use full size piping consistent with the control
valve size. All pipes should be free of metal chips,
cutting compound and any other foreign matter. Pipe
ends should be reamed after cutting to eliminate
possible restrictions or airline contamination. For
optimum air system response, a minimum number
of bends and elbows should be used. Good
engineering practices should be followed, such
as, blow-down of all air piping after installation and
before connecting and operating valves and the
tensioner.
WCSB3 Brakes
Table 5
Air Inlet Sizes
Cylinder (19)
Port Type
Quantity
Thread Size
Air Inlet
3
3/4”-14 NPT
Drain Plug
1
3/8”-18 NPT
Mounting Flange (112)
Port Type
Quantity
Thread Size
Inner Piston
4
3/8”-18 NPT
Outer Piston
4
3/4”-14 NPT