Assembly instructions

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for ARPEX - plate packs with fitting screw connection Series ARP Size 64-4 to 345-6 incl. design according to Directive 94/9/EC

A. Friedr. Flender AG 46393 Bocholt Tel. 02871/92-0 Telefax 02871/92-2596 www.flender.com

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General
These assembly instructions are only valid for series and sizes mentioned on the cover sheet and only combined with the generic operating instructions BA 8704 EN. All notes and data given in these assembly instructions and in the generic operating instructions BA 8704 EN must be strictly observed! Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Flying metal fragments can cause serious personal injuries! A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operation of the coupling with damaged coupling components in hazardous areas in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC is inadmissible.

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Safety notes
All Safety notes and data according intended use, the fundamental duties and the protecting guards are to be taken from the operating instructions BA 8704 EN!

2.1

Warnings and symbols used in these instructions This symbol indicates safety measures which must be observed to avoid personal injury.

Caution!

This symbol indicates safety measures which must be observed to avoid damage to the coupling. This symbol indicates to safety measures, which must be observed especially for use in hazardous areas according to Directive 94/9/EC (see section 3.1) to avoid personal injuries and property damage.

3.

Condition on delivery
The ARPEX coupling components which are delivered with these instructions are coated with corrosion preventative (Tectyl). The plate packs are factory assembled and should not be disassembled. The plate packs are provided with transit protections (can also be used as assembly aids; see detail X figure I and figure II). All other coupling components are tightened hand tight together with the pre-assembled coupling combinations (see figure I and figure II Fixing bolts).

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Figure I M C

Figure II J C

Fixing bolt (1)

Fixing bolt (2)

Clamping bolt Detail X Transit protection / Assembly aid

3.1

Marking of the coupling parts according to Directive 94/9/EC Couplings which are assigned for use in hazardous areas according to Directive 94/9/EC must show appropriate marks. The detailed marks and further data according to the operating conditions of these couplings are to be taken from the operating instructions BA 8704 EN. The Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer is also printed in these instructions.

4.
4.1

Assembly
Assembly preparations Remove the fixing bolts (see figure I resp. figure II) from the coupling components. Push the unbolted coupling component (hub or sleeve) out of the recess (perhaps using a jacking screw (e. g. DIN EN 24017, 8.8 not included in the scope of supply). Place the screws into the threaded holes provided for the purpose and rotate them several times until the coupling component is loose).

4.2

General information on assembly

Informations regarding the cleaning of the coupling components and shaft ends and the mounting of the hub components and the intermediate units (see section 4.3) are to be taken from the operating instructions BA 8704 EN.

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Mounting of the intermediate unit Insert the sleeve or sleeve combination between the hub components. Tighten the fixing bolts only lightly. Loosen the clamping bolts of the transit protection (see fig. I and II detail X) simultaneously. Remove the transit protection (fig. I and II, detail X) and tighten the fixing bolts in several turns using the specified tightening torque (table 1).
ARPEX M-hub / C-flange (figure I) Hexagon socket head screw - 8.8 Size Thread (slightly oiled) Quantity Tightening torque TA [Nm] 9 9 20 41 70 70 70 170 170 170 330 M 6 M 6 M 6 M 8 M10 M12 M12 M12 M16 M16 M16 M20 J-hub / C-flange (figure II) Hexagon head screw - 8.8 Thread (slightly oiled) Quantity Tightening torque TA [Nm] 9 9 9 20 41 70 70 70 170 170 170 330

piece 64-4 96-6 120-6 142-6 162-6 190-6 214-6 230-6 245-6 275-6 310-6 345-6 M 6 M 6 M 8 M10 M12 M12 M12 M16 M16 M16 M20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

piece 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Table 1:Assembly data of the fixing bolts The specified tightening torques (table 1) must be absolutely kept. Deviating tightening torques may result in accelerated wear of the plates and damage of the coupling. Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Flying metal fragments can cause serious personal injuries! A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operation of the coupling with damaged coupling components in hazardous areas in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC is inadmissible.

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Alignment
ARPEX couplings will compensate for misalignment conditions of shafts to be connected. Couplings with two plate packs permit end float, parallel offset and angular misalignment. Couplings with one plate pack only permit end float and angular misalignment. When aligning the machines to be coupled, the gap S1 (see figure III and table 2) is measured in several positions around the circumference with a slide caliper rule. When the measured flange gaps are within the listed S1min / S1max (table 2) values, the machine elements are sufficiently well aligned.

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S1max

S1min

S1min

S1max

Figure III S1 S1min S1max M = Gap between coupling flanges = see table 2 = see table 2 = Measuring point

Caution!

The assembly misalignment may not exceed the specified values for S1min and S1max (table 2). Nevertheless it is advisable to align the couplings as precise as possible to have misalignment reserves for operation. Unpermissible assembly misalignments may result in accelerated wear of the plates and damage to the coupling. Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Flying metal fragments can cause serious personal injuries! A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operation of the coupling with damaged coupling components in hazardous areas in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC is inadmissible.
ARPEX S1 mm 6.0 6.0 7.0 9.0 11.0 10.0 10.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 S1 min. Size 64-4 96-6 120-6 142-6 162-6 190-6 214-6 230-6 245-6 275-6 310-6 345-6 mm 5.8 5.8 6.8 8.7 10.7 9.6 9.6 11.5 15.5 19.4 21.3 23.3 S1 max. mm 6.2 6.2 7.2 9.3 11.3 10.4 10.4 12.5 16.5 20.6 22.7 24.7

Table 2: Permissible assembly misalignment

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Putting into service / Operation

Notes and data concerning putting into service and operation are to be taken of the operating instructions BA 8704 EN!

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Failures, causes and remedies

Detailed informations and notes regarding the subject failures as well as the causes and remedies of it are to be taken of the operating instructions BA 8704 EN.

8.

Maintenance
Notes and data concerning maintenance are to be taken of the operating instructions BA 8704 EN! Additionally a complete list with addresses of FLENDER service centres is attached to these operating instructions.

9.

Disassembly
Reinsert the clamping bolts of the transit protection as assembly aids (see figure I and II detail X). Be sure that the assembly aids are inserted loosely but not yet tightened. Turn out the fixing bolts of the coupling components (see figure I and II). Then place jacking screws into the threaded holes provided in the coupling components to be removed and force out the recess of the intermediate unit (CEC). Using the clamping bolts of the transit protection (see figure I and II detail X) tighten the plate packs until they are in contact and lift out the sleeve (CEC-components). Secure coupling components to be loosened before starting with disassembly work! Danger of injury due to drop down of coupling components.

10.

Replacing plate packs

If plate packs must be changed it is recommended to send the half coupling concerned to Flender factory for repair and rebalancing. If this is impossible and if the plate packs are to be changed by the customer, the following tightening values and methods must be observed to ensure full functioning and performance capability of the coupling:

10.1

Assembly of plate packs acc. tightening torque method (Sizes 64-4 to 230-6)
Fitting bolt (4) ARPEX-flange (2) Ring (3) Catching ring (5) Nut (1)

Figure IV
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Bolt the plate pack alternately together with the coupling components so that the rings (item 3, figure IV) contact the ARPEX flange (item 2) and the nuts (item 1) contact the catching rings (item 5).

Caution!

The bolts must be used in the as-delivered condition. Additional lubrication or greasing is not allowed!

The tightening torque for the bolts must be applied to the nuts (item 1) and the bolt head be secured against turning. This protection against turning must be supported on the flange to which the plate pack is fastened. Tighten the nuts consecutively using specified tightening torque TA (table 3). To avoid a stretching of the plate pack it is recommended to tighten the nuts in two runs (in the 1. run with 0.5 x TA and in the 2. run with TA; see table 3).
Width across flats A/F [mm] 10 10 13 17 19 21 24 27 Tightening torque 1. run: 0.5 x TA [Nm] 6 6 15 30 50 80 125 175 2. run: TA [Nm] 12 12 30 60 100 160 250 350

ARPEX Size 64-4 96-6 120-6 142-6 162-6 190-6 214-6 230-6

Thread [mm] M 6 M 6 M 8 M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16 M 18

Table 3:

Assembly data for plate pack bolting (Tightening torque method)

The specified tightening torques (table 3) must be absolutely kept. Deviating tightening torques may result in accelerated wear of the plates and damage of the coupling. Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Flying metal fragments can cause serious personal injuries! A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operation of the coupling with damaged coupling components in hazardous areas in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC is inadmissible. 10.2 Assembly of plate packs acc. rotation angle method (Sizes 245-6 to 345-6) Apply lubricant (ATEC special paste) to the contact faces of the nut and the bolt head and the thread of the fitting bolt. Bolt the plate pack alternately together with the coupling components so that the rings (item 3, figure IV) contact the ARPEX flange (item 2) and the nuts (item 1) contact the catching rings (item 5). The tightening torque for the bolts must be applied to the nuts (item 1) and the bolt head (item 4) be secured against turning. This protection against turning must be supported on the flange to which the plate pack is fastened. It is recommended to tighten the nuts as follows: Tighten the nuts consecutively using initial tension T0 (table 4). Mark a clearly visible zero position at any point on the collar of the nut as well as on the flange (e. g. punch mark see figure V). It is recommended to choose a corner of the hexagon as zero position.

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1. Angle mark (= /2) 2. Angle mark (= )

Zero position Mark zero position on flange (e.g. by punch mark)

2 1 TA 0

/2 0 1 /2 2

Wrench socket

Figure V

Figure VI: Arc angle on the collar of the nut /2 and (arc angle

Starting from the zero position mark the turning angle (table 4) /2 and resp. see figure VI) in a counter-clockwise direction on the collar of the nut (!).

Alternatively, the turning angle [deg] can also be transferred to the wrench socket (see figure V), to avoid marking every single nut as described above. Do not in any case mark the turning angle as arc angle as specified in table 4 (see also figure VI) these values relate exclusively to the collar of the nut! Turn the nuts consecutively, starting from the zero position (marked on the flange) to the first angle mark /2 (on the wrench socket or the collar of the nut) in the tightening direction. Then turn the nuts up to the second angle mark
ARPEX Thread Width across flats A/F Size 245-6 275-6 310-6 345-6 [mm] M 20 M 22 M 24 M 27 [mm] 30 32 36 41 T0 [Nm] 50 70 90 120 [deg] 50 55 50 55

in a second tightening operation.

Rotation angle method

Rotation angle /2 [deg] 25 27.5 25 27.5 collar- [mm] 36 40 45 50

Arc angle /2 [mm] 16 19 20 24 [mm] 8 10 10 12

Table 4: Assembly data for plate pack bolting (Rotation angle method) The specified initial tensions and rotation angles (table 4) must be absolutely kept. Deviating initial tensions and rotation angles may result in accelerated wear of the plates and damage of the coupling. Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Flying metal fragments can cause serious personal injuries! A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operation of the coupling with damaged coupling components in hazardous areas in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC is inadmissible.

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