CAUTION Whether the conveyor is parallel, slanted, or vertical, always attach a chain block or piano wire to the area to be connected/ disconnected to ensure there is no tension on the chain.
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
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UPPER NUT LOWER NUT
CONNECTING LINK PLATE
1. PREPARATION Remove the nuts and the connecting link plate from the Tsubaki Smart Connect ™ system.
2. ALIGN AND INSERT Pull both ends of the chain together, insert the connecting link into the joints of the inner link, and place the connecting link plate over the pin ends.
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3. LOWER NUT INSTALLATION Tighten the lower nut at the prescribed torque. Before tightening the nut, remove oil and other substances from the screw threads using a cloth.
4. UPPER NUT INSTALLATION Tighten the upper nut at the prescribed torque to complete the connection.
1. UPPER NUT REMOVAL - First remove the upper nut. - Next remove the lower nut. DISCONNECTING
2. DISASSEMBLY - Remove the connecting link plate, and then remove the connecting link from the inner link.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Every application/system is unique. Nuts should be inspected periodically, and marking matchmarks on the nuts can make this easier.
Refer to the Tsubaki Large Size Conveyor Chains & Sprockets Catalog for maintenance and inspection.
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