Dodge PARA-FLEX GTL user manual

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Instruction Manual for DODGE Para-Flex GT, GTL, and GFB
WARNING
To ensure that the drive is not unexpectedly started, turn off, lock out, and tag power source before proceeding. Failure to observe these precautions could
result in bodily injury.
Install in the following sequence:
(1) Inspect the shaft to ensure that it is smooth, straight and within commercial shaft tolerances as found in Table 1. Inspect the coupling hub to
ensure that the adapter and hub have not been damaged during ship

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Section 2 - Taper-Lock Hub Installation Figure 2: PXGTL Assembly External Clamp Ring Locknut Elastomeric Element Hub Taper-Lock Bushing Hex-Head Micro- Mount Screw Lockwasher (1) Insert bushing into hub. Match the hole pattern, not threaded holes (each complete hole will be threaded on one side only). (2) Lightly oil setscrews and thread into those half-threaded holes with the threads in the hub. Do not lubricate the bushing taper, bushing bore, hub taper or shaft. Doing so could be harmf

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Section 3 - Grip-Tight Hub Installation The DODGE Grip-Tight adapter mounted Para-Flex coupling incorporates a unique way of mounting and dismounting a coupling to and from the shaft. The patented feature pushes the coupling hub onto the tapered adapter sleeve and locks it into place as the locknut is given a predetermined clockwise rotation. The locknut pushes against the coupling hub face ensuring a positive uniform engagement of the coupling hub and adapter. Dismounting is accomplished by r

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Section 4 – Flexible Element Installation (1) If flanges are being re-used, clean flange mounting area as well as flexible element seats with a solvent, such as Xylene (Xylol), to remove grease, oil, and dirt from surfaces. A diluted soapy water solution may be applied to aid with element installation. (2) Loosen clamp ring nut so the element toe can seat within the clamp ring faces. Wrap flexible element around flanges as shown. Make sure the toe of the element is fully worked down into the