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Installation & Maintenance Manual

MECHANICAL FRICTION TORQUE LIMITER MECHANISMS

WITH COUPLINGS

Catalog Products:

V3G2H-STL

V4G2H-STL

V5G2H-STL

V6G1G-STL, V6G1H-STL, V6G2H-STL

V8G1K-STL, V8G2K-STL

And non-catalog variations

of this torque limiter design.

Mach III Technical Support

Toll Free: 866-291-0849

International: 001-859-291-0849

Email: engineering@machiii.com

www.machiii.com

Detail sheets and 3D models are available on the Mach III website:

http://www.machiii.com/Products/Torque-Limiter/Torque-Limiter-Mechanisms-

Couplings.asp

Please contact Mach III to obtain assembly and parts list drawings.

This product includes rotating equipment and should be guarded according to

OSHA requirements and other Federal, State and local regulations. It is the

responsibility of the user to provide necessary guarding.

CLICK on product numbers above

to obtain the product detail sheet

which includes dimensional data

helpful during installation.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Installation & Maintenance Manual MECHANICAL FRICTION TORQUE LIMITER MECHANISMS WITH COUPLINGS Catalog Products: V3G2H-STL V4G2H-STL V5G2H-STL V6G1G-STL, V6G1H-STL, V6G2H-STL V8G1K-STL, V8G2K-STL And non-catalog variations of this torque limiter design. CLICK on product numbers above to obtain the product detail sheet which includes dimensional data helpful during installation. Mach III Technical Support Toll Free: 866-291-0849 International: 001-859-291-0849 Email: engineering@machiii.com www.machiii.
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I. Torque Setting Mach III torque limiters are typically shipped to the customer with the torque value they have specified. (Note: All torque settings are +/- 10%.) If a torque limiter requires setting or resetting in the field, please refer to section VII of this document. II. Torque Limiter Installation Great care must be exercised to assure proper offset & angular alignment between shafts to prevent premature coupling failure.
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V. Parts diagram FRICTION DISC NYLON PT. SET SCREW DRIVE HUB RETAINER RING SET SCREWS W/JAM NUT (some models) NUT COUPLING DRIVE DISC SPRING Repair Kit: Part number = Clutch Product Number + “-RPRK” (e.g. V3G2H-STH-RPRK) Facing Kit: Part number = Clutch Product Number + “-FCGK” (e.g. V3G2H-STH-FCGK) Additional Parts: Repair services: Contact Mach III to obtain a complete listing of additional parts kits available for your specific clutch.
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C. REASSEMBLY (1) (2) (3) (4) VII. Replace the nut. Adjust to desired torque. Tighten nylon point set screw. See “torque Limiter Installation” portion of these instructions for the proper procedure for reinstalling the clutch. Torque Setting Instructions A. Product Numbers: V3G2H-STL, V4G2H-STL, V5G2H-STL and non-catalog variations of this torque limiter design. D C E A B (1) Make sure the nylon-tipped set screw (REF. C) in the outside diameter of the adjustment nut (REF. A) is loose.
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B. Product Numbers: V6G1G-STL, V6G1H-STL, V6G2H-STL, V8G1K-STL, V8G2K-STL and non-catalog variations of this torque limiter design. F E D G C A B (1) Make sure the adjustment nut (REF. A) is snug against the disc spring (REF. B). (2) Make sure the six jam nuts (REF. C) mounted on the six set screws (REF. D) which are placed axially in adjustment nut (REF. A) are loose. (3) Screw the six set screws (REF. D) in the adjustment nut (REF. A) until they contact the disc spring (REF. B).