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Refer to Kadant Johnson assembly drawing for part identification and to drawing A37640 for torque specifications. For easy identification, parts used in individual steps are often accompanied with their position in the assembly drawing [e.g. gasket (8B)]. Tighten all fasteners in a star pattern. Certified drawings are available upon request. Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change.
Remove all debris from inside the piping and roll.
Remove the head (2), packing gland (10N), locknut (30) packing rings (11), and packing (35) from the rotary joint.
Important: Check that the horizontal pipe is straight and true to prevent excess wear and breakage.
Note: For rotary joints equipped with an O-ring gland (11), do not remove the gland. Removal of the head is only necessary during this step.
Slide the nipple flange over the rotary joint nipple with the taper facing out. Place the split wedges into the recess of the nipple. Slide the nipple flange over the wedges.
Place metal gasket (8Q) into the journal flange. Lift the rotary joint up, slide it over the horizontal pipe and into the journal flange. Secure to studs with nuts. An even gap of 1/8" to 3/16" (3 to 5 mm) should remain in between the journal flange and nipple flange.
Note: For rotary joints equipped with an O-ring gland, apply a generous amount of silicon lubricant to the O-rings (11B and 11C) and the horizontal pipe.
Reinstall the packing, packing gland, and locknut. Apply approximately 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) of torque to the gland and tighten the locknut.
Note: For rotary joints equipped with an O-ring gland, skip this step, and proceed to step 6.
Reattach the head and gasket.
Measure the width (Z) of the groove in the nipple. Measure the distance between the dry guide and the edge of the groove (Y). When they are equal (Z = Y) the seal ring is worn and should be replaced. Ring wear may be also be measured using the “X” dimension. Refer to “Measuring Seal Ring Wear.”
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