Intec Force 1 Instruction Manual page 23

THE FORCE/1
Maintenance, Cont.
REPLACING AIRLOCK SEALS
Unplug the FORCE/1 from electrical power and empty all insulation
material from the hopper. Seal replacement requires a 7/16" socket and
ratchet, a 6" socket extension and a 7/16" open-end wrench. With the
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machine in an upright position, locate the four 1 *20 bolts holding the seal
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in place. Loosen and remove the fasteners. Remove the damaged seal
from the front rotor plate which remains attached to the shaft. Reverse the
process to install a new seal. Be careful that the direction of the seal is
correct. When it is equally wrapped around both sides and seated all the
way down on the rotor shaft, reinstall the back rotor plate and fasteners.
Snug down the bolts. Do not overtighten. Overtightening will cause the
seal to bow out at the ends producing uneven wear and premature
failure. To replace other damaged seals, reconnect to electrical power
and, using the remote switch, move the airlock seal into the position for
removal. Again, disconnect from electrical power before doing the actual
repair or replacement. Note: Take care not to install the seals backwards.
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