Ts-2 Clamp Rod Assembly - Gilson TS-1 Operating Manual

1. Unplug or otherwise disconnect the Testing Screen from
its power source, and lock out the connection� Remove
the top and side/back covers�
2. If you are working on a TS-1 or TS-3, first remove the
hydraulic cylinder� See Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection and
Repair on page 17�
3. Insert a pry bar under the front of the case top and on
top of the Vibrating Unit Assembly front and shift the
Vibrating Unit Assembly until the holes in the Vibrating
Unit Assembly and in connecting rod align�
4. Remove the wrist pin shoulder bolt, and remove the
connecting rod�
5. Install the assembly in the reverse order of removal�
CAUTION:
DO NOT take apart or remove the
main shaft housing assembly. It is installed using fac-
tory fixtures. If this assembly is moved out of its posi-
tion, the Testing Screen's internal vibrating assembly
will go out of level and correct test results will NOT
be obtained. The main shaft bearings are sealed and
do not require lubrication.

TS-2 Clamp Rod Assembly

WARNING:
Disconnect power supply before
servicing or cleaning.
WARNING:
DO NOT plug in or operate the
Testing Screen without all covers installed.
NOTE: Maintenance procedures for TS-1/TS-3 Clamping
Assemblies are on
The TS-2 has a threaded, mechanical clamping system�
Continuous overtightening of the clamp rods can cause
premature wearing (Fig� 6)� Periodically check the clamp
rod assemblies for wear by following these steps:
1. Unplug or otherwise disconnect the Testing Screen from
its power source, and lock out the connection� Remove
the covers� See Removal of Top and Side/Back Covers
on page 11�
2. Check for worn guide bearings and/or threaded blocks
by pushing the clamp rods back-to-front and side-to-side�
If the clamp rods move more than 1/32in in any direction,
the guide bearings need to be replaced�
3. Remove the screen trays� From inside the machine,
examine the threaded sections of the clamp rods� If the
threads are stripped, replace the lower threaded blocks
and the clamp rods�
All parts of the TS-2 mechanical clamping system are avail-
able for replacement as individual items or as assemblies�
See TS-2 Clamp Rod Assembly on
page 13�
page 20�
Fig. 6: TS-2 Clamp Rod Assembly
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Clamp Rod
Upper Guide
Bearing Screw
Upper Guide
Bearing Assembly
Collar and Pin
Hard Steel
Wearing Plate
Lower
Threaded
Block
Lower Guide
Bearing Assembly