Removing The Rotor Shipping Brace; Removing The Rotor Shipping Brace From Machines With Vertical Type Of Construction - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB5 Series Operating Instructions Manual

● When mounting output transmission elements (coupling, gear wheel, belt pulley etc. ) use
the thread at the shaft end.
● Use a suitable device when withdrawing output elements.
● When mounting or withdrawing, do not apply any blows, for example with a hammer or
similar tool, to the parts to be mounted or withdrawn.
● Only transfer radial or axial forces specified in the catalog to the motor bearings via the shaft
extension.
5.3.5

Removing the rotor shipping brace

If a rotor shipping brace is attached to the machine, remove it at the last possible moment,
for example, when you are ready to push on the output or drive element.
5.3.6 Removing the rotor shipping brace from machines with vertical type of
construction
● Only remove the rotor shipping brace when the machine is in a vertical position.
Dismantling the rotor shipping brace when the machine is in a horizontal position could
damage the bearings.
● Fix the rotor in place before you turn the machine into a horizontal position.
Failure to fit the rotor shipping brace can result in damage to the bearings while the machine
is being turned onto its side.
Store the rotor locking device
Be sure to store the rotor locking device. It must be remounted for possible disassembly and
transport.
1MB5 SH 400/450
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E45959221A
Mounting output transmission elements
If possible, heat up the output transmission elements as required.
5.3 Lift the machine to where it will be mounted and position it
Assembly
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