Start­up; Procedure Before Start­up; Fluid Filling - Siemens FLENDER FLUDEX Series Operating Instructions Manual

7. Start­up
Observe the information in section 3, "Safety instructions"!
NOTICE
Damage to the coupling
Damage to the coupling parts owing to not removing the transport lock.
Operation with the transport locks fitted is not permissible. All transport locks must be removed.
7.1 Procedure before start­up
NOTICE
Damage to the coupling
Damage to the coupling through frozen operating fluid.
The ambient temperature must be above the freezing point of the operating fluid.
If the ambient temperature falls below this freezing point, the coupling must be brought up to operating
temperature before operation.
These following items must be checked before the start­up:
• Correct seating of the flexible elements (12).
The flexible elements (12) must be flush with the the end face of the hub.
• Tightening of the set screws.
• Rectify the alignment and the distance dimension "S", if necessary.
• Check tightening torques of all the screw connections (see section 1 and section 6).
7.2

Fluid filling

DANGER
Risk of explosion
Risk of explosion when using not permitted operating fluid below ground in potentially explosive areas.
Only specifically permitted operating fluids may be used for operation below ground. Follow the
country­specific regulations.
WARNING
Serious injury
Risk of serious injury through wrong operating fluid and incorrect filling quantity of the coupling.
The operating fluid used and its quantity must correspond to the specifications in the operating manual.
The instructions for use issued by the manufacturer of the operating fluid must be observed.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Serious injury through burns on hot surfaces (> 55 °C) possible.
Allow the coupling to cool down.
Wear suitable protective gloves and protective clothing.
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FLUDEX 4612 en
Operating instructions 10/2017