Climax LM5200 Operating Manual page 41

Ballscrew Assembly
The ballscrew assembly can be placed on either bed half. The following procedure can be used
on either end of the ballscrew. Tightening the bearing preload nut on either end of the ballscrew
will remove all slack. Once the ballscrew is adjusted, the hex on both ends should be protruding
about the same amount. If they are different by more than 1/4 inch, loosen one bearing preload
nut and tighten the other to center the ballscrew.
1. Remove the ballscrew lock assembly.
2. Remove the setscrew to gain access to the bearing preload nut locking screw.
3. Loosen the locking screw, and remove the bearing preload nut.
4. Install the ballscrew into the bearing block assembly.
5. Hand tighten the bearing preload nut on the end of the ballscrew, and lock into place
using the locking screw.
6. Replace the setscrew.
7. Bolt on the ballscrew lock assembly
Figure 8
The operational length of the bed can be increased by adding bed sections and a longer
ballscrew. See the Accessories section for more information. The ballscrew will be the same
length as the bed for normal configurations. In cases where the bed is longer than the ballscrew,
the ballscrew will need to be positioned to one end of the bed.
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