User Manual INTRODUCTION This document illustrates operating instructions for Eaton’s Multi-FF series Multiplate quick disconnect coupling. This user manual also provides guidance about preventive maintenance of Multiplate coupling and steps for servicing in case of malfunction. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended to wear hand-gloves while making connection or disconnection of Eaton’s Multi-FF device.
After doing so, lubrication must be carried out. Apply solid lubricant (grease) after every 6 months or 1000 coupling-decoupling cycles in critical areas listed below: 1. Racks on movable plate 2. Pinion in fixed plate Figure 1. General instructions for Multiplate couplinG E-MEQD-II003-E December 2020 www.eaton.com...
User Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Multiplate coupling, marketed as Eaton’s Multi-FF series product, is a system which enables connection and disconnection of 2 or more QDC’s in a single operation. Briefly, this system would have two pre-assembled sub-systems, one comprising of male halves (plugs) and other one having equal number of female (socket) halves with centralized locking mechanism.
Refer to assembly drawings from EatonPowersource.com for installation thread details. • SERVICING Key components of Eaton’s Multi-FF can be easily serviced and replaced upon malfunction. Following sections and figures illustrates step-by-step guide for replacing these components with use of standard tools. SOCKET HALF REPLACEMENT Figure 3.
Figure 4 Jam Nut view. B. Using standard wrench, hold hex on end connection of coupling and rotate in counter-clockwise direction to unscrew the sub-assembly. C. Remove plug assembly and Jam Nut from movable plate. General instructions for Multiplate couplinG E-MEQD-II003-E December 2020 www.eaton.com...
Movable plate has plug (male) half and fixed plate has socket (socket) half. 1. First step is to open cover/dust cap and clean plate surface from any dust/foreign particles. General instructions for Multiplate couplinG E-MEQD-II003-E December 2020 www.eaton.com...
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6. During dust cap / cover is getting closed, ensure that seal band on fixed plate is in place. If seal band is lost or damaged, contact Eaton representative to order replacement Dust cap seal as per part number details provided in section 8.3.
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User Manual Notes General instructions for Multiplate couplinG E-MEQD-II003-E December 2020 www.eaton.com...