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Dover OPW 790 Series Manual
Dover OPW 790 Series Manual

Dover OPW 790 Series Manual

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790 Series Counterbalance
Equipment: Torsion Balance Type: 790X,A,B,C
Balance Unit for Balancing Loading Arms
Suitable for: Loading Arm Balancing
Easy, Precise Adjustment No special tools required
Specifications
Type:
Right-Hand: 790X-0010 (Purple) 790A-0020 (White),
790B-0030 (Yellow), 790C-0050 (Red)
Left-Hand: 790XLH-0015 (Brown), 790ALH-0025 (Black),
790BLH-0035 (Gray), 790CLH-0045 (Orange)
Working Temperature Range:
-40°F to 176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
Installation
Spring Unit Assembly
1. Position balance unit on the bosses at back of swivel joint.
2. Fix balance unit with Bolts and Lock Washers.
3. Attach backside of Link Arm [17] to Spring Arm [15] with Pin
[16] and 2 Retaining Rings [14].
4. Remove the 4 Socket Head Screws [18] and take Snubber
Block [26] off.
5. Raise loading arm to highest position (as vertical as possible).
Adjustment
When to adjust torque
A. To raise loading arm higher or for more lifting action INCREASE torque.
B. To decrease loading arm vertical travel or to slow the rate at which the arm rises, DECREASE torque.
C. Note: Prior to any disassembly, Spring balance tension should be completely relieved to allow safe disassembly of level arm.
Torque
For more lifting action increase torque.
For less lifting action decrease torque.
Place ¾"socket wrench on worm gear hex drive.
To INCREASE torque rotate the worm gear hex drive
counterclockwise (to the left).
To DECREASE torque rotate the worm gear hex drive
clockwise (to the right).
NOTE: Prior to any loading arm disassembly, spring tension should be
completely relieved. Tip: To relieve tension, arm should be pushed up as
much as possible and supported while spring tension is relieved. Spring
coil will be loose in housing when completely relieved of tension.
6. Attach front side of Link Arm [17] to mounting ears on loading arm
with Pin [16] and 2 Retaining Rings [14].
7. Check balancing action by pulling down the arm. If adjustment is
necessary, follow adjustment instructions below.
8. Install lock-down unit 788-L, if used, by following 788-L installation
instructions.
9. Replace Cover [21] using alignment pins [1] and latches [22].
www.opw-es.com
790-SERIES-IOM-EN-11/2023
Easy-To-Use
Spring Cover Latch
Worm Gear Hex Drive

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Summary of Contents for Dover OPW 790 Series

  • Page 1 www.opw-es.com 790-SERIES-IOM-EN-11/2023 790 Series Counterbalance Equipment: Torsion Balance Type: 790X,A,B,C Balance Unit for Balancing Loading Arms Suitable for: Loading Arm Balancing Easy, Precise Adjustment No special tools required Specifications Type: Right-Hand: 790X-0010 (Purple) 790A-0020 (White), 790B-0030 (Yellow), 790C-0050 (Red) Left-Hand: 790XLH-0015 (Brown), 790ALH-0025 (Black), 790BLH-0035 (Gray), 790CLH-0045 (Orange) Working Temperature Range: -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
  • Page 2 790 Series Counterbalance Parts List: 790 Series Counterbalance Index Part # Description Index Part # Description H-31396-M Spirol Pin, ⁄ ⁄ 17** E-20041-D1 Link Arm, D1 C-20185-BW Spring Regulator, R.H. Worm Gear H-31278-M Socket Head Screw, ZP, .31-18 X 1" H-30744-M Dowel Pin .25 x 1.25 H-02507-M...
  • Page 3 NOTE: All information subject to engineering and/or other changes. All trade names are copyrighted. Patents Pending. ©2022 OPW Engineered Systems ©2022 Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DOVER and the DOVER logo are registered trademarks of Delaware Capital Formation, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation.
  • Page 4 790 Series Counterbalance www.opw-es.com Parts List: 788, 789 Series Counterbalance Part Part Torsion Spring Snubber Block Spring Regulator Lock Washer Bolt Bolt Lock Washer Bolt Spring Keeper Spring Arm Screw Lever Cover (NOT SHOWN) E-ring Spring Compression Snubber Retainer Support Bracket Snubber Plunger Bearing Flange E-ring...

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