Circlip - Handicare Freecurve Technical Manual

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Circlip

A circlip has a side with sharp corners and a side with rounded corners. The
clips must be installed so that the "rounded" side faces the item being retained. A clip that is installed in
the wrong way won't be able to carry as much load and will fail more easily.
The circlips must be compressed by the minimum amount possible during assembly.
Circlips can never be reused.
As the clip slips into the groove, listen for a crisp "snap" sound, indicating that is
has dropped fully into place.
Always inspect a circlip after installation. Use the circlip pliers to check that the circlip is tightly in place
and does not rotate in service.
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