VEGA VEGAFLEX series 80 Rod and cable components - Manual (Page 12)

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2 Mounting
Rod and cable components • for VEGAFLEX series 80
44968-EN-131107
B
1
M6
M6
ø12 mm
(0.47")
SW 10
Fig. 10: Rod components - ø 12 mm (0.47 in)
B Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in)
1 Lock washer
1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the
extension rod.
Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments.
2. Screw the rod extension onto the basic rod or the bow-shaped
segment or the extension rod.
3. Exert counterforce with a second fork spanner (SW 10) and tight-
en the rod on the flat surfaces with a torque of 10 Nm (7.37 lbf ft).
Tip:
Please maintain the specified torque so that the max. tensile strength
remains.
2.3 Rod extension - ø 16 mm (0.63 in)
Bow-shaped segment - ø 16 mm (0.63 in)
To mount the measuring rod, you need a size 13 wrench.