MTS Series 249G2 Swivels - Manual (Page 3)

Series 249G2 Swivels 3
Contents
Technical Support 5
How to Get Technical Support 5
Before You Contact MTS 5
If You Contact MTS by Phone 6
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals 7
Preface 9
Before You Begin 9
Conventions 10
Documentation Conventions 10
Introduction 13
Series 249 Rod Swivel Functional Description 14
Series 249 Rod Swivel Component Identification 15
Series 249 Rod Swivel Specifications 16
Safety Information 17
General Safety Practices 17
Safety Practices Specific to Swivels 18
Installation 21
Mounting a Swivel 21
Mounting for Angularly Applied Loads 22
Maintenance 25
Swivel Bearing Backlash 25
Checking for Swivel Bearing Backlash—Observation Method 26
Checking for Swivel Bearing Backlash—System Response Method 27
Adjusting Backlash 27
Considerations For Superbolt Torquenuts 30