MTS Nut Grips - Manual (Page 17)

MTS Fundamental™ Bolt Grips and Nut Grips Installation 17
Installation
The grips are usually assembled before shipment.
Inspect and clean the
parts
Make sure you have all the parts. Check to see if the parts are correct. All parts
should be free of deformities or surface damages, and the screw holes should be
free of iron filings. Clean all parts before assembling.
Assembly
Refer to the component identification illustrations in the Introduction section for
the location of parts in the following paragraphs.
F-JLL305A1
F-JLL305A2
F-JLL605A1
F-JLL605A2
F-JLL106A1
F-JLL106A2
1. Mount the Leading Block 1 on the Upper Joint with an Allen Screw. The
uneven side of the Leading Block 1 should face the upper joint to form a
slot.
2. Insert the Upper Protection Plate into the slot and mount the Leading Block
2 and Leading Block 3 on the upper joint with an Allen Screw, so as to
mount the upper protection plate to the upper joint.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the lower assembly.
Note When tightening the Allen screws, adjust the clearance of the leading
blocks and check that they are parallel. Make the protection plate slip
smoothly in the slots which are formed by the leading blocks and the
upper/lower joint.The fixtures must be stored with anti-rust oil applied.
Installation
Installing fixtures requires you to operate the equipment, which can cause
expected grip or crosshead movements.
Unexpected grip or crosshead movements can cause personal injury and
damage to the equipment.
Take every precaution to avoid unexpected grip and crosshead movements while
installing the fixtures.