Viva Couplings are designed to provide a mechanical connection between the rotating shafts of mechanical equipment, using a torsionally soft flexible element to accommodate inherent misalignment while transmitting the power and torque between the shafts.
1.2.
These instructions are intended to help you install and maintain your Viva coupling. Please read these instructions prior to installing the coupling, and prior to maintenance of the coupling and connected equipment. Keep these instructions near the coupling installation and available for review by maintenance personnel.
1.3.
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1.4.
Symbol descriptions:
Danger of injury to persons.
Damages on the machine possible.
Pointing to important items.
2. Safety and Advice Hints
DANGER! 2.1.
Safety should be a primary concern in all aspects of coupling installation, operation and maintenance.
2.2.
All rotating power transmission products are potentially dangerous and can cause serious injury. They must be guarded in compliance with OSHA, ANSI, ATEX and any other local standard for the applications they are used. It is the responsibility of the user to provide proper guarding.
2.3.
Failure to secure cap screws properly could cause coupling component(s) to dislodge during operation and result in personal injury. See Table 4 for proper tightening torques.
2.4.
Do not use on turbine drives if the coupling cannot be protected from steam leakage or overspeed situations beyond the couplings published speed rating.
2.5.
Before installing this coupling on systems involving sleeve bearings, herringbone gearsets or other axially sensitive devices, consult Rexnord.
2.6.
Elastomeric couplings can hold a static electric charge that may discharge and ignite in an explosive environment. Both shafts of the connected equipment must have a path to ground.
3. Preventative Maintenance DANGER! Do not make contact with the coupling when it is rotating and/or in operation. 3.1.
Periodic visual inspection is necessary to evaluate the condition of the flex element. Inspection can be done during the operation using a strobe light.
3.2.
When inspecting the element look for:
Fatigue cracks at element splits, discoloration and surface cracking in body of element. ATTENTION! Replace element if necessary.
4. Element Replacement DANGER! Stop the motor and lock it out to prevent start-up during installation of coupling. 4.1.
Always replace both half elements.
4.2.
Install both half elements from the same box.
4.3.
Follow installation instructions (see Section 7, Rexnord Viva Coupling Installation).
4.4.
Tighten element cap screws to proper torque (see Table 3).
The designation ATEX (Atmosphere Explosibles) has established itself for the new guidelines. ATEX 100a controls all regulations for the condition of explosion-proof equipment. Model No.____________________ Category_____________________ Reference____________________ Mfg Year_____________________
Max Temperature______________
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Position both hubs on the shaft without tightening the
setscrews.
7.4.
Use a half element to set proper hub spacing.
7.5.
When the hubs are properly spaced, tighten
the setscrews.
7.6.
When using tapered bushings, follow bushing
manufacturers instructions.
Type V
Type VS and VSX
Type V
Type VS and VSX
Step 2 7.7.
Mount first half element to the hubs using cap screws
provided.
7.8.
Rotate the shaft 180 degrees and secure second half
element.
7.9.
If shaft cannot be rotated, mount half elements at 90
degrees.
Step 3 7.10. Tighten all cap screws to the torques specified in Table 3.
8. Cap Screw Torque
7.11. Align equipment.
7.12. Install proper guarding prior to equipment start-up. ATTENTION! When installing the element, first seat all the cap screws with a light torque, then tighten all cap screws to proper torque using a torque wrench.
8.1.
Do not lubricate cap screw threads.
8.2.
Cap screws must have a thread-locking adhesive
applied.
8.3.
Tighten cap screws by using torque wrench.
ATTENTION! Do not lubricate cap screw threads.
Table 4 Cap Screw Torque
Table 3 Set Screw Tightening Torque
Set Screw Thread Size inch 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 Set Screw Thread Size mm M6 M8 M10 M12
Nm 7 15 27 68
Internal Hex Size inch 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Nm 6 12 25 50
Internal Hex Size inch M3 M4 M5 M6
Tightening Torque lb-in 66 132 240 600
lb-ft 6 11 20 50 Tightening Torque
lb-in 55 110 220 440
lb-ft 5 9 18 37
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(Page 4 of 4) Type V, VS and VSX Sizes 110-460 9. Rexnord Viva Hub Mounting Options 9.1.
Hubs can be installed:
flush with the shaft end (D) extended beyond the end of the shaft (E) recessed behind the shaft end (F) ATTENTION! Shaft engagement length should be >0.8 times shaft diameter, bushed hubs must engage 100%.
