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Section 1: Rack & Pinion Drive Assembly

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1.1 NEMA 23 Drive Assembly

1.1.1

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  • Remove tape on motor shaft.
  • Loosen motor pulley set screws.
  • Install motor pulley on motor shaft as indicated.

Assembly Note

Ensure keyway is fully seated in slot on motor shaft to allow easy installation of the motor pulley.

1.1.2

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  • Position motor pulley to dimension shown.
  • Tighten indicated set screws. Red Arrows

1.1.3

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  • Install spindle on drive plate as indicated.
  • Fully tighten shoulder bolt.

Assembly Note

Ensure the drive spindle is installed on the correct side of the drive plate. The spindle will be on the same side as the recessed nut slots, as shown in the above figure.

1.1.4

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  • Place the motor on the drive plate as indicated.

1.1.5

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  • Install drive belt on motor pulley and drive spindle as indicated.

1.1.6

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  • Insert motor fasteners as indicated.

Assembly Note

Do not tighten these fasteners prior to adjusting the belt tension in the following step.

1.1.7

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  • Tension belt by applying pressure to motor in the indicated direction.
  • Keep this pressure on the motor and tighten the 10-32 x 5/8" motor screws.

1.2 NEMA 34 Drive Assembly

1.2.1

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  • Remove tape on motor shaft.
  • Loosen motor pulley set screws.
  • Install motor pulley on motor shaft as indicated.

Assembly Note

Ensure keyway is fully seated in slot on motor shaft to allow easy installation of motor pulley.

1.2.2

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  • Position motor pulley to dimension shown.
  • Tighten set screws as indicated. Red Arrows

1.2.3

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  • Install spindle on drive plate as indicated.
  • Fully tighten shoulder bolt.

Assembly Note

Ensure the drive spindle is installed on the correct side of the drive plate. The spindle will be installed on the recessed portion, as shown in the above figure.

1.2.4

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  • Place the motor on the drive plate as indicated.

1.2.5

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  • Install drive belt on motor pulley and drive spindle as indicated.

1.2.6

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  • Insert motor fasteners as indicated.

Assembly Note

Do not tighten these fasteners prior to adjusting the belt tension in the following step.

1.2.7

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  • Tension belt by applying pressure to motor in the indicated direction.
  • Keep this pressure on the motor and tighten the 10-32 x 5/8" motor screws.