
Donaldson Company, Inc.
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Split Taper™ Bushing Mounting Instructions
Many fans are furnished with split taper bushings
for mounting the impeller to the shaft. When
properly assembled, the bushings grip the hub with
a positive clamping action.
1. Bushel barrel and bore of impeller are tapered
to ensure concentric mounting and a true
running propeller.
2. Capscrews, when tightened, lock bushing in
propeller. Use special plated capscrews and
nylock nuts.
3. Bushing is split so that when the locking
capscrews force bushing into tapered bore, the
bushing grips the shaft with a positive clamping
fit. This will withstand vibration and heavy
loads without being loosened.
4. Impeller and bushing assembly is keyed to the
shaft and held in place by compression, which
adds driving strength.
Note: Before assembly, ensure shaft and
keyway are clean and smooth.
Check key size with both shaft and
bushing keyway.
5. To assemble, insert the capscrews through the
clearance holes in the bushing and install
bushing loosely into the impeller. Do not press
or drive. Start capscrews by hand, turning them
just enough to engage threads in the nylock nut.
Do not use a wrench at this time. The bushing
should be loose enough in the propeller to move
freely. Slide impeller and bushing assembly onto
shaft, allowing adequate clearance for shaft
end play to prevent friction. Fit key into
keyway. Do not force impeller and bushing
onto shaft. If it does not go on easily, check
shaft, bushing, and key sizes once again.
Tighten capscrews gradually and evenly with
wrench similar to mounting an automobile
wheel. Rotate a quarter turn on each capscrew
successively until all capscrews are tight.
These capscrews force the taper bushing into
the hub, which in turn compresses the bushing
onto the shaft. This makes a positive clamping
fit. The torque must not exceed the value
specified in the table.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to pull bushing flange
flush with hub end. There should be a
clearance which varies approximately
3/16-in to 1/4-in with the bushing size
when tightened. This is not a locating
dimension.
Impeller Assembly Removal
1. Remove all capscrews from impeller and hub
assembly.
2. Insert capscrews into the threaded holes in the
bushing flange.
3. Tighten each bolt in quarter of a turn
increments to push the impeller off the bushing.
This forces the bushing loose from the propeller
hub and releases the compression so that the
entire assembly will slide from the shaft.
4. Pull the bushing off the shaft.
Note: If the assembly has been in place
sometime it may be necessary to use a
wheel puller to remove the bushing.
Never use a wheel puller on the impeller.
Split Taper Bushing Installation
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A. External key, except G, H and Idler Bushings
B. Bushing barrel and Product bore are tapered
C. Bushing cap screws
D. Bushing barrel is split (except idler bushings)
E. Removal holes are threaded, installation holes are not
BROWNING Split
Taper Bushed
Product (Gripbelt
Sheave Shown)
®
Browning®is a registered trademark and Split Taper™ is a tradename of Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.