Mönninghoff ServoFlex 318 Product guide

ServoFlex - torsionally
stiffcoupling
Type318

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Operating and Assembly Instructions
ServoFlex
Type 318.XX
oc-I : T24.0092_e
as off 12/2018
Read these operating
instructions before starting
any kind of work!

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Content
1. General 4
1.1. Information on these instructions 4
1.2. Explanation of sym ols 4
1.3. Limitation of lia ility 6
1.4. Copyright protection 6
1.5. Spare parts 6
1.6. Guarantee conditions 7
1.7. Customer service 7
1.8. Declaration of Incorporation 8
2. Safety 9
2.1. General 9
2.2. Staff requirements 9
2.2.1. Qualifications 9
2.2.2. Unauthorized persons 10
2.3. Intended use 11
2.4. Technical modifications 11
2.5. Personal protective equipment 11
2.6. Specific dangers 12
2.7. Signs 13
3. Technical Specifications 13
3.1. Dimensions 13
3.2. Technical Specifications 15
3.3. Connection dimensions, connection fixings 18
4. Setup and method of function 19
4.1. Structure and designs 19
4.2. Description 20
4.2.1. Features 20
4.3. Functional method 20
5. Transport, packaging and storage 21
5.1. Safety instructions for transport 21
5.2. Transport inspection 21
5.3. Packaging 22
5.4. Removing from the packaging 22
5.5. Storing the packaged items 22
6. Assembly 24
6.1. Safety 24
6.2. Preparations 25

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6.2.1. Instructions on assem ly 25
6.2.2. Assem ling the clutch 26
6.2.3. Assem ling clutch with flanged hu (feather key connection) 28
6.2.4. Assem ling the clutch with the clamping hu 29
6.2.5. Assem ling the clutch with clamping hu sets 31
6.2.6. Assem le the clutch and the connecting plate (design 4) 33
6.2.7. Supporting the dou le flange 33
6.2.8. Assem ling the clutch vertically 34
7. Startup 38
8. Using in potentially explosive areas 39
8.1. Construction of the clutch size 39
8.2. Control events 39
8.3. Startup 39
8.4. Contact protection 40
8.5. Construction of the clamping sets, clamping hu sets and clamping hu s 41
8.6. Permissi le temperatures 41
8.7. EC Declaration of Conformity 42
9. Operation 43
9.1. General 43
9.2. Recommendations for operation 43
10. Faults 44
10.1. Safety 44
10.2. Malfunctions 46
11. Maintenance 46
11.1. Maintenance intervals 46
11.2. Checking for wear 46
12. ismantling 48
12.1. Safety 48
12.2. Dismantling 48
12.3. Disposal 48
13. Applicable standards, guidelines and regulations 49

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1. General
1.1. Information a out these instructions
These instructions allow safe and efficient handling of the type 318.XX, ServoFlex clutches
hereinafter referred to as clutch.
These instructions are part of the clutch system and must e kept in the immediate vicinity
of the location, where the clutch is used and e accessi le to staff at all times. Staff must
read and understand these instructions carefully efore eginning any work. Compliance with
all safety instructions stated in these instructions constitute the asic requirement for safe
working practices.
In addition, local accident prevention regulations and general safety rules apply to the range
of application of the com ination.
1.2. Explanation of sym ols
Warnings
All warnings in these operating instructions will e indicated y a warning sym ol.
The following warning sym ols are used throughout these operating instructions:
Symbol Meaning
General warning
Danger of crushing!
Danger of environmental pollution
Danger of explosion
Special instructions when using the
device in explosion-proof areas.
General instructions and useful
suggestions on handling
Safety precautions
The safety instructions are indicated in these instructions y sym ols. The safety instructions
are introduced y signal words that are intended to indicate the extent of the danger.

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The warning sym ol also indicates the type of danger.
The following warnings are used throughout these instructions:
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Consequences upon non-o servance of the
instructions...
► In order to avoid these…
A warning of this category indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided, it may lead to serious injury or even death.
Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid the danger of serious injury to persons or
even death.
CAUTION
Injury to persons due to...!
Consequences upon non-o servance of the
instructions...
► In order to avoid these…
A warning of this category indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided, it may lead to light or minor injuries.
Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid the danger of serious injury to persons.
ATTENTION
amage to property due to...
Consequences upon non-o servance of the
instructions...
► In order to avoid these…
A warning of this category indicates potential danger to property.
If the situation is not avoided, it may lead to damage to property.
Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid damage to property.
Tips and recommendations
NOTE
Descriptive text…
A descriptive text contains additional information that is important for further processing or
for simplifying the procedure step explained.

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1.3. Limitation of lia ility
All specifications and notes in these instructions were compiled according to all standards
and regulations considering the current state of technology and many years of knowledge
and experience.
The manufacturer assumes no lia ility for damages resulting from:
 upon non-o servance of the instructions
 Use for the non-intended purpose
 Deployment of insufficiently qualified staff
 Unauthorized modifications
 Technical modifications
 Use of non-approved spare parts
The commitment as agreed in the delivery contract, the general terms and conditions, the
delivery conditions specified y the manufacturer as well as the applica le statutory
regulations apply.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications resulting from improvements and
further development.
1.4. Copyright protection
This documentation is protected y copyright.
The contents and instructions are for internal use only and may not e transferred to a third
party, reproduced in any form or manner, either in whole or in part, utilized or
communicated without the written permission of the manufacturer.
Infringement o ligates damage compensation. We reserve the right to impose further
claims.
1.5. Spare parts
WARNING
anger of injury due to wrong or faulty
spare parts!
Incorrect or defective replacement parts
can lead to injury, damage, malfunction or
total reakdown.
► Use original spare parts from the
manufacturer only.

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NOTE
The use of spare parts other than original
Mönninghoff spare parts or use of spare
parts not purchased directly from
Maschinenfa rik Mönninghoff Gm H & Co.
KG invalidates all commitments of
Maschinenfa rik Mönninghoff Gm H & Co.
KG or its dealers such as guarantee,
service contracts etc. without prior notice.
► O tain spare parts from authorized
dealers or directly from the
manufacturer. See page 7 for the
address.
1.6. Guarantee conditions
The guarantee conditions are included in the general terms and conditions of the
manufacturer.
1.7. Customer service
Technical information is availa le from our customer service department
Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff GmbH & Co. KG
Bessemerstraße 100 Postfach 101749
D – 44793 Bochum D – 44717 Bochum
Tel.: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.moenninghoff.de
Moreover, our employees are always interested in new information and experiences, which
result from the use of our products or can lead to the improvement of our products.

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1.8. Declaration of Incorporation
eclaration of Incorporation
according to EC Machine irective 2006/42/EC,
Annex II B
Name of the manufacturer: Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff GmbH & Co. KG
Address of the manufacturer: Maschinenfabrik Mönninghoff GmbH & Co. KG
Bessemerstrasse 100
– 44793 Bochum
We here y declare that the
products
Model: ServoFlex
Type 318.XX
Project no.:
are intended for installing into a system/machine. Startup is not permitted until it is
determined that the system/machine in which this ServoFlex clutch is installed, complies
with the requirements of the EC directives.
The following harmonized standards were applied:
IN EN ISO 12100
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction
The technical documentation is availa le in entirety and can e requested from:
Maschinenfa rik Mönninghoff Gm H & Co. KG
The corresponding operating instructions for the machine/machine part are availa le.
in their original version and
in the national language of the user in their original version and
in the national language of the user
Bochum,
17.12.2018
Signature........................................................
Managing director: Dipl.-Kfm. Bodo Finger