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Disassembly & Assembly
Assembly & Installation Of
Conventional Duo-Cone Seals
Assembly And Installation Of
Conventional Duo-Cone Seals
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Introduction
NOTE:
This introduction is only for Duo-Cone
conventional seals. This procedure does not
pertain to Duo-Cone floating seals.
It is extremely important to follow the correct
procedure for installing Duo-Cone seals. Many
seal failures am the direct result of mistakes
during installation of the seal components.
(1) Seal ring. (2) Rubber toric ring. (3) Housing retaining lip.
(4) Housing Ramp. (5) Seal Ring Housing.
(6) Seal ring face. (7) Seal ring ramp. (8) Seal ring retaining
lip. (9) Installation tool.
Use caution when using isopropyl alcohol. Avoid
prolonged skin contact with isopropyl alcohol.
Vapors may be harmful if inhaled. Use only in a well
ventilated area. Do not smoke while using isopropyl
alcohol.
Isopropyl alcohol is flammable. Do not use near an open
flame or near welding operations. Keep isopropyl alcohol
away from heated surfaces exceeding 482°C (900°F).
1.
Remove any oil film, dust or other foreign matter from all
of the seal components. Use isopropyl alcohol and
clean cloth to wipe the components. Paper towels may
also be used.
NOTE:
Do not allow oil to contact rubber toric rings (2) or
seal ring ramps (7) before both seal rings (1) are
assembled in Step 10.
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