INSTALLATION GUIDE - SERIES 012, 014, 016, 018, 020, 022, 024, 026

Product catalog summary

Installation Guide Overview
This document provides installation instructions for Rotary Systems' Series 012, 014, 016, 018, 020, 022, 024, and 026 rotary unions. It emphasizes the importance of proper connection and mounting to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the equipment.

Specifications and Recommendations

All fittings should be connected to the housing before installation.
Avoid using rigid piping to prevent compromising the union's lifespan.
Hoses should be flexible with a slight bend to maintain flexibility and should be capable of handling the working pressure safely.
Proper support for hoses is necessary to avoid side loading the union.

Anti-Rotation Instructions

Implement an anti-rotation method that allows the union to find its center.
Avoid hard mounting both the rotor and housing of the union.
Suggested methods include using an anti-rotation fork around a housing fitting or an anti-rotation bracket mounted to the rear of the housing.

Mounting Procedure

Securely fasten the rotary union to the machine following the outlined guidelines to ensure proper installation.

Catalog excerpts

INSTALLATION GUIDE - SERIES 012, 014, 016, 018, 020, 022, 024, 026-1

FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH SLIGHT BEND FORK DETAIL SCALE: NONE PROPER USE AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect all fittings to housing prior to installation. • Do not use rigid piping as this will compromise the life of the union. • The hose should be flexible and have a slight bend. - Extreme bends can reduce the flexibility of the hose. • The rubber hose selected should be able to safely handle the working pressure. • The hose should be properly supported & should not side load the union. 2. Attach your preferred method of anti-rotation. Anti-rotation must allow the union to find its center. Do not hard mount both the rotor and housing of the union. • An anti-rotation fork placed around one of the housing fittings • An anti-rotation bracket mounted to the rear of the housing 3. Fasten the rotary union to the machine. www.rotarysystems.com SYSTEMS INC ©2010 Rotary Systems, Inc

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