Seals, Sealing Rings And Safety Catch

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Always replace sealing rings and bellows.

Always replace safety catch -1- and slide it on as far as the support ring -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Safety Catch

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After removing gaskets, examine the contact surfaces on housings for burrs and damage.

Always loosen and tighten screws and nuts crosswise for mounting covers and housings.

Lightly grease sealing rings with Syntheso Glep 1 (Part No. 000.043.204.68).