Fitting the Hydraulic Connections

There are many variations of hydraulic connections possible. This section of the instruction manual assumes a standard swivel connector and blanking plug configuration is to be used.

  1. Apply a smear of thread lubricant to the blanking plug thread.

  2. Screw the blanking plug into the top port of the manifold block.

  3. Tighten the blanking plug. Do not over tighten.

  4. Smear the swivel thread with thread lubricant.

  5. Rotate the swivel connection into the front connection thread on the manifold block.

  6. Rotate the swivel connection into the front connection thread on the manifold block. With a torque wrench, tighten to 25Nm.

Swivel Assembly Instructions

  1. Unscrew the swivel block from the tensioner manifold block.

  2. Remove the snap ring from the front face of the swivel using an appropriate snap ring removal tool.

  3. Pull out the central shaft from the swivel Block.

  4. Remove the 2 x O Rings and 2 x anti-extrusion rings, make note of the correct fitting orientation.

  5. Clean central shaft and replace the failed O-rings and anti-extrusion rings and replace the O-rings and anti-extrusion rings, with new seals and anti-extrusion rings.

  6. Using a light rubber mallet tap the central shaft back into the swivel block.

  7. Refit the snap ring. Re-assemble the unit into the manifold block.