TM 5-3895-374-24-2
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TA1M thru TA7M Motor Mounts
for DODGE’ Torque-Arm Speed Reducers
(Sizes TXT1 thru TXT7)
INSTALLATION
Note
Refer to photo for position of all parts
before installation.
1.
Remove the two or three bolts required for mounting the
TAM Motor Mount from the reducer housing. Install the
front and rear supports (2) using the new reducer bolts (1 )
supplied with the motor mount. Make sure support flanges
face output side of reducer. Tighten bolts securely.
2.
Mount bottom plate (3) on supports with bolts supplied.
Insert bolts (7) from top through slotted holes. Add
flatwasher, lockwasher, and nut. Hand tighten.
3.
Thread two nuts (6) on each threaded stud (5) leaving
approximately 1" of stud protruding at one end. Insert
threaded stud with 1" of threads through corner holes of
bottom plate, thread a hex nut (6) on the stud and tighten
securely.
4.
Slide top plate (4) over the threaded stud, making sure
center handling hole is positioned opposite input side of
reducer. Thread a hex nut (6) on the studs and tighten
securely.
5.
Locate the proper position for the motor and bolt it to the
top plate. Tighten bolts securely.
WARNING
If electrical connections to motor are Installed
at this time, disconnect and lock out power
supply before proceeding.
6.
Install motor sheave and reducer sheave as close to motor
and reducer housings as possible. Accurately align the
motor and reducer sheave by sliding bottom plate in
relation to supports. Tighten bolts (7) securely.
7.
Install V-belts and tension belts by alternately adjusting
nuts (6) on the threaded studs (jackscrews). Make certain
that all bolts are securely tightened, the V-belt drive is
properly aligned and the belt guard is installed before
operating the drive.
MOUNT
MOTOR
AT ANY
POINT
AROUND
DRIVE
SHAFT
WARNING: Because of the possible danger to person(s) or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products. it is important that correct procedures
be followed: Products must be used in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper installation, maintenance and operation procedures must be
observed. The instructions in the instruction manuals must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary to assure sale operation under the prevailing conditions.
Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes should be provided. and are neither provided by
Reliance Electric Industrial Company nor are the responsibility of Reliance Electric Industrial Company. This unit and its associated equipment must be installed, adjusted and
maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons
or property may be involved. a failsafe device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer output shaft.
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Reliance Electric Company. 1990 DODGE is a registered trademark
of Reliance Electric Company or its affiliates.
Printed in U.S.A.
Instruction Manual 499369
1/89 8M-K
page 3-855
