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Hammer Trip System Hammer Trip Track Rails. (Refer to Figure K-33.)
The hammer trip track rails are normally removed to inspect and/or for replacement.
Removal.
a.
Remove the hammer trip assembly from the hammer trip track rails (Page K-72).
b.
Remove the catch ring cap from the upper cylinder (Page K-52).
c.
Remove the two trip track rail end caps (1, Figure K-33).
d.
Remove the eight trip track rail spacer bolts (2) securing the four trip track rail spacers
(3). Remove the four trip track rail spacers (3).
e.
Slide the two trip track rails (4) out from the top of the impact hammer.
Inspection.
a.
Inspect the two trip track rails (4, Figure K-33) for cracks and wear. Ensure trip track
rails are straight.
NOTE
A new trip gib can be held against and slid along the trip track rails to
inspect for bent trip track rails.
Installation.
a.
Slide the two trip track rails (4, Figure K-33) in from the top of the impact hammer.
Place Loctite 272 (red) on the eight trip track rail spacer bolts (2). Align each trip track
b.
rail spacer (3) with the mounting holes. Secure the trip track rail spacers (3) with the trip
track rail spacer bolts (2). Tighten the bolts and torque to 280 ftlb (379 Nm).
c.
Install the two trip track rail end caps (1).
d.
Install the catch ring cap on the upper cylinder (Page K-52).
e.
Install the hammer trip assembly on the hammer trip track rails (Page K-72).
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