CAUTION: Because of possible geometric mismatching between the customer’s application and the slip ring, “hard mounting” of both ends of the slip ring (i.e., securing the rotor and stator such that there is NO floating during operation) is not recommended and may cause premature failure. To mount capsule slip rings: 1) The slip ring capsule is designed to be flange-mounted with the barrel cantilevered. 2) The rotor must be driven with a flexible coupling (i.e. rubber tubing, helical or bellows-type) to accommodate any eccentricities in the mounting. The rotor leads can be used as a flexible coupling for operation at speeds up to 5 RPM. 3) Use (3) screws with flat washers to mount the slip ring. If lock washers are also used, flat washers should be mounted between the lock washers and the flange. (Hardware not included) 4) The slip ring is not designed to bear the weight of the equipment to which it is connected. Rotating equipment should be secured so that no axial or radial load is applied to the slip ring rotor. 5) The slip ring should be protected from dust and moisture. For outdoor installations, the slip ring should be installed in a weatherproof enclosure. 6) Secure all leads so that they do not rub against any surface as the equipment rotates. Care should be taken when routing and securing the leads so that no side loading of the slip ring occurs. To mount through bore slip rings: SHAFT MOUNTED UNITS 1) Position the slip ring in the desired location and equally tighten both set screws to the shaft on each end of the union. Torque to 25 lb-in. 2) Route the wiring and make the necessary connections. Do not allow the wiring to restrict free rotation of the slip ring. 3) Position a screw or dowel (not supplied) in the anti-rotation tab. FLANGE MOUNTED UNITS 1) Align the mounting holes in the flange to mounting base and install flat washers and thread forming screws (NOT SUPPLIED) for plastic. Securely tighten screws. 2) Route the wiring and make the necessary connections. Do not allow the wiring to restrict free rotation of the slip ring. 3) Position a screw or dowel (not supplied) in the anti-rotation tab.