KICE Rotary Airlock Valve VB 8x6

Loosen the setscrew on the QD bushing

Loosen and remove all the mounting cap screws

Insert the cap screws into all the threaded jackscrew holes

Tighten all the jackscrews in small, equal amounts until the tapered surfaces of the bushing and sprocket disengage

Loosen the bushing from the shaft by inserting a screwdriver into the bushing saw slot and tapping lightly

Use Kice replacement parts only.

Do not reinstall removed bearings; they must be replaced.

Ensure bearings are special low-speed, close tolerance bearings from Kice.

Remove the end plate as stated above.

Mark both end plates if removed, to ensure reinstallation on the same end.

Place the end plate on wooden blocks with the machined surface down.

Tap the bearing and shaft seal through the end plate using a brass rod and discard both.

Check rotor to end plates clearance

Remove the sprocket and bushing on the airlock shaft

Remove the sprocket on the reducer shaft

Remove the chain guard backplate

Check the clearance between the rotor and the airlock end plates using a feeler gauge

Remove components for adjustment

Set the proper clearance between the rotor and the end plate using a soft hammer and feeler gauge

Check the clearance at the other end of the rotor

Reinstall the chain guard backplate, sprocket, and bushing on the airlock shaft

Reinstall the sprocket on the motor shaft and align with the sprocket on the airlock shaft

Is the drive chain being replaced?

Remove the old drive chain by removing the connecting link