Application, Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Clarke Universal Flexible Connecting Shafts

Sizes CDS10 thru CDS50
For Diesel Driven Fire Pumps

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides detailed instructions on
applications, installation, lubrication, maintenance, parts
identification, and dimensional data. Use the table of
contents below to locate required information.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION Page 1
APPLICATION GUIDELINES Page 1
LUBRICATION Page 1 Table 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 1
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Page 3 See Appendix A showing how Table 1 values are
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Page 4 established.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Page 7
PARTS ORDERING INFO Page 8 Driveshafts are not Listed for service with electric motors.
DIMENSIONAL DATA Page 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING Page 10 Shaft hubs are designed for clearance fit with set screw
over keyways.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE It is recommended that a torsional analysis be conducted
AND TROUBLE FREE SERVICE. on the actual drive system arrangement. See Appendix B
for required mass elastic information.
INTRODUCTION
This manual applies to sizes CDS10 thru CDS50 Clarke LUBRICATION
Universal Joint Driveshafts. These driveshafts are Cross and bearing and sliding splines contain only enough
designed to operate in the horizontal position. grease to provide protection during shipment. It is
necessary to lubricate by zerk fittings prior to start-up to
Driveshafts should be installed in accordance with the avoid premature failure. Use a good quality lithium base
Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire E.P. grease meeting N.L.G.I. grade 2. Several greases
Protection, NFPA 20. meeting these specifications Lubriplate 1200-2, Shell
Alvania EP2 or Mobil Mobilux EP2.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Certified driveshafts (for rated BHP’s and speeds given in Add lubricant to universal joint until clean lubricant
table below) can only be used with Centrifugal Fire appears at all four bearing seals and until lubricant
Pumps (Service Factor 1.0). Contact Clarke for appears at pressure relief hole for spline lubrication on
application guidelines for Positive Displacement Fire variable length shafting. It may be necessary, while
Pumps (Service Factors 1.5 to 2.25). applying grease gun pressure, to move the drive shaft
from side to side to allow greater thrust clearance on a
The engine driver BHP shall not exceed the selected seal end that is not purging. Lubrication intervals should
driveshaft BHP rating as defined in Table 1. be done on an annual basis. Adverse conditions such as
extreme temperatures, wet or corrosive environment may
require special greases and more frequent lubrication.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Lockout starting switch of prime mover and

remove all external loads from drive before installing or
servicing couplings.

Table 1
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CAUTION: Consult applicable local and national safety Check that assembly isn’t bottomed out or fully extended.
codes for proper guarding of rotating members. Observe Insert bolts/studs and tighten to specified torque indicated
all safety rules when installing or servicing couplings. in Table 2.
TABLE 2
Horizontal Installation Companion Flange Torque Specifications
Check flange bores and shaft diameters for proper fit. All Driveshaft Bolt Size Grade Torque
mating surfaces, bores and faces must be clean and free Series
from grease, oil, dirt, nicks and other contaminates to CDS10 7/16-20 8 (Hi-Tensile) 50 Ft-lbs
insure a proper fit and function of mating parts. The shaft CDS20 1/2 – 20 8 (Hi-Tensile) 75 Ft-lbs
should not extend beyond the flange face. CDS30 3/8 - 24 8 (Hi-Tensile) 30 Ft-lbs
CDS50 7/16 - 20 8 (Hi-Tensile)) 50 Ft-lbs
Stock bored flanges are bored to +.001 / -.000 tolerance.
This allows the flange to be gently tapped onto the driving NOTE: Torque values based on lightly oiled threads.
and driven shafts. One set screw over keyway is provided Once components are properly seated, graduate up to final
to lock the flange into position. torque value.
For light interference or shrink fits heat the flange
uniformly (preferably submerged in oil not exceeding 350°
F) to expand the bore. Align the keyways in both the shaft
and flange, slide flange onto shaft and allow to cool.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hammer an undersized
flange on without heat.
After installing companion flanges, check the run-out of
the flange face and pilot diameter (.005 T.I.R. maximum
permissible).
Splined telescoping assemblies should not be
disassembled to avoid misalignment and unbalance. Shaft
yokes must be aligned in phase. Check the match
markings.

To insure long life and trouble free operation, units should

be regularly inspected to insure that bolts are tight, mating
flanges are secure and lubrication seals and zerk fittings
are intact.

Any unusual sound or vibration should be located and

corrected immediately.

WARNING: WHEREVER PEOPLE OR

EQUIPMENT CAN BE ENDANGERED BY
ROTATING UNIVERSAL SHAFTS, SAFETY
DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED BY USER!
Lower compressed U-Joint Coupling into position and
extend ends so that the pilot is seated firmly into mating
companion flange and bolt holes are lined up.

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EQUIPMENT ALIGNMENT:
The alignment procedures can be found on page 4, 5, and
6 of this document as well as the label applied to the
driveshaft guard.

The equipment shall be designed such that the driver and

driven shaft centerline are parallel, but there shall be an
offset of the shaft centerlines. The joint operating angle
shall be within 2 + 1°.

Parallel offset

ß° 1

A
ß° 2

An offset "A", of 3/16" to 5/8" per foot of joint coupling

measured joint center to joint center, distance "B", is
equivalent to approximately 1.0° to 3°. (β°1 = β°2)

Angular Misalignment
ß° 1 ß° 2

The defection angles (β°1 & β°2) of both joints must also
be equal to one another within ±0.5°. The driver and
driven shaft centerlines must intersect at the center of the
drive shaft. (β°1 = β°2)

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
For extreme or unusual operating conditions, check
driveshaft more frequently.

1. Re-check alignment per steps in alignment procedure

section in this manual. If the misalignment limits are
exceeded, realign the driveshaft.
2. Check tightening torques of all fasteners.
3. Inspect seal rings and gaskets to determine if
replacement is required. If leaking grease, replace.
4. Lubricate shaft per lubrication section in this manual.

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ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES

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PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION: Contact Info:
1. Identify part(s) required by name above.
2. Furnish the following information: USA – Dave Goodfriend
Example: Email: dgoodfriend@clarkefire.com
Driveshaft Model or Size: CDS10-SC Phone: 1.513.719.2352
3. Contact Clarke Fire Protection Products or Clarke UK Fax: 1.513.771.5375
LTD
UK – Duncan Murray
Email : dmurray@clarkefire.com
Phone : 44 (0) 1236 429946
Fax : 44 (0) 1236 427274

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

I I I
Dimension Data (inches)
Angle
Model L1 L2 A B C H I K M T U W Wgt.(lbs)
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CDS10-SC 9.50 .75 4.56 8 3.750 2.750 .438 4 4.69 1.69 1.188 4.187 1.50 15.1
CDS20-SC 9.75 1.00 5.63 8 4.750 3.750 .500 4 5.63 2.00 1.375 4.969 1.75 25.5
CDS20-S1 14.17 1.77 5.63 22 4.750 3.750 .500 4 5.63 2.00 1.375 4.969 1.75 29.5
CDS30-S1 14.17 1.77 6.88 22 6.125 6.625 .375 8 7.00 2.75 1.875 5.307 2.00 52.0
CDS50-SC 18.89 1.89 8.00 20 7.250 7.750 .438 12 9.13 3.38 1.937 7.545 3.00 93.5
Torque Limits (ft/lbs)
[For Torsional Vibration Analysis] Mass Elastic Data (see note 6) Variable Length Driveshaft Weights
Weight
KT per
Pulsating Reversing WR2 Weight
Series Model (in- Model L3 L4 Sub- S S1
(see note 4) (see note 5) (lb-ft2) (lbs)
lbs/radian) +/- tractional
inch (lbs)
CDS10 800 570 CDS10-SC .148 322,790 CDS10-36 36 1.75 24.0 .252 3.50 .083
CDS20 990 710 CDS20-SC .474 982,210 CDS20-36 36 1.25 39.9 .288 3.50 .095
CDS30 1940 1390 CDS20-S1 .606 510,050 CDS30-36 36 2.44 53.0 .401 3.50 .134
CDS50 3290 2350 CDS30-S1 1.380 837,500 CDS50-36 36 1.69 102.4 .521 4.50 .134
CDS50-SC 3.622 2,586,010
Notes:
1) Driveshaft is designed for minimum B-10 Life of 5000 hours.
2) Design driveshaft vertical parallel offset angle is to be 2 degrees + 1degree.
3) Design driveshaft horizontal parallel offset angle is to be 0 degrees + .5 degree
4) Pulsating torque limit must be applied when the alternating torque exceeds the mean torque rating of the shaft (derived
from Table 1) but remains a positive torque at all times.
5) Reversing torque limit must be applied when the alternating torque exceeds the mean torque rating of the shaft
(derived from Table 1) and crosses the zero torque axis at any time.
6) Applies to SC and S1 model shafts only. Contact Clarke for variable length driveshaft values.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

VIBRATIONS 1. Operating near critical or half critical speed resonance. Consult Clarke. Rework using different tube sizes.
2. Operating at or near driver or driven equipment
Consult with equipment manufacturer.
natural frequency.
3. Driver or driven components out of balance. Consult with equipment manufacturer.
4. Pump noise. Consult pump manufacturer.
5. Shaft yokes not in phase Disassemble and align yoke.
Check for burrs or grit and reseat. Check tightening
6. Flange faces not seated.
torque for all fasteners.
7. Operating speed within a torsional vibration mode. Perform torsional analysis. Consult Clarke.
8. Driver and driven shafts/Companion flange not
Align and adjust, shim structure if necessary.
parallel within 1°.
9. Driver and driven shaft run-out Consult manufacturer.
10. Flange face or pilot run-out exceeding .005" TIR. Check fit, if exceeds consult manufacturer.
11. Exceeding maximum joint acceleration. Reduce angle and/or speed.
Replace defective joints / Check lubrication.
12. Dry or brinelled (needle bearing indentations)
Review operating parameters
Perform vibration analysis. Consult equipment
13. System resonance/vibration
manufacturer.
14. Excessive radial movement at the slip yoke or Lack of lubrication, overload condition. Consult
binding movement Clarke.
15. Companion flange, fastener loose. Secure fastener / Check for vibrations

FLANGE 1. Set screw over keyway tightened improperly. Tighten set screw.
SLIPPING 2. Exceeding weight limitations for stock bored Add additional set screw or replace with interference
OFF SHAFT flanges/shaft diameter undersize. fit bore flange/locking collar.

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Specifications and information contained in this brochure subject to change without notice.

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Appendix B

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Appendix B

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