INSTALLING THE GEAR UNIT
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IMM-0017EN - Installation and Maintenance Manual
7.5 CHECK THE MOUNTING POSITION
The mounting position must be in accordance with the mounting position mentioned on the name plate. If different please con-
tact Dana Motion Systems Italia S.r.l. for possibilities of using in a different mounting position. Refer to the mounting positions
and oil quantities on this manual and adjust the oil level accordingly with the recommended oil types given on this manuel.
7.6 USE THE BREATHER PLUG
Breather plug is delivered with the gearbox together by Dana Motion Systems Italia S.r.l.. Breather plug must be on the top of
the gearbox according to mounting position.
7.7 CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
On the mounting position tables the oil level plug is shown. Please refer to those tables and be sure that the oil level is correct
according the mounting position by screwing half way out the level plug and see if oil comes out from that plug. If oil comes out
tighten the plug again. If no oil comes out take out the filling plug and add oil until oil comes out from the level plug and tighten
both plugs after finish. Be sure you are using the correct oil mentioned on the oil tables on this manual.
7.8 CHECK SHAFT ENDS AND MOUNTING FACES
Before you start to installing be sure that all the connection elements are free of oil and dust. The output shaft may be protected
by anti-corrosion oil. Please remove this using available solvents on your market. By using this do not touch sealing lips or paint-
ing of the housing.
DANGER
Do not mix synthetic oils with mineral oils which can cause serious damage on the gear unit.
NOTE:
As shown in the label below, the transport protection rubber must be removed before operating the gear unit.
WARNING
TRANSPORT PROTECTION RUBBER
Remove the transport protection rubber before operating the gear unit.
Please read operation instructions before operating.
NOTE:
Some plug positions are not machined according mounting position. If no mounting position is mentioned by ordering,
the standard M1 position plugs are machined.
DANGER
Do not mix synthetic oils with mineral which can cause serious damage on the gear unit.
