Preventive Maintenance
AFTER FIRST WEEK —
Check alignment of the total system and
realign where necessary. Also, tighten all external bolts and
plugs where necessary. DO NOT readjust the internal gear or
bearing settings in the drive, these were permanently set at
the Factory.
OIL FILTER SERVICE —
Record oil pressure at oil filter
indicating gauge with drive at operating temperature, with fresh
oil. Replace oil filter when oil pressure INCREASE reaches 10 psi
with drive at operating temperature. Replacement filter elements
(Falk Part No. 2906540, Gresen K-22002 or equivalent 30
micron) are available from the Factory.
AFTER FIRST MONTH’S SERVICE —
Proceed as follows:
1. Operate drive until old sump oil reaches normal operating
temperature. Shut the drive down and drain immediately.
2. Immediately flush drive with an oil of the same type and
viscosity grade as the original charge (warmed to
approximately 100
°
F (38
°
C) in cold weather). Rapidly pour
or pump a charge equal to 25-100% of the initial fill volume
through the drive or until clean oil flows through the drain.
3. Close the drain and refill the drive to the correct level with
new or reclaimed oil of the correct type and viscosity. If
determined to be in good condition by the supplier,
reclaimed oil may be reused if it is filtered through a 40
micron or finer filter.
PERIODICALLY —
Carefully check the oil level of the drive
when it is stopped and at ambient temperature, add oil if
needed. If the oil level is ABOVE the high level mark on the
dipstick, have the oil analyzed for water content. Moisture in the
oil may indicate that the heat exchanger or a seal is leaking. If
so, replace the defective part immediately and change the oil.
DO NOT fill above mark indicated as leakage or undue heating
may result. Also check coupling alignment to make certain that
foundation settling has not caused excessive misalignment. If
drive is equipped with a fan, periodically clean accumulated
foreign matter from the fan, fan guard and deflector to allow
adequate air flow.
LUBRICANT CHANGES —
BEARING & SEAL GREASES —
Stored & Inactive Gear Drives
Each gear drive is protected with rust preventive that will protect
parts against rust for a period of 4 months in an outdoor shelter
or 12 months in a dry building after shipment from
the Factory.
If a gear drive is to be stored, or is inactive after installation
beyond the above periods, drain oil from housing and spray all
internal parts with a rust preventive oil that is soluble in
lubricating oil or add “Motorstor”
™vapor phase rust inhibitor at
the rate of one ounce per cubic foot of internal drive space (or
5% of sump capacity) and rotate the shafts several times by
hand. Before operating, drives which have been stored or
inactive must be filled to the proper level with oil meeting the
specifications given in this manual. Refer to Manual 128-014
for “Start-up after Storage” instructions.
Periodically inspect stored or inactive gear drives and spray or
add rust inhibitor every six months, or more often if necessary.
Indoor dry storage is recommended.
Gear drives ordered for extended storage can be treated at the
Factory with a special preservative and sealed to rust-proof parts
for periods longer than those cited previously.
The vent cap and vented dipstick should be replaced with a plug
(vented dipstick and vent cap assembly should be attached to
gear drive for future use) so that the protective rust inhibiting
atmosphere is sealed inside the drive. Install vent cap and
vented dipstick when preparing drive for operation.
The Falk Corporation, a Sundstrand Company, P.O. Box 492, Zip 53201-0492
148-050
3001 W. Canal St., Zip 53208-4200, Milwaukee, WI USA Telephone: 414-342-3131
April 1999
Fax: 414-937-4359 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.falkcorp.com
Supersedes 4-89
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
•
Enclosed Gear Drives
(Page 8 of 8) Sizes 1080–1195 & 2050–2235
•
Types GHB, Y, YB & YBX
Motorstor ™/VCI–10
(Add to Stored or Inactive
Units)
Drive Type Drive Size Motorstor™ Ounces Per Drive
All Types
and
2000 GHB
1080-1090, 2050-2090
2
1100-1135, 2100-2135
6
1140-1145, 2140-2145
10
1150-1165, 2150-2165
20
1170-1195, 2170-2195
45
2200-2235
130
Product of Daubert Chemical Company, Chicago, IL .
