Operating and servicing instructions
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3 Safety instructions
All work on the gearboxes is to be performed while paying special attention to the aspect of "health
and safety". It is to be refrained from working in any way that endangers the safety of persons and
the gearbox. The gearbox is only allowed to be operated, serviced and repaired by authorized,
trained and appropriately instructed personnel. Work on the gearboxes by unauthorized persons is
to be prevented by the operating organization.
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The applicable regulations for health and safety, the prevention of accidents and the protection
of the environment apply.
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It is imperative that information on the gearbox such as the direction of rotation arrows, rating
plates and the like is observed.
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Rotating input and output components such as couplings, gearwheels, belt drives and the like
must be protected against accidental contact by means of appropriate safety guards.
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Prior to commissioning it is to be checked whether all safety guards are fitted.
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It is not allowed to perform any welding work on the gearbox. The gearbox is also not allowed to
be used as an earthing point for welding work. Damage to the gear teeth or bearings could re-
sult.
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It is not allowed to clean the gearbox with high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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All work on the gearbox is only allowed to be performed when the gearbox is stationary. The
drive unit must be secured against inadvertent switch on.
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The operating organization has the obligation to only operate the gearbox when it is in correct
working order. The drive unit must be switched off immediately if changes on the gearbox are
noted during operation, e.g. elevated operating temperatures, changes in the noises from the
gearbox or leaks.
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Spare parts are always to be procured from Henschel Industrietechnik.
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Unauthorized modifications and changes that affect the safety or function of the gearbox are not
allowed.
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When changing the oil, the used oil is always to be collected in a container. Any oil spills are to
be removed immediately.
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Conservation agents are to be stored separately to used oil.
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Conservation agents, oil binding agents, used oil and oil-soaked cloths are to be disposed of in
accordance with the applicable regulations for the protection of the environment.
The operating organization is responsible for the correct installation of the gearbox. It is a
prerequisite for the assured properties of the gearbox and acceptance of any warranty
claims that the instructions in these operating and servicing instructions are observed.
Observance of the manufacturer's instructions in these operating and maintenance instruc-
tions is a prerequisite for the acceptance of warranty claims.
The performance and properties of the gearbox stated by the manufacturer can only be pro-
vided on observance of the stipulated handling and servicing.