Pulsafeeder Pulsalube 8 GS Ultra, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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STORAGE & COMMISSIONING
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
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3. Long-Term Storage
By taking special precautions, problems such as seal leakage
and reducer failure due to the lack of lubrication, improper
lubrication quantity, or contamination can be avoided. The
following precautions will protect gear reducers during peri-
ods of extended storage:
• Store the gear unit in its actual mounting position in
accordance with the specified oil fill-level, in a clean and
dry temperature controlled area. Avoid temperature
fluctuations within the range of 0°C and 40°C (32°F to
104°F) and avoid relative humidity conditions in excess
of 60%.
• Fill the reducer full with oil that is compatible with the
product normally used or recommended during service.
• Apply grease to all unpainted or unprotected shafts,
bores, keyways, flange surfaces, tapped holes, and to the
exterior of all oil seals.
• Store in a location free from shock and vibration, to avoid
false brinelling of bearing elements and raceways.
• Once every few months rotate the input shaft
approximately 10-20 revolutions to redistribute the
weight of gears and shafts and to prevent brinnelling of
the bearings and drying of the seal track.
• Avoid direct exposure to the sun or UV light and aggressive
or corrosive materials in the environment (ozone, gases,
solvents, acids, caustic solutions, salts, radioactivity, etc.)
4. Commissioning After Long-Term Storage
• Please check your gear unit for a vent and if applicable to
your product, remove the sealing plug to activate.
WARNING
To prevent build-up of excessive pressure, sealed vents
must be activated as shown prior to gear unit start up.
Sealed vent Activated vent
• Remove all anti-corrosive metal protectant from
otherwise bare metal surfaces. Follow product manufac-
turers directions and warnings during surface protection
removal.
• Drain the reducer and refill it with the proper type and
amount of lubricant.
• Observe start-up and initial operation to make sure there
are no seal or gasket leaks, or unusual sounds, vibration or
heat rise during operation.
• Check the resistance of all motor and brake windings to
verify the integrity of the winding insulation and inspect
all terminal box openings and wire connection areas to
verify that all components are dry and free of corrosion.