KRPX+ User manual
Ref.: RX182/010
Version 01/2017 - English
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3
LUBRICATION
3.1
Recommended lubricants
WARNING!
The KRPX+ is delivered WITHOUT oil. Fill it with oil before using.
Any damage due to incorrect lubrication will void the warranty.
WARNING!
The rack and the output gears must be lubricated before running the KRPX+.
We recommend using a synthetic PAO based oil with viscosity
150Cst at 40°C
to lubricate the KRPX+
such as one of the followings (or an equivalent); for alternates, please consult us.
Trade mark
Oil reference
KLUBER
KLUBERSYNTH EG 4-150
MOBIL
MOBILGEAR SHC XMP 150 or
MOBIL SHC629 (warning: life time 7500 hours)
TOTAL
CARTER SH150
SHELL
OMALA HD150
LUBCON
TURMOSYNTHOIL 150
3.2
Oil filling: right-angle configuration (KRPX+R)
KRPX+ are delivered with sight glasses and breathers in a separate plastic bag. They must be installed in
the correct position described in the following procedure and sketches.
Place the sight glass in the correct position.
1.
Remove the input plug of the KRPX+R.
2.
Fill the KRPX+ slowly until the oil level reaches the middle of the sight glass. Note that the level on
3.
the sight glass may take some time to stabilize.
Re-install the oil input plugs.
4.
Install the breather at the place of the red plug.
5.
Run the unit until it reaches operating temperature. Stop the unit, check and adjust the level.
6.
WARNING!
An O-ring seal insures the leak tightness of the oil plugs. Carefully tighten the plugs in
order to avoid damaging the seal.
