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CT-Series Gear Drives • Operation and Maintenance
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Sizes 2160 thru 2400
GR3-014
Rexnord
January 2017
3001 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53208-4200 USA
NEW
Telephone: 414-937-4359 Fax: 414-937-4359 www.rexnord.com
other than filling the oil bath according to the
recommended quantity and quality of lubricating
oil. To prevent corrosion during storage, Silica Gel
bags should be kept in the vicinity of the gear
unit. NOT INSIDE GEAR CASE. Silica Gel should
be periodically checked for moisture absorption
and be changed from time to time.
2.2 GENERAL REMARKS
The inner parts of new units leaving our Works
are sprayed with a rust protective oil which keeps
them free from rust for 6 months, provided they are
sheltered from atmospheric elements, preferably in a
closed ventilated place. When putting into operation,
proceed as per instructions of this manual. When
storing the units leave them in the cases through which
they have been forwarded. Do not put them near
vibrating machines, such as reciprocating engines,
compressors and pumps in order to avoid wear of
bearings by vibration. For a gear box that has to be
stored for more than 6 months the gear should be
treated as per procedure laid down in 2.1.4 i.e. to run
the gear with rust protective for 5 minutes.
2.3 OBLIGATIONS OF THE USER
The operator must ensure that everyone carrying out
work on the gear unit has read and understood these
instructions and is adhering to them in every point in
order to:
Avoid injury or damage,
Ensure the safety and reliability of the unit,
Avoid disruptions and environmental damage through
incorrect use
During transport, assembly, installation, dismantling,
operation and maintenance of the unit, the relevant
safety and environmental regulations must be
complied with at all times.
The gear unit may only be operated, maintained and/or
repaired by persons qualified for the work concerned
(see “Qualified personnel” on page 1 of this manual).
The outside of the gear unit must not be cleaned with
high-pressure cleaning equipment
A potential equalization in accordance with the
applying regulations and directives must be carried
out! If no threaded holes for earth connection are
available on the gear unit, other appropriate measures
must be taken. This work must always be done by
specialist electricians.
Removed safety equipment must be re-installed prior
to starting up.
Notices attached to the gear unit, e.g. rating plate,
direction arrows etc., must always be observed. They
must be kept free from dirt and paint at all times.
Missing plates must be replaced.
Screws which have been damaged during assembly
or disassembly work must be replaced with new ones
of the same strength class and type.
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Dispose of any packing material in accordance with
regulations or separate it for recycling.
When changing oil, the used oil must be collected in
suitable containers. Any pools of oil which may have
collected should be removed at once with an oil-
binding agent.
Preservative agents should be stored separately from
used oil.
Used oil, preservative agents, oil-binding agents and
oil-soaked cloths must be disposed of in accordance
with environmental legislation.
Disposal of the gear unit after its useful life:
Drain all the operating oil, preservative agent and/
or cooling agent from the gear unit and dispose of in
accordance with regulations.
Depending on national regulations, gear-unit
components and/or add-on parts may have to be
disposed of or sent for recycling separately.
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The gear unit is delivered in the fully assembled condition.
Additional items are delivered separately packaged, if
applicable Different forms of packaging may be used,
depending on the size of the unit and method of transport.
Transport of the complete gear unit should be undertaken
by using wire ropes / cable strips of required strength.
While lifting the complete gear unit, please do not use
the shaft and lugs provided on the casing. Use the
4 lifting lugs provided on top part of the gear cases.
(See Fig. 1a. & 1b).
Lift the gear unit which is fitted with lubrication piping
carefully in such a way as to avoid any damage to the
piping system.
3.1 STORING THE GEAR UNIT
The gear unit must be stored in a sheltered place in
the position of the original packaging or in the position
of use, placed on a vibration-free, dry base, and
covered over.
Provision for special environmental conditions during
transport (e.g. transport by ship) and storage (climate,
termites, etc.) must be contractually agreed.
Fig. 1a. Incorrect way of
lifting gearbox
Fig. 1b. Correct way of
lifting gearbox
