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Safety notes
Storage and transport conditions
Assembly and Operating Instructions – M1..N Series Single-Stage Helical Gear Units
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2.10.4
Storage conditions
NOTICE
Improper storage may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
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While in storage until startup, the gear unit must be stored in a shock-free man-
ner to prevent damage to the rolling bearing raceways.
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Only fill gear units with oil up to the uppermost rolling element. This ensures a re-
maining air volume for the oil to expand in case of higher temperatures. Add VCI
Anticorit to the oil and tightly seal the gear unit (replace the breather with a screw
plug).
INFORMATION
The gear units are delivered without oil as standard; different protection systems are
required depending on the storage period and storage conditions as shown in the fol-
lowing table.
Corrosion protection
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packaging
Storage location
Storage duration
Standard corrosion pro-
tection
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standard packaging
Under roof and enclosed at constant temperature
and atmospheric humidity (5 °C < ϑ < 60 °C,
< 50% relative humidity).
No sudden temperature fluctuations. Controlled
ventilation with filter (free from dust and dirt). No
aggressive vapors, no shocks.
Max. 6 months with intact
surface corrosion protection.
Long-term corrosion
protection
+
standard packaging
Under roof and enclosed at constant temperature
and atmospheric humidity (5 °C < ϑ < 60 °C,
< 50% relative humidity).
No sudden temperature fluctuations. Controlled
ventilation of the storage location with filter (free
from dust and dirt). No aggressive vapors, no
shocks.
Max. 3 years with regular in-
spection and checking for in-
tactness.
Long-term corrosion
protection
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long-term packaging
Under roof, protected against rain and shocks.
Max. 3 years with regular in-
spection and checking for in-
tactness.
INFORMATION
If stored in tropical zones, provide for sufficient protection against insect damage.
Contact SEW-EURODRIVE for differing requirements.
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