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Installation/assembly
Installing the gear unit
Assembly and Operating Instructions – M1..N Series Single-Stage Helical Gear Units
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5.5
Installing the gear unit
WARNING
Danger due to insufficient attachment options on the part of the operator.
Severe or fatal injuries.
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Make sure that there are sufficient and suitable attachment options for the gear
unit at the operator's machine before mounting the gear unit to the operator's ma-
chine.
5.5.1
Gear unit foundation
To ensure quick and successful gear unit mounting, the proper foundation should be
selected and the mounting carefully planned in advance. Foundation drawings with all
necessary construction and dimension details should be available.
When mounting the gear unit on a steel construction, ensure adequate rigidity to avoid
harmful vibrations and oscillations. The foundation must be dimensioned according to
weight and torque of the gear unit by taking into account the forces acting on the gear
unit.
Tighten retaining screws or nuts to the specified torque. For information on the screws
and tightening torques refer to the chapter "Tightening torques".
NOTICE
An improper foundation may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
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The foundation must be level and flat; the gear unit may not be deformed when
tightening the retaining screws. Level out unevenness properly.
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Observe the weight specified on the nameplate.
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