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6 SKF LAHD 500-1000
4. Instructions for use
4.1 Installation
1. Determine the required oil level in the application during operation.
For oil lubricated bearing housings this is normall
y defined as two millimetres
(0,08 in) above the inner diameter of the outer ring of the bearing. It is however,
strongly advised to check the recommendations from the bearing manufacturer.
Similar recommendations exist for gearboxes and crank shaft casings.
2. Determine the best location for the installation of the support bracket assembly.
The oil leveller must not be more than 60 cm (2 feet, length of plastic tube) from the
application.
3. Adjust the support bracket, which holds the oil leveller to approximately 50 mm
(2 in) below the required oil level.
4. Separate the lower and the upper reservoirs from each other.
5. Connect the lower reservoir to the support bracket by means of the fixation nut at the
bottom of the oil leveller.
6. Adjust the height of the oil leveller so that the required oil level is between the two
lines marked on the lower reservoir.
7. Measure and cut the plastic tube to the adequate length.
8. Prepare both ends of the tube with the swivel connectors. Start by sliding the swivel
adapter (with the thread facing outwards) on top of the tube. Insert the copper sleeve
into the tube and slide the copper ring on top of the sleeve.
Bracket assembly Bracket dimensions
Tube & coupling assembly
9. Thread the two connection couplings (G
1
/
2
) onto the oil leveller and the application
and connect the tube. Firmly tighten the swivel adapters.
10. Ensure there are no bends or kinks in the tube preventing the oil to flow freely from
the oil leveller to the application.