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3.10
Ambient conditions
Standard ambient conditions for transport, storage and operation of the gear unit are described in this chapter. Deviating
ambient conditions for special designs are specified in the order confirmation. Ambient conditions for motors attached to a
gear unit can be found in the technical documentation of the motor.
Feature
Description
Transport/storage surrounding temperature
−10 °C to +50 °C
Surrounding operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C
Installation altitude
≤ 1000 m above sea level
Notes
In order to prevent corrosion damage and damage to the shaft seal rings, protect the drive from the following influences:
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Environments with harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dust or radiation
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Extreme temperature fluctuations with high humidity
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Thawing or icing
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Strong UV radiation (e.g. direct sunlight)
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Presence of salt spray
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Sparks
In potentially explosive atmospheres, only gear units in an explosion-proof design in accordance with (ATEX) Directive
2014/34/EU may be used. Separate documentation applies to the explosion-proof design.
3.11
Other product features
Other features of gear units in the standard design can be found in the following table.
Feature
Description
Maximum permitted gear unit temperature (on the surface
of the gear unit)
≤ 90 °C
Paint
Black RAL 9005
Lubricant
Synthetic; for specification and quantity, see nameplate
Ventilation
Gear unit housing closed on all sides, no ventilation
provided
Weight
See order documents
Protection class
IP65
With a geared motor, keep in mind that the motor protection class may be lower.
