Startup and operation
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Startup and operation
Be informed of the general safety instructions before beginning work. (see Chapter 2.7
"General safety instructions").
Check the gearhead before startup for possible damage, especially the radial shaft seal on
the gear output.
6.1
Note during startup
Operating the gearhead in areas for which it is not approved can lead
to explosions that can cause serious injuries and even death.
Make sure that the gearhead is only used in those areas for which it is
permitted according to the identification plate (see Chapter 3.1 "Type
plate").
A damaged gearhead can lead to explosions that can cause serious
injuries and even death.
Never
operate damaged or abnormally running or sounding gearheads
in an area of explosion hazard.
Improper use can cause damage to the gearhead and cause ignition dangers.
Make sure that
- the
ambient temperature
does not drop below 0 °C or 40 °C and
- the
operating temperature
does not 90 °C.
- the gearhead is mounted in the mounting positions depicted below to ensure
the lubrication of all gearhead components.
For other conditions of use and other mounting positions as those depicted below
(e.g. tilting by an axis of these mounting positions), please consult our Customer
Service Department.
Mounting position B5/V3 (output shaft horizontal, motor shaft upwards)
Mounting position V1/B5 (output shaft downwards, motor shaft
horizontal)
Mounting position V3/B5 (output shaft upwards, motor shaft horizontal)
Mounting position B5/B5 (output shaft horizontal, motor shaft
horizontal)
