Maintenance and Installation Instructions
Edition 11.07.2006
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Lubrication and maintenance of the pivoted connection
First lubrication of the teeth is to be made immediately after mounting. Spray grease is to be sprayed or to
be applied evenly onto the teeth. For this purpose and any later relubrication only use acid-free, non-
resinous, waterproof and non-ageing greases!
Without lubrication and relubrication respectively there will be a direct
metallic contact of the teeth resulting in damages.
Relubrication intervals
The relubrication intervals depend essentially of:
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the existing operating conditions
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the environmental influences like e.g. dirt, water, etc.
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the mounting type of the pivoted connection
Prior to every relubrication procedure it is necessary to clean the teeth, in
particular the tooth root.
Exact relubrication intervals can only be determined by tests under application conditions. If no
comparable results are available, Table 01 serves as orientation.
Operating condition
Relubrication interval
dry and clean rooms
after 250 h
heavier dirt accumulation, outdoor
operation
after 100 to 150 h
extreme dirt accumulation
continuously
Table 01 „Approximate values for the relubrication interval“
The indicated values are based on the following conditions:
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Operating temperature <70°C
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Circumferential speed <0,5m/s
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Low to medium load
If longer relubrication intervals are determined by tests, the relubrication interval can be determined by the
ageing resistance of the lubricant, if necessary.
