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WARNING: Because of the possible danger to person(s) or
property from accidents which may result from the improper
use of products, it is important that correct procedures be
followed. Products must be used in accordance with the
engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper
installation, maintenance and operation procedures must
be observed. The instructions in the instruction manuals
must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary
to assure safe operation under prevailing conditions. Proper
guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as
may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes
should be provided, and are neither provided by ABB nor
are the responsibility of ABB. This unit and its associated
equipment must be installed, adjusted and maintained by
qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction
and operation of all equipment in the system and the
potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property
may be involved, a holding device must be an integral part
of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer output
shaft.
WARNING: To ensure the drive is not unexpectedly
started, turn off and lock-out or tag power source before
proceeding. Failure to observe these precautions could
result in bodily injury.
WARNING: All products over 25 kg (55 lbs) are noted on the
shipping package. Proper lifting practices are required for
these products.
Instruction Manual
Dodge
®
Torque-Arm
™
Speed Reducers
Straight Bore & Taper Bushed
TXT805
TXT905
These instructions must be read thoroughly before installation or operation. This instruction manual was accurate at the time of
printing. Please see baldor.com for updated instruction manuals.
Note! The manufacturer of these products, Baldor Electric Company, became ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. on
March 1, 2018. Nameplates, Declaration of Conformity and other collateral material may contain the company name of
Baldor Electric Company and the brand names of Baldor-Dodge and Baldor-Reliance until such time as all materials have
been updated to reflect our new corporate identity.
arranged relative to the mounting positions as follows:
Horizontal Installations
-Install the magnetic drain plug in
the hole closest to the bottom of the reducer. Throw away
the tape that covers the filter/ventilation plug in shipment
and install plug in topmost hole. Of the 3 remaining plugs
on the sides of the reducer, the lowest one is the minimum
oil level plug.
Vertical Installations
-Install the filter/ventilation plug in
the hole provided in the top face of the reducer housing.
Use the hole in the bottom face for the magnetic drain plug.
Of the 5 remaining holes on the sides of the reducer, use
a plug in the upper housing half for the minimum oil level
plug.
F-POSITION
E-POSITION
P
P
L
L
D
D
B
B
VERTICAL MOUNT
HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS
B=BREATHER D=DRAIN L=LEVEL P=PLUG
D
D
D
D
L
L
L
L
P
P
P
P
B
B
B
B
D-POSITION
C-POSITION
B-POSITION
A-POSITION
Figure 1 - Mounting Positions
The running position of the reducer in a horizontal application is
not limited to the four positions shown in Figure 1. However, if
running position is over 20º either way in position “B” and “D”,
or 5º either way in position “A” or “C,” the oil level plug cannot
be safely used to check the oil level, unless during the checking
the torque arm is disconnected and the reducer is swung to
within 20º for position “B” or “D” or 5º for position “A” or “C” of
the positions shown in Figure 1. Because of the many possible
positions of the reducer, it may be necessary or desirable to
make special adaptations using the lubrication fitting holes
furnished along with other standard pipe fittings, stand pipes
and oil level gauges as required.
Installation
NOTE: This r
educer is compatible with the ABB Ability
Smart Sensor, that can be installed in the adapter plug
labelled “smart sensor”. The plug and sensor can be
moved to different locations as required by mounting
position.
1. Replace the plastic plugs that protect the threaded holes
in the reducer housing with the eyebolt supplied with the
reducer.
2. Determine the mounting position of the reducer (Figure 1).
Note that the reducer is supplied with either 4 or 7 plugs;
4 around the sides for horizontal installations and 1 on
each face for vertical installations. These plugs must be
