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IMM-0020EN - Installation and Maintenance Manual
5.3.1.4 Lubricant
5.3.1.5 Ambient Conditions
5.4 TIGHTENING TORQUES
All screwed connections for which a tightening torque is specified, must on principle be tightened with a calibrated torque
wrench and checked. Use the following torques for the threaded bores over the gear unit housing. For connecting elements
refer to the mechanical installation part.
Table 3:
WARNING
Extended, intensive contact with oils can lead to skin irritations.
Avoid extended contact with oil, and clean oil off skin thoroughly.
WARNING
Hot oil can cause scalding.
When changing oil, protect yourself against contacting hot oil.
DANGER
If the gear unit will be used in outdoor applications the gear unit must be prevented from rain snow and dust. Entering sub-
stances inside the gear unit from seals can damage the gear unit. Observe the safety instructions for outdoor use
EN12100:2010.
WARNING
Standard gearboxes are allowed to work in ambient temperatures b5 to +40ºC unless differently specified on the
nameplate. Using the gear unit out of this range can cause damage to the gear unit or environment. Over +40 ºC ambient
conditions the gear unit surface temp could be so high causing burns when touched.
Bolt Size
Class
Tightenning Torque [Nm]
M8
8.8
23
M10
8.8
43
M12
8.8
77
M16
8.8
190
M20
8.8
370
M24
8.8
640