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MN16022
LUBRICATION
The Dodge Quantis UK RHB Gear Reducer is factory filled with
ISO 460 EP type food grade mineral oil to the correct oil level
for the specified mounting position. Changes in the mounting
position will require relocation of the oil level and vent plugs. Oil
may have to be added or drained to get to the correct oil level in
the new mounting position. See the Mounting Position Diagrams
on page 4 for the correct plug locations for various mounting
positions of the Quantis UK RHB unit. The oil level should be
checked before startup and frequently thereafter, preferably with
the unit at operating temperature.
The Dodge Quantis UK RHB gearbox is factory filled with
lubricant. The factory fill lubricant is suitable for use at all output
speeds and in ambient temperatures from +45°F to +105°F (-1°C
to +41°C). No initial oil change after break in is needed. The initial
factory oil fill is good for up to 10000 hours or 3 years of service,
whichever comes first, in normal industrial environments.
Normal operating conditions are defined as steady loads not
exceeding normal ratings and running conditions as defined
in the Dodge Quantis catalog. Oil quantity and levels should
be checked at frequent intervals, depending on usage. Oil
changes are required after 10000 operating hours, or three years
whichever comes first. The period can be extended to 20000
operating hours, or six years, if a synthetic lubricant is used.
The lubricant should be changed more frequently if the unit is
operating in a hostile environment. For extremely hot, wet, or
dirty conditions consult Application Engineering at (864)284-
5700. In those mountings that require grease lubrication for
specific bearings, relubricate the affected bearings every year, or
every 2000 operating hours whichever comes first. Use a grease
with a lithium complex thickener and ISO 220 viscosity mineral oil
base lubricant. Use 15 pumps of grease for the first re-greasing
and 5 pumps of grease for subsequent re-greasing.
Dodge Quantis Ultra Kleen RHB Reducers are shipped with
fill and drain plugs in place. Approximate oil volumes for each
Quantis Ultra Kleen RHB unit are listed in the following tables on
page 3 in pints and liters. The oil volumes are approximate and
should not be used to determine correct oil level. For correct oil
filling procedures that will insure proper oil level, see page 3.
NOTE: Do not mix oils from different manufacturers. If a change to
another type or brand of oil is made, the existing lubricant should be
drained and the gearcase flushed with a small quantity of the new
lubricant before refilling with the new lubricant. This is necessary
to avoid possible incompatibility problems between the two
lubricants. The list below gives approved alternative lubricants.
This is not an exclusive list. Equivalent lubricants from other
manufacturers may be used.
All reducers are factory filled according to the mounting position
indicated on the order. If the mounting position is changed from
the ordered mounting position, the oil level must be changed.
The oil volumes shown in the mounting position charts are
approximate. The correct oil level is determined by the oil level
hole in the housing except for size 38 reducers. If the reducer is
ordered with the standard mineral oil and the oil is later changed
to synthetic oil, it is recommended the shaft seals be changed to
Viton (FKM) material.
UK RHB is furnished with oil level, drain, and fill plugs except for
the size 38, which only has two fill plugs. All RHB Ultra Kleen 38
and 48 units are sealed and do not require a breather.
Continued operation in cold ambient conditions requires special
modifications. Contact Dodge Industrial Gearing Application
Engineering, Greenville, SC for application assistance at
(864)284-5700.
The density of the standard factory fill oil is 0.92 lbs/pint (1.94 lbs/
liter).
