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Tigear
®
-2 Output Shaft Reversal
Instruction Manual
These instructions must be read thoroughly before installation or operation. This instruction manual was accurate at the time of
printing. Please see
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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: 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 Dodge
®
nor are the responsibility of Dodge. 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: All products over 25 kg (55 lbs) are noted on the shipping
package. Proper lifting practices are required for these products.
®
CAUTION: Shaft reversal must be performed by individuals familiar
with disassembly and assembly of worm gear products. A new output
shaft seal and output bore plug must be used when performing a shaft
reversal. Improperly performed reversals or reversals done without a
new seal and plug will not be covered under warranty.
INSTALLATION
1.
Remove the oil fill and drain plug in the top of the reducer
and completely drain the oil from the reducer into a clean
container.
2.
Lay the reducer on its side with the bearing cover facing up.
3.
Loosen and remove the four bearing cover bolts and
lockwashers.
4.
Rotate the bearing cover sufficiently to be able to get a screw
driver between the bearing cover and gearcase housing.
5.
Remove the bearing cover using two flat-blade screwdrivers.
Keep the bearing cup and shims together and do not mix the
shims with any shims that might be installed with the bearing
cup on the opposite end of the output shaft.
6.
Lift out the output shaft assembly and place it on a clean
surface.
7.
Remove and discard the output shaft seal, taking care not to
damage the machined bore in the bearing cover or gearcase
housing.
8.
Remove and discard the output bore plug, taking care not to
damage the machined bore in the bearing cover or gearcase
housing.
9.
Remove and keep together the remaining tapered bearing
cup and any shims.
Figure 1 - Shaft Position "L"
OIL FILL & DRAIN PLUG
O-RING
GEARCASE HOUSING
BEARING COVER
BEARING COVER
BOLTS
OUTPUT SHAFT
SEAL
OUTPUT
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
OUTPUT
BORE PLUG
OUTPUT
SHAFT
EXTENSION
Figure 2 - Shaft Position "R"
