How to Use This Manual
This manual provides detailed instructions on installation and
maintenance of gear drives and couplings. Use the table of
contents below to locate required information.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLE
FREE SERVICE.
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 1 & 2
Shaft Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2 & 3
Tightening Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Lubrication Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 3 thru 7
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Stored and Inactive Gear Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Introduction
Credit for long service and dependable operation of a gear
drive is often given to the engineers who designed it, or the
craftsmen who constructed it, or the sales engineer who
recommended the type and size. Ultimate credit belongs to the
mechanic on the job who worked to make the foundation rigid
and level, who accurately aligned the shafts and carefully
installed the accessories, and who made sure that the drive
received regular lubrication. The details of this important job
are the subject of this manual.
NAMEPLATE —
Operate Falk gear drives only at horsepower,
speed and ratio shown on nameplate. Before changing any
one of these, submit complete nameplate data and new
application conditions to the Factory for correct oil level, parts
and application approval.
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY —
Disassembly and assembly
instructions and parts guides are available from the Factory or
Falk Representatives. When requesting information, please give
complete data from the nameplate on the gear drive; Model,
M.O. Number, Date, RPM, and Ratio.
WARNING
:
Consult applicable local and national safety codes
for proper guarding of rotating members. Lock out power
source and remove all external loads from drive before
servicing drive or accessories
.
Falk Factory Warranty
We’re so confident in the performance and reliability of our
latest generation of Falk heavy-duty products that we’re
backing this comprehensive offering with the best standard
warranty in the business. Our full, 3-year Heavy-Duty Warranty
provides “shaft-to-shaft” protection on all Falk Components —
including bearings and seals
. It’s an industry first. . .and one
more powerful reason why Falk is your ultimate bottom-line
drive and coupling value.
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Warranty extends for 3 years from date of shipment. Does not apply to Falk
Omnibox®, Fluid Couplings, Renew® and spare parts. Warranty applies to
Steelflex® and Lifelign® couplings with the use of Falk Long Term Grease.
Installation Instructions
The following instructions apply to standard Falk Type FC & FZ
drives shown above. If a drive is furnished with special features,
refer to the supplementary instructions shipped with the drive.
WELDING —
Do not weld on the gear drive or accessories
without prior approval from The Falk Corporation. Welding on
the drive may cause distortion of the housing or damage to the
bearings and gear teeth. Welding without prior approval could
void the warranty.
EFFECTS OF SOLAR ENERGY —
If the gear drive operates in
the sun at ambient temperatures over 80°F(27°C), then special
measures should be taken to protect the drive from solar energy.
This protection can consist of a canopy over the drive or reflective
paint on the drive. If neither is possible, a heat exchanger or other
cooling device may be required to prevent the sump temperature
from exceeding the allowable maximum.
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING —
Mount gear drive with base
horizontal, unless it has been specifically ordered for mounting
in another position. If it is necessary to mount the drive in a
different position from that for which it was ordered, consult
The Falk Corporation for changes necessary to provide proper
lubrication.
NON-HORIZONTAL MOUNTING —
For gear drives with
non-horizontal mounting, including tilted, vertical and wall
mounted, refer to instructions provided with the drive for oil
levels and bearing lubrication.
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS —
Lift UltraMax drives by means of
a sling (with adequate lifting capacity) wrapped around the
high speed and low speed shaft extensions for drive Sizes 2040
through 2090 and Sizes 2100 through 2130 when equipped
with an electric fan. Standard drive Sizes 2100 through 2130
are equipped with lifting lugs welded to the side of the drive.
When lifting a drive with a sling, make certain
that the shaft extension keyways do not come in contact with
the sling as the sharp corners could cut the sling.
The Falk Corporation, P.O. Box 492, Zip 53201-0492
318-100
3001 W. Canal St., Zip 53208-4200, Milwaukee, WI USA Telephone : 414-342-3131
May 2001
Fax: 414-937-4359 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.falkcorp.com
Supersedes 12-99
®
UltraMax® Gear Drives
•
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
Types FC & FZ
• Sizes 2040 thru 2130
(Page 1 of 7)
Type FZ
LIFTING
LUGS
SLING
SIZES 2040 - 2090
SIZES 2100 - 2130
Figure 1
Type FC
