gmb / BA PowerGear_EN as of May 2015 / 29.10.2015
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9. Operation of Power Gear
9.1 General notes on operation
The notes at item 1 "General safety notes", item 10 "Faults, causes and remedies", and item 11 "Inspection and
maintenance" must be complied with.
In order to achieve a perfect trouble-free operation of the gear unit, the operating factors defined in the "Tech-
nical Data" must be complied with.
9.2 During operation monitor the following:
Operating temperature
When using mineral gear oils (CLP) the operating temperature should not exceed 80°C or only exceed this
limit for a short temporary time period. When using synthetic gear oils (CLP) an operating temperature - in
connection with sealing rings made of FKM (fluorinated rubber, viton) - of temporarily 110°C is permissible.
Changing gear unit noises, vibrations
Oil leakage
on the housing and on the shaft seal rings
Oil level
– for oil level checking the gear unit must be shut down.
Check oil levels only with the gear unit in a cooled down condition:
If an oil inspection glass is available, the oil level shown must be at the centre of the oil inspection
glass
Without oil inspection glass, the check is performed at the screw plug of a vertically positioned hous-
ing surface. The oil level must be in contact with then thread in the housing (see page 11, Section
7.1)
Attention
:
Insufficient lubrication caused by an excessively low oil level may cause damage
to the geared parts and the bearings!
Carry out a regular oil level check
Warning
:
Serious burns possible on hot surfaces (>55°C)
Wear suitable gloves and protective clothing
9.3 Irregularities
In the event of any changes in relation to standard operation, e.g. increased temperatures, noises, vibrations, the
gear unit must be shut down in any case of doubt so that the cause of such changes can be determined.
See Section 10: "Faults, causes, remedy."
If necessary, contact our service department for consultations.
