Specific safety instructions
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2.1
General overview
Ex-version gearboxes
This symbol marks notes and measures.
This symbol applies to gearboxes and geared motors in an Ex design.
Note
Siemens does not accept any liability for damage and operational disturbances that result from
the non-observance of these operating instructions.
Note
European RoHS Directive and UK Directive
SIMOGEAR geared motors comply with the stipulations laid down in Directive 2011/65/EU and
the UK Directive "The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012".
These operating instructions are part of the gearbox delivery. Please read the operating
instructions prior to handling the gearbox and observe the information they contain. This is the
best way of ensuring safe and trouble-free operation.
The operating instructions supplement the SIMOGEAR gearbox operating instructions BA 2030.
These operating instructions apply to the adapters of the standard SIMOGEAR gearbox version:
• Adapter KS - coupling adapter only for fitting a SIEMENS servomotor of the
SIMOTICS S‑1FK7/‑1FT7, SIMOTICS M‑1PH8, SIMOTICS S‑1FK2, SIMOTICS S‑1FL6 series
• Adapter K2 - coupling adapter with flexible coupling for fitting an IEC motor
• Adapter K3 - coupling adapter with flexible coupling for fitting an NEMA motor
• Adapter K4 - short adapter with plug-in connection for fitting an IEC motor
• Adapter K5 - short adapter with plug-in connection for fitting an NEMA motor
• Adapter KQ, KQS - coupling adapter for fitting a servomotor of the
SIMOTICS S-1FK7/-1FT7 series
• Adapter K8 - coupling adapter for fitting a servomotor of the
SIMOTICS M-1PH8 series
• Adapter A, AZ - adapter with free drive shaft
SIMOGEAR adapters for gearboxes - KS, K2, K3, K4, K5, KQ, KQS, K8, A, AZ
Operating Instructions, 05/2022, A5E37431501A/RS-AL
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