4.5.3
Mount the standard motor to the K4 or K5 short adapter
Ex-version gearboxes
Impacts can cause sparks.
Apply adhesive (medium strength, e.g. Loctite 243) to the bolts 1505.
Ex-version gearboxes
The flange-mounted motor must be sealed across the entire contact surface in order
to prevent the penetration of a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Note
Ensure that the plastic ring
①
is located in the correct position.
The plastic ring
①
prevents fretting corrosion on the cylinder surface of the motor shaft.
To prevent fretting corrosion on the feather key of the motor shaft, apply a suitable lubricant to
the contact surfaces (e.g. Castrol: Apply Optileb Paste NH1).
Note
The contact surfaces between adapter and motor must always be sealed using a suitable sealing
compound.
Correct
Incorrect
①
Plastic ring
②
Shaft
1505 Bolt
Figure 4-5
Plastic ring for K4 and K5
Installing
4.5 Mounting the motor
SIMOGEAR adapters for gearboxes - KS, K2, K3, K4, K5, KQ, KQS, K8, A, AZ
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Operating Instructions, 05/2022, A5E37431501A/RS-AL