Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Cyclo® BBB5
Cyclo® BBB5
Installation Notes
Installation Precautions
• Do not use the reducer/gearmotor for specifications
other than those shown on the nameplate or in the
manufacturing specification documents . personal
injury and/or equipment damage may occur .
• Do not place combustible material on or around the
unit; fire may occur .
• Do not place any objects around the unit that will
prohibit proper ventilation . Inadequate ventilation
may lead to high unit temperature and/or fire .
• Do not step on or hang from the unit. Excessive
weight may cause component breakage leading to
personal injury and/or equipment damage .
• Do not touch the shaft, keyway, or motor fan with
bare hands; injury may occur .
• For applications in which lubricant leaks could
adversely affect operations (i .e ., package handling,
food processing), place an oil pan below the unit to
protect against contamination that may occur if oil
seals become damaged or worn .
• Do not remove the eye-bolt from the motor, should
the eye-bolt need to be removed for any reason, install
a replacement bolt in the tapped hole to prevent
water from entering the motor .
Installation Location
Ambient Temperature Range: 14
°
– 104°F
(-10° – 40°C)
Ambient Humidity: 85% or less
Altitude: 3,280 feet
(1,000 m)
or less
Atmosphere: The location should not contain corrosive gas,
explosive gas, or steam . The location should be
free of dust and well ventilated .
Location: Indoor – free of dust and water
Consult Sumitomo when the unit will operate in conditions other
than those specified above . Special unit modifications may be
required .
Units manufactured according to customer specified application
requirements (i .e . outdoor modifications, high-temperature
modifications) are designed to operate within the specified
environment .
Install the unit so inspection and/or maintenance procedures may
be easily performed . Install all units with a torque arm or similar
means to limit housing rotation .
NOTE:
Torque arm clearance with machine structure is required
to allow for machine shaft run out . Refer to the Torque Arm
Installation section in this manual for additional information .
Installation Angle
Mount the unit in the specified position
for which it was
ordered . Confirm the mounting position from the gearbox
nameplate .
Consult a local distributor, Original Equipment Manufacturer or
Sumitomo directly if the mounting angle is to be
other than
horizontal or vertical .
Severe Loading Conditions
For applications with severe vibration and/or frequent starts and
stops, Sumitomo recommends the use of high-strength mounting
bolts of Grade 8 .8 (or greater) .
Installation onto the Driven Machine
• Before mounting the reducer/gearmotor to the
machine, verify the appropriate/desired rotation of the
machine . Differences in the rotational direction may
cause personal injury and/or equipment damage .
• Before operating the unit, ensure that all safety
guards around the rotating components are in-place
and secure . Failure to do so may result in personal
injury .
• When mounting the reducer or gearmotor to the
driven shaft of the machine or conveyor, ensure that
the torque arm is properly tensioned, and the bolts
securing the torque arm are sufficiently tightened .
Failure to follow these precautions may result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage .
