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Table of conTenTs
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2
Overview of This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Who Should Read This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Special Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
IronHorse® Helical Gearbox Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3
Purpose of Helical Gearboxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Part Number Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4
Nameplate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
mANuAl oVeRVIeW
overvieW of This publiCaTion
The IronHorse Helical Gearbox User Manual describes the installation, operation, and preventative
maintenance of IronHorse Helical Gearboxes.
Who should read This manual
This manual contains important information for people who will install, maintain, and/or operate
any of the IronHorse Helical Gearboxes.
TeChniCal supporT
Our technical support group is glad to work with you to answer your questions. Please call
the technical support group if you need technical assistance, or visit our web site. Our website
contains technical and non-technical information about our products and our company.
By telephone: (770) 844-4200 (Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET)
On the Web: www.automationdirect.com
speCial symbols
When you see the “notepad” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right
will be a special note.
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right Will be a Warning. this information could prevent injury, loss of property, or even death (in
extreme cases).
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