NORD Berges-VG User Manual

Operating Instructions

ASSEMBLY UNITS VG

System overview

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Z - types

U - types

Gear flange

Gear
pedestal

Helical
Gearbox

Agitator
Gearbox

Warm
Gearbox

Bevel
Gearbox

Helical Shaft
Mount. Gears

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Contents

System overview 2
Contents 3

1 General 4

1.1 How to use the Operating Instructions 4

1.1.1 Terms used 4

1.2 Delivery 4

BERGES

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1.3.1 Identification 5

1.3.2 Use as intended 5

1.3.3 Legal provisions 5/6

assembly units

2 Safety information 7

2.1 Persons responsible for safety 7

2.2 General safety information 8

2.3 Conventions used for safety information 9

3 Technical data 10

3.1 Product characteristics 10

3.1.1 Mechanical construction 10

3.1.2 General description 11

3.1.3 Mode of operation 11

3.2 Operating conditions 11
Figures 3 and 4 12
Figures 5 and 6 13

RGAE

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4 Installation 14

4.1 Incoming inspection and transportation 14

4.2 Storage 14

4.3 Assembly 14

4.3.1 Preparations after a long storage period 14

RGAE

General information on assembly of

4.3.2

4.4 Electrical connection 15

4.4.1 Connection the main motor 15

4.4.2 Connection the variable-speed motor (electrical remote adjustment) 16

4.4.3 Connection the rev-counter 17

variable-speed drives

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5 Commissioning 18

5.1 Before commissioning 18

5.2 During operation 18

5.3 Placing out of operating 19

5.4 Operation 19

6 Servicing and maintenance 20

6.1 Serving intervals 20

6.2 Serving work 20

6.2.1 Changing the Wide V-belt 20/21

6.2.2 Setting the output speed 21-23

6.2.3 Changing the variable-speed pulleys 24/25

6.2.4 Changing the bearings 25

6.2.5 General maintenance 25

7 Troubleshooting 26
8 Stocking spare parts, after-sales servicing addresses 27

8.1 Stocking spare parts 27

8.2 After-sales servicing addresses and addresses for spare parts 27

9 Manufacturer's declaration 28
10 Conformity declaration 29

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1 General

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1.1 How to use these Operating Instructions

The Operating Instructions are a part of the consignment of the BERGES attach-

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ments VG. They contain safety information that must be followed. Conse ­quently, always keep the Op. Inst. near to the VG.

 Caution! The only way to achieve safe, trouble - free operation, by avoiding

operating errors and incorrect use of the V
throughly amiliar with the Op. Inst.It is thus important that the Op.
Inst. have been read and understood by those responsible for trans-

portation installation and operation and that all aspects contained

therein be followed.

We are unable to assume liability for damage,l oss, injury
or operating malfunctions resulting from non-compliance
with the information in the Operating Instruction !

 Please contact our plant schould you have any technical questions:

General

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BERGES Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co.KG

Postfach 1140
Industriestrasse 13
D - 51709 Marienheide
Tel. : 0 22 64 / 17 - 0
Fax. : 0 22 64 / 17 125

E - mail : [e-mail]

1.1.1 Terms used

In the text, BERGES attachements

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In the text, BERGES Operating Instructions VG are reffered to as Op. Inst.

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for short.

1.2 Scope of delivery

The VG are assembled individually on the basis of the modolar system.

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Please refer to the related accompanying documents for the scope of delivery.

G are referred to as VG for short.

fter receipt of the consignment, please check immediatelythat the scope o

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delivery corresponds to the accompanying documents.

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1.3 BERGES assembly units

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1.3.1 Identification

BERGES assembly units are uniquely identified by the information on the rating

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plate.

 When used in hazardous areas: II 2 G D c T4 135°C

 Manufacturer:

BERGES ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GMBH & CO.KG
POSTFACH 1140
INDUSTRIESTRAßE 13
D - 51709 MARIENHEIDE
TELEFON ( 02264 ) 17- 0
TELEFAX ( 02264 ) 17 125

1.3.2 Use as intended

General

BERGES - V

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- are destined for use in the commercial sector in machinery and installations

- may be used only for the purposes ordered and confirmed

- may be operated only under the operating conditions prescribed in these Opera­ ting Instructions.

- may not be operated outside of the stipulated performance limits

 Differing operating conditions will require new contractual agreements.

1.3.3 Legal provisions

Liabilit

The drives described in the Op. Inst.and the information, data and instructions

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provided comply with the state of the art on the date of going to print.
No claims with respect to RGAEalready delivered may be asserted from the infor­mation, illustrations and descriptions.

 We are unable to assume liability for damage, loss, injury or malfunctions resul-

ting from:

- improper use

- arbitrary modifictions to the V

- incorrect work carried out on and with the V

- operating errors

- non-compliance with the operating instructions

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General

 We reserve the right to make modifications to the drives in the interests of

technical improvement and in order to enhance safety.

The Op. Inst.may not be duplicated nor used for the purposes of competition in

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unauthorised manner or made available to third parties without our prior consent.

mendements or supplements to the Op. Inst. may be made solely by us; vio -

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lation of this clause will result in all warranty claims being null and void.

Copyright to these Op. Inst.is retained by:

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BERGES Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

 Note:

Please refer to the other supplied Operating Instructions for reduction gears,
motors and optional extras such as electrical remote control etc.

 Terms of warranty

Please refer to the Terms of Sale and Delivery of
BERGES Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co.KG, Marienheide.

 Warranty claims must be reported to

BERGES Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Marienheide

 Warranty shall become null and void in all cases in which no liability claims can be

asserted either.

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2 Safety Information

2.1 Persons reponsible for safety

 User

The user is any natural person or legal entity whd or which uses the VGor on
whose behalf/on behalf of which the VGare used.

The user resp. his Security Officer shall guarantee:

- that all relevant regulations, instructions and laws are complied with.

- that only qualified personnel work on and with the VG.

- that the personnel has available the Operating Instructions when carrying out any
corresponding work on and with the VG.

- that non-qualified personnel are forbidden to work on and with the VG.

Safety information

 Qualified personnel

Qualified personnel are persons who, on the basis of their training, experience,
instruction and knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, accident prevention
regulations and operating conditions, have been authorised by the person responsible
for system eafety to perform the relevant, required activities and who, when doing this,
are able to recognise and avoid the possible risks and dangers.

( Definition of qualified personnel in accordance with IEC 364 )

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2.2 General safety information

 This safety information does not claim to be complete. Please contact the reponsible

BERGES company should you have any questions or problems.
The VG comply with the state of the art on the date of delivery and are always

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delivered in a safe operating condition.
The VG may be used and operated only within the framework of the conditions

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stipulated in the Performance and Supply Contract.
The VG pose risks and dangers to persons, to the VG themselves and to

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other valuables of the user if:

- non-qualified personnel work on and with the VG or

- the VG are used inappropriately.
The VG must be planned such that they perform their function and cause no risk

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or danger to persons if they they perform their function correctly after having been
properly installed and if used as intended. This also applies to interworking thereof
with the overall installation.
The VG may be installed, placed into operation, serviced and, if necessary, re -

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paired only by authorised, trained and instructed qualified personnel. ( see point 2.1
for definition of qualified personnel ).

 Suitable measures must be taken to ensure that no damage to property occurs

should the VG fail.
Operate the VG only in proper working order.

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All work on the VG must be performed carefully with a view to safetyand may

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only ever be carried out at 'standstill'. In this case, the drive must be locked to pre­vent 'unintentional swich-on'( e.g. by locking the key-operated swich or removing
the fuses from the power supply ). An information sign indicating that work is under­way on the drive must be attached to the 'swich-on point'.

 Always follow the relevant regulations on work safety and environmental protection

during transport, assembly, dismantling, operation, care and servicing.

 Rotating operating components such as couplings, gearwheels, such as increased

operating temperature or gear noises, occur during operation.
The VG must be shut down immediately should changes, such as increased

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operating temperature or gear noises, occur during operation.
When installing the VG in equipment or installations, the manufacturer of the

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equipment or installations is obliged tu include the regulations, instructions and
descriptions contained in these Op. Inst.in his own Operating Instructions.

 On an account may retrofitting operations, modifictions or conversion work be carried

out on the VG; such work will always require consultation with BERGES

Antriebstechnik.

Safety information

 Do not adjust the RGAE when stopped ( at standstill ) !

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2.3 Conventions used for safety information

 All safety information in these Operating Instructions has a uniform structure

Signal word

Information text

- The pictogramm identifies the type of danger

- The signal word identifies the severity of the danger

- The information text describes the danger and provides
information on how to avoid the danger

Warning against personal injury

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Pictograms used Signal words

Warning of
explosive Consequences if not followed:
atmospheres Death or very serous injury.

Danger!

Warning against
hazardous
electrical
Voltage

Warning against Possible consequences if not followed:
a general danger Death or very serous injury.

Warning!

Caution!

Warns against directly imminent danger.

Warns against a possible very dangerous

situation.

Warns against a possible very dangerous
situation.

Possible consequences if not followed:
Minor or slight injury.

Safety information

Warning against damage to property

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Pictograms used Signal words

Stop!

Other information

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Pictograms used Signal words

Tip!

Warns against possible damage to property.
Possible consequences if not followed:

Damage to the RGAE or ist environment

Identifies a general, useful tip.
If you follow this tip, this will make your work with
the RGAE easier.

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