Assembly and Operating Instructions – Gear Units R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
General Information
How to use this documentation
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1General Information
Gear Units R..7, F..7, K..7, K ..9, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
1.1How to use this documentation
The documentation is an integral part of the product and contains impo rtant information
on operation and service. The documentation is written for all employees wh o assemble,
install, start up, and service this product.
The documentation must be accessible and legi ble. Make sure that persons responsible
for the system and its operation, as well as persons wh o work independently on the unit,
have read through the documentation carefully and understood it. If you are unclear
about any of the information in this documentation, or if you require further information,
contact SEW-EURODRIVE.
1.2Structure of the safety notes
1.2.1Meaning of signal words
The following table shows the graduation and meaning of the signal words for safety
notes, warnings regarding potential risks of damage to property, and other notes.
Signal wordMeaningConsequences if disregarded
DANGER!Imminent hazardSevere or fatal injuries
WARNING!Possible dangerous situationSevere or fatal injuries
CAUTION!Possible dangerous situationMinor injuries
NOTICEPossible damage to propertyDamage to the drive system or its envi-
NOTEUseful information or tip: Simpli-
fies handling of the drive system.
ronment
1.2.2Design of the section-related safety notes
Section-related safety notes do not apply to a specific action, but to se veral actions per taining to one subject. The symbols used either indicate a general hazard or a specific
hazard.
This is the formal structure of a safety note for a specific section:
SIGNAL WORD!
Type and source of danger.
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded.
•Measure(s) to prevent the danger.
1.2.3Design of the embedded safety notes
Embedded safety notes are directly integrated into the instructions just before the description of the dangerous action.
This is the formal structure of an embedded safety note:
• SIGNAL WORD! Type and source of hazard.
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded.
– Measure(s) to prevent the hazard.
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General Information
Rights to claim under warranty
1.3Rights to claim under warranty
A requirement of fault-free operation and fulfillment of any rights to claim under limited
warranty is that you adhere to the information in the documentation. Therefore read the
documentation before you start working with the unit.
1.4Content of the documentation
This document contains additional safety-related information and conditions for operation in safety-related applications.
1.5Exclusion of liability
You must comply with the information contained in this documentation to ensure safe
operation and to achieve the specified product characteristics and performance features. SEW-EURODRIVE assumes no liability for injury to persons or damage to equipment or property resulting from non-observance of the se operating instructions. In such
cases, any liability for defects is excluded.
1.6Product names and trademarks
All product names in this documentation are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective titleholders.
any part of this documentation is strictly prohibited.
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2Safety Notes
The following basic safety notes must be read carefully to prevent injury to persons a nd
damage to property. The operator must ensure that the basic safety notes a re read and
adhered to. Make sure that persons responsible for the system and its operation, as
well as persons who work independently on the unit, have read through the operating
instructions carefully and understood them. If you are unclear about any of the inform ation in this documentation or if you require further information, please contact SEWEURODRIVE.
2.1Preliminary information
Safety Notes
Preliminary information
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The following safety notes are primarily concerned with the use of th e followin g components: Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7, SPIRO PLAN
gearmotors, you must also observe the safety notes for motors in the correspondin g operating instructions.
Also observe the supplementary safety notes in the individual sections of this documentation.
2.2General information
WARNING
Danger of fatal injury or risk of injury during the operation of motors or gearmotors
caused by live, bare (in the event of open connectors/terminal boxes) and movable or
rotating parts.
Risk of burns caused by hot surfaces
Severe or fatal injuries
•All work related to transport, storage, installation, assembly, connection, startup,
maintenance and repair may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
•For transport, storage, installation, assembly, connection, startup, maintenance
and repair it is important that you adhere to the information in the following documents:
– Warning and safety signs on the motor/gearmotor
– All the project planning documents, startup instructions and wiring diagrams re-
lated to the drive
– System-specific regulations and requirements
– National/regional regulations governing the safety and prevention of accidents
•Never install damaged products.
•Never operate or energize the unit without the necessary protection covers or
housing.
•Use the unit only for its intended purpose.
•Make sure the unit is installed and operated properly.
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W. If you are using
INFORMATION
In the event of damage caused by transport, submit a complaint to the shipping company immediately.
This documentation provides additional information.
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2.3Target group
Safety Notes
Target group
Any mechanical work may only be performed by adequately qualified person nel. Qualified personnel in the context of this documentation are persons familiar with the design,
mechanical installation, troubleshooting and servicing of the product who possess the
following qualifications:
•Training in mechanical engineering, e.g. as a mechanic or mechatronics technician
(final examinations must have been passed).
•They are familiar with these operating instructions.
Any electronic work may only be per form ed by adequately qualified electricians. Qualified electricians in the context of this documentation are persons familiar with electrical
installation, startup, troubleshooting and servicing of the product who possess the
following qualifications:
•Training in electrical engineering, e.g. as an electrician, electronics or mechatronics
technician (final examinations must have been passed).
•They are familiar with these operating instructions.
All work in further areas of transportation, stor age, operation and was te disposal must
only be carried out by persons who are trained appropriately.
All qualified personnel must wear appropriate protective clothing.
2.4Designated use
The gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W is intended for use in
industrial systems.
The gear units may only be used according to the specifications in the technical documentation from SEW-EURODRIVE as well as the specifications on the nameplate. They
fulfill the applicable standards and regulations.
When installed in machines, startup (i.e. start of designated operation) is prohibited until
it is determined that the machine complies with the local laws and directives. In the individual area of application, you must especially observe the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC as well as the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The EMC test specifications
EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-6 and EN 61000-6-2 form
the basis for this.
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres is prohibited unless specifically designated
otherwise.
2.5Other applicable documentation
The following publications and documents have to be observed as well:
•"DR.71 – 225, 315 AC Motors" operating instructions for gearmotor s
•Operating instructions of any attached options
•"Gear Units" catalog or
•"Gearmotors" catalog
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2.6Transport/storage
Inspect the shipment for any damage that may have occurred in transit as soon as you
receive the delivery. Inform the shipping com pany immediately in the event of damage.
It may be necessary to preclude startup.
Tighten the eyebolts securely. They are designed to carry only the weight of the
motor/gearmotor; do not attach any additional loads.
The built-in lifting eyebolts comply with DIN 580. Always observe the loads and regulations listed in this standard. If the gearmotor is equipped with two eyebolts, then both
should be used for transportation. In this case, the tension force vector of the slings must
not exceed a 45° angle according to DIN 580.
Use suitable, sufficiently rated handling equipment if required. Reattach these in the
case of further transportation.
Store the motor/gearmotor in a dry, dust-free environment if it is not to be installed
straight away. You must not store the motor/gearmotor outdoors or on the fan guard.
The motor/gearmotor can be stored for up to 9 months without requiring any special
measures before startup.
Safety Notes
Transport/storage
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2.7Setup
NOTICE
Danger due to static overdetermination if gear units with foot (e.g. KA19/29B,
KA127/157B or FA127/157B) are mounted both via the torque arm and via the foot
plate.
Risk of injuries and damage to property.
•Especially with the KA.9B/T variant, it is not permitted to use the foot plates and the
torque arm at the same time.
•The KA.9B/T variant may only be mounted via torque arms.
•K.9 or KA.9B variants may only be mounted via the foot plate.
•If you want to use foot plates and torque arms for mounting, consult with SEW- EURODRIVE.
Observe the notes in the "Mechanical Installation" section.
2.8Startup/operation
Check the oil level before startup as described in chapter Inspection/Maintenance
(page 85).
Check that the direction of rotation is correct in decoupled status. Listen out for unusual
grinding noises as the shaft rotates.
Secure keys for test mode without output elements. Do not deactivate monitoring and
protection equipment even in test mode.
Switch off the gearmotor if in doubt whenever changes occur in rela tion to normal o peration (e.g. increased temperature, noise, vibration). Determine the cause and contact
SEW-EURODRIVE, if required.
2.9Inspection/maintenance
Observe the notes in chapter "Inspection/Maintenance".
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Gear Unit Structure
Basic structure of helical gear units
3Gear Unit Structure
INFORMATION
The following figures are block diagrams. Their purpose is only to make it easier to assign components to the spare parts lists. Discrepancies may occur depending on the
gear unit size and version.
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Gear
Pinion shaft
Gear
Output shaft
Key
Oil seal
Rolling bearing bearing
Retaining ring
Spacer tube
Key
Breather valve
Gear unit housing
Rolling bearing
Rolling bearing
Key
Rolling bearing
Retaining ring
Rolling bearing
Key
Rolling bearing
Screw plug
Shield ring
Shield ring
Retaining ring
Closing cap
Inspection cover
Hex head screw
Flange classification
Adapter designation: e.g. for servomotors
- AQA: Adapter with keyway
- AQH: Adapter with clamping ring hub
Option: e.g. for servo gear units .../ R:
Reduced circumferential backlash
Gear unit size: e.g. B. 37
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Gear unit type: e.g. K
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Mechanical Installation
Required tools/resources
4Mechanical Installation
4.1Required tools/resources
•Set of wrenches
•If necessary, torque wrench for:
– Shrink disks
– Motor adapter AQH Or EWH
– Input shaft assembly with centering shoulder
•Mounting device
•Compensation elements (shims, spacing rings)
•Fasteners for input and output elements
•Lubricant (e.g. NOCO
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Fluid)
•Bolt locking compound (for input shaft assembly with centering shoulder), e.g.
Loctite
Standard parts are not included in the delivery
4.1.1Installation tolerances
Shaft endFlanges
Diameter tolerance in accordance with DIN 748
•ISO k6 for solid shafts with Ø ≤ 50 mm
•ISO m6 for solid shafts with Ø > 50 mm
•ISO H7 for hollow shafts
•Center bore in accordance with DIN 332, shape
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Centering shoulder tolerance to DIN 42948
•ISO j6 for b1 ≤ 230 mm
•ISO h6 with b1 > 230 mm
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4.2Installation requirements
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to protruding gear unit parts.
Minor injuries.
•Keep a sufficient safety distance to the gear unit/gearmotor.
NOTICE
Damage to the gear unit/gearmotor due to improper installation.
Possible damage to property
•Strictly adhere to the notes in this chapter.
Make sure that the following requirements are met before you start installing the unit:
•The drive has not been damaged during transportation or storage.
Mechanical Installation
Installation requirements
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•The entries on the nameplate of the gearmotor match the voltage supply system.
•When the unit is installed in abrasive ambient conditions, protect the output end oil
seals against wear.
•The output shafts and flange surfaces must be completely free from anti-corrosion
agents, contamination or similar. Use a commercially available solvent for cleaning.
Do not expose the sealing lips of the oil se als to the solvent – damage to the material.
•For standard drives:
– Ambient temperature according to the technical documentation, nameplate and
lubricant table in section "Lubricants".
– No harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, radiation etc. in the vicinity
•For special designs:
– The drive is designed in accordance with the ambien t conditions. Observe the in-
formation on the nameplate.
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•For helical-worm/SPIROPLAN
– No large external mass moments of inertia which could ex ert a retrodriving load
on the gear unit.
– Self-locking with η’ (retrodriving) < 0.5;
Calculation : η’ = 2 – 1/η
•For servomotor mounting:
– Do not assemble the drive without having ensured that there will be sufficient ven-
tilation after installation to prevent heat build-up.
W gear units:
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Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
4.3Installing the gear unit
NOTICE
Danger due to static overdetermination if gear units with foot (e.g. KA19/29B,
KA127/157B or FA127/157B) are mounted both via the torque arm and via the foot
plate.
Risk of injuries and damage to property.
•Especially with the KA.9B/T variant, it is not permitted to use the foot plates and the
torque arm at the same time.
•The KA.9B/T variant may only be mounted via torque arms.
•K.9 or KA.9B variants may only be mounted via the foot plate.
•If you want to use foot plates and torque arms for mounting, consult with SEWEURODRIVE.
CAUTION
Improper installation may result in damage to the gear unit or gearmotor.
Possible damage to property.
•Protect the gear unit from direct cold air currents. Condensation may cause water
to accumulate in the oil.
•It is important that you observe the notes in this chapter.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping and crushing due to improper disassembly of heavy components.
Risk of injury.
•Remove the shrink disk properly.
•Work on the gear unit only when the machine is at a standstill. Secure the drive unit
against unintentional power-up.
The gear unit or gearmotor is only allowed to be installed in the specified mounting
position. Observe the information on the nameplate. SPIROPLAN
W10 – W30 are mounting position-independent.
The support structure must have the followin g fe at ur es :
•Level
•Vibration damping
•Torsionally rigid
The following table shows the ma ximally permit ted flatne ss defect for foot- an d flange-
mounting (guide values based on DIN ISO 1101) :
•Gear unit size ≤ 67:Max. 0.4 mm
•Gear unit size 77 – 107:Max. 0.5 mm
•Gear unit size 137 – 147:Max. 0.7 mm
•Gear unit size 157 – 187:Max. 0.8 mm
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gear units of size
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Do not tighten the housing legs and mounting flanges against one another and ensure
that you comply with the permitted overhung and axial loads. Observe chapter "Project
Planning" in the Gear unit/gearmotor catalog for calculating the permitted over hung and
axial loads.
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Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
Secure gearmotors using quality 8.8 screws.
Secure the following gearmotors using quality 10.9 screws:
•RF37, R37F with flange Ø = 120 mm
•RF37, RF47, R47F with flange Ø = 140 mm
•RF57, R57F with flange Ø = 160 mm
•FF, FAF, KF, KAF with flange Ø 250 mm
•and RZ37, RZ47, RZ57, RZ67, RZ77, RZ87
INFORMATION
When installing the gear unit, make sure that the oil level and drain plugs as well as
the breather plugs are easily accessible!
At the same time, also check that the oil fill corresponds to the specifications for the intended mounting position (see chapter "Lubricant fill quantities (page 139)" or refer to
the information on the nameplate). The gear units a re fi lled with the requ ired oil vol ume
at the factory. There may be slight deviations at the oil level plug as a result of the mounting position, which are permitted within the manufacturing tolerances.
Adjust the lubricant fill volumes and the positio n of the breather valve accordingly
in the event of a change of mounting position. Observe chapter "Lubricant fill quan-
tities" and chapter "Mounting Positions".
Consult the SEW customer service if you intend to change the mounting position of K
gear to M5 or M6 or between M5 and M6.
Please contact our SEW customer service if you want to change the mounting position
of size S47 – S97 helical-worm gear units to mounting position M2 or M3.
Use plastic inserts (2 – 3 mm thick) if there is a risk of electrochemical corrosion between
the gear unit and the driven machine. The material used must have an electrical leakage
resistance < 10
ample, cast iron and high-grade steel. Also fit the bolts with plastic wash ers. Ground the
housing additionally – use the grounding bolts on the motor.
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Ω. Electrochemical corrosion can occur between various metals, for ex-
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Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
4.3.1Tightening torques for retaining screws
Mount the gearmotors with the following tightening torques:
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4.3.2Gear unit mounting
INFORMATION
For gear units in foot/flange-mounted design in connection with VARIBLOC® variablespeed gear units, use quality 10.9 bolts and suitable washers for connecting the customer flange.
To improve the friction contact between flange and mounting surface, SEWEURODRIVE recommends anaerobic gaskets or an anaerobic glue.
Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
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Foot-mounted gear
units
Gear units with
B14 flange design
and/or hollow shaft
The following table shows the thread sizes of the foot-mounted g ear units depending on
the gear unit type and size:
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4.3.3Installation in damp locations or outdoors
Drives are supplied in corrosion-resistant versions with a surface protection coating for
use in damp areas or outdoors. Repair any damage to the paint work (e.g. on the
breather valve or the eyebolts).
Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
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When mounting the motors onto AM, AQ adapters and to AR, AT start-up and friction
couplings, seal the flange areas with a suitable sealing compound, e.g. Loctite
Units installed outdoors must be protected from the sun. Suitable protective devices a re
required, such as covers or roofs. Avoid any heat accumulation. The operator must ensure that foreign objects do not impair the function of the gear unit (e.g. falling objects
or coverings).
4.3.4Gear unit venting
The following gear units do not require venting:
•R..07 in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5 and M6
•R..17, R..27 and F..27 in mounting positions M1, M3, M5 and M6
•SPIROPLAN
•SPIROPLAN
•K..19, K..29 gear units in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5 and M6
SEW-EURODRIVE supplies all other gear units with the breath er valve installed and ac-
tivated according to the particular mounting position.
Exceptions:
1. SEW su pplies the following gear units with a screw plug on the vent hole provided:
M6
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574.
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W..10, W..20, W..30 gear units
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W..37, W..47 gear units in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5 and
– Gear units with pivoted mounting positions, if possible
– Gear units for inclined mounting
The breather valve is located in the motor terminal box. Before startup, replace the
highest screw plug with the breather valve provided.
2. SEW supplies a breather valve in a plastic bag for mount-on gear units requiring
venting on the input side.
3. Enclosed gear units are supplied without a breather valve.
4. In some countries, the breather valve is installed, but not activated due to possible
pressure fluctuations during transport. In these cases, the breather valve must be activated by removing the transport protection as described in chapter "Activating the
breather valve".
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Mechanical Installation
Installing the gear unit
Activating the
breather valve
Check whether the breather valve is activate d. If the breather valv e has not been activated, you must remove the transportation protection device from the breather valve before starting up the gear unit.
1. Breather valve with transportation protection device
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2. Remove transport fixture
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3. Activated breather valve
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4.3.5Painting the gear unit
NOTICE
Breather valves and oil seals may be damaged during painting or re-painting.
Possible damage to property.
•Thoroughly cover the breather valves and the sealing lip of the oil seals with strips
prior to painting.
•Remove the strips after painting .
4.4Gear units with solid shaft
4.4.1Notes on installation
INFORMATION
Mounting is easier if you first apply lubricant to the output element or heat it up briefly
(to 80 - 100 °C).
Mechanical Installation
Gear units with solid shaft
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4.4.2Assembling input an d ou t pu t ele m en t s
NOTICE
Bearing, hosing or shaft may be damaged due to improper assembly.
Possible damage to property
•Assemble the input and output components only using a mounting device. Use the
center bore and the thread on the shaft end for positioning.
•Never force belt pulleys, couplings, pinions, etc. onto the shaft end by hitting them
with a hammer.
•In the case of belt pulleys, make sure the belt is tensioned correctly in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
•Power transmission elements should be balanced after fitting and must not give
rise to any impermissible radial or axial forces (see the "Gearmotors" or "ExplosionProof Drives" catalog for permitted values).
Using a mounting
device
The following figure shows a mounting device for installing couplings or hubs on gear
unit or motor shaft ends. Should you be able to tighten the screw without any problems,
you may not need the thrust bearing on the mounting device.
[1]
[2]
[3]
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[1] Gear unit shaft end
[2] Thrust bearing
[3] Coupling hub
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[A][B]
[1]
[1]
a)
b)c)
Mechanical Installation
Gear units with solid shaft
Avoiding excessive
overhung loads
Avoid high overhung loads by installing the gear or chain sprocket according to figure B
if possible.
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[1] Hub
[A] Unfavorable
[B] Correct
INFORMATION
Mounting is easier if you first apply lubricant to the output element or heat it up briefly
(to 80 - 100 °C).
4.4.3Mounting of couplings
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to moving drive elements, such as belt pulleys or couplings, during
operation.
Risk of jamming and crushing.
•Cover input and output components with a touch guard.
Adjust the following misalignments according to the coupling manufacturer's specifications when mounting couplings:
a) Maximum and minimum clearance
b) Axial offset
c) Angular offset
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Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units
c
a
øb
+0.5
ød
[1]
[2]
[3]
4.5Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units
NOTICE
Improper mounting may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
•Do not place torque arms under strain when mounting.
•Use screws of quality 8.8 to fasten torque arms.
4.5.1Parallel-shaf t he li ca l ge ar units
The following figure shows the torque arm for parallel-shaft helical gear units.
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[1]Screw
[2]Washer
[3]Nut
Proceed as follows to mount the rubber buffers:
1. Use screws [1] and washers according to the following table.
2. Use two nuts to secure the screw connection [3].
3. Tighten the screw until the initial stress "∆ L" of the buffers is reached according to
the table.
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4.5.4Helical-worm gear units
[1]
45˚
[1]
The following figure shows the torque arm for helical-worm gear units.
•Apply bearings to both sides of the bushing [1].
Mechanical Installation
Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units
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4.5.5SPIROPLAN
Gear unitScrewsTightening torque
S..37 /T4 x M6 × 16 – 8.811 Nm
S..47 /T4 x M8 × 20 – 8.825 Nm
S..57 /T6 x M8 × 20 – 8.825 Nm
S..67 /T4 x M12 × 25 – 8.886 Nm
S..77 /T8 x M12 × 35 – 8.886 Nm
S..87 /T8 x M16 × 35 – 8.8210 Nm
S..97 /T8 x M16 × 35 – 8.8210 Nm
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W gear units
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The following figure shows the toque arm for SPIROPLAN
W gear units.
•Apply bearings to both sides of the bushing [1].
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Gear unitScrewsTightening torque Nm
W..10 /T4 x M6 × 16 - 8.811
W..20 /T4 x M6 × 16 - 8.811
W..30 /T4 x M6 × 16 - 8.811
W..37 /T4 x M8 × 20 - 8.825
W..47 /T4 x M10 × 25 - 8.848
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NOCO
FLUI
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N
OC
O
FLU
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A
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
4.6Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
INFORMATION
Concerning the configuration of the customer shaft, please also refer to the design
notes in the gearmotors catalog.
4.6.1Installation notes
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1. Apply NOCO
fluid and thoroughly spread it.
2. Install the shaft and secure it axially
(installation is facilitated by using a mounting device).
Following a description of the three mounting types:
•2A: Standard scope of delivery
•2B: Installation/removal kit for customer shaft with contact shoulder
•2C: Installation/removal kit for customer shaft without contact shoulder
2A: Installation with standard scope of delivery
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[1] Short retaining screw (standard scope of delivery)
[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Retaining ring
[5] Customer shaft
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Mechanical Installation
B
C
Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
2B: Installation with SEW-EURODRIVE installation and removal kit (page 37)
– Customer shaft with contact shoulder
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
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[1] Retaining screw
[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Retaining ring
[5] Customer shaft with contact shoulder
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2C: Installation with SEW-EURODRIVE installation and removal kit (page 37)
– Customer shaft without contact shoulder
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
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[1] Retaining screw
[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Retaining ring
[5] Spacer
[6] Customer shaft without contact shoulder
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Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
3. Tighten the retaining screw to the appropriate torque (see table).
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ScrewTightening torque [Nm]
M55
M68
M10/1220
M1640
M2080
M24200
INFORMATION
To avoid contact corrosion, we recommend that the customer shaft should additionally
be lathed down between the 2 contact surfaces.
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Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
4.6.2Information about disassembly
This description is only applicable when the gear unit was assembled using the installatio/removal kit (page 37) from SEW-EUROD RIVE. Observe section "Installation notes
(page 32)", 2B or 2C.
1. Loosen the retaining screw [1].
2. Remove parts [2] to [4] and, if fitted, the spacer tube [5].
3. Insert the forcing disc [8] and the fixed nut [7] from the SEW-EURODRIVE installation/removal kit between the customer shaft [6] and the circlip [4].
4. Re -install the retaining ring [4].
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[1]
[4]
[7]
[8]
[6]
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
5. Screw the retaining screw [1] back in. Now you can force the gear unit off the shaft
by tightening the screw.
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[1] Retaining screw
[4] Retaining ring
[6] Customer shaft
[7] Fixed nut
[8] Forcing disk
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Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
[1]
[8]
[7]
[7]
[1]
4.6.3SEW installation and removal kit
The SEW-EURODRIVE installation/removal kit can be ordered by quoting its part
number.
Mechanical Installation
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[1] Retaining screw
[7] Fixed nut for disassembly
[8] Forcing disk
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Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
INFORMATION
The SEW installation kit for attaching the customer shaft is a recommendation by
SEW-EURODRIVE. You must always check whether this design can compensate the
axial loads. In particular applications (e.g. mounting mixer shafts), a different design
may have to be used to secure the shaft axially. In these cases, customers can use
their own devices. However, you must ensure that these designs do no t cause p otential sources of combustion according to DIN EN 13463 (for example, impact sparks).
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Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk
4.7Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk
4.7.1Assembly notes
NOTICE
Tightening the screws without installed shaft may result in the hollow shaft being
deformed.
Possible damage to property
•Only tighten the locking screws with the shaft installed.
1. Loosen the locking screws by a few turns (do not unscrew them completely!).
Mechanical Installation
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AB
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2. Carefully degrease the hollow shaft hole and the input shaft using a commercially
available solvent.
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Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk
3. Ho llow shaft/input shaft after degreasing.
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4. Apply NOCO
It is essential to make sure that the clamping area of the shrink disk is free from
grease. Never apply NOCO
may be able to get into the clamping area of the shr ink disk when the input shaft is
put on.
fluid to the input shaft in the area of the bushing.
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fluid directly to the bushing. This is because the paste
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Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk
5. Install the input shaft.
– Make sure that the locking collars of the sh rink disk are installed in parallel to each
other.
– For gear unit housings with shaft shoulder:
Mount the shrink disk onto the stop on the shaft shoulder.
– For gear unit housings without shaft shoulder:
Install the shrink disk with a 1 to 2 mm distance from the gear unit housing.
– Tighten the locking screws by working round with the torque wrench seve ral times
from one screw to the next (not in diametrically opposite sequence).
The exact values for the tightening torques are shown on the shrink disk.
4
1-2mm
6. After installation, make sure the remaining gap between the outer rings is > 0 mm.
7. Grease the area around the shrink disk outside the hollow shaft to prevent corrosion.
s>0mm
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Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk
4.7.2Removal notes
4.7.3Cleaning and lubrication
1. Loosen the locking screws one after the other by a quarter rotation to avoid tilting the
outer rings.
2. Unscrew the locking screws evenly one after the other. Do not remove the locking
screws completely.
3. Remove the shaft or pull the hub off the shaft. (Remove any rust that may have
formed between the hub and the end of the shaft beforehand.)
4. Remove the shrink disk from the hub.
There is no need to dismantle removed shrink disks before re-installing them.
Clean and lubricate the shrink disk if it is dirty.
Lubricate the tapered surfaces with one of the following solid lubricants:
Lubricant (Mo S2)Sold as
Molykote 321 (lube coat)
Molykote spray (powder spray)
Molykote G Rapid
Aemasol MO 19P
Aemasol DIO-sétral 57 N (lube coat)
Spray
Spray
Spray or paste
Spray or paste
Spray
Grease the locking screws with a multipurpose grease such as Molykote BR 2 or similar.
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Mechanical Installation
NO
CO
FL
UID
®
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
®
4
4.8Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
®
4.8.1Installation notes for customer shaft without contact shoulder
1. Clean the customer shaft and the inside of the hollow sha ft. Ensure that all traces of
grease or oil are removed.
2. Install the stop ring and the bushing on the customer shaft.
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3. Mount the torque arm to the drive unit, observe chapter "Torque arms for shaftmounted gear units" (page 29).
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4. Apply NOCO
fluid on the bushing and spread it thoroughly.
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K..7
S.. / W.. / K..9
F..
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
5. Push the gear unit onto the customer shaft.
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6. Preassemble the torque arm (do not tighten the screws).
®
7. Push the busing onto the gear unit up to the stop.
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Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
8. Se cure the bushin g with the stop ring . Tigh ten the split ring on the bushing using the
appropriate torque as specified in the following table:
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4
TypeNickel-plated
[Standard]
KT / FTST / WTTorque in Nm
-37187.5
3747187.5
4757187.5
57, 67673518
77773518
87873518
97973518
107–3838
127–6565
157–150150
Stainless steel
9. Make sure that all screws are loosened and slide the shrink disk onto the hollow
shaft.
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Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
10.Slide the counter bushing onto the customer shaft and into the hollow shaft
®
CO
NO
FLUID
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11.until the shrink disk is properly seated.
12.Tap lightly on the flange of the counter bushing to ensure that the socket is fitted
securely in the hollow shaft.
®
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13.Make sure that the customer shaft is seated in the counter bushing.
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Mechanical Installation
> 0 mm
s
> 0 mm
> 0 mm
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
14.Manually tighten the screws of the shrink disk and ensure that the outer rings of the
shrink disk are parallel.
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15.Tighten the locking bolts by working round several times from one bolt to the next
(not in diametrically opposite sequence).
The exact values for the tightening torques are shown on the shrink disk.
®
4
> 0mm
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16.After installation, make su re the rem ainin g ga p be tween the outer rings is > 0 mm.
17.The remaining gap between counter bushing and hollow shaft end as well as bu shing
and stop ring must be > 0 mm.
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Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
18.Securely tighten the torque arm; observe chapter "Torque arm for shaft-mounted
gear units" (page 29).
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Mechanical Installation
0 mm
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
4.8.2Installation notes for customer shaft with contact shoulder
1. Clean the customer shaft and the inside of the hollow sha ft. Ensure that all traces of
grease or oil are removed.
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2. Mount the torque arm to the drive unit, observe chapter "Torque arms for shaftmounted gear units" (page 29).
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4
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3. Slide the bushing onto the customer shaft.
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NOCO
FL
UID
®
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
4. Apply NOCO® fluid on the bushing and spread it thoroughly.
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5. Push the gear unit onto the customer shaft.
®
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6. Make sure that all screws are loosened and slide the shrink disk onto the hollow
shaft.
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Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
7. Slid e the counter bushing onto the customer shaft and into the hollow shaft
®
CO
NO
FLUID
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8. until the shrink disk is properly seated.
9. Tap lightly on the flange of the counter bushing to ensure that the socket is fitted
securely in the hollow shaft.
®
4
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10.Make sure that the customer shaft is seated in the counter bushing.
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> 0mm
> 0 mm
s
> 0 mm
> 0 mm
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
11.Manually tighten the screws of the shrink disk and ensure that the outer rings of the
shrink disk are parallel.
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12.Tighten the locking bolts by working round several times from one bolt to the next
(not in diametrically opposite sequence).
The exact values for the tightening torques are shown on the shrink disk.
®
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13.After installation, make su re the rem ainin g ga p be tween the outer rings is > 0 mm.
14.The remaining gap between counter bushing and hollow shaft end must be > 0 m m.
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Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
15.Mount the torque arm and tighten it securely; observe chapter "Torque arms for
shaft-mounted gear units" (page 29).
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4.8.3Removal notes
Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC
®
CAUTION
Burns caused by hot surfaces.
Severe injuries.
•Let the units cool down before touching them.
1. Loosen the locking screws one after the other by a quarter rotation to
avoid tilting the outer rings.
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2. Unscrew the locking bolts evenly one after the other.
Do not remove the locking screws completely.
3. Disma ntle the conical steel bushing.
If required, use the outer rings as pullers as follows:
– Remove all the locking screws.
– Screw the respective number of screws in the tapped holes of the shrink disk.
– Support the inner ring again st the gear unit housing.
– Pull off the conical steel bushing by tightening the screws.
4. Re move the gear unit from the shaft.
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5. Remove the shrink disk from the hub.
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4.8.4Cleaning and lubrication
There is no need to dismantle removed shrink disks before re-installing them.
Clean and lubricate the shrink disk if it is dirty.
Lubricate the tapered surfaces with one of the following solid lubricants:
Lubricant (Mo S2) Sold as
Molykote 321 (lube coat) Spray
Molykote spray (powder spray) Spray
Molykote G Rapid Spray or paste
Aemasol MO 19P Spray or paste
Aemasol DIO-sétral 57 N (lube coat) Spray
Grease the locking screws with a multipurpose grease such as Molykote BR 2 or similar.
4.9Installing the protective cover
Mechanical Installation
Installing the protective cover
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CAUTION
During operation, output components are in fast motion.
Risk of jamming and crushing.
•Disconnect the motor from the power supply before starting work and safeguard it
against accidental startup.
•Cover input and output components with a touch guard.
4.9.1Installing the rotating cover
1
1. Slid e the rotating cover onto the shrink disk until it snaps in.
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1
2
4.9.2Installing the fixed cover
4.9.3Installation without cover
Mechanical Installation
Installing the protective cover
1. To fasten the cover, remove the plastic plug on the gear unit housing (see figure 1)
2. Use the delivered screws to mount the cover to the gear unit housing (see figure 2).
In certain individual cases (e.g. through-shaft), you cannot install the cover. In such
cases, the cover is not necessary if the system or unit manufacturer provides corresponding components to guarantee compliance with the required degree of protection.
If this results in additional maintenance, you have to describe this in the operating instructions for the system/component.
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1. Clean the motor shaft and flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter.
2. Remove the key from the motor shaft and replace it wit h t he su p plied key [484] (not
AM63 and AM250).
3. Heat the coupling half [479] to approx. 80 - 100 °C and push the coupling half onto
the motor shaft. Position as follows:
– IEC adapter AM63 - 225 up to stop at motor shaft shoulde r.
– IEC adapter AM250 - 280 to dimension A.
– NEMA adapter with spacer tube [491] to dimension A.
4. Secure the key and coupling half using the setscrew [481] and tightening torque T
according to the table on the motor shaft.
A
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Coupling of AM adapters
5. Check the dimension A.
6. Seal the contact surfaces between the adapter and motor using a suitable sealing
compound.
7. M ount the motor on the ad apter. Ensure that the couplin g cla ws of the ad apte r sh aft
are engaged in the plastic cam ring.
1) The maximum permitted weight of the attached motor F
gravity distance x increases. If this distance is reduced, the maximum permitted weight F
increased.
2) Diameter of the adapter output flange: 160 mm
AM213/2152
Gear unit series SPIROPLAN
Adapter typeF
IECNEMAx1) [mm]IEC adapterNEMA adapter
AM63/71AM56115140120
AM80/90AM143/145151270255
2)
186
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W37 – W47:
16001250
must be reduced linearly as the center of
qmax
1)
[N]
q
1)
[N]
q
cannot be
qmax
1) The maximum permitted weight of the attached motor F
gravity distance x increases. If this distance is reduced, the maximum permitted weight F
increased.
must be reduced linearly as the center of
qmax
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cannot be
qmax
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Mechanical Installation
Coupling of AM adapters
4.10.3 AM adapter with AM../RS backstop
Check the direction of rotation of the drive prior to assembly or startup. Inform the SEWEURODRIVE service in the case of incorrect direction of rotation.
The backstop is maintenance-free in operation, and does not require any further maintenance work. Backstops have a minimum lift-off speed de pendin g on the size (see following table).
.
CAUTION
If the actual speed level is below the minimum lift-off speed level, the backstops are
subject to wear and the resulting friction causes the temperature to increase.
Possible damage to property
•In rated operation, the lift-off speeds must not drop below the minimum values.
•During startup or braking, the lift-off spee ds m ay dr op below th e min i mum leve ls.
Type
AM80/90/RS,
AM143/145/RS
AM100/112/RS,
AM182/184/RS
AM132/RS,
AM213/215/RS
AM160/180/RS,
AM254/286/RS
AM200/225/RS,
AM324-365/RS
AM250/280/RS1950450
Maximum locking torque of the backstop
[Nm]
65820
425620
850530
1450480
1950450
Minimum lift-off speed
[rpm]
60
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4.11AQ. adapter coupling
4.11.1 AQA80 - 190 adapter / AQH80 - 190 adapter
AQAAQH
Mechanical Installation
AQ. adapter coupling
4
479
1
2
A
1 Motor shaft
2 Set screw
3 Screw
AQA = With keyway
AQH = Without keyway
479
1
3
A
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1. Clean the motor shaft and flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter.
2. Type AQH: Loosen the scr ews of the coupling half (479) and loosen the conical connection.
3. Heat up the coupling half (80 °C – 100 °C) and slide it onto the motor shaft.
Type AQA/AQH: up to clearance "A" (see table).
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AQ. adapter coupling
4. Type AQH: Tighten the screws evenly in diametrically opposite sequence, working
around several times. Make sure that all the screws are tightened with the tightening
torque T
according to the following table.
A
Type AQA: Secure the coupling halves using the set screw (see table).
5. Check the position of the coupling half (clearance "A", see table).
Mount the motor onto the adapter, making sure that the claws of the two coupling
halves engage in each other. The insertion force that must be applied when joining
the two coupling halves is dissipated after final assembly, so there is no risk of any
axial load being applied to adjacent bearings.
INFORMATION
Only for AQA, not permitted for AQH: To avoid contact corrosion, we recommend
applying NOCO
®
fluid to the motor shaft before mounting the coupling half.
CAUTION
Dampness might enter the adapter when mounting a motor to the adapter.
Possible damage to property
1. Cle an and de-gre ase the hollow shaft hole of the coupling half [479], the motor shaft
sleeve [230], and the motor shaft [1].
2. Insert the motor shaft sleeve [230] into the coupling half [479] so that the slot of the
motor shaft sleeve [230] is at a 60° angle to the two clamping screws [229].
3. Push the coupling half [479] until it reaches the shoulder of the motor shaft.
4. T ighten the clamping screws [229] o ne after the ot her with a suitable tor que wrench ,
first to 25% of the tightening torque specified in the following table.
5. Then, tighten the two clamping screws [229] to the full, specified tightening torque.
1. Se t the motor mounting platform to the required mounting po sition by evenly tightening the adjusting nuts. Remove the lifting eyebolt from helical gear units in order to
achieve the lowest adjustment position. Touch up any damage to the paint work.
2. Align the motor on the motor mounting platform (shaft ends must be in alignment)
and secure it.
3. Mount the input elements on the input shaft end and the motor shaft, line them up
with one another and correct the motor position again, if necessary.
4. Put on the traction elements (V-belt, chain, etc.) and apply a preload by evenly adjusting the motor mounting platform. Do not stress the motor mounting platform and
the columns against each other when doing this.
5. Tighten all the nuts not used for adjustment in order to fix the threaded columns.
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Mechanical Installation
AD input shaft assembly
4.13.2 Only AD6/P and AD7/P
Unscrew the nuts on the stud bolts before adjustment to allow the stud bolts to move
axially in the support without restriction. Do not tighten the nuts until the final adjustment
position has been reached. Do not adjust the motor mounting p latform using the support.
4.13.3 AD../ZR input shaft assembly with centering shoulder
Mounting applications on the input shaft assembly with centering shoulder.
1. Retaining bolts of a suitable length must be used to secure the application. The
length l of the new bolts is calculated as follows:
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[l] t+a
[t] Screw-in depth (see table)
[a] Thickness of the application
[s] Retaining thread (see table)
Round down the calculated screw length to the next smaller standard length.
2. Remove the retaining screws from the centering shoulder.
3. Clean the contact surface and the centering shoulder.
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AD input shaft assembly
4. Cle an the thr eads of th e new bolts and ap pl y a bolt locking compound (e.g. Loctite
243) to the first few threads.
5. Attach the ap plication to the centering shoulder and tighten the retaining screws with
the specified tightening torque T
1) Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. The maximum permitted weight of
the attached motor F
this distance is reduced, F
2) Diameter of the adapter output flange: 160 mm
must be reduced linearly as the center of gravity distance x increases. When
qmax
cannot be increased.
qmax
x
[mm]
361
F
q
[N]
1120
1)
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AD input shaft assembly
4.13.4 AD../RS – cover with backstop
Check the direction of rotation of the drive prior to assembly or startup. Inform the SEWEURODRIVE service in the case of incorrect direction of rotation.
The backstop is maintenance-free in operation, and does not require any further maintenance work. Backstops have a minimum lift-off speed de pendin g on the size (see following table).
If the actual speed level is below the minimum lift-off speed level, the backstops are
subject to wear, and the resulting friction causes the temperature to increase.
Possible damage to property
•In rated operation, the lift-off speeds must not drop below the minimum values.
•During startup or braking, the lift-off spee ds m ay dr op below th e min i mum leve ls.
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4.14Accessory equipment
[8]
[1][2] [3]
[4]
[5] [6]
[7]
4.14.1 AR.. and AT.. centrifugal and friction couplings
AR.. friction
coupling
Drives with a friction coupling consist of a standard gear unit and motor/variable speed
gearmotor with an adapter installed between them. This adapter accommod ates the friction coupling. In gearmotors wit h a multi-stage gear unit, the friction co upling may be
located between the first and second gear units. On delive ry, the slip torque is set individually according to the drive specifications.
The following figure shows a drive with friction coupling and W: speed monitor
The speed monitor is used with constant-speed gearmotors and is connected to the
encoder in the adapter.
WS slip monitor:
The slip monitor is used with the following components:
•Speed-controlled motors with speed sensor
®
• VARIBLOC
variable speed gear units
INFORMATION
For detailed information about the AR.. coupling, refer to the "Centrifugal and Friction
Couplings AR.. and AT.." operating instructions, part number 17036011/EN.
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Accessory equipment
AT.. hydraulic
centrifugal
coupling
Hydraulic centrifugal couplings are fluid couplings based on the Fötting er principle. They
consist of 2 hinged hemispheres with blades separated by a tight gap.
The applied torque is transmitted by the inertial force of the streaming fluid. This fluid
circulates within a closed circuit, between the pump wheel (primary side) [12] on the driving shaft (motor shaft) and the turbine wheel (secondary side) [9] on the driven shaft
(gear unit input shaft).
The following figure shows the structure of a drive with hydraulic centrifugal coupling:
For detailed information about the AT .. co up lin g, re fe r t o t he "Centrifugal and Friction
Couplings AR.. and AT.." operating instructions, part number 17036011/EN.
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4.14.2 Diagnostic units DUV and DUO
DUV diagnostic
unit
The DUV30A diagnostic unit evaluates vibrat ion signals using freq uency analysis methods. A micromechanical acceleration sensor is used in the unit. Data can be recorded,
processed and evaluated locally without any expert knowledge.
The DUV30A diagnostic unit is suitable for early recognition of rolling element bearing
damage or unbalance. The continuo us monitoring function represents a reliable and
cost-effective solution compared to intermittent methods.
The DUV30A has been designed as a combined sensor that ca n be us ed as norma l- or
slow-speed unit. The only differen ce is the measuring time in the firmware and the resulting frequency range.
The following figure shows the DUV30A diagnostic unit:
Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
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DUO diagnostic
unit
4428331403
INFORMATION
You find more information about the evaluation unit in the "DUV30A Diagnostic Unit"
manual, part number 16710010/EN.
DUO10A comprises a diagnostic unit and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor (PT100 or PT1000 resistance sensor) is positioned in the gear unit oil to record the
oil's temperature. The diag nostic unit uses the oil temper ature values to calculate th e
remaining service life of the oil.
The diagnostic unit records the gear unit temperature continuously and calculates the
remaining service life for the selected oil type immediately. For this purpose, the diagnostic unit must be supplied with a 24 V voltage supply. Times when the diagno stic unit
is switched off are not included in the forecast.
The following figure shows the DUO10A diagnostic unit:
4719800843
INFORMATION
You find more information on the evaluation unit in the "DUV30A Diagnostic Unit"
manual, part number 11473428/EN.
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4.14.3 Gear unit heater for gear unit series R..7, F..7, and K..7
Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
Oil heating can be required in order to allow for a smooth startup in the event of a cold
start at low ambient temperatures. An oil heater is available with external or integrated
thermostat depending on the gear unit design.
The heater is screwed into the gear unit housing and is controlled via a thermostat. The
limit temperature of the heater, below which the oil must be heated, is set depending on
the respective lubricant.
The following figure shows a gear unit with heater and external thermostat:
[1]
[2]
2060553483
[1]Thermostat
[2]Heater
INFORMATION
For detailed information about the gear unit heater, r efer to the "Gear Unit Series R..7,
F..7, and K..7 – Gear Unit Heater" addendum to the operating instructions, part number 16840410/EN.
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4.14.4 Flange coupling
[2][1][2]
[3]
Flange couplings [1] are rigid couplings for connecting 2 shafts [2].
They are suitable for operation in both directions of rotation, but cannot compen sate any
shaft misalignments.
Torque between shaft and coupling is transmitted via a cylindrical interference fit. The
two coupling halves are mounted together at their flanges. The couplings are equipped
with several disassembly bores [3] for removing the interference fit hydraulically.
Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
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18014402706266635
[1]Flange coupling
[2]Customer and gear unit shaft
[3]Disassembly bores
INFORMATION
For detailed information about the flange coupling, refer to the "Gear Unit Series R..7,
F..7, K..7, S..7, and SPIROPLAN
instructions, part number 19318413/EN.
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W – Flange Coupling" addendum to the operating
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4.14.5 Regreasing the labyrinth seal
Output shaftThe following figure shows an example of a regreasable radial labyrinth seal (taconite).
Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
• Single oil seal with radial labyrinth seal
•Used in very dusty environments with abrasive particles
Position of
greasing points
9007204406135947
INFORMATION
Make sure that the gear unit shaft is rotating during the regreasing process.
Regreasable sealing systems are usually equipped with taper greasin g nipples accor ding to DIN 71412 A. Regreasing must be carried out at regular intervals. The greasing
points are located near the output shaft, see following figure:
4986644747
Refilling greaseRegreasable sealing systems can be refilled with lubricating grease. Use moderate
pressure to force grease into each lubrication point until new grease leaks out of the
sealing gap.
Used grease, including contaminants and sand, i s in this way presse d out of the sealing
gap.
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Mechanical Installation
Oil
Oil
Accessory equipment
INFORMATION
Immediately remove the old grease that leaked out.
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Inspection and
maintenance
intervals
Technical data
Sealing and rolling
bearing grease
Observe the following inspection and maintenance intervals for the regreasing of labyrinth seals:
Time intervalWhat to do?
Every 3000 operating hours, at least every
6 months
Fill regreasable sealing systems with grease.
The table shows the greases recommended by SEW-EURODRIVE for an operating
temperature of -40 °C to +80 °C.
ManufacturerGrease
FuchsRenolit CX TOM 15 OEM
Aral Aral Eural Grease EP2
Aral Aral Aralube BAB EP2
NOTE
If a customer wants to use a grease that is not listed in the above table, the customer
has to make sure that it is suitable for the intended application.
4.14.6 Oil drain valve
The gear unit is equipped with an oil drain plug as standard. An oil drain valve may be
provided as option. This valve allows for a drain pipe to be easily attached when ch anging the gear unit oil.
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4.14.7 Oil expansion tank
Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
The oil expansion tank is to compensate for oil volume variations in the system caused
by temperature fluctuations. When the gear unit temperature increases, the expansion
tank absorbs some of the increasing oil volume and feeds it back to the gear unit as the
temperature goes down. As a result, the gear unit is always completely filled with oil.
The figure shows an example of a gearmotor in mounting position M4:
4.14.8 Oil-air cooler for splash lubrication /OAC
If the thermal rating of the naturally cooled gear unit is not sufficient, an oil-air cooling
system can be used.
The cooling system is delivered without electrical wiring and piping as a complete unit
on a base frame for separate installation.
The standard scope of delivery of the cooling system includes:
•Pump with directly mounted asynchronous motor
• Oil-air heat exchanger
•Temperature switch with 2 switching points
SEW-EURODRIVE uses oil-air cooling systems for standard gear units in sizes
OAC 005 and OAC 010.
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Mechanical Installation
Accessory equipment
The following figure shows an example of a standard para llel-shaft helical gear unit n ext
to an oil-air cooler.
[5]
[2]
4
[5]
[4]
[1] Motor for pump and fan[4] Suction pipe connections
[2] Oil-air heat exchanger[5] Pressure pipe connections
[3] Temperature switch with two switching points[6] Option: Oil expansion tank connection
[6]
[4]
[3]
[1]
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INFORMATION
For more information on the cooling system, refer to the addendum to the operating
instructions "Type R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7 and SPIROPLAN
cooler for splash lubrication /OAC".
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Gear Units: Oil-air
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Startup
CAUTION
Improper startup may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
•Note the following:
• Before startup, check that the oil level is correct. Refer to the unit's nameplate for lubricant fill quantities.
• The oil checking and drain screws and the breather valves must be freely accessible.
• The most important technical data is provided on the nameplate. Additional data relevant for operation is available in drawings and the order confirmation.
• Ensure that all retaining screws are tight after the gear unit has been installed.
• Make sure that the orientation has not changed after tightening the mounting elements.
• Prior to startup, ensure that rotating shafts as well as couplings are equipped with
suitable protective covers.
•If an oil sight glass is used for checking the oil level, ensure that it is protected against
damage.
• It is essential that there is no open fire or risk of sparks when working on the gear unit.
• Protect the gear unit from falling objects.
• Remove transport fixtures prior to startup.
• Adhere to the safety notes in the individual chapters.
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5.1Checking the oil level
[1]
00
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Before startup, make sure that the oil level corresponds to the mounting position. Observe section "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" (page 89).
If the gear unit is equipped with an oil sight glass, you can also determine the oil level at
the oil sight glass.
NOTICE
Damage to the gear unit due to oil leaking from the oil sight glass.
Possible damage to the unit.
•Attach a suitable protective device to exclude damage to the oil sight glass as a
result from shock or blows.
1. Observe the notes in chapter "Preliminary work regarding inspection/maintenance".
2. Check the oil level at the oil sight glass according to the following figure:
Startup
Checking the oil level
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[1] The oil level must be within this range
3. Pr oceed as follows if the oil level is too low:
– Open the respective oil fill plug, see chapter "Inspection/maintenance for the gear
unit".
– Fill in new oil of the same type via the oil fill plug up to the mark.
– Screw in the oil fill plug.
Before startup, make sure that the oil level corresponds to the mounting position. Observe section "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" (page 89).
5.2Pseudo-leakage at shaft seals
Due to their operating principle, seals between moving su rfaces at shaft p assages cannot be completely tight, as a lubricant film must form during operation. The lubricant film
between shaft and sealing lip keeps the development of heat and wear on the sealing
system to a minimum and ensures the intended service life. The optimum sealing pro perties are only achieved after the run-in phase.
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Helical-worm and SPIROPLAN® W gear units
5.3Helical-worm and SPIROPLAN® W gear units
5.3.1Run-in period
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SPIROPLAN
before reaching their maximum efficiency. A separate run-in period applies for each
direction of rotation if the gear unit is operated in both directions of rotation. The table
shows the average power reduction dur ing the run-in pe riod.
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Helical/parallel-shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units
A
B
CCW
CW
CCW
CW
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5.4Helical/parallel-shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units
No special startup instructions are required for helical, parallel-shaft he lica l and helicalbevel gear units providing the gear units have been installe d in accordance with chapter
"Mechanical Installation" (page 18).
5.5Gear units with backstop
The purpose of a backstop is to prevent undesirable reverse rotation. During operation,
the backstop permits rotation in one specified direction of rotation only.
NOTICE
Operating the motor in the blocking direction could destroy the backstop.
Possible damage to property
•Do not start up the motor in the blocking direction. Be sure that the motor power
supply is correctly connected so that the motor rotates in the required direction.
•The backstop can be operated in blocking direction with half the output torque once
for control purposes.
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5
The direction of rotation is determined with a view to the output shaft (LSS).
•Clockwise (CW)
• Counterclockwise (CCW)
The permitted direction of rotation is indicated on the housing.
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Components made of elastomers with fluorocarbon rubber
5.6Components made of elastomers with fluorocarbon rubber
Under normal operating conditions and at temper atures up to 200 °C, flu orocarbon ru bber is very stable and safe. However, when heated to more than 300 °C, e.g. by fire or
the flame of a cutting torch, it forms harmful gases and vapors as well as harmful residue.
CAUTION
Health risk due to dangerous gases, vapors, and residue created by heating fluorocarbon rubber to > 200 °C.
Damage to health.
•Make sure that components made of fluorocarbon rubber are not exposed to temperatures > 200 °C. Remove the components, if necessary.
•Avoid inhaling fluorocarbon rubber gases and vapors as well as skin and eye
contact at all costs.
•Avoid contact with the cooled-down fluorocarbon rubber, a s dangerous residue has
formed it was heated.
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The following components of R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7 , and SPIROPLAN
can contain elastomers made of fluorocarbon rubber.
• Oil seals
• Breather valve
• Screw plugs
The user is responsible for safe handling during the service life including eco-friendly
disposal.
SEW-EURODRIVE is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling.
W gear units
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Inspection/Maintenance
Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection/maintenance
6Inspection/Maintenance
The following gear units are lubricated for life:
•Helical gear units R07, R17, R27
• Parallel-shaft helical gear units F27
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• SPIROPLAN
Depending on external factors, the surface/corrosion protection might have to be
repaired or renewed.
6.1Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection/maintenance
Observe the following notes before you start with inspection/maintenance work.
WARNING
Risk of crushing if the drive starts up unintentionally.
Severe or fatal injuries.
•Disconnect the gearmotor from the power supply before starting work and protect
it against unintentional re-start.
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6
WARNING
Danger of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Severe injuries.
•Let the gear unit cool down before you begin with your work.
•Only remove the oil level and oil drain plug very carefully.
NOTICE
Filling the wrong oil may result in significantly different lubricant characteristics.
Potential damage to property
•Do not mix different synthetic lubricants and do not mix synthetic with mineral lubricants.
•Mineral oil is used as standard lubricant.
NOTICE
Improper maintenance may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
•Observe the notes in this chapter.
INFORMATION
The position of the oil level plug, oil drain plug a nd the b re ather valve dep end s on the
mounting position. Refer to the diagrams of the mounting positions. See section
"Mounting positions (page 104)".
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Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance intervals
• Strict adherence to the inspection and maintenance intervals is absolutely necessary
to ensure safe working conditions.
• Before releasing shaft connections, make sure that there are no active torsional
moments present (tensions within the system).
• Prevent foreign bodies from entering the gear unit during maintenance and inspection work.
• Do not clean the gear unit with a high-pressure cleaning system as water might enter
the gear unit and the seals might be damaged.
• Perform safety and function tests following all maintenance and repair work.
6.2Inspection/maintenance intervals
The following table lists the obligatory intervals and the corresponding measures:
Time intervalWhat to do?
•Every 3,000 hours of operation, at least every
6months
•Depending on the operating conditions (see illustration below), every 3 years at the latest
•according to oil temperature
•Depending on the operating conditions (see illustration below), every 5 years at the latest
•according to oil temperature
•Varying (depending on external factors)•Touch up or renew the surface/anticorrosion
•Check oil and oil level
•Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
•Visual inspection of the seals for leakage
•For gear units with a torque arm: Check and
replace the rubber buffers, if necessary
•Change mineral oil
•Replace rolling bearing grease (recommendation)
•Replace oil seal (do not install it in the same
track)
•Change synthetic oil
•Replace rolling bearing grease (recommendation)
•Replace oil seal (do not install it in the same
track)
coating
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6.3Lubricant change intervals
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
[h]
120
[°C]
110115
100
90
80
70
0
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
The following figure shows the change intervals for standard gear units under normal
environmental conditions. Change the oil more frequently when using special versions
subject to more severe/aggressive environmental conditions!
Inspection/Maintenance
Lubricant change intervals
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[1]
Operating hours
[2]
Sustained oil bath temperature
•
Average value per oil type at 70 °C
[3] CLP PG
[4] CLP HC / HCE
[5] CLP / HLP / E
Oil
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Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the AL / AM / AQ. / EWH adapter
6.4Inspection/maintenance for the AL / AM / AQ. / EWH adapter
The following table lists the obligatory intervals and the corresponding measures:
Time intervalWhat to do?
•Every 3 000 hours of operation, at least every
6 months
•After 10 000 hours of operation •Check torsional play
•After 25 000 - 30 000 hours of operation •Renew the rolling bearing grease
6.5Inspection/maintenance for the AD input shaft assembly
The following table lists the obligatory intervals and the corresponding measures:
Time intervalWhat to do?
•Every 3 000 hours of operation, at least every
6 months
•After 25 000 - 30 000 hours of operation •Renew the rolling bearing grease
•Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
•Visually check the adapter for leakage
•Visually check the elastic annular gear
•Replace oil seal (do not install it in the
same track)
•Change the elastic annular gear
•Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
•Visually check the adapter for leakage
•Replace the oil seal
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6.6Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
6.6.1Checking the oil level and changing the oil
The procedure when checking the oil level and changing the oil depe nds on the following
factors:
• Gear unit type
•Size
• Mounting position
Observe the references to the respective sections as well as the following table. Refer
to chapter "Mounting Positions (page 104)" for notes on the mounting positions. You
cannot check the oil level of gear units in pivoted mounting position. The gear units are
delivered with the correct oil level. Observe the designations and fill quantities on the
nameplate if you have to change the oil.
Code letter Chapter "Checking the oil level and changing the oil"Reference
A:•Helical gear units...
B:•Helical gear units...
C:•Helical-worm gear units S..37
D:•SPIROPLAN
E:•SPIROPLAN
•Parallel-shaft helical gear units...
•Helical-bevel gear units...K..37 – 187
•Helical-worm gear units... S..47 – 97
With oil level plug
•Parallel-shaft helical gear units...
•SPIROPLAN
Without oil level plug, with cover plate
•Helical-bevel gear units K..19 / K..29
Without oil level plug and cover plate
In mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 with oil level plug
In M4 mounting position without oil level plug and cover plate
Code letter for chapter "Checking the oil level and changing the oil"
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Oil
Ø
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
6.6.2A: Helical, parallel-shaft helical, helical-bevel and helical-wo rm gear units with oil level plug
Checking the oil
level via oil level
plug
Proceed as follows to check the oil level of the gear unit:
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. De termine the position of the oil level plu g and the breather valve using the mounting
position sheets. See chapter "Mounting positions" (page 104).
3. Place a container underneath the oil level plug.
4. Slo wly remove the oil level plug. Small amounts of oil may leak out as the permitted
maximum oil level is higher than the lower edge of the oil level bore.
5. Check the oil level according to the following figure and the corresponding table.
[1]
[2]
Oil
min.
X
[1] Oil level bore
[2] Reference oil level
Oil level bore ØMin and max fill level = x [mm]
M10 x 11.5
M12 x 1.52
M22 x 1.53
M33 x 24
M42 x 25
max.
X
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6. Pr oceed as follows if the oil level is too low:
– Remove the breather valve.
– Fill in additional oil of the same type via the vent hole until the oil level is at the
lower edge of the oil level bore.
– Re-insert the breather valve.
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Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
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Checking the oil
via oil drain plug
Changing the oil
via oil drain plug
and breather valve
Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. De te rmine th e position of th e o il d rain p l ug usin g the m ountin g position shee ts. See
chapter "Mounting Positions" (page 104).
3. Remove a little oil from the oil drain plug.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (page 86).
5. Check the oil level. See previous section.
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
•Let the gear unit cool down before beginning work.
•However, the gear unit must still be warm otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil will make it harder to drain the oil properly.
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Determine the position of the oil drain plug, the oil level plug and the breather valve
using the mounting position sheets. See chapter "Mounting Positions" (page 104).
3. Place a container underneath the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the oil level plug, the breather valve and the oil drain plug.
5. Drain all of the oil.
6. Re-insert the oil drain plug.
7. Fill in new oil of the same type via the vent hole (otherwise consult the customer service). Do not mix different synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. See chapter "Lubricant fill quantities"
(page 136).
– Check the oil level at the oil level plug.
8. Re-insert the oil level plug and the breather valve.
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6.6.3B: Helical, parallel-shaft helical, SPIROPLAN® gear units without oil level plug with cover plate
Checking the oil
level via cover
plate
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
For gear units without oil level bore, the oil level is checked via the cover plate opening .
Proceed as follows:
1. Obser ve th e notes in se ctio n "Preliminar y work r egard ing ge ar unit inspecti on/ma intenance" (page 85).
2. For the cover plate to be on top, you have to set up the gear unit in the following
mounting position.
– R07 - R57 in M1 mounting position
– F27 in M3 mounting position
– W10 - W30 in M1 mounting position
3. Loosen the screws [1] of the cover plate [2] and remove the cover plate [2] and the
corresponding gasket [3] (see following figure).
[1]
[2]
[3]
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4. Determine the vertical distance "x" between oil level and sealing surface of the gear
unit housing (see following figure).
90°
X
92
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Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
5. Co mpare the determined value "x" to the max. distance (depen ding on the mounting
position) between the oil level and the sealing surface of the gear unit housing as
specified in the following table. Adjust the fill level if required.
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Gear unit typeMax. distance x [mm] between oil level and sealing surface of the gear
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Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
6. Close the gear unit after the oil level check:
• Re-attach the gasket of the cover plate. Make sure tha t the sea ling sur faces ar e
clean and dry.
• Screw on the cover plate. Tighten the cover screws with the rated tightening
torque according to the following table from the inside to the outside in the order
illustrated in the figure. Repeat the tightening procedure until the screws are properly tightened. To prevent the cover plate from being damaged, use only impulse
drivers or torque wrenches (no impact screwdrivers).
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1
65
3
21
43
56
2
1
4
34
2
68
7
12
4
35
2
3
5
4
ABCDE
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Gear unit
type
R/RF07EM564
R/RF17/27D
F27B
W10CM564
W20C
W30A
ImageRetaining
thread
M6117R/RF47/57A
M6117
Rated tightening torque TN
[Nm]
Minimum tightening torque
[Nm]
T
min
1
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Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
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Checking the oil
via cover plate
Changing the oil
via cover plate
Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil via the
cover plate" (page 92).
3. Take an oil sample via the cover plate opening.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (page 86).
5. Ch eck the oil level. See section "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (page 92).
6. Scr ew on the cover plate. Observe the order a nd the tightening torq ues according to
section "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (page 92)
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
•Let the gear unit cool down before beginning work.
•The gear unit must still be warm otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil properly.
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Ope n the cover plate of the gear unit accordin g to chapter "Checking the oil level via
the cover plate".
3. Co mpletely drain the oil into a container via the cover plate opening.
4. Fill in new oil of the same type via the cover plate opening (otherwise consult customer service). Do not mix different synthetic lubricants.
– Pour in the oil in accordance with the mounting position or as specified on the
nameplate. See chapter "Lubricant fill quantities" (page 136).
5. Check the oil level.
6. Scr ew on the cover plate. Observe the order a nd the tightening torq ues according to
chapter "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (page 92).
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6.6.4C: Helical-worm gear units S..37 and helical-bevel gear units K..19/K..29 without oil level plug
and cover plate
Checking the oil
level via screw
plug
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
The gear units S..37, K..19, and K..29 are no t eq uipped with an oil le ve l plu g or a cover
plate. This is why the oil level is checked via the control bore.
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position, i.e. control bore always on top.
3. Re move the screw plug [1] (see following figure).
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4. In sert the dipstick vertically via the control bore all the way to the bottom of the gear
unit housing. Pull out the dipstick vertically (see following figure).
90°
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Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
5. De termine the size of the section "x" of the dipstick covered with lubricant using a caliper (see following figure).
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6. Compare the determined value "x" to the min. value depending on the mounting position specified in the following table. Correct the fill level if required.
Oil level = wetted section x [mm] of the dipstick
Gear unit
type
K..1935 ± 135 ± 135 ± 138 ± 135 ± 135 ± 1
KF..2954 ± 154 ± 154 ± 164 ± 154 ± 154 ± 1
K/KA/KH/
KAF/KHF29
S..3710 ± 124 ± 134 ± 137 ± 124 ± 124 ± 1
M1M2M3M4M5M6
48 ± 148 ± 148 ± 158 ± 148 ± 148 ± 1
Mounting position
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7. Re -insert and tighten the screw plug.
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Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
Checking the oil
via screw plug
Changing the oil
via screw plug
1. Obser ve th e notes in se ctio n "Preliminar y work r egard ing ge ar unit inspecti on/ma intenance" (page 85).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
screw plug".
3. Take an oil sample via the screw plug bore.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (page 86).
5. Check the oil level. See previous section.
6. Re -insert and tighten the screw plug.
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
•Let the gear unit cool down before beginning work.
•The gear unit must still be warm otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil properly.
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
screw plug".
3. Completely drain the oil via the screw plug bore.
4. Fill in new oil of the same type via the control bore (otherwise consult customer service). Do not mix different synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. Observe section "Lubricant fill quantities"
(page 137).
5. Check the oil level.
6. Re -insert and tighten the screw plug.
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Inspection/Maintenance
max.
min.
Oil
Oil
[1]
Ø
X
X
[2]
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
6.6.5D: SPIROPLAN® W..37 / W..47 in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 with oil level plug
Checking the oil
level via oil level
plug
Proceed as follows to check the oil level of the gear unit:
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Set up the gear unit in M1 mounting position.
3. Slowly remove the oil level plug (see following figure). Sma ll amounts of oil may leak
out.
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4. Check the oil level according to the following figure.
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[1] Oil level bore
[2] Reference oil level
Oil level bore ØMin and max fill level = x [mm]
M10 x 11.5
5. If the oil level is too low, fill in new oil of the same type via the oil level bore until the
oil level reaches the lower edge of the bore.
6. Re-insert the oil level plug.
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Inspection/Maintenance
Inspection/maintenance for the gear unit
Checking the oil
via oil level plug
Changing the oil
via oil level plug
Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Remove a little oil at the oil level plug.
3. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (page 86).
4. Check the oil level. See previous section.
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
•Let the gear unit cool down before beginning work.
•The gear unit must still be warm otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil properly.
1. Obser ve the notes in chapter "Prelim inary work regar ding gear u nit inspecti on/maintenance" (page 85).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position. See chapter "Mounting Positions" (page 104 ).
3. Place a container underneath the oil level plug.
4. Remove the oil level plugs on the A and B side of the gear unit.
5. Drain all of the oil.
6. Re-insert the lower oil level plug.
7. Fill in new oil of the same type via the upper oil level plug bore (otherwise consult
customer service). Do not mix different synthe tic lub ric an ts.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. See chapter "Lubricant fill quantities"
(page 136).
– Check the oil level according to chapter "Checking the oil level via oil level plug".
8. Re-insert the upper oil level plug.
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