Grove Gear R-Series Helical Inline Gear Reducers User`s Manual
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1. FOOT MOUNT DOUBLE REDUCTION FOOT MOUNT TRIPLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR amp SHAFT GEARMOTOR amp SHAFT MOTORIZED REDUCER INPUT MOTORIZED REDUCER INPUT 4042 4072 4082 4042 4072 4082 4083 4043 4073 4083 4043 4073 4102 4102 4103 4103 g Ke og b LA 4092 c 16 ER Ti 4102 OPPOSITE SIDE B3 Standard Floor B3 Standard Floor B3 Standard Floor B3 Standard Floor 4092 d it ani 4102 lll s OPPOSITE lll B PT SIDE 7 AY Ki 8 Le 4 _ 4082 LE 4082 gt OPPOSITE TT OPPOSITE T SIDE SIDE V5 Vertical Down V5 Vertical Down V5 Vertical Down V5 Vertical Down B8 Ceiling B8 Ceiling BREATHER FILLER S FILLER BREATHER gQ LEVEL DRAIN GREASE ZERK 4092 4102 SHAFT INPUT Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwir com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 7 F Mounting Positions Fill Level amp Drain GROVE GEAR FLANGE MOUNT DOUBLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR amp M2. oil from the reducer Flush and refill with new oil TorqueLine units utilize extreme pressure lubricants which protect the teeth in the event of the oil thinning out due to local temperature rise or high pressure due to accidental overloads These oils are liable to form sludge after continuous service The oil should be changed after every 1500 hours of operation or more often as conditions may dictate The grades of oil shown below are for normal conditions of duty and ambient temperature High ambient temperatures cause the oil to thin out and reduce its protective qualities In such cases it will be necessary to utilize heavier grades than shown Conversely low temperatures will necessitate a thinner grade otherwise trouble may be experienced with burning out of motors at starting In this connection the pour point of the oil must be less than the lowest ambient temperature to be encountered The precision made gears and bearings in Grove Gear Speed Reducers require high grade lubricants of the proper viscosity to maintain trouble free performance For best results use lubricants on the following chart for TorqueLine gear reducers for ambient temperatures of 30 to 125 F Mobil Chevron Texaco Citgo Petroleum Shell Group Castrol Corporation Corporation Inc Corporation of Companies Limited Mobilgear 630 Gear Compound EP 1SO220 Meropa 220 EP Compound 220 Omala 220 Alpha SP220 Approximate Oil C
3. 0 Vertical 0 g i g j S S j Approximate Oil Capacities Quad Reduction Pints Quad reduction units are compound units and the primary and secondary units are filled separately Refer to the model table below and use the oil capacities in the table above Unit Size 8474 8574 8674 8774 8874 8974 81074 Primary Unit Size 8372 8372 8372 8572 8772 8872 8872 use primary oil capacities for desired Input type Secondary Unit Size 8472 8572 8672 8772 8872 8972 81072 use secondary oil capacities for C Frame Input Mounting Positions Foot Mounted Reducers and Gearmotors B3 Standard Floor B8 Ceiling B6 LH Wall B7 RH Wall V5 Vertical Down Flange Mounted Reducers and Gearmotors 16 oz 1 pint 2 pints 1 quart 4 quarts 1 gallon 1 gallon 128 oz 231 cu in Always check for proper oil level after filling Capacities vary somewhat with B5 Horizontal V1 Vertical Down model and mounting position Oil should rise to the center of Breather O Filler V Filler Breather g Level Drain 6 the sight gage Do not overfill Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 6 F Mounting Positions Fill Level amp Drain GROVE GEAR
4. Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 1 F GROVE GEAR TorqueLine Helical Inline Drives Installation Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions CONGRATULATIONS Your decision to purchase a world class reducer from Grove Gear will provide you with many years of trouble free service if you adhere to the following installation and maintenance instructions Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 2 F IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please Read Carefully The following and information is supplied to you for your protection and to provide you with many years of trouble free and safe operation of your Grove Gear product Read ALL instructions prior to operating reducer Injury to personnel or reducer failure may be caused by improper installation maintenance or operation lt Written authorization from Grove Gear is required to operate or use reducers in man lift or people moving devices Check to make certain application does not exceed the allowable load capacities published in the current catalog Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining the adequacy of the product for any and all uses to which Buyer shall apply the product The application by Buyer shall not be subject to any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose For safety Buyer or User should provide protective guards over all shaft
5. OTORIZED REDUCER SHAFT INPUT 4082 4082 4102 4042 4072 4102 4042 4072 7 ee e sl s 4092 e e 4102 B5 Horizontal B5 Horizontal ll 4092 L a 4102 V1 Vertical Down V1 Vertical Down FLANGE MOUNT TRIPLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR amp MOTORIZED REDUCER 4083 4103 _ 4043 4073 SHAFT INPUT 4083 4103 4043 4079 B5 Horizontal 14 Bis D il V1 Vertical Down V1 Vertical Down BREATHER FILLER K FILLER BREATHER g LEVEL DRAIN GREASE ZERK 4092 4102 SHAFT INPUT Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 8 Maintenance GROVE GEAR Maintenance Your Grove Gear reducer has been tested and adjusted at the factory Dismantling or replacement of components must be done by Grove Gear to maintain the warranty Frequently check the oil level of the reducer If oil level is low refer to reducer vent and level position chart add proper lubrication through the filler plug until it comes to the center of the sight gage Inspect v
6. apacities Double Reduction Pints Model Mounting UNIT SIZE Type Position 7172 8272 8372 8472 8572 8672 8772 8872 8972 81072 C Frame B3 amp B5 Floor g 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 6 3 3 4 3 6 8 16 9 22 5 or B8 Ceiling 2 1 8 1 8 3 0 3 0 5 2 7 4 11 4 20 1 28 4 Gearmotor B6 amp B7 Wall 1 5 1 5 2 3 2 3 4 2 6 1 10 1 19 6 25 5 Style VAVI S 14 14 2 5 2 5 4 0 5 5 10 0 13 6 19 4 Vertical d O Shaft B3 B5 Floor 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 6 3 3 4 3 6 8 16 9 22 5 Input B8 Ceiling S 2 2 2 2 3 1 3 1 5 4 78 13 2 23 3 33 3 c Style B6 8 B7 Wall 1 6 1 6 2 4 2 4 4 2 6 1 11 0 21 6 30 0 v5 amp VI E Vertical 2 1 4 1 4 2 5 2 5 4 0 5 5 10 0 13 6 19 4 Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 5 S Lubrication amp Mounting Positions GROVE GEAR Approximate Oil Capacities Triple Reduction Pints Model Mounting UNIT SIZE Type Position 7173 8273 8375 8473 8573 8673 8773 8873 8973 81073 CFrame B3 amp B5 Floor g 2 0 2 0 4 1 4 1 6 1 8 1 11 6 29 6 39 4 or B8 Ceiling 2 2 0 2 0 4 2 4 2 5 9 7 6 11 8 20 3 29 0 Gearmotor B6 amp B7wall z 1 7 17 3 0 3 0 43 5 5 10 1 19 6 25 5 Style V5 amp VI S 2 8 2 8 4 7 4 7 71 9 5 15 8 917 30 0 Vertical d oO Shaft B3 B5 Floor gt 2 0 2 0 4 1 4 1 6 1 8 1 11 6 29 6 39 4 Input B8 Ceiling 5 2 2 2 2 43 43 6 4 8 6 12 9 223 31 0 E Style B6 amp B7 Wall e 1 9 1 9 3 1 zi 5 1 71 10 8 20 6 26 5 ee D 2 8 2 8 4 7 4 7 7 1 9 5 15 8 21 7 30
7. be of current production If the speed reducer cannot be located in a clear and dry area with access to adequate cooling air supply then precautions must be taken to avoid the ingestion of contaminants such as water and the reduction in cooling ability due to exterior contaminants Mounting bolts should be routinely checked to ensure that the unit is firmly anchored for proper operation In the event of the resale of any of the goods in whatever form Resellers Buyers will include the following language in a conspicuous place and in a conspicuous manner in a written agreement covering such sale The manufacturer makes no warranties or representations express or implied by operation of law or otherwise as to the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of the goods sold hereunder Buyer acknowledges that it alone has determined that the goods purchased hereunder will suitably meet the requirements of their intended use In no event will the manufacturer be liable for consequential incidental or other damages Even if the repair or replacement remedy shall be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose under Section 2 719 of the Uniform Commercial Code the manufacturer shall have no liability to Buyer for consequential damages Reseller Buyers agree to also include this entire document including the warnings and cautions above in a conspicuous place and in a conspicuous manner in writing to instruct users on the safe usage of the p
8. ent plug often to insure it is clean and operating Mounting bolts should be routinely checked to ensure that the unit is firmly anchored for proper operation Seals The Grove Gear line of speed reducers utilize premium quality seals which are the state of the art in sealing technology Seals are however a wear item and eventually need to be replaced Replacement can be easily accomplished by following the steps below 1 Lock out and tag out the reducers power source 2 Remove any load from the input and or output shafts of the reducer prior to disconnecting any drive components 3 Remove appropriate drive components to gain access to seal to be replaced Press the seal Drain oil if seal is below oil level Remove the worn seal without damaging the shaft sur face or the seal bore This can be done by puncturing an approximate 062 diameter hole in the seal casing using an awl being careful not to strike the bearing behind the seal Screw a 10 sheet metal screw into the hole and pry out the seal Clean the seal bore of sealant Before installing the new seal use electrical tape to cover any keyways on the shaft to prevent seal lip damage Grease the seal lips with bearing grease and apply a sealant to the seal bore in housing or cover Slide the seal onto the shaft being careful not to fold the inner lip over on any shaft steps into its bore with a sleeve that presses on the seal casing being carefu
9. extensions and any moving apparatus mounted thereon The User is responsible for checking all applicable safety codes in his area and providing suitable guards Failure to do so may result in bodily injury and or damage to equipment Hot oil and reducers can cause severe burns Use extreme care when removing lubrication plugs and vents Make certain that the power supply is disconnected before attempting to service or remove any components Lock out the power supply and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power Reducers are not to be considered fail safe or self locking devices If these features are required a properly sized independent holding device should be utilized Reducers should not be used as a brake Any brakes that are used in conjunction with a reducer must be sized or positioned in such a way so as to not subject the reducer to loads beyond the catalog rating Lifting supports including eyebolts are to be used for vertically lifting the gearbox only and no other associated attachments or motors Use of an oil with an EP additive on units with backstops may prevent proper operation of the backstop Injury to personnel damage to the reducer or other equipment may result Overhung loads subject shaft bearings and shafts to stress which may cause premature bearing failure and or shaft breakage from bending fatigue if not sized properly Test run unit to verify operation If the unit tested is a prototype that unit must
10. ghtening factory for level and vent recommendations on torque and the means of torque retention non standard mounting positions il When the gear units are used in 3 Connect motor to speed reducer Check to ensure that conjunction with any auxiliary equipment care must the voltage range specified on the motor corresponds to the supply voltage Wiring instructions are normally given on the motors but if in doubt reference should be made to the particular manufacturer s handbook If the mounting position is changed the oil quantity must be adjusted to obtain the proper oil level per these Lubrication Instructions Mounting position must be one shown on page 5 Consult the factory if you are not certain of the correct oil level or quantity Consult the factory for mounting positions not shown be taken to ensure proper alignment is achieved Use a flexible coupling with this gear unit Do not use a solid coupling Any coupling pulley gear wheel or sprocket fitted to the shaft of this unit must be fitted by utilizing the tapped hole provided in the final shaft It must NOT be driven on as this may cause internal damage to gears and bearings Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 4 Lubrication Se GROVE GEAR Lubrication All standard reducers ordered from the factory are filled with lubricant to the correct level for the m
11. l to keep the seal square in its bore Refill reducer to proper level with appropriate lubri cant Reconnect any drive components disconnected in Step 3 Make sure components are properly aligned Class of Service All capacity ratings are based on proper application of American Gear Manufacturers Association AGMA service factors as given on pages A6 and E2 of the TorqueLine Catalog Load conditions must be within cataloged ratings published in the current Grove Gear Catalog available upon request Warranty From Grove Gear See catalog page E13 for warranty terms and conditions For more information contact GROVE GEAR 5970G 1K 8 07 BH BP Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com
12. ounting position specified to operate within a 30 to125 F ambient temperature range Quad reduction units have separate oil sumps and must be filled checked independently Prior to startup verify that the oil is at the level shown on the drawings on pages 6 and 7 If the ambient temperature will be outside the range for the lubricant installed at the factory drain and refill the reducer with the proper viscosity lubricant prior to use If the mounting position is changed the oil quantity must be adjusted to obtain the proper oil level per these Lubrication Instructions Mounting position must be one shown on pages 6 and 7 Consult the factory if you are not certain of the correct oil level or quantity Consult the factory for mounting positions not shown In the Food and Drug Industry including animal food consult the lubrication supplier for recommendation of lubricants which are acceptable to the Food and Drug Administration and or other authoritative bodies having jurisdiction Factory supplied oil is not suitable for these applications or this industry Do not mix different oils in the reducer Oil should be compatible with Nitrile seal material Use of an oil with an EP additive on units with backstops may prevent proper operation of the backstop Injury to personnel damage to the reducer or other equipment may result Change Intervals After the first 500 hours or one month in service whichever comes first drain the
13. roduct This information should be read together with all other printed information supplied by Grove Gear Phone 800 894 0412 Fax 888 723 4773 Web www clrwtr com Email info clrwtr com Helical InlineDrs 7 07 8 2 07 11 50 AM Page 3 SC General Operation Installation GROVE GEAR General Operation 1 Run the motor which drives the reducer and check the direction of reducer output rotation Consult motor nameplate for instructions to reverse the direction of rotation Overhung loads subject shaft bearings and shafts to stress which may cause premature bearing failure and or shaft breakage from bending fatigue if not sized properly 3 High momentum loads If coasting to a stop is undesirable a braking mechanism should be 2 Attaching the load On direct coupled installations provided to the speed reducer output or the driven check shaft and coupling alignment between speed mechanism The reducer should not be used as a reducer and loading mechanism On chain sprocket brake and belt pulley installation locate the sprocket or pulley as close to the reducer as possible to minimize The system of connected rotating parts overhung load Check to verify that the overhung load must be free from critical speed torsional or other type does not exceed specifications vibration no matter how induced The responsibility published in the catalog for this system analysis lies with the purchaser of the speed reducer Ins
14. tallation Do not operate the reducer without making sure it contains the correct amount of oil Do 1 Mount the unit to a rigid flat surface using grade 5 or not overfill or underfill with oil or injury to personnel higher fasteners The mounting fasteners should reducer or other equipment may result be the largest standard size that will fit in the base mounting hole Shim as required under flange or base A unit cannot be used as an integral part feet which do not lie flat against the mounting surface of a machine superstructure which would impose additional loads on the unit other than those imposed 2 For shipment pipe plugs are installed in the unit and a by the torque being transmitted either through a shaft vent plug is packed separately After mounting the unit mounted arrangement or any shaft mounted power in position remove the appropriate pipe plug and transmitting device e g sprockets pulleys couplings install the vent plug in the location shown on page 5 On quad e units both the primary a the For safe operation and to maintain the secondary housings must be vented Failure to vent unit warranty when changing a factory installed the unit can cause premature seal wear or loss of seal fastener for any reason it becomes the responsibility and oil These conditions are not covered by of the person making the change to properly account warranty Check for correct oil level Contact the for fastener grade thread engagement load ti
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