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Table of Contents

CAUTION/WARNING INFORMATION

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Installation Instructions ...........................3

Lubrication

Lubrication Instructions ..........................4

Lubrication Quantities ...........................4

Approved Lubricants and Suppliers.................4

General Operation

Shaft Connections ..............................5

Mounting Positions..............................5

Maintenance Instructions.........................6

Class of Service................................6

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Installation, Lubrication

and Maintenance

Instructions LeCentric™

Inline Gear Reducers

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions LeCentric™ Inline Gear Reducers Table of Contents Page No. CAUTION/WARNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ™ Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubrication Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ 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. • Written authorization from Grove Gear is required to operate or use reducers in man lift or people moving devices.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2. Attaching the load: On direct coupled installations, check shaft and coupling alignment between speed reducer and loading mechanism. On chain/ sprocket and belt/pulley installation, locate the sprocket or pulley as close to the oil seal as possible to minimize overhung load.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ Lubrication ALL standard reducers ordered from Factory are filled with Mobil Glygoyle 460 Polyglycol (PAG) lubricant or equivanent suitable continuous duty option with a -10°F to 120°F ambient temperature range. Lubrication quantities are specified in Table 1 for various mounting positions. Prior to startup, verify that the mounting position on nameplate matches required position (see Fig. 1).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ Shaft Connections provide suitable guards in accordance with OSHA standards. Input and output shaft extension diameter tolerance is +0.000”; -0.001” for shafts up to 1.375” diameter. The fitted component must be machined to ensure proper fit. DO NOT drive coupling hub, pinion, sprocket or pulley on the shaft. An endwise blow on the shaft may damage gears and bearings.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ Maintenance Instructions 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. LeCentric™ reducers are lubed-for-life and do not require regularly scheduled oil changes/checks. However, if the reducer is used in a severe environment, it is recommended that the oil is checked or changed every 6000 hrs. or after 2 years of operation.