Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 1 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.
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING Please Read Carefully CAUTION WARNING and CAUTION information is supplied to you for your protection and to provide you The following 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.
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 3 General Operation / Installation WARNING 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. 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. 3. 2.
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 4 Lubrication Lubrication CAUTION Change Intervals: After the first 500 hours or one month in service, whichever comes first, drain the 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.
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 5 Lubrication & Mounting Positions Approximate Oil Capacities Triple Reduction (Pints) Model Type Mounting Position C-Frame B3 & B5 Floor or B8 Ceiling Gearmotor B6 & B7 Wall Style V5 & V1 Vertical Shaft B3, B5 Floor Input B8 Ceiling Style B6 & B7 Wall V5 & V1 Vertical 8273 Permanently Grease Lubed 7173 8373 8473 UNIT SIZE 8573 8673 8773 8873 8973 81073 2.0 2.0 4.1 4.1 6.1 8.1 11.6 29.6 39.4 2.0 2.0 4.2 4.2 5.9 7.6 11.
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 6 Mounting Positions, Fill, Level & Drain FOOT MOUNT DOUBLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR & MOTORIZED REDUCER 4042-4072 FOOT MOUNT TRIPLE REDUCTION SHAFT INPUT 4042-4072 40824102 4092 4102 GEARMOTOR & MOTORIZED REDUCER 40834103 40824102 40834103 4043-4073 (OPPOSITE SIDE) B3 - Standard Floor B3 - Standard Floor 4043-4073 SHAFT INPUT B3 - Standard Floor B3 - Standard Floor V5 - Vertical Down V5 - Vertical Down 4092 4102 (OPPOSITE SIDE) 4082 4082 (OPPO
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 7 Mounting Positions, Fill, Level & Drain FLANGE MOUNT DOUBLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR & MOTORIZED REDUCER 40824102 SHAFT INPUT 40824102 4042-4072 4042-4072 4092 4102 B5 - Horizontal B5 - Horizontal 4092 4102 V1 - Vertical Down V1 - Vertical Down FLANGE MOUNT TRIPLE REDUCTION GEARMOTOR & MOTORIZED REDUCER 4083-4103 BREATHER SHAFT INPUT 4043-4073 4083-4103 4043-4073 B5 - Horizontal B5 - Horizontal V1 - Vertical Down V1 - Vertical Down FILLER FILL
Helical InlineDrs,7-07 8/2/07 11:50 AM Page 8 Maintenance Maintenance 4. Drain oil if seal is below oil level. 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. 5. Remove the worn seal without damaging the shaft surface or the seal bore. This can be done by puncturing an approximate .
