Installation Operation & Maintenance GES Drive Manual
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 EN PS01645 Rev: 07.10.02 I Read the instructions supplied with the hoist before installation and commissioning. F Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference. Table of content 1 Instructions..................................................... 3 1.1 Symbols and abbreviations ......................... 3 2 Safety instructions......................................... 3 2.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 1 Instructions The GES drive installation, operation and maintenance manuals are included with the shipment of the unit. The drive warning labels and markings. I Read all the instructions supplied before installing and commissioning the drive. 1.1 Symbols and abbreviations F Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 • • • If defects have been noticed in the drive, carry out the necessary inspections and repair work. Be sure that the drive operates properly before you start to use it again. Avoid short, jerky motions. Unnecessary short starts will cause the motor to overheat quickly. Do not change the size of the fuses provided in the controls.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 3.1 General The drives are designed to perform the traveling movement of the crane or trolley. The drive is not suitable for hoisting loads. The unit is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Please note possible restrictions for special environments (e.g. galvanization plants). The main components of the drive are the motor and the gear reducer.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 • Remove the pin from the breather plug. • and cause lubrication leakage. Connect the power supply plug to the motor. F The pin in the breather plug prevents the lubricant from leaking during shipment of the unit. If the pin is not removed from the breather plug before operating, pressure could build up in the gearbox 3.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 F Ifatmosphere) machinery is operating under heavy conditions (high temperature, high humidity level, difficult the lubricant shall be changed regularly. When necessary, pump the old lubricant out from the breather plughole and refill the gear with a fresh lubricant. See ‘Lubricants’ section for the correct lubricant type and lubricant amount. 3.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 4.1 • • • • • • Adjustment of Compact-brake air gap Switch off and lock out power at the main switch. Check for any live power at the motor. Remove the power supply plug (8) from the motor. Open the motor cover (7). Push the brake disc (4) and measure the air gap between the adjustment nut (6) and aluminum ring (5). The air gap has to be 0.2 - 0.3 mm.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 • • • • • • Switch off and lock out power at the main switch. Check for any live power at the motor. Unplug the power supply plug (1) from the motor. Open the brake cover (2). Unscrew the brake mounting screws (3). Check the brake type on the rating plate attached to the brake. Measure the thickness of the brake disc (4).
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 5.1 • • • • • • • • Removing and inspection of DC brake Switch off and lock out power at the main switch. Check for any live power at the motor. Unplug the power supply plug (8) from the motor. Remove the fan cover (1). Remove the fan (2). Unscrew the brake mounting screws. Check the brake type on the rating plate attached to the brake. Measure the thickness of the brake disc (5).
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, Ohio 45502 % : (937) 328-5100 FAX: (937) 325-5319 6.1 Alternative lubricants Alternative lubricants: Trade name and number Shell Alvania GC Shell Alvania EP00 Shell Tivela Compound A Neste Center Grease 00 EP Castrol EPL 00 MOBILITH SHC 007 S) S) Operating temperature °C -15…+80 -15…+80 -20…+130 -35…+100 -35…+100 -50…+230 S) Synthetic lubricant.
