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If mounting the Torque-Arm reducer on an inclined angle,
consult your local representative for proper oil level.
Mount reducer on driven shaft as follows:
For Straight Bore:
Mount reducer on driven shaft as close to
bearing as practical. If bushings are used, assemble bushings
in reducer first. A set of bushings for one reducer consists of
one keyseated bushing and one plain bushing. Extra length
setscrews are furnished with the reducer. Driven shaft should
extend through full length of speed reducer. Tighten both
setscrews in each collar.
For Taper Bushed:
Mount reducer on driven shaft per
instruction sheet packed with tapered bushings.
Install sheave on input shaft as close to reducer as practical
(Figure 2).
KEEP
CLOSE
KEEP
CLOSE
DRIVEN
SHAFT
INPUT
SHAFT
Figure 2 - Reducer and Sheave Installation
3. Install motor and V-belt drive so belt pull will approximately
be at right angles to the center line between driven and
input shaft (Figure 3). This will permit tightening the V-belt
drive with the Torque-Arm.
RIGHT ANGLE OR
MAY VARY 30°
V-BELT
DRIVE
V-BELT
DRIVE MAY
BE LOCATED
TO THE RIGHT
IF DESIRED
Figure 3 - Angle of V-Drive
4. Install Torque-Arm and adapter plates using the long
reducer bolts. The bolts may be shifted to any of the holes
on the input end of the reducer.
5. Install Torque-Arm fulcrum on a rigid support so that the
Torque-Arm will be approximately at right angles (±30º) to
the center line through the driven shaft and the Torque-Arm
anchor screw (Figure 4). Make sure that there is sufficient
take-up in the turnbuckle for belt tension adjustment when
using V-belt drive
6.
7.
RIGHT ANGLE OR
MAY VARY 20° IN
TENSION OR
COMPRESSION
TORQUE-ARM
AND BELT
TAKE-UP
TORQUE-ARM
MAY BE LOCATED
TO THE RIGHT
IF DESIRED
Figure 4 - Angle of Torque-Arm
Lubrication
CAUTION: Unit is shipped without oil. Add proper amount
of recommended lubricant before operating. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in damage to or
destruction of the equipment.
Use a high grade petroleum base, rust and oxidation inhibited
(R & 0) gear oil (Tables 1 and 2). Follow instructions on reducer
nameplate, warning tags, and in this installation manual.
Under average industrial operating conditions, the lubricant
should be changed every 2500 hours of operation or every 6
months, whichever occurs first. Drain reducer and flush with
kerosene, clean magnetic drain plug and refill to proper level
with new lubricant.
CAUTION: Extreme pressure (EP) lubricants are not
recommended for average operating conditions. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in damage to, or
destruction of, the equipment.
CAUTION: Too much oil win cause overheating and too
little will result in gear failure. Check oil level regularly.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in
damage to, or destruction of, the equipment.
Under extreme operating conditions, such as rapid rise and
fall of temperature, dust, dirt, chemical particles, chemical
fumes, or oil sump temperatures above 200
º
F, the oil should
be changed every 1 to 3 months depending on severity of
conditions.
CAUTION: Do not use oils containing slippery additives
such as graphite or molybdenum disulfide in the reducer
when backstop is used. These additives will destroy sprag
action. Failure to observe these precautions could result in
damage to, or destruction of, the equipment.
