USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2-Speed Gearboxes Series CE
M
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Issued
2018
Rev.03
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4.2
S
PLASH
L
UBRICATION
Splash lubrication is used when there are frequent shifting operations, frequent speed changes, variable
turning speeds and frequent machine downtimes such as, for example, rests for tool changes.
This lubrication system is suitable only for applications with maximum input speed 4500 rpm and in
the assembling positions indicated below.
In all other cases, recirculating lubrication must be used.
For CE 16-18-20 gearboxes and for vertical upwards assembling position, splash
lubrication is not allowed. For such gearboxes and for all vertical upwards assembling
positions, only recirculating oil lubrication is allowed.
Before operating the gearbox, pour oil inside it until it reaches the oil level, according to the table
below, then plug the unit.
The oil for splash lubrication must have a viscosity according to ISO VG 68, it must be compatible
with sealing elements, it must have good resistance to aging and it should develop a high protection
towards corrosion and wear.
Suitable assembling positions
for Splash Lubrication
CE 11
CE 12
CE 13-13+
CE 14-15
CE 16-18-20
Horizontal standard
Maximum input speed 4500 rpm
B5
OPP
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Horizontal turned
Maximum input speed 4500 rpm
B5
OPP
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Vertical downwards
Maximum input speed 4500 rpm
V1
VFB
VPB
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Vertical upwards
V35
VFA
VPA
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Assembling
position
Approx. oil amount in
liters
Oil level indicator
Gearbox size
CE11
CE12
CE13
CE13+
CE14
CE 15
CE 16-18-20
Horizontal
OPP
B5
0,6
1,1
2,2
2,8
3,1
3,3
X
Vertical
down
VFP
V1
X
0,5
X
X
1,5
1,6
X
All gearboxes are supplied without oil.
Before operating a gearbox equipped for splash lubrication, fill it with oil until it reaches
the middle of the oil sight-glass or the oil level sensor, if supplied.
The oil amount indicated above is only indicative.
Oil level must be checked periodically, to avoid lack of lubrication over time.
In any case, oil must be replaced at least every 5000 hrs of work.
