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IMM-0016EN - Installation and Maintenance Manual
5.4 TIGHTENING TORQUES
All screwed connections for which a tightening torque is specified, must on principle be tightened with a calibrated torque
wrench and checked. Use the following torques for the threaded bores over the gear unit housing. For connecting elements
refer to the mechanical installation part.
Table 3:
5.5 CASE OF FIRE
The gear reducer itself is not combustible. However, it usually contains a synthetic or mineral gear oil.
Please observe the following if the gear reducer is situated in a burning environment
5.5.1 SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Always keep suitable extinguishing, protective equipment like carbon dioxide, powder, foam, fog easily accessible around the
gear unit.
5.5.2 UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
Bolt Size
Class
Tightenning Torque [Nm]
M8
8.8
23
M10
8.8
43
M12
8.8
77
M16
8.8
190
M20
8.8
370
M24
8.8
640
WARNING
-High temperature produce irritating steam.
Use a protective breathing apparatuses.
WARNING
Do not spray with water!