Additional information on the SIMOGEAR geared motor
11.3 Specific data gearbox
SINAMICS G115D distributed drive
Operating Instructions, 12/2020, FW V4.7 SP13, A5E48681219B-002
475
Procedure
1.
After the oil has been drained, wipe the gearbox clean of any remaining mineral oil using a
cloth.
2.
Unscrew the vent plug.
3.
Fill the gearbox with a flushing oil, using a filter (filter mesh max. 25
μm). For the flushi
ng
oil, use either the new oil or one that is compatible with the new oil and is less expensive.
4.
Operate the gearbox for 15 to 30 minutes under a low load.
5.
Place a suitable and sufficiently large receptacle underneath the oil drain plug.
6.
Remove the oil drain plug. Drain all the oil into the receptacle.
7.
After flushing, immediately seal the gearbox using the sealing element.
8.
Repeat this step for the second flushing.
You have now flushed the gearbox twice and can pour in the new oil.
11.3.24.9
Filling in oil
NOTICE
Mixing of different oils impairs the lubricity
When adding oil, use the same oil type and viscosity. If changing mutually incompatible oils,
see Flushing the gearbox (Page 474).
Observe the symbols in the diagrams of the Mounting positions (Page 482):
Venting
Procedure
1.
Unscrew the vent plug.
2.
Fill the gearbox with fresh oil. Use a filler filter with mesh of max. 25
μm.
3.
Check the oil level.
4.
Top up the oil level if necessary and check it again.
5.
Check the state of the sealing ring on the sealing element. If the sealing ring is damaged,
replace the sealing element with a new one.
6.
After filling with oil, seal the gearbox immediately using the sealing element.
You have now filled up the gearbox with oil.
