ZIMM Screw Jack
7 Operation
and maintenance
2015-01
Version 1.2
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When changing the grease: The spindle must be clean.
WARNING
Jack travel in the lifting travel zone!
Death, serious injury or crush hazard.
When using a grease gun for greasing, make sure that sufficient
freedom of movement is available for the entire jack travel.
If there is insufficient freedom of movement:
– Switch off the entire system and secure it against switching on
again.
– Performing greasing when installed.
– For greasing when installed: Grease successively in several
positions, so that the spindle is evenly greased.
CAUTION
Unsuitable grease!
Damage to the spindle.
Do not use multi-purpose grease.
Do not mix greases.
When changing the grease: Clean the spindle then regrease it.
If necessary use special grease.
Use only greases that are approved by ZIMM Maschinenelemente
GmbH + Co KG.
ZIMM will be pleased to give advice.
1. Remove the protective cap from the grease nipple.
2. Press the nozzle of the grease gun against the grease nipple:
– S version: Grease nipple on the gearbox casing
– R version: Grease nipple on the travelling nut (optional)
3. Filling with grease:
– Providing personal safety is assured: Perform greasing when
extending, in order to ensure the best distribution of the
grease.
– To do this, slowly extend the screw jack and apply strokes of the
grease gun. When doing so, make sure the correct quantity of
grease is applied.
Preconditions
When extending
