1.2 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
The gear unit bears the following nameplate. The nameplate bears all references and indispensable
safety instructions. The gear unit’s identifying code is explained in the Sales Catalogue.
If the gear unit is supplied complete with electric motor (gearmotor), all information regarding the motor
itself is supplied in the motor manual.
Nameplate data:
Gear unit type.
Product code.
Month / Year of manufacture.
Mounting position.
Gear ratio.
Readability of the nameplate
The nameplate and the information thereon must be readable at all times and consequently cleaned
from time to time.
Should the nameplate wear and/or become damaged so as to affect its readability or that of even one
of the items of information thereon, the User must request a new nameplate from the Manufacturer,
quoting the information given in this manual, and replace the old one.
1.3 GLOSSARY AND TERMINOLOGY
Some of the frequently occurring terms used in this manual are described below so as to
unequivocally define their meaning.
Routine maintenance:
the set of operations required for maintaining the functionality and efficiency of
the gear unit. These operations are usually scheduled by the Manufacturer, who defines the
qualifications required and tasks in question.
Non-routine maintenance:
the set
of operations required for maintaining the functionality and
efficiency of the gear unit. These operations are not scheduled by the Manufacturer and must be done
by an expert maintenance technician.
Expert maintenance technician:
an authorised technician selected by means of having the
qualifications, skills and mechanical and electrical training to do repairs and non-
work on the gear unit.
Overhaul:
an overhaul consists in the replacement of bearings and/or other mechanical components
which have worn to such an extent as to compromise the operation of the gear unit. The overhaul also
includes verification of the condition of all gear unit components (keys, seals, gaskets, vents, etc.). If
any such components are damaged they must be replaced and the reason for the damage identified.
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