FLENDER B3 A Series - Check that All of the Fastening Bolts Are Tight; General Inspection of the Gear Unit; Final Work; Possible Faults

8.3.13 Check that all of the fastening bolts are tight
Procedure
Proceed as follows to check that the fastening bolts are tight:
1. Observe the data regarding connection classes (Page 91), preload forces and tightening
torques (Page 92).
2. Replace any bolts that are no longer 󹪝t for use by bolts of the same strength class and type.
8.3.14 General inspection of the gear unit
General inspection of the gear unit by Customer Services
Arrange for Flender Customer Services to perform a general inspection on the gear unit.
Thanks to their experience, these engineers are best placed to assess which gear unit
components need to be replaced.
8.3.15 Final work
After you have 󹪝nished all the work listed in the maintenance schedule, replace any bolts that
are no longer 󹪝t for use by bolts of the same strength class and type.
8.4 Possible faults
The faults listed below are only intended as a troubleshooting guide.
If any faults occur while the unit is still under warranty, do not allow anyone except Flender
Customer Services to attempt a repair.
Even after the warranty period has expired, you should still arrange for faults to be recti󹪝ed by
Flender Customer Services.
Note
Loss of warranty
You will invalidate the warranty for the gear unit if you modify it in any way without seeking the
approval of Flender beforehand, or if you do not use original spare parts.
Only use original spare parts from Flender. Always arrange for Flender Customer Services to
repair any faults that develop while the unit is still under warranty.
Servicing
8.4 Possible faults
Assembly and operating instructions A5051en
110 Edition 06/2020