NOTICE
Damage caused by unevenly tightening the fastening bolts
The gear unit can be damaged by unevenly tightening the fastening bolts.
Evenly tighten the fastening bolts. When tightening the fastening bolts, make sure that the
gear unit is free of mechanical stress.
5.3.3.2 Mounting on a concrete foundation using foundation blocks
Requirement
The lower side of the gear unit mounting feet must be clean.
Gear unit with foundation blocks
The following diagram shows a foundation block:
① Fastening bolt ⑥ Foundation
② Washer ⑦ Foundation block
③ Gear unit foot ⑧ Flat steel plate
④ Height of the completed foundation ⑨ Set screw
⑤ Height of the prepared foundation
Figure 5-4 Foundation block
Procedure
Proceed as follows to mount the gear unit using foundation blocks:
1. Attach the foundation blocks with washers and fastening bolts in the foundation mounting
points in the gear unit housing.
2. Using a suitable crane or lifting gear, place the gear unit down on the concrete foundation.
3. Align the gear unit so that the input and output shafts are horizontal using the set screws
(if available) (Page 60).
Assembly
5.3 Gear unit assembly
Gear unit 5118en
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