Gear units – Manual with installation instructions
40 B 1000 en-3921
4 Commissioning
4.1 Checking the oil level
Check the oil level before commissioning (see chapter 5.2 "Service and maintenance work").
4.2 Activating the vent
If venting of the gear unit is provided, the vent or the pressure vent must be activated before
commissioning. Double gear units consist of two single units, are equipped with 2 oil chambers and
possibly 2 vents.
To activate, remove the sealing cord in the vent screw. For the vent screw position, see Section 7.1
"Versions and mounting position".
Explanation
2 Sealing cord
Figure 20: Activating the vent screw
Explanation
Figure 21: Activating the pressure vent screw