Gear units – Operating and Assembly Instructions
10 B 1000 en-4419
1 Safety information
Pos: 21 .2.1 /A nleit unge n/Getr iebe/ 1. Hinw eise/S ich erheits hin weise/ Besti mmung sgem äße Ver wend ung 01 [Ge trieb e MRL/ EAC] @ 33\ mod_1559642322419_388.docx @ 2537975 @ 2 @ 1
1.1 Intended use
These gear units are used to transmit and transform rotary movements. They are intended for use as
part of a drive system in commercially used plant and machinery. The gear units must not be operated
until it has been established that the plant or machinery can be safely operated with the gear unit.
Suitable protective measures must be provided if failure of a gear unit or a geared motor could result
in a risk to persons. The machine or system must comply with local legislation and directives. All
applicable health and safety requirements must be met. In particular, the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, TR CU 010/2011 and the TR CU 020/2011 must be especially observed in the relevant
areas of application.
Pos: 21 .2.3 /A nleit unge n/Getr iebe/ 1. Hinw eise/S ich erheits hin weise/ Besti mmung sgem äße Ver wend ung 02 [Ge trieb e kein e x] @ 33\mod_1559642580030_388.docx @ 2538049 @ @ 1
The gear units may not be used in environments in which an explosive atmosphere can occur.
Pos: 21.2 .4 /Anl eit ung en/ Getr ieb e/1. Hin wei se/S ic her heits hi nwei se/ Besti m mung sg emäß e Ver w end ung 03 [ Get rieb e] @ 3 3\mod _1559642705569_388.docx @ 2538086 @ @ 1
The gear units may only be used according to the information in the technical documentation from
Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG. Damage to the gear unit may result if the gear unit is not used
as intended and according to the information in the operating and assembly manual. This may also
result in personal injury.
The base or the gear unit mount must be appropriately designed for the weight and torque. All of the
fastenings provided must be used.
Some gear units are equipped with a cooling coil. These gear units may only be operated if the cooling
circuit is connected and in operation.
Pos: 21 .5 /Anl eitung en/ Getrie be/1. Hinwei se/Sic herh eits hinwei se/Kei ne Ver änder unge n vorne hmen @ 22 \mod_1531467922067_388.docx @ 2433140 @ 2 @ 1
1.2 Do not make any modifications.
Do not make any modifications to the gear unit. Do not remove any protective devices.
Pos: 21 .6 /Anl eitung en/ Getrie be/1. Hinwei se/Sic herh eits hinwei se/I nspekt ionen u nd Wart ung dur chfü hren @ 22 \mod_1530529678502_388.docx @ 2429333 @ 2 @ 1
1.3 Performing inspection and maintenance work
Due to lack of maintenance and damage, malfunctions may occur which can result in personal injury.
• Carry out all servicing and maintenance work at the specified intervals.
• Also note that servicing is necessary after long storage periods prior to commissioning.
• Do not operate damaged gear units. The gear unit must not have any leaks.
Pos: 21.7 /A nlei tung en/ Ge trie be/ 1. H inw eis e/Sic her hei ts hinw eis e/Per s onalq ual ifi kati on @ 22\ mod_1530534446474_388.docx @ 2429521 @ 2 @ 1
1.4 Personnel qualification
All transport, storage, installation, commissioning and maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
Qualified specialist personnel are persons who have the training and experience to recognise and
avoid any possible risks.
Pos: 21.8 /All ge mei n/Al lge mei ng ültig e M odul e/---------- Sei tenu mbruc h ---------- @ 1\mod_1329145698658_0.docx @ 15891 @ @ 1