Siemens FLENDER K SH Series - Clean the Fan and Gear Unit; Recharge Grease to Splines on Output Shaft; Spacer; Repack Grease in the Taconite Seals

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BA 5846 en 05/2015
10.2.6 Clean the fan and gear unit
• The instructions in item 5.8.1 must be observed!
• Demount the airguide cover.
• Using a stiff brush, remove any dirt adhering to the fan wheel, airguide cover and safety grid.
• Remove any corrosion.
• Screw safety grid with fastening screws back onto the airguide cover.
DANGER
Risk of explosion
Ignition of a potentially explosive atmosphere through overheating the gear unit or sparks in case of
contact to fan and airguide cover.
It must be ensured that the airguide cover is correctly fastened. The fan must not come into contact with
the airguide cover.
To prevent the buildup of dust on the gear unit, cleaning must be done in accordance with the local
operating conditions.
Cleaning the gear unit with highpressure cleaning equipment is not permitted, because the gear unit
may be damaged through entry of moisture.
10.2.7 Recharge grease to splines on output shaft / spacer
The lubricating interval of 6 months or 5000 operating hours relates to a temperature of 50 °C. The
temperature on the housing surface close to the bearing point is measured.
Note
In case of temperatures above 50 °C the lubricating interval must be reduced to the half of the original
value for each 15 K increase in temperature.
NOTICE
Material damage
Risk of damage to the output shaft / spacer resulting from mixed greases.
When recharging with grease, do not mix greases of different soap bases!
Note
Charge 10 g grease in each lubricating point, if no other values are specified close to the lubricating point.
10.2.8 Repack grease in the Taconite seals
• Inject approx. 30 g lithiumbased rollingbearing grease into each of the lubricating points of the
Taconite seal. The lubricating points are fitted with a flat grease nipple type AM10x1 to standard
"DIN 3404".
Note
For the exact position and identification of the grease nipples, refer to the drawings in the gearunit
documentation.
CAUTION
Danger of slipping
Risk of slipping on spilled grease.
Remove and dispose of any old grease escaping.