Siemens FLENDER K SH Series - Oil Level; Gear Unit with Cooling Coil or External Oil­supply System

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BA 5846 en 05/2015
7.2.1 Oil level
Depending on the type the following oil levels are correct:
─ Middle of the oilsight glass
─ Middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the oillevel indicator
─ Middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick
Note
When cooled down the oil must be visible beneath the middle of the oilsight glass, between the MIN and
MAX marks on the oillevel indicator or between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Hot oil may slightly exceed the middle of the oilsight glass or the MAX mark on the oillevel indicator or
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
DANGER
Risk of explosion
Ignition of a potentially explosive atmosphere possible through overheating of the gear unit in case of too
low oil level.
Check the oil level.
Under no circumstances must it be allowed to fall below the lower edge on the oilsight glass, the MIN
mark on the oillevel indicator or the MIN mark on the dipstick. If necessary, top up oil to the correct level.
7.2.2 Gear unit with cooling coil or external oilsupply system
NOTICE
Material damage
Risk of damage to the gear unit through missing or insufficient cooling and/or lubrication.
Fully open the stop valves in the coolant in and outflow pipes of the cooling system.
After starting up the external oilsupply system for the first time the oil level in the gear unit must be once
more checked in accordance with item 7.2.1.
Note
For technical data and control information, refer to the data sheet and/or the list of equipment.
NOTICE
Material damage
Risk of damage to the gear unit through missing lubrication.
The gear unit must be operated only together with the oilsupply system. For this the oilsupply system
must be switched on at least 2 minutes before starting up the gear unit.