Siemens FLENDER K SH Series - Faults, Causes, and Remedy; General Information on Faults; Table of Possible Faults

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BA 5846 en 05/2015
9. Faults, causes and remedy
Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions", and in section 10, "Maintenance and repair"!
9.1 General information on faults and malfunctions
Faults and malfunctions occurring during the guarantee period and requiring repair work on the gear unit
must be carried out only by Siemens customer service.
In case of faults and malfunctions occurring after the guarantee period and whose cause cannot be
precisely identified, we advise our customers to contact our customer service.
NOTICE
Material damage
Risk of damage to the gear unit through improper use.
Siemens will not be bound by the terms of the guarantee or otherwise be responsible for further operation
in cases of improper use of the gear unit, modifications carried out without the approval by Siemens or
use of spare parts not originally supplied by Siemens.
DANGER
Danger to life through rotating and/or moving parts
Risk of being caught or drawn in by rotating and/or moving parts.
Stop the gear unit and any separate oilsupply unit to carry out maintenance and/or repair work or to
remove the protective equipment. Secure the drive unit against being switched on accidentally. Attach
a notice to the ON switch stating clearly that work is in progress on the gear unit.
WARNING
Risk of injury from live parts
The removal of covers, incorrect use of the system, incorrect operation or inadequate maintenance may
result in death, serious injury or material damage.
– When working on the system, always adhere to the "Five safety rules" (see section 3, "Safety
Instructions").
– Always remove covers strictly in accordance with these operating instructions.
– Operate the system correctly.
– Maintain the system regularly and correctly.
9.2 Possible faults
Table 15: Faults, causes and remedy
Faults
Causes Remedy
Changes in gear noise. Damage to gear teeth.
Excessive bearing play.
Bearing is defective.
Contact Customer Service.
Check toothed components.
If necessary, replace damaged
components.
Contact Customer Service.
Adjust bearing play.
Contact Customer Service.
Replace defective bearings.
Loud noises in the area of the
gearunit fastening.
Gearunit fastening has worked
loose.
Tighten bolts and nuts to the
specified tightening torque.
Replace damaged bolts and nuts.