Sumitomo Bevel Buddybox 4 User Manual

Manual BBB4_ENG_01_2016_991301 33
GreaseReplenishmentandDrainingProcedure
Procedureforaddinggreasetogrease-lubricationmodels(excludingmaintenance-freemodels)
1. Remove the grease discharge plug from the outside cover.
2. Add grease with a grease gun from the grease nipple in the inside cover section or motor connection cover.
3. Insert the grease discharge plug.
Addgreasewhilemanuallyrotatingtheinputshafttoensureproper,uniformcirculation.
Addgreaseslowly,topreventinternalpressureandpossiblesealdamage.
Do not add more grease than the amount shown in Table 22 and 23. Adding too much grease may cause the grease tem-
peraturetorise,orforcethegreasetoleakintothemotor.
Always consult factory and warehouses for overhaul of gearmotors and reducers. Familiarity with Cyclo products is necessary for proper
overhaul.
Hours of
operation
Replenishment
interval
Remarks
10 hr. max./day 3 - 6 months Shorten the supply interval when
the operating conditions are
severe or the frame size is large
10 - 24 hr. max./day 500 - 1000 hours
Change
Interval
Remarks
Every20,000hrs
or 3–5 years
Shorten the supply interval when
the operating conditions are
severe or the frame size is large
Table 24. Grease Replenishment Intervals Table 25. Grease Replacement Intervals
Lubrication, continued
GreaseReplenishmentandDrainingProcedure,GreaseReplacement
Grease Replacement
•Maintenancefreeunitsmaybesafelyoperatedforanextendedtimebecauseitissealedwithmaintenancefreegrease.
Tables22&23areprovidedforgeneralizedreference.
•Adequatecareshouldbetakentoensurethelubricantcontinuestomeetthespeciedlubricationcharacteristics.
•Ifrefurbishmentorrebuildisrequired,donotaddmoregreasethantheamountshowninTables22and23.
•Addingtoomuchgreasemaycausethegreasetemperaturetoriseorforcethegreasetoleakintothemotor.
•Considerimplementingalubeanalysisprogramtoensurelubricantcontinuestooperateatpeakperformance.
•Followyourlubricationprovidersanalysisrecommendationstoensurereducerperformance.
•Alwaysconsultfactoryandwarehousesforoverhaulofgearmotorsandreducers.Experienceisnecessaryforproper
overhaul.

Sumitomo Bevel Buddybox 4 Specifications

General

Brand	Sumitomo
Model	Bevel Buddybox 4
Category	Engine
Language	English