Sumitomo Cyclo BBB4 - Page 29

28 Operation & Maintenance Manual
Cyclo® BBB4
Cyclo® BBB4
d. If the unit will not be operated for a period greater than 6
months, apply a thin layer of grease to the outside surface of the seals to
prevent dry-out. Before starting the unit, check the seals’ integrity and
replace if required. If seal replacement is required, purge and add grease
to the newly installed seals prior to unit operation.
e. Units may be equipped with either a spring loaded grease relief
fitting, or a plug in the grease purge port.
•Ifyourunithasaplug,beginbyremovingtheplug.
•Whilerotatingthereducershaftstoensureevengreasedistribution,
slowly add grease until new grease begins to come out of the grease
purge port. NOTE: Rotate shafts by hand in this process. Exercise
caution in rotating shaft in order to avoid injury.
•Wipeawayexcessgreaseandreinstallplugifnecessary.
Lubrication, continued
Taconite Seal Lubrication Procedure, continued