Sumitomo Cyclo BBB4 - Oil Supply Procedure; Oil Discharge Procedure

Operation & Maintenance Manual 33
Cyclo® BBB4
Cyclo® BBB4
FORM: F-00084-D REV: A DATE: 09/06/2012
Grease
= Oil filler plug = Oil level (Oil gauge) = Oil drain plug
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
Oil Supply Procedure
•Alwaysstoptheunitbeforeaddingoil
•Oillevelmaydropduringoperation,dependingontheoilviscosity,temperatureanddirectionofrotation.Additionaloilis
not necessary. Check the oil level when the unit is stopped to ensure that it has the correct amount of oil.
•Itmaytakesometimefortheoiltosettlewhentheoilviscosityishigh.Becarefulnottoaddtoomuchoil.
•Theremaybetwodierentoillllocationsforsomecombinations;refertooilll/drainlocationsgurefordetails.
•Considerimplementinganoilanalysisprogramtoensurelubricantcontinuestooperateatpeakperformance.Followyour
lubrication provider’s oil analysis recommendations to ensure reducer performance.
•Alwaysconsultfactoryandwarehousesforoverhaulofgearmotorsandreducers.FamiliaritywithCyclo®
products is necessary for proper overhaul.
1. Remove the oil fill plug, as referenced in Figure 2.
2. Slowly add oil while checking the level through the oil gauge.
3. After the oil has settled, make sure the level is midway between the high and low marks on the oil gauge.
4. Insert the oil fill plug after wrapping it with sealing compound or tape.
Lubrication, continued
Oil Supply and Discharge Procedures
Oil Discharge Procedure
1. Remove the drain plug as shown in Figure 2, to discharge oil.
2. Properly discard or recycle lubricant according to applicable regulations.
3. Replace the drain plug after wrapping it with sealing compound or tape.
Task Change interval Conditions of use
Supply of Oil At installation All
Oil Change
First Change
500 hrs operation or 6 months, whichever comes first. All
Second change and thereafter
2500 hrs operation or 6 months, whichever comes first. When case oil temperature is 158° F (70° C) or higher
5000 hrs operation or 1 year, whichever comes first. When case oil temperature is lower than 158° F (70° C)
Table 27. Oil Change Intervals
=Oil filler plug =Oil level (Oil gauge)
=Oil drain plug
Figure 2. Oil Fill/Drain Locations