Grain Systems PNEG-526 - Manual (Page 145)

LUBRICATION
Table A-10. Double Reduction Grease Quantities
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Mechanism Stage)
(2nd Stage) (750) (1000) 100) 500)
Slow Speed 10.6 17.6 21.2 24.7
Bearing (2nd Stage)
Oil Lubricated Models
Oil Fill Procedure Oil Level Gauge
lubricated models are not filled with oil prior to shipping. The auge must be replaced when it becomes difficult to
Before start-up, remove the oil fill plug (See Pg. A-3, the oil level due to discoloration of the vinyl hose.
Fig. A-2, Part and fill the reducer with recommended Use the standard vinyl oil auge for a reducer in
oil. Refer to Tables A-11-A-14 for standard oil, allowable ambient temperature 100°F to 40°C). &here
viscosity, quantity, and change interval. The oil level must the reducer is used at ambient temperatures greater than
be to the upper red line on the oil level gauge while the unit (40°C) or less than -4°F a glass gauge set
is not and above the lower red line durina or a is recommended.
operation. If much oil is supplied, the unit's o
temperature rise due to the churning heat or
oil will leak across the high speed shaft oil seal.
convenient for checking the oil level. (The oil level gauge
Before a vertical base pe unit with oil, remove the usually attached on the right side when viewed from the
vent plug A-3, Fig. A-2, After filling, apply slow speed shaft end.)
teflon to threads of the vent before .
installing.
When draining oil, remove drain plug (Fig. A-5, Part or
lower side plug of the oil level gauge.
Table Standard Oils
EP Spartan' 626 Oil
HD 68 EP 68 VG 68 GR-XP 68
EP Spartan'
HD 100
627,629
HD 150
100.150)
EP Spartan"
HD 220 EP 220 630,632
HD 320 EP 320 633,634
HD 460 GR-XP 460
Fig. A-5
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Notes: Use the viscosity oil specified for each ambient temperature range for use in winter or relatively low ambient temperatures,
Please consult the factory for consistent use in ambient temperatures other than 32°F 104°F 40°C).
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