Daily inspection, Ordering correct replacement units or parts, Storage and operation after storage – Grain Systems PNEG-526 User Manual
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DAILY INSPECTION
1. Visually check the oil level gauge on the vertical
unit, forced-lubricated type. Check lubrication
by
viewing piping set and oil signal (Part No. 41). Faulty
operation is caused by a lack of lubrication oil,
damage to the plunger pump (Part No. 42) or the
positive displacement pump (Part No. 43) or the
clogging of pipes, etc. In case of faulty operation, stop
and inspect the unit immediately.
2.
A temperature rise of approximately 105°F
above ambient on the surface of the ring gear housing
(Part No. 2-01) is allowable if the temperature
fluctuation is
If temperature rises rapidly from a
stable condition, add the recommended oil or grease
(Tables A-7 and
A rapid temperature rise may
be caused from a lack of lubrication.
If after lubricating unit, the problem persists, stop
operation and consult
3. When an abnormal sound is heard from inside the
unit, stop operation and inspect the unit.
4. If the lubrication oil leaks, replace the damaged or
worn part with a new one. (Refer to Part No.
Page A-3.)
Ordering Correct Replacement Units Or Parts
The
is fully standardized to offer maximum
Name Plate on
part interchangeability among models of the same frame
I
size. However, there are many frame sizes, models and
types in the production range of SM-CYCLO? Therefore
to get correct replacement units or parts, proper
information to identifv the
reducer in auestion is
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CHESAPEAKE,
Storage And Operation After Storage
essential. The
is secured'to the body
of the drive, provides this identifying data.
Please give the full description shown on the name plate
to your distributor. Be sure to include the
NUMBER and MODEL NUMBER. This information,
along with our production records, will enable us to
provide you with the correct replacement unit or parts.
Storage 6 Months-1 Year
Oil-Lubricated
RATIO
SERVICE FACTOR
HP
RPM
OUTPUT TORQUE
IN-LB
SERIAL NO.
1. Completely fill
with a rust-preventive oil
or equivalent) or a circulating oil (Shell VSI No.
100 or equivalent).
2. At approximately
3
month intervals, rotate the input
shaft a sufficient number of times to insure all internal
components remain coated. (The higher the ratio, the
greater the amount of rotations needed for proper
lubrication.)
Grease-Lubricated
Grease-lubricated models do not require any special
attention during storage. (Inspect unit before
operation.)
Operation After Storage 6 Months-1 Year
Oil-Lubricated
1. Completely drain the rust preventive, or circulating
oil from unit.
2.
Flush unit with the recommended operating oil as
shown in Table
1.
3.
After flushing, fill the unit to the proper oil level with
the recommended lubricating oil.
Grease-Lubricated
Add
the recommended quantity of new grease as
shown in Table A-10.
Note: Consult the factory before operating units stored
for periods greater than
1
year.
Note: For both the Oil-Lubricatedand
Lubricated models, if units are to be stored for a
period exceeding 1 year, consult factory.