1 removing and inspection of dc brake, 2 removing the motor, 6 lubricants – R&M Materials Handling END TRUCKS BRIDGE DRIVES WHEEL BLOCKS GES Drive Manual User Manual
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5.1 Removing and inspection of DC brake
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Switch off and lock out power at the main switch.
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Check for any live power at the motor.
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Unplug the power supply plug (8) from the motor.
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Remove the fan cover (1).
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Remove the fan (2).
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Unscrew the brake mounting screws.
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Check the brake type on the rating plate attached to the brake. Measure the thickness of the brake
disc (5). Replace the brake disc if it has worn below the minimum thickness as shown in the table
below.
Brake type and size
Min. thickness of
brake disc
Tightening torque for
Brake mounting
screws
NM38770NR#, 16 Nm
6.8 mm
5 Nm / 3.7 lbf.ft
NM38771NR#, 8 Nm
6.65 mm
5 Nm / 3.7 lbf.ft
NM38720NR#, 21 Nm
7.6 mm
9 Nm / 6.6 lbf.ft
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Reassemble in the reverse order.
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Tighten the brake mounting screws to the tightening torque for brake mounting screws
shown in the table above.
5.2 Removing the motor
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Switch off and lock out power at the main switch.
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Check for any live power at the motor.
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Unplug the power supply plug (8) from the motor.
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Remove the motor mounting screws (3).
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Detach the motor from the gearbox.
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Reassemble in the reverse order.
6 Lubricants
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Use of a low-grade or incompatible lubricant could damage the gearing or bearings. Use
only the lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
Factory-installed lubricant unless otherwise specified:
Gear type
Trade name and
number
Volume
Operating
temperature
°C
GES3
Mobilux EP 004
250 ml / 15 cu.in.
-30…+120
GES4
Mobilux EP 004
500 ml / 30 cu.in.
-30…+120
GES5
Mobilux EP 004
1000 ml / 61 cu.in.
-30…+120
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If the transmission lubricant has to be topped off, make sure that the lubricant being added is
compatible. If transmission oil has to be replaced, flush out the gearbox before filling it up.