AUMA Part-turn gearboxes GS 50.3 - 250.3, primary reduction gearings VZ 2.3 - 4.3_GZ 160.3 - 250.3 - Manual (Page 19)

12. Maintenance
12.1 General notes After commissioning, check worm gearbox for damage to paint finish.
Do a thorough touch-up to prevent corrosion.
Original paint in small quantities can be supplied by AUMA.
AUMA worm gearboxes require only very little maintenance.
To ensure that the worm gearbox is always ready to operate,
we recommend for
gearboxes operated less than 10 times per year, the following measures: .
Approximately six months after commissioning and every year after check bolts
between multi-turn actuator, worm gearbox, and valve for tightness. If required,
tighten applying the torques given in table 2 (page 11).
.
Perform a test run every six months.
.
Perform a visual inspection for grease leakage on each gearbox every
2 years. .
Carry out a detailed functional test for each gearbox every 5 years. Record the
results for future reference. .
For gearboxes permanently exposed to ambient temperatures above
104 °F, maintenance must be performed at shorter intervals.
Seals:
Seals made of elastomeric materials are subject to ageing. The theoretical usable
lifetime of the seals made of NBR is 13.5 years from the date of manufacture.
These figures are based on an average ambient temperature of 104 °F. Seal kits
may be obtained from AUMA.
Grease:
A grease and seal change is recommended after the following operation time: .
if operated seldom after 10 – 12 years
.
if operated frequently, after 6 – 8 years
.
in modulating duty after 4 – 6 years .
Only original AUMA grease must be used.
.
For the grease type, refer to the name plate.
.
Lubricants should not be mixed.
The removed lubricant and the cleaning agent used must be
disposed of according to the relevant regulations.
Operation instructions Worm gearboxes GS 50.3 – GS 250.3
19
GS 50.3 63.3 80.3 100.3 125.3 160.3 200.3 250.3
Qty dm³ 0.1 0.3 0.4 1.0 1.3 3.3 6.6 12.2
Weight 1) g 90 270 360 900 1,170 3,000 6,000 11,000
Primary
reduction
gearing VZ GZ
2.3 3.3 4.3 160.3 200.3 250.3
4:1/8:1 16:1 4:1/8:1 16:1
Quantity dm³ 0.35 0.35 0.35 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.2 2.8
Weight 1) g 320 320 320 900 1,400 1,800 2,000 2,250
1) for ρ = approx. 900 g/dm 3 ; conversion factor: 1 oz corresponds to 28.35 g
Table 4: Grease quantities for worm gearboxes and primary reduction gearings