Filling In Oil; Topping Up With Oil - Siemens SINAMICS G115D Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information on the SIMOGEAR geared motor
12.3 Specific data gearbox
3. Fill the gearbox with a flushing oil, using a filter (filter mesh max. 25 μm). For the flushing oil,
use either the new oil or one that is compatible with the new oil and is less expensive.
4. Operate the gearbox for 15 to 30 minutes under a low load.
5. Place a suitable and sufficiently large receptacle underneath the oil drain plug.
6. Remove the oil drain plug. Drain all the oil into the receptacle.
7. After flushing, immediately seal the gearbox using the sealing element.
8. Repeat this step for the second flushing.
You have now flushed the gearbox twice and can pour in the new oil.
12.3.24.9

Filling in oil

NOTICE
Mixing of different oils impairs the lubricity
When adding oil, use the same oil type and viscosity. If changing mutually incompatible oils,
see Flushing the gearbox (Page 519).
Observe the symbols in the diagrams of the Mounting positions (Page 527):
Venting
Procedure
1. Unscrew the vent plug.
2. Fill the gearbox with fresh oil. Use a filler filter with mesh of max. 25 μm.
3. Check the oil level.
4. Correct the oil level if necessary and check it again.
5. Check the state of the sealing ring on the sealing element. If the sealing ring is damaged,
replace the sealing element with a new one.
6. After filling with oil, seal the gearbox immediately using the sealing element.
You have now filled up the gearbox with oil.
12.3.24.10

Topping up with oil

If the mounting position of the gearbox is changed or oil lost because of leakage, check the oil
level. If you notice oil escaping, locate the leak, and seal the affected area. Top up and check the
oil level.
At the time of going to print, the following types of oil are being used when the gearbox is
filled for the first time:
520
Operating Instructions, 07/2023, FW V4.7 SP14, A5E52808211A AA
SINAMICS G115D Wall Mounted distributed drive