Changing Bearings When Using Permanently Lubricated Rolling-Contact Bearings; Maintenance - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Maintenance

9.3 Inspection and maintenance
Regreasing intervals
CAUTION
Observe the regreasing intervals for the rolling-contact bearings
The regreasing intervals for roller bearings are different from the servicing intervals for the
machine. Failure to regrease the rolling-contact bearings at the specified intervals can result
in them sustaining damage. Comply with the regreasing intervals for roller bearings, the
regreasing intervals are specified on the lubricant plate.
9.3.5

Changing bearings when using permanently lubricated rolling-contact bearings

The replacement of the permanently lubricated roller bearing is determined by the number of
operating hours and is required around every three years.
9.3.6 Maintenance
When carrying out any work on the machine, observe the general safety instructions
(Page 13) and the specifications contained in DIN EN 50110‑1 as regards working safely with
and on electrical machines.
Perform maintenance work on the machine only when it is stopped
Electric machines have live parts and rotating parts. Fatal or serious injuries and substantial
material damage can occur if maintenance work is performed on the machine when it is not
stopped or not de-energized.
● Perform maintenance work on the machine only when it is stopped. The only operation
● When performing maintenance work, comply with the five safety rules (Page 13).
Damage resulting if the machine is not maintained
If the machine is not maintained it can suffer damage. This can cause faults which can result
in eventual or immediate death, serious injury, or material damage.
Perform regular maintenance on the machine.
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permissible while the machine is rotating is regreasing the roller bearings.
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Operating Instructions 05/2012 A5E03986435A AA
SIMOTICS M-1PH8