Draining Preservative Oils - Siemens KMS Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

7.1.3

Draining preservative oils

For the position of the oil draining points is marked on the dimensioned drawing in the gear unit
documentation.
• Place suitable containers under the oil drain points.
• Unscrew the oil drain plug and/or open the oil drain cock.
• Remove preservative oil from the housing using a suitable container; to do so, unscrew any existing
residual oil drain plugs.
• Dispose of the residue of the preservative oil in accordance with regulations.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from chemical substances
The oil must not come into contact with the skin (e. g. the operator's hands).
The safety notes on the data sheets for the oil used must be observed here.
Remove any spilled oil immediately using an oil binding agent.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions for handling lubricants and binding agents.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Screw the oil drain plug back in and/or close oil drain cock again.
• Screw back in any screws of the residual oil drain that have been.
Fig. 7: Oil filling and oil draining point - gear unit
1 Oil drain of the gear unit
2 Oil drain of tilting pad thrust bearing
chamber
3 Oil level gear unit
A detailed illustration of the gear unit and the position of the add-on parts can found in the drawings of the
gear unit documentation.
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4 Oil level tilting pad thrust bearing
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