Siemens FLENDER B3 E Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual
Siemens FLENDER B3 E Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Siemens FLENDER B3 E Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Belt conveyor gear unit, sizes 4 to 28
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Belt conveyor gear unit
B..H, B..M, B3.E;
T3.H, T3.M
Sizes 4 to 28
Assembly and operating instructions
BA 5033 EN 03/2011
FLENDER gear units

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  • Page 1 Belt conveyor gear unit B..H, B..M, B3.E; T3.H, T3.M Sizes 4 to 28 Assembly and operating instructions BA 5033 EN 03/2011 FLENDER gear units...
  • Page 2: General Notes

    Technical data Belt conveyor gear unit General notes Safety instructions B..H, B..M, B3.E; T3.H, T3.M Transport and Sizes 4 to 28 storage Technical description Assembly and operating instructions Translation of the original assembly and operating instructions Fitting Start­up Operation Faults, causes and remedy Maintenance and repair...
  • Page 3 Notes and symbols in these assembly and operating instructions Note: The term "Assembly and operating instructions" will in the following also be shortened to "instructions" or "manual". Legal notes Warning note concept This manual comprises notes which must be observed for your personal safety and for preventing material damage. Notes for your personal safety are marked with a warning triangle or an "Ex"...
  • Page 4 Intended use of Siemens products Observe also the following: Siemens products must be used only for the applications provided for in the catalogue and the relevant technical documentation. If products and components of other makes are used, they must be recommended or approved by Siemens.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Technical data ........... . . General technical data .
  • Page 6 Technical description ..........General description .
  • Page 7 Fitting ............. General information on fitting .
  • Page 8 Start­up ............Procedure before start­up .
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    General technical data The most important technical data are shown on the rating plate. These data and the contractual agreements between Siemens and the customer for the gear unit determine the limits of its correct use. (See item 1.2) Fig. 1:...
  • Page 10: Marking Of The Gear Unit Designed In Accordance With Directive 94/9/Ec

    By adopting various suitable measures the gear unit may be used at ambient temperatures of between ­ 40 °C and + 60 °C. However, this must always be approved by Siemens. In individual cases the permissible ambient temperature range specified on the rating plate always applies.
  • Page 11: Configurations And Weights

    Configurations and weights 1.3.1 Types B.HH B.KH B.SH T3HH T3SH T3KH B.DH B.FH T3DH T3FH T3HM B.HM T3KM B.KM T3FM B.FM T3DM B.DM B3HE B3SE B3KE B3FE B3DE BA 5033 EN 03/2011 11 / 96...
  • Page 12: Weights

    P stated on the rating plate, as measurement obtained on the Siemens test bench. If several figures are given, the highest speed and power values apply. The measuring­surface sound­pressure level includes add­on lubrication units, if applicable. With outgoing and incoming pipes, the interfaces are the flanges.
  • Page 13: Measuring­surface Sound­pressure Level For Bevel­helical Gear Units With Fan

    1.4.1 Measuring­surface sound­pressure level for bevel­helical gear units with fan Table 2: Measuring­surface sound­pressure level L in dB(A) for bevel­helical gear units with fan Gear­unit size Type 1/min 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1800 1500 76 79 1200...
  • Page 14: Measuring­surface Sound­pressure Level For Bevel­helical Gear Units Without Fan

    1.4.2 Measuring­surface sound­pressure level for bevel­helical gear units without fan Table 3: Measuring­surface sound­pressure level L in dB(A) for bevel­helical gear units without fan Gear­unit size Type 1/min 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1800 1500 75 78 1200...
  • Page 15: General Notes

    All persons carrying out work on the gear unit must have read and understood these instructions and must adhere to them. Siemens accepts no responsibility for damage or disruption caused by disregard of these instructions. The "FLENDER gear unit" described in these Instructions has been designed for driving conveyor systems.
  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Entry to the gear unit and its add­on components is not permitted! Caution! Risk of falling! Any changes on the part of the user are not permitted. This applies equally to safety features designed to prevent accidental contact. Obligations of the user The operator must ensure that everyone carrying out work on the gear unit has read and understood these instructions and is adhering to them in every point in order to:...
  • Page 17: Environmental Protection

    Screws which have been damaged during assembly or disassembly work must be replaced with new ones of the same strength class and type. Spare parts should always be obtained from Siemens (refer also to section 11). Environmental protection Dispose of any packing material in accordance with regulations or separate it for recycling.
  • Page 18: Transport And Storage

    The products supplied are listed in the despatch papers. Check immediately on receipt to ensure that all the products listed have actually been delivered. Parts damaged and/or missing parts must be reported to Siemens in writing immediately. If there is any visible damage, the gear unit must not be put into operation.
  • Page 19 Fig. 3: Attachment points on gear units type B... / T3.. Fig. 4: Attachment points on gear units type B3.E For drive units where add­on parts such as motor, add­on coupling etc. are mounted on the gear unit an additional attachment point may be required because of the shift in the centre of gravity. Units which are slung by eyebolts must not be tilted.
  • Page 20: Storing The Gear Unit

    Fig. 7: Attachment points on gear units type B... / T3.. with gear­unit swing base For a detailed illustration of the gear unit and the position of the attachment points, please refer to the drawings of the order­specific gear­unit documentation. Storing the gear unit The gear unit must be stored in the position of use in a sheltered place;...
  • Page 21: Standard Coating And Preservation

    Standard coating and preservation The gear unit is provided with an interior preservative agent; the free shaft ends are painted for protection. The characteristics of the external coat depend on the ambient conditions stipulated in the order relating to method of transport and area of application. The gear unit is normally delivered completely ready, with a priming and a finish coat.
  • Page 22: Interior Preservation With Preservative Agent

    For storage periods longer than 24 months, renew the preservative agent. For storage periods longer than 36 months, Siemens should be consulted before. Table 5: Durability period and measures for interior preservation when using PG­based synthetic oil...
  • Page 23: Technical Description

    Technical description Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"! General description The gear unit is supplied as a two or three­stage bevel­helical gear unit. It is designed for installation in the horizontal mounting position. If necessary, it can also be designed for installation in a different position. Subject to agreement in the order, the following gear­unit inclinations are permissible: Longitudinal inclination: ±...
  • Page 24: Output Types

    Output types ..S. ..F. ..H. ..D. ..K. Solid shaft Flanged shaft Hollow shaft Hollow shaft ollow shaft with with internal spline parallel keyway shrink disk to DIN 5480 Fig. 8: Output types A detailed view of the gear unit can be obtained from the drawings in the gear­unit documentation. Housing The housings are of cast iron.
  • Page 25 Fig. 9: Gear­unit features on gear units type B..H 3 14 Fig. 10: Gear­unit features on gear units type B..H 3 14 Fig. 11: Gear­unit features on gear units type B..M BA 5033 EN 03/2011 25 / 96...
  • Page 26 Fig. 12: Gear­unit features on gear units type T3.H Fig. 13: Gear­unit features on gear units type T3.M Fig. 14: Gear­unit features on gear units type B3.E Housing Rating plate Lifting eyes Gear­unit fastening Cover Fan cowl Cover Shaft seals Inspection and/or assembly cover Oil dipstick Alignment surfaces...
  • Page 27: Toothed Components

    Toothed components The externally toothed components of the gear unit are case­hardened. The helical gear teeth are ground; depending on their size and transmission ratio, bevel­helical gear teeth are lapped, ground or HPG­gear­cut. The high quality of the teeth leads to a significant noise reduction and ensures safe and reliable running.
  • Page 28: Shaft Bearings

    In case of gear units with add­on oil­supply system, before starting the unit up the 0.5 bar pressure monitor must always To be connected so as to be ready for operation. connected as opener or closer, as Depending on the order specification and application, the required.
  • Page 29: Taconite Seals

    5.7.2 Taconite seals Taconite seals were specially developed for use in a dusty environment. The penetration of dust is prevented by a combination of three seal elements (radial shaft­sealing ring, lamellar seal and grease­charged re­chargeable labyrinth seal). Fig. 17: Taconite seal Radial shaft­sealing ring Grease­charged labyrinth seal, re­chargeable Lamellar seal...
  • Page 30: Backstop

    Table 8: Variant description Taconite seal Taconite Application Remarks type variant All input shafts "E" with or without fan Re­chargeable labyrinth Output shaft "F" Type S (solid shaft) Type F (flanged shaft) Output shaft Type H (hollow shaft with parallel keyway) Labyrinth re­chargeable on both sides, "F F"...
  • Page 31: Torque­limiting Backstop (Special Design)

    The stop direction can be changed by turning the cage around. If a change in stop direction is required, Siemens should be consulted beforehand. To avoid damaging the backstop or the gear unit, the motor must not be run adversely to the stop direction of the gear unit.
  • Page 32: Cooling

    " for the backstop must not be smaller than that stated on the min. rating plate of the backstop. When this value ist reached, Siemens must be consulted. To avoid damaging the backstop or the gear unit, the motor must not be run adversely to the stop direction of the gear unit.
  • Page 33: Fan

    5.10.1 Fan The fan is mounted on a high­speed shaft of the gear unit and is protected from accidental contact by a fan cowl. The fan sucks air through the grid on the fan cowl and blows it along the air ducts on the side of the gear housing.
  • Page 34: Cooling Coil

    5.10.2 Cooling coil The gear unit can be fitted with a cooling coil in the oil sump. Cooling water is supplied by way of a water connection. The operator must ensure this. Either fresh water, sea water or brackish water can be used for cooling purposes.
  • Page 35: Add­on Oil­supply System With Air Oil­cooler

    5.10.3 Add­on oil­supply system with air oil­cooler For type B2.. an oil­supply system with air oil­cooler may be applied. This oil­cooling system is permanently attached to the gear unit. Components: an air oil­cooler a flanged pump a coarse filter (double change­over filter from size 13) a pressure­monitoring device a temperature­control valve pipework.
  • Page 36: Add­on Oil­supply Unit With Water Oil­cooler

    5.10.4 Add­on oil­supply unit with water oil­cooler An order­specific oil­supply system with water oil­cooler can be used. This is permanently attached to the gear unit. Components: pump water oil­cooler pipework Depending on size and/or order­specification the oil­supply system with water oil­cooler may in addition include the following components: filter monitoring equipment...
  • Page 37: Pump

    Dirty filter elements must be cleaned or replaced (see item 10.1). 5.10.5 Separate/external oil­supply system It is possible to use an oil­supply system which is separately supplied by Siemens or an external system to ensure cooling of the oil. Be sure to observe the operating instructions of the oil­supply system for operation and maintenance.
  • Page 38: Indication Of Oil Level

    A detailed view of the gear unit can be obtained from the drawings in the gear­unit documentation. Never switch on the heating elements, unless complete immersion of the heating rod in the oil bath is ensured. Fire hazard! If heating elements are installed afterwards, the max. heating capacity (see Table 9) on the outer surface of the heating element must not be exceeded.
  • Page 39: Oil­level Monitoring System

    5.14 Oil­level monitoring system Depending on the order specification, the gear unit can be fitted with an oil­level monitor in the form of a level­limit switch, which should comply with the requirements of Directive 94/9/EC. This device monitors the level of the oil when the unit is at a standstill i.e. before it is started up. It should be wired in such a way that, when the signal "oil level too low"...
  • Page 40: Bearing­monitoring System

    5.15 Bearing­monitoring system 5.15.1 Bearing monitoring by Pt 100 resistance thermometer The gear unit may be fitted with Pt 100 resistance thermometers for monitoring the bearings. In order to measure the temperatures and/or temperature differences, the Pt 100 resistance thermometer, which should comply with the requirements of Directive 94/9/EC, must be connected to a suitable evaluating instrument provided by the customer.
  • Page 41: Speed Transmitter

    5.16 Speed transmitter Depending on the order specification, an incremental speed transmitter may be mounted on the second last shaft. Wiring and evaluation instrument should be provided by the customer. Fig. 30: Speed­monitoring device Incremental transmitter 12­pole brass plug For operation and maintenance, always observe the operating instructions indicated in the order­specific appendix.
  • Page 42: Auxiliary Drive

    5.17 Auxiliary drive For certain applications the gear unit can, in addition to the main drive unit, be equipped with an auxiliary drive unit. This enables the main gear unit to be operated at a lower output speed in the same direction of rotation.
  • Page 43 "X" "X" Fig. 32: Gear­unit version Main gear unit Drive shaft 6 Overrunning clutch Auxiliary gear unit of the main gear unit 7 Pulse generator for speed monitoring Intermediate flange Backstop The speed­monitoring device must be connected in such a manner that the main drive is disabled automatically at ">...
  • Page 44: Auxiliary Drive, Designed As A Load Drive

    18 16 Fig. 33: Gear­unit features on gear units types B3.H / T3.H Fig. 34: Gear­unit features on gear units type B3.H Main gear unit Gear­unit fastening Lifting eyes Alignment surfaces Shaft seals Alignment thread Oil dipstick Auxiliary gear unit Housing ventilation Electric motor Oil­drain plug...
  • Page 45: Overrunning Clutch

    While the main motor is running, it must be ensured that the brake at the motor of the auxiliary drive is operative. When using a torque­limiting backstop (see item 5.9), the brake at the auxiliary drive must be lifted for a short time, approx. 2 to 3 seconds, after having switched off the main or auxiliary drive motor at a "near zero"...
  • Page 46: Fitting

    Fitting Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"! The gear unit must not be installed whilst the environment is explosive. General information on fitting When transporting the gear unit observe the notes in section 4, "Transport and storage". Fitting work must be done with great care by authorised, trained and qualified personnel. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect assembly and installation.
  • Page 47: Unpacking

    The products supplied are listed in the despatch papers. Check immediately on receipt to ensure that all the products listed have actually been delivered. Parts damaged and/or missing parts must be reported to Siemens in writing immediately. The packaging must not be opened or damaged, when this is part of the preservation method! Remove packaging material and transporting equipment and dispose of in accordance with regulations.
  • Page 48: Alignment

    The components must be pushed smartly onto the shaft up to the position specified in the order­specific dimensioned drawing. Fit the coupling with the aid of suitable fitting equipment. The parts must not be driven on by abrupt force, as this may damage the gear unit (see also item 6.8). The shaft­sealing rings and running surfaces of the shaft must not be damaged when pulling in the coupling parts.
  • Page 49: Fitting On A Foundation Frame

    Gear units of sizes 13 to 28 have special alignment surfaces on the top of the housing for preliminary alignment of the gear units. To facilitate alignment of gear units of these sizes, alignment threads are provided in the housing base. Fig.
  • Page 50: Fitting On A Concrete Foundation By Means Of Stone Bolts Or Foundation Blocks

    Clean the undersurface of the gear­unit base and the foundation frame. Using suitable lifting gear, place the gear unit on the foundation frame. Use only the eyes provided to attach lifting equipment to the unit. Do not use the front threads at the shaft ends to attach slinging and lifting gear for transport.
  • Page 51: Fitting On A Concrete Foundation By Means Of Anchor Bolts

    Using suitable lifting gear, place the gear unit on the concrete foundation. Use only the eyes provided to attach lifting equipment to the unit. Do not use the front threads at the shaft ends to attach slinging and lifting gear for transport.
  • Page 52 Pull anchor bolts up (for this a bolt or threaded rod can be screwed into the thread on the front face). Fit washer. Screw on hexagon nut a few turns by hand. Align gear unit with supports (see fig. 40). The values punched into the screeds must always be observed.
  • Page 53: Shaft­mounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Parallel Keyway

    Shaft­mounted gear unit with hollow shaft and parallel keyway The end of the driven­machine shaft (material C60+N or higher strength) must be provided with a parallel key to DIN 6885 Part 1 Form A. Furthermore, a centring hole to DIN 332 Form DS (tapped) should be provided (for the connection dimensions of the driven machine shaft, see dimensioned drawing in the gear unit documentation).
  • Page 54: Fitting

    6.4.2.1 Fitting Fit the gear unit by means of nut and threaded spindle. The counterforce is provided by the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft must be exactly aligned with the machine shaft to avoid canting. Fig. 42: Hollow shaft with parallel keyway, fitting with threaded spindle Machine shaft End plate Hollow shaft...
  • Page 55 Fig. 43: Hollow shaft with parallel keyway, demounting with hydraulic lifting unit ("Lukas") Machine shaft Threaded spindle Hollow shaft Pressure­oil connection Parallel key Plate for forcing out Hydraulic lifting unit ("Lukas") Fig. 44: Hollow shaft with parallel keyway, demounting with end plate Machine shaft End plate for forcing out Hollow shaft...
  • Page 56 Table 10: Threaded holes on the end faces of the gear­unit hollow shafts Gear­unit Gear­unit size size 14.5 M 12 19.5 14.5 M 12 19.5 14.5 M 12 19.5 M 10 M 16 M 10 M 16 M 10 M 16 M 12 19.5 M 16...
  • Page 57: Shaft­mounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Internal Spline To Din 5480

    Shaft­mounted gear unit with hollow shaft and internal spline to DIN 5480 The shaft end of the driven machine must be designed with internal splines to DIN 5480. Furthermore, a centring hole to DIN 332 Form DS (tapped) should be provided (for the connection dimensions of the driven machine shaft, see dimensioned drawing in the gear unit documentation).
  • Page 58: Fitting With Integrated Du Bush

    6.5.2.1 Fitting with integrated DU bush Fit the gear unit by means of nut and threaded spindle. The counterforce is provided by the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft must be exactly aligned with the machine shaft to avoid canting. When fitting, ensure that the position of the teeth between the machine shaft and hollow shaft is correct.
  • Page 59 Fig. 48: Hollow shaft with internal spline, demounting with hydraulic lifting equipment ("Lukas") Machine shaft Threaded spindle Hollow shaft Pressure­oil connection DU bush Plate for forcing out Hydraulic lifting unit ("Lukas") Fig. 49: Hollow shaft with internal spline, demounting with end plate Machine shaft End plate Hollow shaft...
  • Page 60: Shaft­mounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Shrink Disk

    Table 12: Maximum forcing pressures Maximum forcing Maximum forcing Gear­unit Gear­unit pressure pressure size size 22600 113600 33000 140000 37500 160000 50000 193000 56000 215000 65000 240000 82000 266000 97200 19 ... 22 on request If the above values are exceeded, the housing, the hollow­shaft bearings or other gear­unit components may be irreparably damaged.
  • Page 61: Fitting With Integrated Du Bush

    6.6.1.1 Fitting with integrated DU bush Fit the gear unit by means of nut and threaded spindle. The counterforce is provided by the end plate in the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft must be exactly aligned with the machine shaft to avoid canting. Draw the gear unit with the hollow shaft until the seat under the shrink disk onto the machine shaft.
  • Page 62: Shrink Disk

    Shrink disk The shrink disk realizes a press­fit connection between a hollow shaft and a stub/machine shaft (in the following called "stub shaft"). The interference fit can transfer torques, bending moments and forces. The jointing pressure between the hollow and stub shafts generated by the shrink disk is essential for the torque and force transmission.
  • Page 63 M 16 M 33 2650 The shrink disk has been identity­marked on the outer ring (4). In case of contacting Siemens this identification must be referred to. For safety reasons, a protective cover should be mounted to prevent contact! This cover must be applied after completion of all works on the shrink disk.
  • Page 64: Demounting The Shrink Disk

    6.7.2 Demounting the shrink disk Remove the protective cover. Remove any rust deposits from the shaft and the hollow shaft. Under no circumstances must the tensioning bolts be unscrewed one after the other. Undo all tensioning bolts one after the other by approx. 1/4 turn. The stored energy of the outer ring is slowly loosened during disassembly via the bolts to be loosened.
  • Page 65: Re­mounting The Shrink Disk

    Table 14: Recommended lubricants for shrink disks after their cleaning Lubricant Form Manufacturer Molykote G Rapid Spray or paste DOW Corning Aemasol MO 19 P Spray or paste A. C. Matthes Unimoly P 5 Powder Klüber Lubrication gleitmo 100 Spray or paste Fuchs Lubritec Other lubricants may be used if they have the same characteristics.
  • Page 66: Couplings, Clutches

    For permissible alignment errors in case of couplings supplied by Siemens, please refer to the operating instruction manuals for the couplings. If you use couplings manufactured by other manufacturers, ask these manufacturers which alignment errors are permissible, stating the radial loads occurring.
  • Page 67: Shaft­mounted Gear Unit With Flanged Coupling

    Fig. 53: Example of alignment on a flexible coupling Ruler Feeler gauge Measuring points The maximum permissible misalignment values are specified in the operating instructions for the coupling; they must under no circumstances be exceeded during operation. Angular and radial misalignments may occur at the same time. The sum of both misalignments must not exceed the maximum permissible value of the angular or radial misalignment.
  • Page 68: Shaft­mounted Gear Unit With Flanged Shaft

    Fig. 54: Torque arm for gear­unit housing Machine side Support block Motors and torque arms should be fitted only in consultation with Siemens. Foundation type for fastening the torque arm, see item 6.3.1, "Foundation". BA 5033 EN 03/2011 68 / 96...
  • Page 69: Fitting Supports For Gear­unit Swing Base

    6.12 Fitting supports for gear­unit swing base 6.12.1 Attaching the support The support for the gear­unit swing base must be mounted free of stress. Fig. 55: Support for gear­unit swing bases Gear unit Torque arm Motor Support block Gear­unit swing base For realising the foundation for fastening the torque arm, see item 6.3.1 (Foundation).
  • Page 70: Gear Units With Add­on Water Oil­cooler

    6.16 Gear units with add­on water oil­cooler Before connecting the water oil­cooler remove the sockets from the cooling­water connections. Flush the water oil­cooler (in order to remove any contamination). Connect the cooling­water in­ and outflow pipes (for flow direction and exact position of connections, see dimensioned drawing).
  • Page 71: Screw­connection Classes, Tightening Torques And Initial­tensioning Forces

    The gear unit must be protected against falling objects. Protective devices for rotating parts must be checked for correct seating. Contact with rotating parts is not permitted. A potential equalisation in accordance with the applying regulations and directives must be carried out! If no threaded holes for earth connection are available on the gear unit, other appropriate measures must be taken.
  • Page 72 Nominal Strength Initial­tensioning force Tightening torque thread class of the for screw­connection classes for screw­connection classes diameter bolt from table 16 from table 16 M min. 26300 16800 10500 76.7 66.1 59.0 10.9 38600 24700 15400 97.1 86.6 12.9 45100 28900 18100 49300...
  • Page 73: Start­up

    Start­up Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"! The gear unit must not be started up, if the required instructions are not available. Procedure before start­up 7.1.1 Removal of preservative agent Before re­starting the gear unit the screw plug (if fitted) must be replaced with the breather screw or the air filter.
  • Page 74 T3.H T3.M Fig. 58: Oil inlet / oil drain on gear units types T3.H 12 and T3.M Fig. 59: Oil inlet / oil drain on gear units type B3.E Inspection and/or assembly cover Oil­drain plug Oil dipstick Breather screw or air filter (screw plug). Oil inlet A detailed view of the gear unit can be obtained from the drawings in the gear­unit documentation.
  • Page 75 Fig. 61: Oil inlet / oil drain on gear units type B3.. / T3.. 12 with auxiliary drive Fig. 62: Oil inlet / oil drain on gear units type B3.. 13 with auxiliary drive Inspection and/or assembly cover Oil­drain plug Oil dipstick Oil­filler plug Breather screw or air filter (screw plug)
  • Page 76: Filling With Lubricant

    The quality of the oil used must meet the requirements of the separately supplied BA 7300 EN operating instructions, otherwise the guarantee given by Siemens will lapse. We urgently recommend using one of the oils listed in BA 7300 EN, because they have been tested and meet the requirements.
  • Page 77: Gear Unit With Backstop

    7.1.3 Gear unit with backstop Observe details at item 5.8 and item 5.9, "Backstop"! Before start­up, check whether the backstop can be turned manually in the free­wheeling direction without exerting undue force. Observe the direction­of­rotation arrows on the housing. To avoid damaging the backstop or the gear unit, the motor must not be run adversely to the stop direction of the gear unit.
  • Page 78: Oil­level Monitoring System

    Startup can take place after the oil quantity specified on the respective plate has been filled in through the oil­filler plug of the backstop and at lubricating point 1 of the intermediate flange. Always use oil of the same type and viscosity as for the gear unit. For details regarding the auxiliary gear unit please see the Special operating instructions.
  • Page 79: Gear Unit With Cooling Coil Or External Oil­supply System

    (maximum machine performance) after appropriate running in. The maximum permissible oil­sump temperature is 90 °C. At higher temperatures the gear unit must be shut down immediately and Siemens customer service consulted. 7.2.4 Bearing monitoring (vibration measurement) If the necessary measures have been made for vibration measurement as bearing monitoring (see item 5.15.2), vibration measurements must be taken in order to obtain...
  • Page 80: Interior Preservation With Preservative Agent

    7.3.1.2 Interior preservation with preservative agent Before longer shut­down periods gear units with forced­lubrication systems, oil circulation cooling and/or non­contacting shaft seals should be filled with preservative agent and run without load. 7.3.1.3 Interior­preservation procedure Stop the gear unit. Drain oil into a suitable container (see section 10, "Maintenance and Repair"). Unscrew the air filter including the reducing screw.
  • Page 81: Operation

    The maximum permitted temperature is: 90 °C (applies to mineral oil) At higher temperatures the gear unit must be shut down immediately and Siemens customer service consulted. Correct oil level (see item 8.1 and section 7, "Start­up") Changes in gear noise Possible oil leakage at the housing and shaft seals Bearing vibrations with present measuring sequence.
  • Page 82: Faults, Causes And Remedy

    Siemens will not be bound by the terms of the guarantee or otherwise be responsible in cases of improper use of the gear unit, modifications carried out without Siemens agreement or use of spare parts not supplied by Siemens.
  • Page 83 Faults Causes Remedy Oil leakage from the gear unit. Inadequate sealing of housing Check and, if necessary, covers and/or joints. replace sealings. Seal joints. Radial shaft­sealing rings defective. Check radial shaft­sealing rings and, if necessary, replace. Oil foaming in the gear unit. Preservation agent not completely Oil change.
  • Page 84 Faults Causes Remedy Increased operating Oil level in housing too high. Check oil level and, if necessary, temperature. adjust. Oil too old. Check date of last oil change and, if necessary, change oil. See section 10. Oil badly contaminated. Change oil. See section 10. Defective oil­supply system or Check the oil­supply system or cooling coil.
  • Page 85 Faults Causes Remedy Auxiliary drive motor will start, Wrong direction of rotation of Change polarity of motor. but the output shaft of the main motor. gear unit will not rotate. Wrong installation and/or defect of Contact Customer Service. cage with grippers of overrunning Install cage of overrunning clutch clutch.
  • Page 86: Maintenance And Repair

    Maintenance and repair Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions", and in section 9, "Faults, causes and remedy"! 10.1 General notes on maintenance All maintenance and repair work must be done with care and by duly trained and qualified personnel only. The following applies to all work in item 10.2: Switch the gear unit and add­on components off.
  • Page 87: General Oil­service Lives

    Measures Periods Remarks Change the hose lines 6 years from the manufacturing see item 10.2.10 date impressed Check the cooling coil Every 2 years see item 10.2.7 Check tightness of screw After first oil change, see item 10.2.13 connections then every 2 years Check the shrink disk Every 12 months see item 6.7.5...
  • Page 88: Change Oil

    10.2.2 Change oil As an alternative to the oil­change intervals indicated in table 19 (see item 10.1) it is possible to have the oil sample tested at regular intervals by the Technical Service of the relevant oil company and to have it released for further use.
  • Page 89: Clean The Oil Filter

    10.2.3 Clean the oil filter For operation and maintenance, always observe the operating instructions indicated in the order­specific appendix. For technical data, refer to the order­specific list of equipment. 10.2.4 Clean the air filter If a layer of dust has built up, the air filter must be cleaned, whether or not the minimum period of 3 months has expired.
  • Page 90: Check Cooling Coil

    They also supply the special cleaning agents required. Before using these cleaning agents, ensure that they will not damage the coil materials (contact Siemens). Observe the manufacturer s instructions at all times when using different cleaning agents by several manufacturers.
  • Page 91: Check Hose Lines

    10.2.10 Check hose lines Even when adequately stored and subjected to permissible loads, hoses and hose lines are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their period of use. The period of use of the hose lines must not exceed 6 years from the manufacturing date stamped on them.
  • Page 92: Check Tightness Of Screw Connections

    Observe also item 6.23. 10.4 General inspection of the gear unit The general inspection of the gear unit should be carried out by the Siemens Customer Service, as our engineers have the experience and training necessary to identify any components requiring replacement. 10.5...
  • Page 93: Spare Parts, Customer­service Addresses

    When ordering spare parts, always state the following: Order number, item Type, size Part number Quantity 11.2 Spare parts and customer­service addresses When ordering spare parts or requesting a service specialist, please contact Siemens first (see section 2). BA 5033 EN 03/2011 93 / 96...
  • Page 94: Declarations

    Declaration of incorporation Declaration of incorporation in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1 B The manufacturer, Siemens AG, D ­ 46393 Bocholt, declares with regard to the partly completed machinery Belt conveyor gear unit B..H, B..M, B3.E; T3.H, T3.M...
  • Page 95: Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Directive 94/9/EC of 23.03.1994 and the legal requirements laid down for its implementation The manufacturer, Siemens AG, D ­ 46393 Bocholt, declares that the equipment described in these assembly and operating instructions: Belt conveyor gear unit B..H, B..M, B3.E;...
  • Page 96 Siemens AG Subject to modifications Industry Sector Mechanical Drives © Siemens AG 2011 Alfred-Flender-Straße 77 46395 Bocholt GERMANY www.siemens.com/drivetechnology...

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