Summary of Contents for ZIMM Z Series
- Page 1 Instruction manual Installation – Operation – Maintenance – Inspection ZIMM Screw Jacks Z-5 to Z-1000 GSZ-2 to GSZ-100 2015-01...
- Page 2 Reproduction or distribution and release of this instruction manual to third parties is prohibited. Offenders are liable to pay damages. The ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG accepts no liability for damages arising from disregard of this instruction manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ZIMM Screw Jack 1 About this document Contents About this document ........................5 Use of this instruction manual ..................... 5 Symbols and identifying marks ................... 5 Safety ..............................6 Use for the intended purpose ..................... 6 Duties of the operating company ..................6 Scope of supply .......................... - Page 4 1 About this document ZIMM Screw Jack Appendix: Inspection certificate ....................35 Version 1.2 2015-01...
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Page 5: About This Document
About this document Use of this instruction manual This instruction manual forms part of the ZIMM Screw Jack. Before using the equipment read the instruction manual carefully. Keep the instruction manual safe throughout the working life of the equipment. -
Page 6: Safety
The ZIMM Screw Jack has been produced to modern standards and recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless hazards to life and limb of the users or third parties, or risks of damage to the ZIMM Screw Jack and other property may arise during use. -
Page 7: Scope Of Supply
Further parts as listed on the delivery note Description of the product Overview Fig. 1: Overview ZIMM Screw Jack A to F: Faces of the ZIMM Screw Jack. For the Z series this is also displayed on the casing. 2015-01 Version 1.2... -
Page 8: Rating Plate
4 Description of the product ZIMM Screw Jack Rating plate Fig. 2: Example of a rating plate ZIMM contact data Rated speed Type designation max. speed Maximum static load gearbox Serial number (spindle etc. not considered) Serial number as Gear ratio Data Matrix Code Version 1.2... -
Page 9: Versions/Variants
(with trapezoidal screw drive TR) Travelling nut Spindle lubrication Trapezoidal screw Limit switch spindle TR Protective tube Housing, Z series Drive shaft Z series, with ball screw drive KGT Ball screw spindle KGT Gearbox for ball screw drive KGT Spindle lubrication 2015-01 Version 1.2... -
Page 10: Grease Nipple
GSZ series, Standard Housing, GSZ series Grease nipple S and R versions of the ZIMM Screw Jack are fitted with grease nipples, which allow simple and clean greasing of the spindle (apart from the flanged nut FM). NOTE For optimum greasing, use an automatic grease dispenser (such as the Z-LUB). -
Page 11: Transport And Storage
CAUTION Damage to the ZIMM Screw Jack! On receipt, check the packaging for signs of damage. Do not let the ZIMM Screw Jack drop, and do not subject it to impacts. Use appropriate lifting gear as necessary. - Page 12 Examples for transporting the S version When lifting with a crane, attach the slings to the lifting points provided. When lifting the ZIMM Screw Jack for transport, spread the weight as evenly as possible across all the lifting points. R version Fig.
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Page 13: Storage
Perform commissioning not later than 1 year after delivery (the dispatch from ZIMM is the relevant date). For other storage conditions and storage times: Consult ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG. -
Page 14: Installation
6 Installation ZIMM Screw Jack Installation CAUTION Laceration, trapping and crushing hazards! Switch off the entire system and secure it against switching on again. Allow only skilled and trained personnel to perform the work. Do not remove the covers that are fitted. -
Page 15: Installing Screw Jacks And Bevel Gear Drives
Document all additional hazards in the documentation for the overall system. Installing screw jacks and bevel gear drives Ensure that the spindle of the ZIMM Screw Jack or on the ZIMM Screw Jack cannot be exposed to lateral loads. Fig. 6: Side forces on the spindle are not permissible. -
Page 16: Fitting The Couplings And Connecting Shafts
6 Installation ZIMM Screw Jack 1. Install the ZIMM Screw Jack and ensure straight alignment for the spindle attachments. 2. Install the ZIMM Screw Jack with bolts, tighten the installation bolts. 3. Install the spindle attachment with bolts, tighten the installation bolts. - Page 17 ZIMM Screw Jack 6 Installation 2. Secure the coupling half shells with attachment bolts tightened to the following torques: Connecting shaft Coupling Torque VWZ-30 KUZ-KK-16 4 Nm VWZ-40 KUZ-KK-24 8 Nm VWZ-60 KUZ-KK-32 15 Nm VWZ-60V KUZ-KK-35 35 Nm VWZ-80...
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Page 18: Fitting The Motor
6 Installation ZIMM Screw Jack Fitting the motor The screw jack must be installed. CAUTION Moving parts! Injuries due to rotating parts. Switch off the entire system and secure it against switching on again. Fig. 11: Installing the motor 1. -
Page 19: Connecting The Electrical Components
ZIMM Screw Jack 6 Installation Connecting the electrical components WARNING Electric shock! Electric shock can lead to death or serious injuries. Allow only skilled electricians to work on the electrics. Comply with the basic rules: – Deenergise the system. - Page 20 6 Installation ZIMM Screw Jack 5. Connect the cable ends (5) in accordance with diagram (see Fig. 13). Fig. 13: Connection diagram for the limit switch BN Brown BU Blue BK-WH Black-White BK Black GN-YE Green-Yellow Turning the cable outlet If necessary the cable outlet can be turned through 180°.
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Page 21: Trial Running
6.6, page 22. 2. Repeat the trial run. High forces are generated! Damage to the ZIMM Screw Jack. Make sure that the limit switch (optional) and end bearings are not overrun. Make sure that attachments do not collide with other parts. -
Page 22: Correcting The Alignment
6 Installation ZIMM Screw Jack Correcting the alignment If necessary, the alignment can be corrected without much trouble. The spindle must be greased (for more information see section "7.2 Lubrication", page 25). S version Fig. 16: Correctly aligned screw jack - S version 1. -
Page 23: Commissioning
6. Tighten the securing bolts on the gearbox casing. 7. Repeat the trial run (see section "6.5 Trial running", page 21). Commissioning The ZIMM Screw Jack together with its attachments must be installed and connected. The spindle must be greased (for more information see section "7.2 Lubrication", page 25). -
Page 24: Operation And Maintenance
Lifting movements within the hazard zone! Serious injuries or death. Leave the hazard zone and secure it. Inspection For problem-free operation, the ZIMM Screw Jack must be inspected regularly: • The first inspection should be no later than after 1 month •... -
Page 25: Lubrication
Contact ZIMM for the safety data sheets. 7.2.1 Lubricating screw jacks The Z and GSZ series ZIMM Screw Jack are sealed and are filled with high-quality synthetic low-viscosity grease; from size 250 kN they are filled with synthetic oil. - Page 26 7 Operation and maintenance ZIMM Screw Jack 7.2.3 Greasing the spindle of a trapezoidal screw jack TR) Intervals The spindle of a trapezoidal screw jack must be greased regularly as required. Procedure Interval Regreasing the spindle Every 500 double strokes...
- Page 27 Do not mix greases. When changing the grease: Clean the spindle then regrease it. If necessary use special grease. Use only greases that are approved by ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG. ZIMM will be pleased to give advice.
- Page 28 The automatic grease dispenser Z-LUB provides optimum distribution of the grease. Use the automatic grease dispenser Z-LUB instead of a grease gun. ZIMM will be pleased to give advice. There are different greases for different applications. • High temperature •...
- Page 29 ZIMM Screw Jack 7 Operation and maintenance 7.2.4 Greasing the ball screw drive KGT spindle Intervals Procedure Interval Regreasing the If heavily loaded spindle after 100 hours (effective) If normally or lightly loaded: after 300 hours (effective) Clean the spindle...
- Page 30 Do not mix greases. When changing the grease: Clean the spindle then regrease it. If necessary use special grease. Use only greases that are approved by ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG. ZIMM will be pleased to give advice.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
2. Shorten the greasing intervals. Wrong spindle grease 1. Check the spindle grease, ZIMM will be pleased to give advice (load, speed, etc.). 2. If necessary clean the spindle and regrease it. Lack of grease 1. If necessary clean the spindle and regrease it. - Page 32 (gearbox, nut, flange, etc.) Wrong spindle grease 1. Check the spindle grease, ZIMM will be pleased to give advice (load, speed, etc.). 2. Clean the spindle and regrease it. Grease the coupling star with Vaseline or plastic-...
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Page 33: Decommissioning And Recommissioning
Damage to the screw jack after a long period out of use. Oil bright metal surfaces and grease the spindle. Recommissioning After the ZIMM Screw Jack has been out of use for a long period: 1. Clean the spindle and 2. Regrease the spindle, see section "7.2 Lubrication", page 25. -
Page 34: Declaration Of Incorporation
11 Declaration of incorporation ZIMM Screw Jack Declaration of incorporation Version 1.2 2015-01... - Page 35 ZIMM Screw Jack 12 Appendix: Inspection certificate Appendix: Inspection certificate Template for copying for inspections to section "7.1 Inspection", page 24. ZIMM Screw Jack (Serial number): ____________________________ Date Description Comment Mark Commissioning 2015-01 Version 1.2...
- Page 36 ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG Millennium Park 3 6890 Lustenau / Austria Phone: 0043 (0) 5577 806-0 Fax: 0043 (0) 5577 806-8 info@zimm.at www.zimm.eu...