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Sambo SBWG Series Operating Instructions Manual

Worm gear operator

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Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator
V1.00-2021.04.29
Operating instructions for SAMBO SBWG series worm gear operator
1 Introduction
This installation and maintenance manual explains, how to install and maintain the Sambo SBWG operator.
Information on installation, disassembly, reassembly, lubrication and spare parts is provided.
Figure 1: Typical SBWG Exploded View
WARNING: Do not manually operate the SBWG operator (see figure 1) with devices other
than the installed handwheel or wrench nut. Using additive force devices (cheater bars,
wheel wrenches, pipe wrenches, or other devices of this nature) on the operator handwheel,
wrench or wrench nut may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the operator or valve.
2 Safety instructions
NOTE: Read this installation, operation and maintenance manual carefully and completely before attempting
to install, operate or troubleshoot the SAMBO gearbox.
CAUTION: Work undertaken must be carried out in accordance with the instructions in this and
any other relevant manuals. The user and those persons working on this equipment should be
familiar with their responsibilities under any statutory provisions relating to the Health and Safety
of their workplace. Due consideration of additional hazards should be taken when using the gearbox with
other equipment. Should further information and guidance relating to the safe use of the SAMBO products be
required, it will be provided on request.
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  • Page 1 Due consideration of additional hazards should be taken when using the gearbox with other equipment. Should further information and guidance relating to the safe use of the SAMBO products be required, it will be provided on request.
  • Page 2 CAUTION: If a motor actuator is driving the gearbox, do not operate the valve under motor operation without first checking and setting the limit switch and checking for correct motor rotation. WARNING: Do not use replacement parts that are not genuine SAMBO parts, as serious personal injury and/or damage to the gearbox and valve may result.
  • Page 3: General Mounting Instructions

    Open or Close ID marks on the housing cover. The mounting instructions for the SBWG series worm gearboxes are outlined below. The SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 gearboxes are designed with a bottom entry splined adapter. The SBWG-04 through SBWG-12...
  • Page 4 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator gearboxes are designed with a top entry splined adapter. A separate set of instructions for each design is provided. See Section 6.1 for the SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 and Section 6.2 for the SBWG-04 through SBWG-12.
  • Page 5 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 6.3 Assembly Positions Figure 2: Position A (above), Position B (below) 6.4 Setting Position Limit Stops – SBWG-00 Through SBWG-12 Refer to figure 3 1. Loosen the Hex Nut (item no. 16) and turn it several turns to allow for stop screw adjustment.
  • Page 6 NOTE: The lubricant should be checked every 18 months for manual operators. CAUTION: Do not add a different lubricant to a Sambo operator unless it is of the same soap base as the existing lubricant, or you have received the approval of the lubricant manufacturer.
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: Do not use replacement parts that are not genuine Sambo parts, as serious per- sonal injury and/or damage to the operator and valve may result.
  • Page 8 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator 8.3 Disassembly and Reassembly of SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 Disassembly Instructions Refer to figures 4 - 9 1. Place the operator upside down to access the mounting base. 2. Remove Retaining Ring (item no. 10) and Splined Adapter (item no.
  • Page 9 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 7. Insert the Worm Shaft (item no. 3) into the Housing bore. 8. Install the Tapered Roller Bearing (item no. 11) onto the Worm Shaft in the Housing bore. 9. Replace the Oil Seal (item no. 19) in the Input Flange (item no. 7), if required.
  • Page 10 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator Figure 6: SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 Assembly View Figure 7: SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 Assembly View...
  • Page 11 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 Table 1: SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 Parts List Parts List Item Description Housing Housing Cover Worm Shaft Splined Adapter Worm Gear/Drive Sleeve End Cap Input Flange Varies Pointer Cap Thrust Washer Figure 8: SBWG-00 through SBWG-35 As-...
  • Page 12 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator 8.4 Disassembly and Reassembly of SBWG-04 through SBWG-12 Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figures 10 to 15 1. Remove the Stem Cover Adapter (item no. 28) and O-Rings (item no. 26 and item no. 27).
  • Page 13 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 NOTE: Lubricate the worm gear mesh to replace lubricant lost during disassembly (see Lubrication, Section Figure 10: Splined Adapter Assembly 11. Place the upper Thrust washer (item no. 9) on the Worm gear/Drive Sleeve (item no. 5).
  • Page 14 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator Figure 11: SBWG04 - SBWG12 Assembly View...
  • Page 15 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 Figure 12: SBWG04 - SBWG12 Assembly View Figure 13: SBWG04 - SBWG12 Assembly View...
  • Page 16 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator Table 2: SBWG-04 through SBWG-12 Parts List Parts List Item Description Housing Housing Cover Worm Shaft Splined Adapter Worm Gear/Drive Sleeve End Cap Input Flange Pointer Cap Thrust Washer Figure 14: SBWG-04 through SBWG-12 Assembly View...
  • Page 17 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 8.5 Disassembly and Reassembly of Single Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1S) Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 16 1. Remove the Socket Head Cap Screws and input Flange (not shown) from the Cover (item no. 4).
  • Page 18 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator Figure 16: SBWG-00 through SBWG-12 - Single Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1S) Exploded View Table 3: SBWG-00 through SBWG-12 - Sin- gle Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1S) Parts List Parts List Item...
  • Page 19 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator V1.00-2021.04.29 8.6 Disassembly and Reassembly of Double Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1SD) Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 17 1. Remove the Socket Head Cap Screws (item no. 19) and Input Flange (item no. 18) from the Cover (item no.
  • Page 20 V1.00-2021.04.29 Operating instructions for SAMBO Worm Gear Operator 13. Install the Input Flange (item no. 18). NOTE: Replace any worn or damaged O-Rings or Gaskets to ensure proper sealing and operation. Figure 17: SBWG-00 through SBWG-12 Spur Gear Attachment (1SD) Exploded View...