Maintenance; Introduction; Basic Maintenance; Main Gear Lubrication - Honeywell HercuLine 10260A Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

7.1 Introduction

There is some basic maintenance that is recommended for the 10260A Series Actuators. The Non-contact
Sensor, Motor Positioner, Slidewire Emulator, and 4-20 Output Board require no maintenance or servicing
under normal conditions.
If there is a problem, this chapter provides the user with the information needed to return the 10260ASeries
Actuator to peak performance.

7.2 Basic Maintenance

7.2.1 Main Gear Lubrication

The main gears are lubricated at the factory with Texaco Starplex 2 EP grease. Honeywell recommends
visual inspection of the worm and worm gear lubricant during major shutdown periods. Apply lubricant as
necessary to assure that the gears are adequately protected.
To perform the inspection, first loosen the side control compartment cover fasteners and then remove the
top cover plate. After the inspection, check the gaskets for damage and replace if necessary. Re-install the
top cover first and then tighten the side control cover fasteners.

7.2.2 Spur Gear Lubrication

Honeywell recommends during major shutdown periods that the gear cover be removed and spur gears
inspected and lubricated by apply a coating of Texaco Starplex 2 EP grease or equivalent.

7.2.3 Non-Contact Sensor

There is no maintenance required.

7.2.4 Motor Positioner

There is no maintenance required.

7.2.5 Replacing the Fuses

WARNING
!
Disconnect power before opening the instrument case to replace the fuse(s). A potentially lethal shock
hazard exists inside the case if the unit is opened while powered.
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