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- Page 1 Crane gear unit K.SH, K.SM, K.VH, K.HH, K.KH, K.DH, K.HM, K.KM, K.DM Sizes 15 to 24 and sizes 115 to 124 Assembly and operating instructions BA 5846 en 05/2015 FLENDER gear units...
- Page 2 Technical data Crane gear unit General notes Safety instructions K.SH, K.SM, K.VH, K.HH, K.KH, K.DH, K.HM, K.KM, K.DM Transport and Sizes 15 to 24 storage and sizes 115 to 124 Technical description Assembly and operating instructions Fitting Translation of the original assembly and operating instructions Startup Operation Faults, causes...
- Page 3 All designations to which the registered industrial property mark ® is appended are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Other designations used in this document may be trademarks the use of which by third parties for their own purposes may infringe holders’ rights.
- Page 4 Foreword The term "Assembly and operating instructions" will in the following also be shortened to "instructions" or "manual". Symbols in these assembly and operating instructions This symbol additionally indicates an imminent risk of explosion in the meaning of Directive 94/9/EC. This symbol additionally indicates an imminent risk of burns due to hot surfaces in the meaning of standard "DIN EN ISO 137321".
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Technical data ........... . . General technical data . - Page 6 Couplings, clutches ..............5.9.1 Shrink disk .
- Page 7 Couplings, clutches ..............Fitting the torque arm for the gearunit housing .
- Page 8 Maintenance and repair ..........10.1 General notes on maintenance .
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Page 9: Technical Data
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. ① ②... -
Page 10: Marking Of The Gear Unit Designed In Accordance With Directive 94/9/Ec
Marking of the gear unit designed in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC Table 1: ATEX identification for aboveground applications Equip- Equipment "Ex" Explosion Temperature ment Identification marking category atmosphere * group class group II 2 G IIA T4 bck T Gas (G) IIA, IIB, IIC T3, T4 Gas (G) or... -
Page 11: Versions
Versions 1.3.1 Gearunit types K.SH K.VH K.SM K.HH K.KH K.DH K.HM K.KM K.DM Fig. 2: Types BA 5846 en 05/2015 11 / 109... -
Page 12: Ambient Temperature
By adopting various suitable measures the gear unit may be used at ambient temperatures of between 40 °C and + 60 °C. Siemens must always have approved and confirmed the temperature range and the extended temperature range in the order specification. -
Page 13: 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 disruptions to operation caused by disregard of these instructions. The "FLENDER gear unit" described in these instructions has been designed for use as a lifting and luffing gear unit. -
Page 14: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions WARNING Risk of falling Risk of serious injury through falling. The gear unit and its addon parts must not be entered while they are in operation. The gear unit must be entered for maintenance and repair work only when it is at a standstill. WARNING Risk of injury through unauthorised modifications Any changes on the part of the user are not permitted. - Page 15 NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to the gear unit. Care must be taken to ensure that no electric current can flow through gear units that are operated together with electrical equipment that generate electric current or in which electriccurrent flows (e.g.
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Page 16: Special Dangers And Personal Protective Equipment
• Spare parts must be obtained from Siemens (see section 11, "Spare parts, customer service"). Special dangers and personal protective equipment Depending on operating conditions, the surface of the gear unit may heat up or cool down to extreme temperatures. -
Page 17: The Five Safety Rules
Note In addition to any generally prescribed personal safety equipment (such as safety shoes, safety clothing, helmet) handling the gear unit requires wearing suitable safety gloves and suitable safety glasses. Note The gear unit complies with the requirements in Directive 94/9/EC. DANGER Risk of explosion Danger to life through ignition of any potentially explosive atmosphere while fitting or dismounting the... -
Page 18: Transport And Storage
Scope of delivery and incominggoods inspection The products supplied are listed in the dispatch papers. Check 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. - Page 19 WARNING Danger of squeezing Risk of being squeezed by a transported component, when the used lifting gear and loadcarrying means are not suitable and the component gets loose. The unit may be attached only at the marked slinging points. Use only lifting and loadcarrying equipment of sufficient loadbearing capacity.
- Page 20 K..H K..M Fig. 4: Attachment points For drive units where addon parts such as drive motor or addon coupling are fitted on the gear unit, an additional attachment point may be required because of the shift in the centre of gravity. Fig.
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Page 21: Storing The Gear Unit
Storing the gear unit The gear unit must be stored in a sheltered place in the position of the original packaging or in the position of use, placed on a vibrationfree, dry base, and covered over. Gear units with greaselubricated rolling bearings must be stored in the position of use. NOTICE Material damage Any damage to the coating may cause failure of the exterior protective coating and thus corrosion. -
Page 22: 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 exterior coat depend on the ambient conditions stipulated in the order relating to method of transport and area of application. NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to the gear unit through corrosion. -
Page 23: Interior Preservation With Preservative Agent
Note Unless otherwise contractually agreed, the durability periods of the interior gearunit preservation specified in table 2 or 3 will apply, provided the related requirements are adhered to. The durability period for the exterior preservation and the related requirements can be found in table 4. The guarantee period starts on the date of delivery or that of the notice that the item is ready for shipment. -
Page 24: Interior Preservation With "Castrol Tribol 1390
4.4.1.2 Interior preservation with "Castrol Tribol 1390 / 220" Table 3: Durability period and measures for interior preservation when using PGbased synthetic oil Durability period Preservative agent Special measures up to 6 months None – Seal all holes on the gear unit. –... -
Page 25: Exterior Preservation
NOTICE Material damage Corrosion possible through leaving the gear unit open too long. Close the gear unit airtightly at the latest one hour after opening. Before restarting the gear unit take the following measure: – Replace the screw plug with the air filter or wetair filter. •... -
Page 26: Technical Description
Technical description Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"! General description The gear unit described is a "FLENDER gear unit" developed for use as lifting and luffing gear unit. The gear unit supplied is a three or four stage helicalgear unit. It is designed for installation in the horizontal mounting position. -
Page 27: Housing
Housing The housing is in two sections. The housing is of torsionally rigid design and due to its shape imparts very favourable noise and temperature characteristics. The gearunit housing comes with the following equipment: ─ Lifting eyes (adequately dimensioned for transport) ─... - Page 28 Fig. 8: Gearunit features on gear units of type K..H Fig. 9: Gearunit features on gear units of type K..M Housing Rating plate Lifting eye Gear-unit fastening Cover Inspection and/or assembly cover Cover Alignment surface Shaft seal Alignment thread Dipstick Oil inlet Housing ventilation Fastening for torque arm...
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Page 29: Lubrication
Lubrication 5.4.1 Forcefeed lubrication In case of high input speeds or high peripheral speeds at the toothed systems, the splash lubrication can, depending on the order, be supplemented by or replaced with a forcefeed lubrication. In case of forcefeed lubrication the bearings and/or teeth situated higher than the oil level are adequately supplied with oil by way of pipework. -
Page 30: Taconite Seal
5.6.2 Taconite seal Taconite seals have been especially developed for use in a dusty environment. The entry of dust is prevented by the combination of three sealing elements (radial shaftsealing ring, lamellar seal and a greasecharged, rechargeable labyrinth seal). Fig. 11: Taconite seal Radial shaft-sealing ring Grease-charged labyrinth seal, re-chargeable Lamellar seal... -
Page 31: Backstop
Table 6: Variant description Taconite seal Variants of the Taconite Application Remarks seals "E" All input shafts with or without fan Output shaft Re-chargeable labyrinth "F" Type S: (Solid shaft) Type V: (Solid shaft, reinforced) Output shaft Labyrinth re-chargeable on both sides, Type H: (Hollow shaft with parallel keyway) incl. -
Page 32: Torquelimiting Backstop (Special Design)
Note The locking direction can be changed by turning the cage around. If a change in locking direction is required, Siemens should always be consulted. NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to or destruction of the backstop and/or the gear unit through incorrect direction of rotation. - Page 33 Note The locking direction can be changed by turning the cage around. If a change in locking direction is required, Siemens should always be consulted. WARNING Risk of injury through moving plant parts After having stopped the motor, there is a danger that the load is not safely held in its position and can run in reverse direction at high speed.
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Page 34: Cooling
" is fallen below, this means that the friction pads are worn too heavily and that sparking min. may occur. When this value "x " is reached, Siemens must be consulted. min. NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to or destruction of the backstop and/or the gear unit through incorrect direction of rotation. -
Page 35: Fan
5.8.1 As a rule the fan is fitted on the highspeed shaft of the gear unit and is protected from accidental contact by an airguide cover. The fan sucks air through the grid of the airguide cover and blows it by way of its air ducts on the side along the gearunit housing. -
Page 36: Cooling Coil
5.8.2 Cooling coil The gear unit can be fitted with a cooling coil in the oil sump. Cooling water is supplied to the cooling coil 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 37: Separate Or External Oilsupply System
5.8.3 Separate or 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. Note Be sure to observe the operating instructions of the oilsupply system for operation and maintenance. -
Page 38: Heating
5.10 Heating At low temperatures it may be necessary to preheat the gearunit oil before switching on the drive unit or even during operation. In such cases the use of heating elements is possible. The heating elements convert electrical energy into heat which is transferred to the surrounding oil. The heating elements are located in protective tubes inside the housing, thus making it possible to replace the heating elements without draining off the oil. -
Page 39: Heating Element In "Ex"Version
5.11 Heating element in "Ex"version If heating elements are designed to be explosion-proof, the gear unit is additionally equipped with oil-level monitoring by means of an oil-level limit switch. This monitoring system checks the oil level in the gear unit for immersion of the heating elements (see item 5.11.1). -
Page 40: Oiltemperature Monitoring System
5.13 Oiltemperature monitoring system The gear unit can be fitted with a temperature monitor for measuring the oil temperature in the oil sump. In order to measure the temperatures and/or temperature differences, the temperature monitor should be connected to an evaluating device provided by the customer. If the gear unit is designed as an appliance of category 2 in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC, it is, as a standard, equipped with a Pt 100 resistance thermometer, a thermoelement or with a temperature control for measuring the oil temperature in the oil sump. -
Page 41: Oillevel Monitoring System
5.14 Oillevel monitoring system The gear unit may be fitted with an oillevel limit switch for monitoring the oil level. The oillevel monitoring device has been designed for checking the oil level when the gear unit is at a standstill, prior to operating start. -
Page 42: Bearing Monitoring By Shockpulse Transducer
The gear unit may also be set up for temperature monitoring at the bearing points. The gear unit is then equipped with tapped holes for fitting Pt 100 resistance thermometers. For this version Siemens must be consulted. -
Page 43: Gear Unit With Torquelimiting Backstop
" " " " Fig. 22: Accelerometer complete ("C") and threaded hole ("D") for variants 5A and 5B For a detailed view of the gear unit with sensors added-on, please refer to the drawings in the gear-unit documentation. Note For operation of the sensors, the special operating instructions should be observed. 5.15.4 Gear unit with torquelimiting backstop Note If a torquelimiting backstop (see item 5.7.1) is used on gear units, the slipping torque will already have... -
Page 44: Changeover
5.16 Changeover The gear unit can be fitted with a clutch as an option. The gear unit can be changed for two speeds. Changeover is done manually. NOTICE Material damage Risk of destruction of the gear unit or gearunit components. The shifting operation may only be done with the motor at a standstill and while the load hook is lying on the floor or with the brake on the output side switched on. -
Page 45: 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. Siemens cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect assembly and installation. -
Page 46: Unpacking
The products supplied are listed in the dispatch 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. • Remove packaging material and transporting equipment and dispose of in accordance with regulations. -
Page 47: Fitting The Gear Unit
Fitting the gear unit 6.3.1 Fitting the gearunit on a housing base 6.3.1.1 Foundation NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage through insufficiently safe positioning of the gear unit. The foundation must be horizontal and level. The gear unit must not be excessively stressed when tensioning the fastening bolts. -
Page 48: Description Of Fitting Work
6.3.2 Description of fitting work DANGER Risk of explosion Danger to life through ignition of solventagent vapours or any other potentially explosive atmosphere during cleaning work. The gear unit must not be cleaned in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Observe also the following: –... -
Page 49: Alignment
The elements must be pulled smartly onto the shaft as far as stated on the dimensioned drawing prepared in accordance with the order. NOTICE Material damage Damage to the gear unit possible through knocking or impacts. Fit the coupling using suitable fitting equipment. The shaftsealing rings and running surfaces of the shaft must not be damaged when pulling on the coupling parts. - Page 50 Fig. 23: Alignment surfaces and alignment thread Alignment surfaces Alignment thread The final fine alignment with the units on the in and output side must be carried out accurately by the shaft axes, using: ─ Rulers ─ Spirit level ─ Clock gauge ─...
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Page 51: Fitting On A Foundation Frame
6.3.2.2 Fitting on a foundation frame • Clean the undersurface of the gearunit base and the foundation frame. • Using suitable lifting gear, place the gear unit on the foundation frame. • Tighten the foundation bolts to the specified torque (see item 6.19). If necessary, use stops to prevent displacement. -
Page 52: Fitting A Shaftmounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Parallel Keyway
Fitting a 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 standard "DIN 6885" Part 1 Form A. There should also be a centering hole to standard "DIN 332" Form DS (with thread) on the end face. -
Page 53: Pulling On
• Check the hollow and drivenmachine shafts for any damage on the bearing seats and edges. If necessary, rework the parts with a suitable tool and clean them again. Note Coat the contact surfaces with a suitable lubricant to prevent frictional corrosion. 6.5.2.1 Pulling on •... -
Page 54: Demounting
─ using forcingoff screws in an end plate (see figure 28), or ─ using a central threaded spindle. Note The end plate and/or the auxiliary plate for forcing off the gear unit are not included in the Siemens delivery. Fig. 27: Hollow shaft with parallel keyway, demounting with hydraulic lifting unit... - Page 55 Damage to the gear unit possible through canting during demounting work. When pulling the gear unit off the drivenmachine shaft any canting must be avoided. Note The auxiliary plate for forcingout is not included in the scope of delivery of Siemens. NOTICE Material damage Damage to the gearunit housing or other gearunit components.
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Page 56: Shaftmounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Splines To Standard "Din 5480
Shaftmounted gear unit with hollow shaft and splines to standard "DIN 5480" The shaft end of the driven machine must be designed with splines to standard "DIN 5480". There should also be a centering hole to standard "DIN 332" Form DS (with thread) on the end face. For the connection dimensions of the drivenmachine shaft, see dimensioned drawing in the gearunit documentation. -
Page 57: Fitting With Integrated Du Bush
• Check the hollow and the drivenmachine shafts for any damage on the bearing seats and edges. If necessary, rework the parts with a suitable tool and clean them again. Note Coat the contact surfaces with a suitable lubricant to prevent frictional corrosion. 6.6.2.1 Fitting with integrated DU bush •... -
Page 58: Fitting With Loose Du Bush
6.6.2.2 Fitting with loose DU bush The loose DU bush is pushed onto the machine shaft, fixed rigidly in position with a locating tie and then pulled into the hollow shaft of the gear unit along with the machine shaft (see figure 30). NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to the gear unit through canting during fitting work. - Page 59 Fig. 31: Hollow shaft with splines, demounting with hydraulic lifting unit Machine shaft Threaded spindle Hollow shaft Pressure-oil connection DU bush Auxiliary plate for forcing out Hydraulic lifting unit Fig. 32: Hollow shaft with splines, demounting with end plate Machine shaft End plate Hollow shaft Pressure-oil connection...
- Page 60 Damage to the gear unit possible through canting during demounting work. When pulling the gear unit off the drivenmachine shaft any canting must be avoided. Note The auxiliary plate for forcingout is not included in the scope of delivery of Siemens. NOTICE Material damage Damage to the gearunit housing or other gearunit components.
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Page 61: Shaftmounted Gear Unit With Hollow Shaft And Shrink Disk
Shaftmounted gear unit with hollow shaft and shrink disk The end of the drivenmachine shaft (material C60+N or higher strength) should have a centring means to standard "DIN 332" Form DS (with thread) in its end face. For the connection dimensions of the drivenmachine shaft, see dimensioned drawing in the gearunit documentation. -
Page 62: Fitting With Integrated Du Bush
• Check the hollow and drivenmachine shafts for any damage on the bearing seats and edges. If necessary, rework the parts with a suitable tool and clean them again. Note The bore of the hollow shaft and the drivenmachine shaft must be absolutely free of grease in the area of the shrinkdisk seat. -
Page 63: Fitting With Loose Du Bush
6.7.2.2 Fitting with loose DU bush The loose DU bush is pushed onto the machine shaft, fixed rigidly in position with a locating tie and then pulled into the hollow shaft of the gear unit along with the machine shaft (see figure 34) . NOTICE Material damage Risk of damage to the gear unit through canting during fitting work. - Page 64 Fig. 35: Hollow shaft in design with shrink disk, demounting with hydraulic lifting unit Machine shaft Threaded spindle Hollow shaft Pressure-oil connection DU bush Auxiliary plate for forcing out Hydraulic lifting unit Fig. 36: Hollow shaft in design with shrink disk, demounting with end plate Machine shaft End plate Hollow shaft...
- Page 65 Note The auxiliary plate for forcingout is not included in the scope of delivery of Siemens. NOTICE Material damage Damage to the gearunit housing or other gearunit components. If the support is provided not only by the hollow shaft, but also by the housing, when forcing the gear unit off, as shown in figure 35, the forces used must not exceed the values given in table 10 below.
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Page 66: Couplings, Clutches
Note For permissible alignment errors in case of couplings supplied by Siemens, refer to the operating instructions for the couplings. When using couplings manufactured by other manufacturers, ask these manufacturers which alignment errors are permissible, stating the radial loads occurring. - Page 67 The coupling parts may get out of alignment: ─ through imprecise alignment during assembly or installation ─ during operation of the system ─ through heat expansion, ─ through shaft flexure, ─ through too weak machine frames, etc. ΔKa Axial misalignment Angular misalignment Radial misalignment (ΔKa)
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Page 68: Fitting The Torque Arm For The Gearunit Housing
Material damage Damage to the gear unit possible through incorrect fitting of the motor or torque arm. Motor and torque arm should be fitted only in consultation with Siemens. The torque arm must be fitted stressfree on the machine side. -
Page 69: Gear Unit With Separate Oilsupply System
6.11 Gear unit with separate oilsupply system • Remove the plugs out of the suction and delivery lines prior to connecting the system. • Fit the system to the gear unit or install it separately, in accordance with the drawings supplied in the gearunit documentation. -
Page 70: Final Work
6.18 Final work After installation of the gear unit check all screw connections for tight fit. □ Check the alignment after tightening the fastening elements. The alignment must not have been □ changed. Check that all the devices which have been demounted for transport reasons have been refitted. □... -
Page 71: Screwconnection Classes, Tightening Torques And Initialtensioning Forces
6.19 Screwconnection classes, tightening torques and initialtensioning forces 6.19.1 Screwconnection classes The specified screw connections are to be fastened applying the tightening torques specified observing the table below. Table 11: Screwconnection classes Scatter of the Tightening procedure Screw-connection torque emitted class on the tool (Usually the tightening procedures lie within the stated... - Page 72 Nominal Strength Initial-tensioning force for Tightening torque for thread class of the screw-connection classes screw-connection classes diameter bolt from table 11 from table 11 M min. 49300 31600 19800 10.9 72500 46400 29000 12.9 85000 54400 34000 77000 49200 30800 10.9 110000 70400...
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Page 73: Startup
Startup Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"! Procedure before startup 7.1.1 Removal of preservative agent from exterior • The preserved shaft ends in the area of the couplings to be fitted must be depreserved, using suitable agents (special solvent). The depreservation also applies to bright surfaces of the gear unit, onto which components are to be fitted. - Page 74 K..H K..M Fig. 40: Oil inlet and oil drain on the gear unit Inspection and/or assembly cover Oil drain Dipstick Oil inlet Air-relief point Fig. 41: Gear unit with backstop Gear unit Screw plug Residual-oil drain Sealing cover backstop Screw plug Oil filling Backstop For a detailed illustration of the gear unit and the position of the addon parts, refer to the drawings in the gearunit documentation.
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Page 75: Filling With Lubricant
The quality of the oil used must meet the requirements of the separately supplied BA 7300 operating instructions, otherwise the guarantee given by Siemens will lapse. We urgently recommend using one of the oils listed in table "T 7300" (for a link to the Internet, see the back cover), as they have been tested and meet the requirements. -
Page 76: Oil Quantities
• Check the oil level in the gearunit housing. Note The oil must come up to the middle of the oilsight glass, to the middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the oillevel indicator or to the middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. CAUTION Risk of injury through chemical substances The oil must not come into contact with the skin (e.g. -
Page 77: Startup
Table 14: Approximate values for required oil quantities in mounting position in gear units for sizes 115 to 124 Oil quantity (approximate value) in litres for sizes 115 to 124 Type 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 150 175 210 240 285 360 410 520 K3SH, K3SM, K3VH, K3HH ,K3KH, K3DH 150 175 210 240 285 360 410... -
Page 78: Oil Level
7.2.1 Oil level Depending on the type the following oil levels are correct: ─ Middle of the oilsight glass ─ Middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the oillevel indicator ─ Middle between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick Note When cooled down the oil must be visible beneath the middle of the oilsight glass, between the MIN and MAX marks on the oillevel indicator or between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. -
Page 79: Gear Unit With Oilsupply System - Prelubrication Phase
If the oil temperature is below 10 °C the oil should be preheated applying suitable measures, or Siemens should be consulted. Be sure to observe the operating instructions of the oilsupply system for operation and maintenance. - Page 80 When this value "x " is reached, Siemens must be consulted. min. Before connecting the motor, determine the direction of rotation of the threephase current supply using a phasesequence indicator. Connect the motor in accordance with the specified direction of rotation.
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Page 81: Temperature Measurement
Danger to life through ignition of a potentially explosive atmosphere through overheating of the gear unit. The maximum permissible oilsump temperature is 90 °C. (see section 8, "Operation"). At higher temperatures the gear unit must be shut down immediately and Siemens customer service consulted. -
Page 82: Heating
7.2.8 Heating The heating rods can be controlled by a temperature monitor which emits a signal when minimum and maximum temperatures are reached; the signal requires amplification. The gear unit is fitted with an oillevel monitoring device. This oillevel monitoring system checks the minimum oil level of the gear unit, which is required for immerging the heating rod. -
Page 83: Shutting Down
Shutting down • Switch off the drive unit. DANGER Danger to life through switchedon installation To carry out work, the gear unit and the separate oilsupply unit must always be stopped. The drive unit must be secured against being switched on accidentally (e.g. by locking the key switch or by removing the fuses from the power supply). -
Page 84: Interior Preservation With Preservative Agent
• Top up gearunit oil through the hole up to just beneath the air filter or wetair filter. Note For gearunit oils, refer to table "T 7300" (for a link to the Internet, see the back cover). CAUTION Risk of injury through chemical substances The oil must not come into contact with the skin (e.g. - Page 85 • Remove any dirt in the area of the inspection and/or assembly cover or that of the marked oilfilling point. • Undo and remove the fastening screws of the inspection and/or assembly cover. • Remove the cover with the seal from the housing (the seal must not be damaged, it will be used again). •...
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Page 86: Interior Preservation With "Castrol Alpha Sp 220 S" Preservative Agent
7.3.1.3 Interior preservation with "Castrol Alpha SP 220 S" preservative agent • Place a suitable container under the oildrain point of the gearunit housing. • Unscrew the oildrain plug and/or open the oildrain cock. • Drain the oil into a suitable container (see section 10, "Maintenance and Repair"). WARNING Risk of scalding Serious injury through escaping operating media possible whilst they are replaced. -
Page 87: Exterior Preservation
• Place the inspection and/or assembly cover with the seal on the housing. • Screw in the fastening screws of the inspection and/or assembly cover and tighten them to the specified tightening torque (see item 6.19). NOTICE Material damage Corrosion possible through leaving the gear unit open too long. Close the gear unit airtightly at the latest one hour after opening. -
Page 88: Operation
Operating temperature The maximum permitted temperature is: □ 90 °C At higher temperatures the gear unit must be shut down immediately and Siemens customer service consulted. Oil pressure of the oil-supply Minimum 0.5 bar □ system Water pressure of the cooling coil Maximum 8 bar □... -
Page 89: Oil Level
Oil level Note For checking the oil level, the gear unit must be stopped. Depending on the type of the gearunit housing the following oil levels are correct when the oil has cooled down: – Middle of the oilsight glass –... -
Page 90: Irregularities
Table 15, "Faults, causes and remedy", contains a list of possible faults, their causes and suggested remedies. If the cause cannot be found, a specialist from a Siemens customerservice centre should be called in (see section 2, "General notes"). DANGER... -
Page 91: Faults, Causes And Remedy
Risk of damage to the gear unit through improper use. Siemens will not be bound by the terms of the guarantee or otherwise be responsible for further operation in cases of improper use of the gear unit, modifications carried out without the approval by Siemens or use of spare parts not originally supplied by Siemens. - Page 92 Faults Causes Remedy Increased temperature at the Oil level in gearunit housing too Check the oil level at ambient bearing points. low or too high. temperature. Top up or drain oil, if necessary. Oil too old. Check date of last oil change. Change oil, if necessary.
- Page 93 Faults Causes Remedy Oil foaming in the gear unit. Preservative agent not completely Change oil. drained. Gear unit too cold in operation. Shut down gear unit and have oil degassed. Restart without cooling water. Water in oil. Check state of oil by the testtube method for water contamination.
- Page 94 Faults Causes Remedy Increased temperature at Damage to backstop. Contact Customer Service. backstop. Check and, if necessary, Locking function fails. replace backstop. Main drive motor does not Incorrect direction of rotation of the Change polarity of motor. start. motor. Incorrect installation and/or defect Contact Customer Service.
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Page 95: Leakage And Leaktightness
9.2.1 Leakage and leaktightness In standard "DIN 3761" information is given on the subject of leakage on gear units. Based on this and building on the extensive experience gained at Siemens and other FVA member companies, brief descriptions, required measures and notes on this subject are included in the following overview. -
Page 96: 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 carried out carefully and by qualified personnel only (see section ”Qualified Personnel" on page 3 of this manual). The following applies to all work in item 10.2: WARNING Serious risk of injury through switchedon installation... - Page 97 Table 17: Maintenance and repair work Measures Periods Remarks Check the oil temperature Daily See items 7.2.5 and 8.1. Check for unusual gear-unit noise Daily Check the oil level Monthly and before each start – Middle of the oil-sight glass –...
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Page 98: General Service Lives Of Oils
Detailed information about examining the oil for water content or conducting oil analyses is obtainable from your lubricant manufacturer or the Siemens customer service. ─ For reference purposes, a fresh sample of the operating lubricating oil used must be sent with the usedoil sample to the analysing institute for analysis. -
Page 99: Change Oil
Flushing is not necessary, if the new operating oil is fully compatible with the previously used operating oil in all respects. The compatibility must be confirmed by the oil supplier. If there is a change to another oil, Siemens recommends flushing out the gear unit with the new type of operating oil. -
Page 100: Replace The Wetair Filter
• Clean the permanent magnet of the oildrain plug thoroughly. • Drain the oil from the oilsupply system (see operating instructions to the oilsupply system). CAUTION Risk of scalding Risk of injury through escaping hot oil. Wear suitable protective gloves, protective glasses and protective clothing. Remove any oil spillage immediately with an oilbinding agent. -
Page 101: Clean The Air Filter
10.2.4 Clean the air filter Note A period of 3 months has been specified for cleaning the air filter. If a layer of dust has built up, the air filter must already be cleaned, whether or not the period of 3 months has expired. - Page 102 min. Fig. 42: Torquelimiting backstop Backstop outer ring Locking wire Backstop inner ring Lead screw with compression spring Cage with sprags Friction lining Shaft (adapter flange) Note To safeguard the set slipping torque, the lead screws of the compression springs are secured with locking wire.
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Page 103: Clean The Fan And Gear Unit
10.2.6 Clean the fan and gear unit • The instructions in item 5.8.1 must be observed! • Demount the airguide cover. • Using a stiff brush, remove any dirt adhering to the fan wheel, airguide cover and safety grid. • Remove any corrosion. -
Page 104: Check Cooling Coil
Such companies also sell special cleaning agents for removing such deposits. Before using these cleaning agents, check that they will not damage the coolingcoil materials (contact Siemens). Observe the manufacturer’s instructions at all times when using different cleaning agents from several manufacturers. -
Page 105: Top Up Oil
Damaged bolts must be replaced with new bolts of the same type and strength class. 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 106: Spare Parts, Customer Service
Siemens will assume no liability or guarantee for damage caused by spare parts not supplied by Siemens. The same applies to any accessories not supplied by Siemens. -
Page 107: Declarations
12.1 Declaration of incorporation Declaration of incorporation in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1 B The manufacturer, Siemens AG, 46395 Bocholt, Germany, declares with regard to the partly completed machinery Crane gear unit K.SH, K.SM, K.VH, K.HH, K.KH, K.DH, K.HM, K.KM, K.DM... -
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EC declaration of conformity within the meaning of EC Directive 94/9/EC of 23.03.1994 and the legal requirements laid down for its implementation The manufacturer, Siemens AG, 46395 Bocholt, Germany, declares that the equipment described in these assembly and operating instructions: Crane gear unit K.SH, K.SM, K.VH, K.HH, K.KH,... - Page 109 Further Information: "FLENDER gear units" on the Internet www.siemens.com/gearunits "FLENDER couplings" on the Internet www.siemens.com/couplings Service & Support: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10803928/133300 Lubricants: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42961591/133000 Siemens AG Subject to modifications Industry Sector Mechanical Drives © Siemens AG 2015 Alfred-Flender-Straße 77 46395 Bocholt GERMANY www.siemens.com/drivetechnologies...