Testing The Gear Unit; Using The Equipment - BONFIGLIOLI 300 Series Installation Use And Service Manual

6.0 - TESTING THE GEAR UNIT

The gear unit has been factory tested by the Manufacturer. Before start-up, make sure that:
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the machine incorporating the gear unit complies with the provisions of the "Machinery Directive" 98/37/EC
and any other applicable safety legislation
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the gear unit's mounting position in the installation corresponds to that prescribed and indicated on the na-
meplate
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the electrical power supply is suitable and operational as prescribed in EN 60204-1, and is grounded as
per EN 50014
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the motor's electric power supply corresponds to that prescribed and is within +/-5% of the rated value
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the hydraulic system is suitable and operational, and the oil in the hydraulic motor's lubrication circuit con-
forms to ISO VG 46. It must be filtered with a maximum grade of 10 µm and contamination level less than
or equal to class 9 as per NAS 1638 or 18/15 as per ISO/DIS 4406
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there are no signs of lubricant leaks from the plugs or gaskets
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the vent plug is not obstructed by dirt or paint
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the unit does not run noisily or with excessive vibration.
Before starting up the unit, check and make sure that:
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the unit is not assembled in a potentially explosive atmosphere (oil, acid, gas, vapour, radia-
tion) and is free of dust build ups greater than 5 mm in depth
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during operation the gear unit is sufficiently ventilated and is not subject to radiation from exter-
nal heat sources
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during operation the cooling air does not exceed 40 °C
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the oil level check and filler plugs and the vent plugs are all easily accessible
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all accessories mounted to the gear unit are ATEX certified
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gear units with hollow shafts, with or without shrink disk, have been correctly mounted as de-
scribed in this manual
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the gear unit has been thoroughly cleaned after installation
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all guards are installed to prevent accidental contact between operators and the unit's rotary
moving parts, and seals are oil tight

7.0 - USING THE EQUIPMENT

Before putting the gear unit into service, the User must ensure that the plant in which it is installed complies
with all applicable directives, especially those regarding health and safety at work.
The gear unit may not be used in areas and environments:
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with highly corrosive/abrasive vapours, smoke or dust.
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in direct contact with loose food products.
Danger zones and exposed persons:
The danger zone of the gear unit is the protrusion of the shaft which constitutes a hazard for exposed
persons in direct contact with it (crushing, shearing, trapping). In particular, when the gear unit is
operating in automatic mode in an accessible area, the shaft must be protected by a guard.
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