Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Introduction 1.1 Purpose The installation and maintenance manual (IOM) explains how to install and maintain the Sambo SB series gearbox. Information on installation, disassembly, reassembly, lubrication and product weights is provided. 1.2 User Safety Safety notices in this manual detail precautions the user must take to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Inspection, Installation and Mounting Procedures Figure 2.1 - V Exploded View WARNING: Do not manually operate the V gearbox 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 gearbox handwheel, wrench or wrench nut may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the gearbox or valve.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Figure 2.2 - VH Exploded View 2.1 Initial Inspection and Storage Instructions WARNING: Read this installation and maintenance manual carefully and completely before attempting to store the gearbox. If an electric actuator is attached to the SB gearbox, be aware of the electrical hazards. Consult the electric actuator installation and maintenance manual for guidance.
WARNING: Do not exceed any design limitations or make modifications to this equipment without first consulting Mechanical Advantage WARNING: Use of this product must be suspended any time it fails to operate properly.
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Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 2.6.1 Installing a Gearbox with a Threaded Stem Nut – V0 through V9 and V35H through V9H Position the gearbox above the valve stem. Rotate the gearbox handwheel or wrench nut several turns until there is positive engagement between the valve stem and the gearbox Stem Nut.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 12. Install the Thrust Base (pc# 31) with O-Ring (pc# 15) onto the Thrust Housing (pc# 2) and Stem Nut (pc# 5), using Socket Head Cap Screws (pc# 34). CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure that the O-ring (pc# 15) located in the Thrust Base (pc# 31) is not damaged during installation. 13.
The main gearbox lubricant should be slightly fluid, approximating a standard NLGI-2 grade consistency or less. Alternate lubricants may be used in place of the standard lubricants supplied by Mechanical Advantage Corporation, provided they are of a formulation similar to those listed above for the respective product.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Product Weights Table 4.1 - V Gearbox Weights V Gearbox Weights With Single Reduction With Double Reduction Basic Gearbox Spur Set Spur Set 1,014 1,102 1,133 1,622 1,711 1,742 Table 4.2 - VH Gearbox Weights VH Gearbox Weights With Single Reduction With Double Reduction...
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Disassembly and Reassembly Instructions WARNING: See Section 2.4 Safety Precautions and 2.5 Safety Practices before undertaking the steps below. 5.1 Disassembly and Reassembly of V0 through V9 Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 5.1 Remove the two threaded Lock Nuts (pc# 7) from the Drive Sleeve (pc# 6), accessed through the top of the Housing (pc# 1).
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Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 11. Remove the assembled Drive Sleeve (pc# 6) and Bevel Gear (pc# 3). 12. Separately, remove the Bevel Gear (pc# 3) from the Drive Sleeve (pc# 6). 13. Remove the upper Thrust Ball Bearing (pc# 13) from the Housing (pc# 1). 14.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 5.2 Disassembly and Reassembly of V35H through V9H Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 5.2 Remove the Stem Cover Adapter (pc# 28) and O-Rings (pc# 26 and pc# 27). Remove the Input Flange (pc# 8) with Oil Seal (pc# 25) and Gasket (pc# 21), or remove the Spur Gear Attachment (See Section 5.3 or 5.4). Remove the Bevel Pinion subassembly from the Housing (pc# 1).
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Sambo SB series bevel gear operator Separately, install the O-Ring (pc# 15) in the Thrust Housing (pc# 2). NOTE: Lubricate all O-Rings before installation Install the Thrust Housing (pc# 2) with O-Ring (pc# 15) onto the Housing (pc# 1) and Drive Sleeve (pc# 6) using Socket Head Cap Screws (pc# 9). CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure that the O-ring located in the Thrust Base is not damaged during installation.
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 5.3 Disassembly and Reassembly of Single Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1S) Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 5.3 Remove the Cap Screws (pc# 17) and Input Flange (pc# 15) with Oil Seal (pc# 16) from the Cover (pc# 5). Remove the Hex Head Cap Screws (pc# 13) and Cover (pc# 5) with Oil Seal (pc# 14).
Sambo SB series bevel gear operator 5.4 Disassembly and Reassembly of Double Reduction Spur Gear Attachment (1SD) Disassembly Instructions Refer to Figure 5.4 Remove the Cap Screws (pc# 19) and Input Flange (pc# 18) with Oil Seal (pc# 15) from the Cover (pc# 12). Remove the Hex Head Cap Screws (pc# 14) and Cover (pc# 12) with Oil Seal (pc# 15).
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