Setting The Automatic Regreasing System - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1LP1 Operating Instructions Manual

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7.5 Setting the automatic regreasing system

General specifications
● Pay attention to the instructions on the lubricant plate.
● Regrease in portions. The shaft must rotate so that the new grease can be distributed in the
Regreasing the roller bearings prior to commissioning
● If the period between delivery and commissioning is more than a year and less than four
Regreasing roller bearings before commissioning
You must regrease the roller bearings under the following conditions:
● If the machine has been in storage for more than four years.
● If the machine has not been stored in accordance with the specifications in the "Storage"
Procedure
1. Remove the bearing, regreasing pipes, grease nipples and the bearing cap.
2. Flush out the old grease.
3. Check the bearings before regreasing. If necessary, install new bearings.
4. Lubricate the bearings and reinstall the bearing components.
See also
Regreasing intervals and types of grease for operating roller bearings (Page 121)
Stoppages (Page 109)
Transport (Page 35)
7.5 Setting the automatic regreasing system
The relubrication is performed depending on the external voltage present at the regreasing
system.
● Prior to commissioning, set the time interval and the relubrication quantity at the automatic
● Observe the operating instructions for the regreasing system for its operation and the
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bearings.
years:
– Re-grease the roller bearings with twice the amount of grease specified on the lubricant
plate.
– Check the bearing temperature, as far as possible.
section.
regreasing system.
replacement of the grease cartridges.
SIMOTICS FD 1LP1
Operating Instructions 01/2019