SEW-Eurodrive SPIROPLAN W Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual
SEW-Eurodrive SPIROPLAN W Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

SEW-Eurodrive SPIROPLAN W Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Assembly and Operating
Instructions
R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN
Edition 10/2024
*31551629_1024*
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W.. Gear Unit Series
31551629/EN

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  • Page 1 *31551629_1024* Drive Technology \ Drive Automation \ System Integration \ Services Assembly and Operating Instructions ® R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series Edition 10/2024 31551629/EN...
  • Page 2 SEW-EURODRIVE—Driving the world...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents General information ........................  5 About this documentation .................... 5 Structure of the safety notes ................... 5 Rights to claim under limited warranty ................ 6 Recycling, reprocessing, reuse.................. 6 Product names and trademarks.................. 6 Copyright notice ...................... 7 Safety notes ..........................  8 Preliminary information .................... 8 Duties of the user...................... 8 Target group ........................ 8 Designated use ....................... 9...
  • Page 4 Lubricants ........................ 212 Malfunctions and remedies ....................  236 Gear units ........................ 237 AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../AL../EWH.. adapters ............. 238 AD.. input shaft assembly ................... 238 Service ........................ 239 Waste disposal...................... 239 Contacting SEW-EURODRIVE....................  240 Index ............................  241 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General information About this documentation General information About this documentation The documentation at hand is the original. This documentation is an integral part of the product. The documentation is intended for all employees who perform work on the product. Make sure this documentation is accessible and legible. Ensure that persons respon- sible for the systems and their operation as well as persons who work on the product independently have read through the documentation carefully and understood it.
  • Page 6: Rights To Claim Under Limited Warranty

    General information Rights to claim under limited warranty Meaning of the hazard symbols The hazard symbols in the safety notes have the following meaning: Hazard symbol Meaning General hazard Warning of hot surfaces Warning of risk of crushing Warning of automatic restart 1.2.3 Structure of embedded safety notes Embedded safety notes are directly integrated into the instructions just before the de-...
  • Page 7: Copyright Notice

    General information Copyright notice Copyright notice ©  2024  SEW‑EURODRIVE. All rights reserved. Copyright law prohibits the unautho- rized reproduction, modification, distribution and use of this document – in whole or in part. ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W..
  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    Safety notes Preliminary information Safety notes Preliminary information The following general safety notes serve the purpose of preventing injury to persons and damage to property. They primarily apply to the use of products described in this documentation. If you use additional components, also observe the relevant warning and safety notes.
  • Page 9: Designated Use

    Safety notes Designated use Specialist for elec- Any electrotechnical work may be performed only by electrically skilled persons with a trotechnical work suitable education. Electrically skilled persons in the context of this documentation are persons who are familiar with electrical installation, startup, troubleshooting, and main- tenance of the product, and who possess the following qualifications: •...
  • Page 10: Transportation/Storage

    Safety notes Transportation/storage Hot surfaces The surfaces of the product can become very hot during operation. Observe the fol- lowing information to avoid burns: • Let the product and its accessories cool down before touching it. • Do not touch any surfaces of the product during operation, except for the control elements.
  • Page 11: Installation/Assembly

    Safety notes Installation/assembly Observe the storage information on climatic conditions as given in chapter "Storage conditions for long-term storage" (→ 2 210). If the product is not immediately installed, it must be stored in a dry and dust-free loca- tion. The product can be stored for up to 9 months without requiring any special mea- sures before startup.
  • Page 12: Cleaning

    Safety notes Cleaning Cleaning When using a stainless steel shrink disk or stainless steel output shaft, check if the cleaning agents and chemicals are compatible with the stainless steel material. For in- formation on the material, refer to the order confirmation. 2.10 Inspection/maintenance Observe the information in chapter "Inspection/maintenance" (→ 2 143).
  • Page 13: Gear Unit Structure

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of helical gear units R..07 – R..167 Gear unit structure INFORMATION The following figures are block diagrams. Their purpose is only to make it easier to assign components to the spare parts lists. Discrepancies may occur depending on the gear unit size and version.
  • Page 14: Basic Structure Of Parallel-Shaft Helical Gear Units F..27 - F..157

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of parallel-shaft helical gear units F..27 – F..157 Basic structure of parallel-shaft helical gear units F..27 – F..157 [20] [45] [515] [59] [516] [43] [22] [517] [42] [41] [181] [161] [30] [32] [59] [31] [506] [37] [39] [507] [165] [183] [508] [131]...
  • Page 15: Basic Structure Of Helical-Bevel Gear Units K..19/K..29

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..19/K..29 Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..19/K..29 [95] [94] [93] [92] [91] [183] [521] [88] [522] [523] [25] [19] [11] [518] [519] [520] [12] [159] [168] [20] [538] [59] [22] [537] [536] [167]...
  • Page 16: Basic Structure Of Helical-Bevel Gear Units K

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..39/K..49 Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..39/K..49 [521] [89] [522] [88] [523] [25] [518] [17] [519] [11] [520] [19] [12] [101] [10] [20] [100] [102] [48] [45] [43] [59] [22] [536] [537] [42]...
  • Page 17 Gear unit structure Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..37 – K..187 Basic structure of helical-bevel gear units K..37 – K..187 [100] [102] [20] [536] [59] [43] [533] [537] [22] [534] [538] [535] [45] [114] [101] [113] [42] [59] [119] [116] [523] [89] [59]...
  • Page 18: Basic Structure Of Helical-Worm Gear Units S

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of helical-worm gear units S..37 – S..97, S..37p – S..97p Basic structure of helical-worm gear units S..37 – S..97, S..37p – S..97p [59] [20] [101] [100] [506] [507] [131] [39] [137] [37] [102] [22] [31] [30] [59] [61]...
  • Page 19: Basic Structure Of Spiroplan® Right-Angle Gear Units W..10 - W..30

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of SPIROPLAN® right-angle gear units W..10 – W..30 Basic structure of SPIROPLA N® right- angle gear units W..10 –  W..30 ® Basic structure of SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W..10 – W..30 [100] [101] [65] [66] [68] [102] [143] [71] [72] [22] [89] [88]...
  • Page 20: Basic Structure Of Spiroplan ® Right-Angle Gear Units W

    Gear unit structure Basic structure of SPIROPLAN® right-angle gear units W..37/W..47 Basic structure of SPIROPLA N® right- angle gear units W..37/ W..47 ® Basic structure of SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W..37/W..47 [521] [89] [522] [523] [88] [25] [22] [19] [59] [518] [33] [11]...
  • Page 21 Gear unit structure Basic structure of SPIROPLAN® right-angle gear units W..19 – W..59 Basic structure of SPIROPLA N® right- angle gear units W..19 –  W..59 ® Basic structure of SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W..19 – W..59 [101] [100] [131] [39] [30] [32] [102] [22] [31] [137] [59] [132]...
  • Page 22: Nameplate/Type Designation

    Gear unit structure Nameplate/type designation 3.10 Nameplate/type designation 3.10.1 Gear unit nameplates The following figures show examples of nameplates for a helical-bevel gear unit with input adapter: Nameplate 1 76646 Bruchsal/Germany K87 AMS100 01.0123456789.0001.22 70.46 1400/20 r/min 1980 Ma max Me max Nm 2700 Ma max G Nm...
  • Page 23 Gear unit structure Nameplate/type designation Product label SEW-EURODRIVE 01.0123456789.0001.24 Digital Services 10690441 45036029912790283 Product label with QR code. The QR code on the product can be scanned. You will be redirected to the Digital Services of SEW‑EURODRIVE. There, you have access to product-specific data, documents, and further services.
  • Page 24 Gear unit structure Nameplate/type designation Nameplate 1 76646 Bruchsal/Germany R67 DRN90L4/BE2 01.0123456789.0001.22 VWPM Inverter duty 3~IEC60034 1461/37 230/400 / r/min 5.9/3.4 φ 0.74 Th.Kl. 130(B) 85,6 % 86,1 % 84,6 % 2022 Jahr 230 AC [10] [10] 39,88 [11] BG 1.5 [11] CLP 220/Miner.Öl/1.1l 52.000...
  • Page 25 Gear unit structure Nameplate/type designation Product label SEW-EURODRIVE 01.0123456789.0001.24 Digital Services 10690441 45036029912790283 The QR code on the product gives you quick access to the digital services from SEW‑EURODRIVE. In addition to being able to enter the QR code with the camera of your mobile device or an appropriate app, you can also use the "Product ID Plus"...
  • Page 26 Gear unit structure Nameplate/type designation 3.10.4 Type designation of a DRN.. gearmotor The type designation starts from the component on the output end. For instance, a multi-stage helical-bevel gearmotor with temperature sensor in the mo- tor winding has the following type designation: Example: K107R77 DRN100LS4 /TF Gear unit type 1st gear unit...
  • Page 27: Designs And Options - R

    Gear unit structure Designs and options – R.., F.., K.., S.., W.. gear units 3.11 Designs and options – R.., F.., K.., S.., W.. gear units Below, there is an overview of type designations for R.., F.., K.., S.., and W.. gear units and their options.
  • Page 28 Gear unit structure Designs and options – R.., F.., K.., S.., W.. gear units 3.11.3 Helical-bevel gear units Designation Foot-mounted design, output shaft with key KA..B Foot-mounted design, hollow shaft with keyway KAF..B B5 flange-mounted design, foot-mounted design, hollow shaft with keyway KF..B B5 flange-mounted design, foot-mounted design, output shaft...
  • Page 29 Gear unit structure Designs and options – R.., F.., K.., S.., W.. gear units 3.11.4 Helical-worm gear units Designation Description Foot-mounted design, output shaft with key SF.. B5 flange-mounted design, output shaft with key SAF.. B5 flange-mounted design and hollow shaft with keyway SHF..
  • Page 30 Gear unit structure Designs and options – R.., F.., K.., S.., W.. gear units 3.11.7 Condition monitoring Designation Description /DUO Diagnostic Unit Oil = Oil aging sensor /DUV40A Diagnostic Unit Vibration = Vibration sensor ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W..
  • Page 31: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical installation Installation requirements Mechanical installation Installation requirements NOTICE Damage to the gear unit/gearmotor due to improper installation. Damage to property. • Observe the following notes. Make sure that the following requirements are met before you start installing the unit: •...
  • Page 32 Mechanical installation Installation requirements 4.1.1 Required tools/resources The following tools and resources are required for the mechanical installation: • Wrench • Torque wrench for: – Gear unit mounting – Shrink disks – AQS.. and EWH.. motor adapters – Input shaft assembly with centering shoulder •...
  • Page 33: Directions Of Rotation

    Mechanical installation Directions of rotation Directions of rotation 4.2.1 Direction of rotation of the motor shaft In accordance with the standard IEC 60034-8 defined as standard: Clockwise (CW) direction of rotation when looking onto the pinion shaft end of the mo- tor.
  • Page 34 Mechanical installation Directions of rotation 4.2.3 Direction of rotation of the gear unit Shaft position A, B, or AB (shaft output at both ends) is possible for K.. helical-bevel ® gear units, S.. helical-worm gear units, and SPIROPLAN W.. right-angle gear units. The direction of rotation is indicated according to the shaft position when looking onto the output end A or B or onto A and B respectively.
  • Page 35: Installing The Gear Unit

    Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Installing the gear unit CAUTION Risk of injury due to improper installation/disassembly. Severe injury and damage to property. • Work on the gear unit only when the machine is in an idle state. • Secure the drive unit against unintentional power-up.
  • Page 36 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit CAUTION Health hazard due to dangerous gases, vapors and residue created by heating fluorocarbon rubber to > 200 °C. Damage to health. The following gear unit components may contain fluorocarbon rubber: Oil seals, breather valves, screw plugs. •...
  • Page 37 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit The following table shows the maximum permitted flatness defect for foot and flange- mounting (guide values based on DIN ISO 1101): Gear unit size Flatness defect ≤ 67 Max. 0.4 mm 77 – 107 Max. 0.5 mm 137/147 Max.
  • Page 38 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit The gearmotors in flange-mounted design and in foot/flange-mounted design listed in the following table are an exception. For these gearmotors, use screws of strength class 10.9. Use suitable washers. Gear unit Flange Ø Strength class of the screws RF37/R37F SF37p...
  • Page 39 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Friction coefficient μ for thread and Strength class of screw head contact surface 0.09 10.9, 12.9 1) Stainless steel screws. If screws with a different friction coefficient are used, the tightening torques must be adapted accordingly.
  • Page 40 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Flange Ø Gear unit Screw/nut Tightening torque ±15% Strength class 10.9 RF37/RF47 RF57 SF67p SF77p FM/FAM67, FM/FAM77 KM/KAM67, KM/KAM77 FM/FAM87 KM/KAM87 SF87p FM/FAM97 KM/KAM97 FM/FAM107 KM/KAM107 RF147 FM/FAM127 KM/KAM127 RF167 FM/FAM157 KM/KAM157 60ZR RZ37 70ZR RZ47 80ZR...
  • Page 41 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Gear unit type Screw R/R..F F/FH..B/ K/KH..B/KV..B/ FA..B KA..B 17/27/37 – 27/37 30/37/47 – 37/39/47/49 47/57 – 47/57/67 57/67 57/67 – 77/87 77/87 77/87 – 97/107 – – – 127/137 – 107/167 – – 147/167 –...
  • Page 42 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Gear units with B5 flange-mounted design The following table shows the thread sizes of the gear units with B5 flange depending on the gear unit type, size and flange diameter: Gear unit type Flange Ø Screw RF/R..F/RM FF/FAF/...
  • Page 43 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit 4.3.3 Installation in damp locations or outdoors NOTICE Paint can block the breather valve and damage the sealing lips of the oil seals. Damage to property. • Thoroughly cover the breather valve and sealing lip of the oil seals with strips prior to painting/re-painting.
  • Page 44 W..19 – W..59 M1/M2/M3/M5/M6 W..29HG – W..59HG M1 – M6 Gear units that can be operated without venting after verification by SEW-EURODRIVE Individual testing is required for certain gear units. Contact SEW‑EURODRIVE in case of the following gear units: • Gear units in enclosed design •...
  • Page 45 Mechanical installation Installing the gear unit Activating the breather valve 1. Before startup, check whether the transport protection on the breather valve has been removed and the valve is therefore activated. The following figure shows a breather valve with transport protection: 2.
  • Page 46: Gear Units With Solid Shaft

    Mechanical installation Gear units with solid shaft Gear units with solid shaft 4.4.1 Assembling input and output elements NOTICE Damage to bearing, housing or shafts due to incorrect mounting. Possible damage to property. • Only mount the input and output elements with a mounting device (see chapter "Using a mounting device" ...
  • Page 47 Mechanical installation Gear units with solid shaft Avoiding high radial loads To avoid high radial loads, mount gear wheels and sprockets according to figure B. R_x1 R_x1 9007199466105227 Radial load at position x R_X1 Incorrect assembly Correct assembly 4.4.2 Mounting of couplings CAUTION Risk of injury due to moving input and output elements, such as belt pulleys or cou- plings, during operation.
  • Page 48: Torque Arms For Shaft-Mounted Gear Units

    Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units 4.5.1 Mounting the torque arm for helical-bevel gear units and helical-worm gear units NOTICE Damage to gear unit due to improper installation of the torque arm. Damage to the gear unit.
  • Page 49 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units 4.5.2 Mounting torque arms for helical-bevel gear units K..19 – K..49 The following figure shows the torque support for the helical-bevel gear units K..19 – K..49: [1] Socket contact A Connection side B Connection side Observe the following points during assembly: •...
  • Page 50 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units 4.5.3 Mounting torque arms for helical-bevel gear units K..37 – K..157 The following figure shows the torque support for the helical-bevel gear units K..37 –  K..157. 36028797230326027 [1] Socket contact A Connection side B Connection side Observe the following points during assembly: •...
  • Page 51 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units 4.5.4 Mounting torque arms for helical-worm gear units The following figure shows the torque support for helical-worm gear units: 36028797230455691 [1] Socket contact A Connection side B Connection side Observe the following points during assembly: •...
  • Page 52 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units ® 4.5.5 Mounting torque arms for SPIROPLAN W.. right-angle gear units ® The following figure shows the torque support for SPIROPLAN  W.. gear units. 45035996485194507 [1] Socket contact A Connection side B Connection side The gear units in the following table have exceptions for the position of the torque arm: Gear unit Impossible position...
  • Page 53 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units Gear unit Screws Tightening torque in Nm ± 15% Strength class W..49 /T 4 × M10 × 30 W..59 /T 4 × M12 × 30 4.5.6 Mounting torque arms for parallel-shaft helical gear units The following figure shows the torque support for the parallel-shaft helical gear units in loose state.
  • Page 54 Mechanical installation Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units Gear unit Washer Rubber buffer Δ L F..37 /G 12.5 F..47 /G 12.5 F..57 /G 12.5 F..67 /G 12.5 F..77 /G 21.0 F..87 /G 21.0 F..97 /G 25.0 F..107 /G 25.0 F..127 /G 32.0 F..157 /G 32.0...
  • Page 55: Mounting Shaft-Mounted Gear Units With Splined Hollow Shaft

    Mechanical installation Mounting shaft-mounted gear units with splined hollow shaft Mounting shaft-mounted gear units with splined hollow shaft INFORMATION Concerning the configuration of the customer shaft, refer to the design notes in the "Gearmotors" catalog. Proceed as follows: 1. Apply NOCO-Paste. Spread carefully. 9007219940210059 2.
  • Page 56: Shaft-Mounted Gear Units With Keyway

    Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway INFORMATION Concerning the configuration of the customer shaft, refer to the design notes in the "Gearmotors" catalog. 4.7.1 Mounting shaft-mounted gear units with keyway Proceed as follows: 1. Apply NOCO-Paste. Spread carefully. 18014398720998155 2.
  • Page 57 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway B) Mounting customer shaft with contact shoulder using the SEW‑EURODRIVE assembly/disassembly kit: 18014398721002507 Retaining screw Lock washer Washer Retaining ring Customer shaft with contact shoulder C) Mounting customer shaft without contact shoulder using the SEW‑EURODRIVE assembly/disassembly kit: 18014398721004683 [1] Retaining screw...
  • Page 58 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway 3. Tighten the retaining screw using the appropriate torque. Observe the tightening torques specified in the following table. 9007199466265867 Screw Tightening torque M10/12 4.7.2 Removing the shaft-mounted gear unit This description is only applicable if the gear unit was assembled using the SEW‑EURODRIVE assembly/disassembly kit (see step 2 of "Mounting the shaft- mounted gear unit").
  • Page 59 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway 3. Insert the forcing washer [8] and the fixed nut [7] from the SEW‑EURODRIVE as- sembly/disassembly kit between the customer shaft [6] and the retaining ring [4] (see "SEW‑EURODRIVE assembly/disassembly kit"). 4. Re-install the retaining ring [4]. 5.
  • Page 60 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway 4.7.3 Assembly/disassembly kit from SEW‑EURODRIVE Applies only if the assembly/disassembly kit was previously used for installation. 1. Loosen the retaining screw [2]. 2. Remove the retaining ring [3] and, if used, the spacer tube. 3.
  • Page 61 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway Gear unit ISO 4017 Part number of the as- sembly/disassembly kit KA..19, SA..37, WA..19, WA..20, 15.5 22.5 19.7 M6 × 25 06436838 WA..29, WA..30 FA..27, KA..29, SA..47,WA..29, 24.7 M10 × 35 06436846 WA..39 FA..37, KA..29, KA..37, KA..39, SA..47, SA..57, 29.7 M10 × 35 06436854...
  • Page 62: Shaft-Mounted Gear Units With Shrink Disk

    Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk 4.8.1 Mounting shaft mounted gear units with shrink disk NOTICE Deformation of the hollow shaft due to tightening the locking screws without first in- stalling the shaft. Gear unit damage.
  • Page 63 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk  CAUTION! Never apply NOCO-Paste directly onto the bushing, since the com- pound can get into the clamping area of the shrink disk when the machine shaft is fitted. Apply NOCO-Paste to the machine shaft in the vicinity of the bushing. The clamp- ing area of the shrink disk must remain free of grease! 18014398721022091  CAUTION! Risk of injury due to falling shrink disk.
  • Page 64 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk 10. To prevent corrosion, grease the outer surface of the hollow shaft around the shrink disk.  CAUTION! Install the provided rotating safety cover or another, suitable protec- tive cover at the shrink disk to prevent injuries. Never start up the drive if the pro- tective covers are not installed.
  • Page 65 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disk 4.8.3 Cleaning and lubricating the shrink disk Proceed as follows: 1. If the shrink disk is dirty, clean and lubricate the shrink disk. 2. Lubricate the tapered surfaces. Use one of the following solid lubricants: Lubricant (Mo S2) Trade form ®...
  • Page 66: Shaft-Mounted Gear Units With Torqloc

    Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® Shaft- mounted gear units with TorqLOC® ® Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC NOTICE In the case of a fixed flange or foot mounting, stress can build up in the drive train ® because of the tolerance adjustment of the TorqLOC shaft.
  • Page 67 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 4. Apply NOCO-Paste to the bushing. Spread carefully. 9007199466679819 5. Slide the gear unit onto the customer shaft. 9007199466677643 6. Premount the torque arm. Do not tighten the screws. K..7 S../ W .. /K..9 36028797230907147 7.
  • Page 68 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 8. Secure the bushing with the stop ring Attach the stop ring to the bushing with the respective tightening torque. Refer to the following table for the suitable tightening torque. 9007199466741899 Gear unit type Tightening torque FT..
  • Page 69 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 10. Slide the counter bushing onto the customer shaft and into the hollow shaft. Make sure that the gear unit is mounted flush with the customer shaft. 18014398721487243 > 0° 31597576203 11. If you have a gear unit with a shaft shoulder, then fit the shrink disk to the shaft shoulder as far as it will go, whereby the minimum distance between the outer ring of the shrink disk facing the gear unit and the gear unit housing must be no less than 2 mm.
  • Page 70 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 13. Make sure that the customer shaft is seated in the counter bushing. 9007199466750603 14. Tighten the screws of the shrink disk only hand-tight. Make sure that the outer rings of the shrink disk are plane-parallel. 0.006 x D 18014398721493771 15.
  • Page 71 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® Gear unit type Locking screw Tightening torque ±4% FT.. KT.. ST.. WT.. ISO 4762 – 37/29 – 47/57/67 39/47/49/57/67 57/67 49/59 77/87/97 77/87/97 77/87/97 – – – 127/157 127/157 – – 16. After installation, make sure the remaining gap "s" between the outer rings of the shrink disk is > 0 mm.
  • Page 72 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 4.9.2 Mounting a customer shaft with contact shoulder 1. Clean the customer shaft and the inside of the hollow shaft. Make sure that all grease and oil residues are removed. 9007214342258187 2. Attach the torque arm to the drive unit. Observe the information in chapter "Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units" (→ 2 48).
  • Page 73 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 5. Slide the gear unit onto the customer shaft. 5129650443 6. Ensure that all screws are loosened. Slide the shrink disk onto the hollow shaft. 18014398721485067 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W..
  • Page 74 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 7. Slide the counter bushing onto the customer shaft and into the hollow shaft. Make sure that the gear unit is mounted flush with the customer shaft. 18014398721487243 > 0° 31597576203 8. In the case of a gear unit with a shaft shoulder, fit the shrink disk to the shaft shoulder as far as it will go.
  • Page 75 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 10. Make sure that the customer shaft is seated in the counter bushing. 9007199466750603 11. Tighten the screws of the shrink disk only hand-tight. Make sure that the outer rings of the shrink disk are plane-parallel. 0.006 x D 18014398721493771 12.
  • Page 76 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® Gear unit type Locking screw Tightening torque ±4% FT.. KT.. ST.. WT.. ISO 4762 – 37/29 – 47/57/67 39/47/49/57/67 57/67 49/59 77/87/97 77/87/97 77/87/97 – – – 127/157 127/157 – – 13. After installation, make sure the remaining gap "s" between the outer rings of the shrink disk is > 0 mm.
  • Page 77 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 4.9.3 Removing the shaft-mounted gear unit CAUTION Risk of burns caused by hot surfaces. Severe injuries. • Let the units cool down before working on them. Proceed as follows: 1. To prevent the outer rings from jamming, loosen the locking screws by a quarter revolution, one after the other.
  • Page 78 Mechanical installation Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® 4.9.4 Cleaning and lubricating shaft-mounted gear units Proceed as follows: 1. If the shrink disk is dirty, clean and lubricate the shrink disk. 2. Lubricate the tapered surfaces. Use one of the following solid lubricants: Lubricant (Mo S2) Trade form ®...
  • Page 79: Mounting The Cover

    Mechanical installation Mounting the cover 4.10 Mounting the cover CAUTION Injury due to assembly work during operation. Injury • Before you begin working on the unit, disconnect the motor from the power sup- ply. Safeguard the drive against unintentional restart. 4.10.1 Installing the rotating safety cover 51614915979...
  • Page 80 Mechanical installation Mounting the cover 4.10.2 Mounting the fixed cover Threaded bushings If required, use the supplied threaded bushings only for the following combinations of safety cover and gear unit: Flat High safety cover safety cover Gear unit KA 49 WA/WH/WT 59 KA/KH/KT 87 Threaded bushing...
  • Page 81 Mechanical installation Mounting the cover Gear unit type Size SA/SH/ST – – Ø75 Ø94 Ø102 Ø130 Ø155 FA/FH/FT – Ø78 Ø94 Ø102 Ø125 Ø125 Ø142 WA/WH/WT – – – – Ø120 Ø88 Ø100 Gear unit type Size KA/KH/KT Ø178 Ø220 Ø215 Ø270 Ø345...
  • Page 82 Mechanical installation Mounting the cover Assembly Proceed as follows: ü The two previous chapters determine the positions at which the safety cover is to be mounted with screws and, if necessary with threaded bushings. 1. Remove the plastic plugs from the gear unit housing (see figure 1). 9007199273238539 2.
  • Page 83 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters 4.11 AMS.. adapters 4.11.1 Figure and note concerning the installation of the AMS.. adapter NOTICE Damage to the adapter due to ingress of moisture or dirt (e.g. dust) when a motor/ drive is attached to the adapter. Damage to the adapter.
  • Page 84 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters 4.11.2 Fitting the motor to IEC adapters AMS63 – 225 1. Clean the motor shaft [1] and the flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter. 2. Remove the key of the motor shaft. Install the supplied key [484] so that it is as flush as possible with the base of the claw of the coupling.
  • Page 85 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters IEC adapter AMS250/280: Distance A and tightening torque T 250/280 A /mm Thread NEMA adapter AMS56 – 365: Distance A and tightening torque T 143/145 182/184 213/215 254/256 324/326 284/286 364/365 A /mm 37.7 46.3 54.2 61.2 81.6 90.4...
  • Page 86 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters Standard key Standard key Adapter inch AMS324/326 18.7 B1/2 × 1/2 × 1 1/2  – AMS364/365 B5/8 × 5/8 × 1 1/4  – AMS250  – B18 × 11 × 70 AMS280  – B20 × 12 × 70 1) The key size relates to material type 1045 or type 1018 in accordance with ASTM A 29/A29M. 2) The key size relates to material C45+C in accordance with DIN EN 10277-2.
  • Page 87 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters Permitted loads for gear unit type series R.., F.. , K.., S.., and W..9: Gear unit input end Standard /DH option /RS option flange diameter IEC adapter in N in N in N – AMS63/71 ≥ 120 –...
  • Page 88 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters Deviating permitted loads for certain adapter combinations with parallel-shaft helical gear units IEC adapter Gear unit safety cover Default Fixed tin sheet metal Gear unit size High fixed plastic safety cover in N safety cover (standard for ®...
  • Page 89 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters Permissible power ratings and mass moments of inertia The specified mass moments of inertia apply to the standard adapter and the adapter with reinforced bearings (VL). An exception is the AMS80 adapter with reinforced bearing (VL), which has the same inertia as the AMS90 adapter. The mass moments of inertia for the adapters with backstop AMS../RS and drain hole AMS../DH can be found in the tables in chapters "Adapter with backstop AMS../RS" (→ 2 91) and "Ad- apters with drain hole AMS../DH" (→ 2 92).
  • Page 90 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters Deviating mass moments of inertia for certain adapter combinations with parallel-shaft helical gear units The specified mass moments of inertia apply to the standard adapter and the adapter with reinforced bearings (VL). An exception is the AMS80 adapter with reinforced bearing (VL), which has the same inertia as the AMS90 adapter.
  • Page 91 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters 4.11.6 Adapter with backstop AMS../RS Check the direction of rotation of the drive prior to assembly or startup. In case of a wrong direction of rotation, contact SEW‑EURODRIVE. The backstop is maintenance-free in operation. Backstops have a minimum lift-off speed depending on the size (see following table).
  • Page 92 Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters 4.11.7 Adapters with drain hole AMS../DH The following table shows the maximum permitted rotational speeds and mass mo- ments of inertia for adapters with the drain hole option (condensation drain hole): Adapter Max. permitted Adapter speed NEMA kg ×...
  • Page 93: Ams

    Mechanical installation AMS.. adapters 4.11.8 Mounting third-party motors to AMS.. or AR../AL.. adapters When mounting a third-party motor, the customer must ensure that the permitted weight and the power at the adapter are adhered to according to the operating instruc- tions.
  • Page 94 Mechanical installation AM.. adapters 4.12 AM.. adapters 4.12.1 Mounting IEC adapters AM63 – 280/NEMA adapters AM56 – 365 NOTICE Damage to the adapter due to ingress of moisture or dirt (e.g. dust) when a motor/ drive is attached to the adapter. Damage to the adapter.
  • Page 95 Mechanical installation AM.. adapters • IEC adapters AM250 – 280: to distance "A". The values for distance "A" are listed in the following table. • NEMA adapters with spacer tube [491] to distance "A". The values for distance "A" are listed in the following table. 4.
  • Page 96 Mechanical installation AM.. adapters Permitted loads for gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7 and W..9: Adapter type NEMA IEC adapter NEMA adapter AM63/71 AM56 AM80/90 AM143/145 AM100/112 AM182/184 2000 1760 AM132 AM213/2152 1600 1250 AM132.. AM213/215 4700 3690 AM160/180 AM254/286 4600...
  • Page 97 Mechanical installation AM.. adapters Permitted power ratings and mass moments of inertia The following table shows the permitted power ratings and mass moments of inertia: Adapter type Adapter NEMA kg × m² AM63 – 0.44 × 10 AM71 AM56 0.44 × 10 AM80 AM143 1.9 × 10 AM90 AM145 1.9 × 10 AM100...
  • Page 98 AM.. adapters with AM../RS backstop Check the direction of rotation of the drive before assembly or startup. In case of a wrong direction of rotation, contact SEW-EURODRIVE. The backstop is maintenance-free in operation. Depending on the size, the backstops have so-called minimum lift-off speeds (see following table).
  • Page 99 Mechanical installation AM.. adapters Type If the center of gravity distance x increases, the maximum permitted weight F R_max of the attached motor must be reduced linearly. If the center of gravity distance x de- creases, the maximum permitted weight F must not be increased.
  • Page 100 Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters 4.13 AQS.. adapters 4.13.1 Figure and note concerning the installation of the AQS.. adapter NOTICE Damage to the adapter due to ingress of moisture or dirt (e.g. dust) when a motor/ drive is attached to the adapter. Damage to the adapter.
  • Page 101: Aqs.. Adapters

    Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters 4.13.2 Mounting of motor to adapter AQSH.. with coupling half pre-mounted in adapter 1. Clean the motor shaft [1] and the flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter. 2. Ensure that the clamping screw [3] of the coupling is accessible through the lateral hole in the housing.
  • Page 102 Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters 4.13.4 Mounting of motor to adapter AQSA.. 1. Clean the motor shaft [1] and the flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter. 2. Remove the key [484] of the motor shaft. 3. Install the supplied key so that it is as flush as possible with the base of the claw of the coupling.
  • Page 103 Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters 4.13.5 Distances and tightening torques Adapter Coupling bore Distance A Screws Tightening torque T Ø AQSA.. AQSH.. AQSA.. AQSH.. – – 23.3 AQSA/AQSH50 27.3 AQSA/AQSH80 AQSA/AQSH100 /1 – 5 35.5 – – AQSA100/6 – – AQSA100/7 AQSA/AQSH115/1/3/5 AQSA/AQSH115/4 –...
  • Page 104 Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters 4.13.6 Permitted loads NOTICE The gear unit can become overloaded due to excessive weight or the excessive power rating of an attached motor. Gear unit damage. • Note that the load data specified in the following table is not to be exceeded. •...
  • Page 105 Mechanical installation AQS.. adapters Gear unit input end flange diameter Adapter AQS140 ≥ 160 1550 AQS160 ≥ 160 1450 1250 AQS190 ≥ 200 3750 ® Permitted loads for gear unit type series SPIROPLAN W..37/47: Adapter AQS50/80 AQS100/115 AQS140 Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. If the center of gravity distance x increases, the maximum permitted weight F of the at- tached motor must be reduced linearly.
  • Page 106 Mechanical installation AQ.. adapters 4.14 AQ.. adapters 4.14.1 Mounting adapters AQA80 – 190 (with keyway)/AQH80 – 190 (without keyway) NOTICE Damage to the adapter due to ingress of moisture or dirt (e.g. dust) when a motor/ drive is attached to the adapter. Damage to the adapter. •...
  • Page 107 Mechanical installation AQ.. adapters 5. Type AQA: Secure the coupling half with a set screw (see figure). 6. Check the position of the coupling half. The values for distance "A" are listed in the table in chapter "Distances and tightening torques" (→ 2 103). 7.
  • Page 108 Mechanical installation AQ.. adapters 4.14.3 Permitted loads NOTICE The gear unit can become overloaded due to excessive weight or the excessive power rating of an attached motor. Gear unit damage. • Note that the load data specified in the following table is not to be exceeded. •...
  • Page 109 Mechanical installation AQ.. adapters Type AQ190/1/2 3750 AQ190/3 3400 1) Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. If the center of gravity distance x increases, the maximum permitted weight F of the at- R_max tached motor must be reduced linearly. If the center of gravity distance x de- creases, the maximum permitted weight F must not be increased.
  • Page 110 Mechanical installation EWH.. adapters 4.15 EWH.. adapters 4.15.1 Adapters EWH01 – 03 NOTICE Damage to the adapter due to ingress of moisture or dirt (e.g. dust) when a motor/ drive is attached to the adapter. Damage to the adapter. • Seal the adapter with an anaerobic fluid seal.
  • Page 111 Mechanical installation EWH.. adapters Adapter Motor shaft di- Number of clamping Clamping screw Wrench size ameter screws tightening torque EWH01 EWH01 EWH02 11, 14, 16 EWH03 11, 14, 16 4.15.2 Permitted loads NOTICE Overloading of the gear unit due to excessive weight or excessive power rating of an attached motor.
  • Page 112: Ewh.. Adapters

    Mechanical installation EWH.. adapters Adapter EWH03 1) Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. If the center of gravity distance x increases, the maximum permitted weight F of the attached motor must be reduced linearly. If the center of gravity distance x decreases, the maximum permitted weight F must not be increased.
  • Page 113 Mechanical installation AD.. input shaft assembly 4.16 AD.. input shaft assembly Observe chapter "Mounting the drive components and output elements"  (→  2  46) when installing drive components. 4.16.1 Mounting the cover with motor platform AD../P 212119307 [1] Motor platform [2] Stud bolt (only AD6/P / AD7/P) [3] Support (only AD6/P / AD7/P) [4] Nut [5] Threaded column...
  • Page 114 Mechanical installation AD.. input shaft assembly 4.16.2 Special aspects of AD6/P and AD7/P Proceed as follows: 1. Unscrew the nuts on the stud bolts [2] before adjustment to allow the stud bolts [2] to move axially in the support [3] without restriction. 2.
  • Page 115 Mechanical installation AD.. input shaft assembly Cover Screw-in Retaining Tightening torque T depth t thread for connection screws in strength class 8.8 AD6/ZR 48.5 AD7/ZR AD8/ZR Permitted loads NOTICE The gear unit can become overloaded due to excessive weight or the excessive power rating of an attached motor.
  • Page 116 Mechanical installation AD.. input shaft assembly Cover AD4/ZR 1120 AD4/ZR 3300 AD5/ZR 3200 AD6/ZR 3900 AD7/ZR 10 000 AD8/ZR 4300 1) Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. As the center of gravity distance x increases, the maximum permitted weight of the attached motor F must be reduced linearly.
  • Page 117: Direct Mounting Of A Motor On A Gear Unit

    Mechanical installation Direct mounting of a motor on a gear unit 4.17 Direct mounting of a motor on a gear unit INFORMATION ® Secure all the pinions on the motor or input shaft using Loctite 649, even if a retain- ing ring is also present.
  • Page 118 Mechanical installation Direct mounting of a motor on a gear unit ® 10. Remove excess Loctite (see the following graphic) from the sealing surface no later than 60 minutes after screwing in. 22347379211 Sealing the flange surface INFORMATION Always apply the sealant at constricted openings and in the case of gear units R97, R107, R127, F97 or F107 over an extensive area.
  • Page 119 Mechanical installation Direct mounting of a motor on a gear unit ® 4.17.2 Selecting and using Loctite Sealant Suitability Batch size Part number ® Loctite  649 Locking agent for All gear units 50 ml 09120998 pinions All gear units except R97 – R127, R87 with CM3C –...
  • Page 120: Accessory Equipment

    Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18 Accessory equipment 4.18.1 AR.. and AT.. centrifugal and friction couplings AR.. slip clutch Drives with a slip clutch consist of a standard toothed gear drive and motor/variable speed gearmotor with an adapter installed between them. This adapter accommod- ates the slip clutch.
  • Page 121 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment AT.. hydraulic centrifugal coupling Hydraulic start-up couplings are flow couplings that operate according to the Föttinger principle. They consist of 2  pivoted semicircular chambers equipped with blades, fa- cing each other with a narrow gap. The applied torque is transmitted by the mass forces of the flowing liquid. This liquid runs in a closed circuit between the pump wheel (primary side) ...
  • Page 122 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.2 Diagnostic units /DUV and /DUO /DUO diagnostic unit DUO10A comprises a diagnostic unit and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor (PT100 or PT1000 resistance sensor) is positioned in the gear unit oil to record the oil's temperature. The diagnostic units uses the oil temperature values to calculate the remaining service life of the oil.
  • Page 123 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.3 Gear unit heater for gear unit series R..7, F..7, and K..7 An oil heating can be required in order to allow for a smooth startup in the event of a cold start at low ambient temperatures. An oil heating is available with an external or an integrated thermostat depending on the gear unit design.
  • Page 124 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.4 Flange coupling Flange couplings [1] are rigid couplings for connecting 2 shafts [2]. Flange couplings are suitable for operation in both directions of rotation, but cannot compensate any shaft misalignments. The torque between shaft and coupling is transferred via a cylindrical shrink fit. The two coupling halves are screwed together on the flanges.
  • Page 125 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.5 Regreasing the labyrinth seal Labyrinth seals are used to protect the oil seal in case of very high dust load or other abrasive substances. Output shaft The following figure shows an example of a regreasable radial labyrinth seal (Tacon- ite).
  • Page 126 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment Refilling grease Regreasable sealing systems can be refilled with lubricating grease. Use moderate pressure to force grease into each lubrication point until new grease leaks out of the sealing gap. Used grease, including contaminants and sand, is in this way pressed out of the seal- ing gap.
  • Page 127 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment Technical data Sealing and rolling bearing grease The table shows the lubricants recommended by SEW‑EURODRIVE: Area of application Ambient temperature Manufacturer Type SEW‑EURODRIVE Grease HL 2 E1 Standard -40 °C to +80 °C Fuchs Renolit CX-TOM 15 Klüber Petamo GHY 133 N SEW‑EURODRIVE Grease HL 2 H1 E1...
  • Page 128 Transverse acceleration is not permitted for gear units with expansion tanks with fixed piping for third-party motors and for servomotors. If you require further information, contact SEW-EURODRIVE. ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN...
  • Page 129 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.8 Oil-air cooler for splash lubrication /OAC If the thermal rating of the naturally cooled gear unit is not sufficient, an oil-air cooling system can be used. The cooling system is delivered as a complete unit without electrical wiring and piping, on a base frame for separate installation.
  • Page 130 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.9 Agitator design Relubrication of the agitator design A relubrication of the output shaft bearing is offered as an option for the agitator drives FM.., FAM.., KM.. and KAM... Position of greasing points INFORMATION The gear shaft must turn during the relubrication procedure. Regreasable sealing systems are usually equipped with taper greasing nipples ac- cording to DIN 71412 A.
  • Page 131 Size Grease quantity for regreas- The table shows the lubricants recommended by SEW‑EURODRIVE: Area of application Ambient temperature Manufacturer Type SEW-EURODRIVE Grease HL 2 E1 Standard -40 °C to +80 °C Fuchs Renolit CX-TOM 15 Klüber Petamo GHY 133 N...
  • Page 132 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment Leak sensor (Drywell design) with the agitator design A Drywell design with level sensor is optionally available for FM.., FAM.., KM.., and KAM.. agitator drives. One of the two following sensors is used, depending on the gear unit size: Level sensor for sizes 67 – 97 Electrical connection 51614937867...
  • Page 133 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment Technical data Measuring accuracy ± 0.5 mm Minimum distance of the glass tip to ≥ 10 mm an opposite surface Mounting position Optical display of the switching status 1 LED Process connection Male thread G 3/8", G 1/2", or M12 × 1 For more information, contact SEW‑EURODRIVE.
  • Page 134 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment Level sensor for sizes 107 – 157 Electrical connection M12 plug-in connection: OUT2 OUT1 51614940299 OUT1: Switching output/IO link/teach OUT2: Switching output Dimensions 51614959755 [1] LED [2] Tightening torque = 20 – 25 Nm [3] G 1/2 Tightening torque = 20 – 25 Nm Technical data •...
  • Page 135 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.10 Reinforced hollow shaft bearing With the reinforced hollow shaft bearing, the standard deep groove ball bearings are replaced with tapered roller bearings. This measure enables considerably higher over- hung and axial loads and at the same time an increased service life of the bearings. For FA./FH.87 and FA./FH.97 gear units, the reinforced bearing changes the gear unit dimensions (see chapter "Gear unit dimensions with reinforced bearings").
  • Page 136 Mechanical installation Accessory equipment 4.18.11 Pt1000 temperature sensor Dimension drawing Pt1000 30.5 (6.5) 62.5 51614913547 Technical data Pt1000 Technical data Value Bar length 62.5 mm Measuring range -40 to 130 °C Permitted oil temperature -40 to 130 °C Accuracy ± (Pt1000 + 0.2 K) Measuring element 1 × Pt1000 to DIN EN 60751, class B, 4-wire connection Dynamic response T05/T09 (s) 3/8 to DIN EN 60751 Ambient temperature...
  • Page 137: Startup

    Startup Inverter-operated gearmotors Startup NOTICE Improper startup can damage the gear unit. Possible damage to property. • Observe the following information. • Before startup, check the correct oil level corresponding to chapter "Inspection/ maintenance of the gear unit"  (→  2  150)! For the lubricant fill quantities, refer to the respective nameplate.
  • Page 138: Checking The Oil Level

    Startup Checking the oil level Checking the oil level Before startup, make sure that the oil level corresponds to the mounting position. Ob- serve chapter "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" (→ 2 151). If the gear unit is equipped with an oil sight glass, you can also determine the oil level at the oil sight glass.
  • Page 139: Helical-Worm Gear Units And Spiroplan Right-Angle Gear Units W

    Startup Helical-worm gear units and SPIROPLAN® right-angle gear units W.. Helical- worm gear units and SPIROPLA N® right- angle gear units W.. ® Helical-worm gear units and SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W.. 5.4.1 Run-in period ® ® SPIROPLAN W..0-, SPIROPLAN W..7 and helical-worm gear units require a run-in period of at least 48 hours before reaching their maximum efficiency.
  • Page 140: Helical/Parallel-Shaft Helical/Helical-Bevel Gear Units

    Startup Helical/parallel-shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units 5.4.2 Helical-worm gear unit with projecting worm shaft CAUTION Risk of injury due to rotating parts Injury • Before you operate the helical-worm gear unit using the inserted handwheel or the hand crank, de-energize the drive. •...
  • Page 141: Gear Units With Backstop

    Startup Gear units with backstop Gear units with backstop NOTICE Operating the motor in the blocking direction could destroy the backstop. Possible damage to property. • Do not start up the motor in the blocking direction. Before motor startup, make sure the current supply of the motor for the direction of rotation is connected ac- cordingly.
  • Page 142 Startup Gear units with backstop In right-angle gear units, you also have to indicate whether the direction of rotation is given looking onto the A or B-side. 16117549579 [1] Viewing direction for direction of rotation, output B [2] Viewing direction for direction of rotation, outputs A and A+B [4] Gear unit [3] Viewing direction for direction of rotation, input end [5] Adapter/cover with RS option...
  • Page 143: Inspection & Maintenance

    Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance WARNING Risk of injury if the drive starts up unintentionally. Severe or fatal injuries. • Disconnect the drive from the power supply before starting work. • Prevent the drive from starting up unintentionally, for example by locking the key switch or removing the fuses from the current supply, and set up a prohibition sign to prevent a restart.
  • Page 144: Wearing Parts

    Inspection/maintenance Wearing parts INFORMATION Maintain the inspection and maintenance intervals. This is necessary to ensure oper- ational safety. INFORMATION Perform a safety check and functional check following maintenance and repair work. Wearing parts Gearing If you observe the SEW‑EURODRIVE design criteria and the inspection and mainte- nance intervals, then the gearing components of the gear units will be wear-free after the run-in period.
  • Page 145 Inspection/maintenance Wearing parts The service life depends significantly on the oil operating temperature. The depend- ency of lubricant change intervals on the operating temperature is depicted in the fig- ure in chapter "Lubricant change intervals" (→ 2 148). Oil seals Oil seals are contact seals that seal unit housings at emerging elements, such as shafts, from the environment.
  • Page 146 Inspection/maintenance Wearing parts • Switching frequency • Impact characteristics ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 147: Inspection Intervals/Maintenance Intervals

    Inspection/maintenance Inspection intervals/maintenance intervals Inspection intervals/maintenance intervals The following table shows the time intervals to be observed and the corresponding measures: Time interval Required steps • Every 3000 operating hours, at least • Check the oil and oil level. every 6 months •...
  • Page 148: Lubricant Change Intervals

    Inspection/maintenance Lubricant change intervals Lubricant change intervals Use the following figure to determine the number of operating hours between 2 oil changes based on the sustained oil bath temperature at normal ambient conditions. In case of special designs under severe/aggressive ambient conditions, change the lubri- cant more frequently.
  • Page 149 Inspection/maintenance Maintaining AL../AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../EWH.. adapters Maintaining AL../AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../EWH.. adapters The following table shows the time intervals to be observed and the corresponding measures: Time interval Required steps • Every 3000 operating • Check the running noises to detect possible hours, at least every bearing damage.
  • Page 150: Inspection/Maintenance Of The Gear Unit

    Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 6.6.1 Tightening torques for oil level plugs, oil drain plugs, screw plugs, breather valves and oil sight glasses Observe the tightening torques specified in the following table when screwing: Thread Tightening torque M8 × 1...
  • Page 151 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 6.6.2 Checking the oil level and changing the oil The procedure when checking the oil level and changing the oil depends on gear unit type, size and mounting position. Determine the code letter (A, B, C, D or E) in the fol- lowing table in regard of gear unit type and size.
  • Page 152 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Code letter Chapter "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" Reference ® • SPIROPLAN W..37/W..47...  (→ 2 165) In mounting position M4 without oil level plug and cover plate Refer to chapter "Mounting positions" (→ 2 169) for notes on the mounting positions. You cannot check the oil level of gear units in pivoted mounting position.
  • Page 153 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit • Screw in the breather valve again. When doing this, observe the tightening torques in chapter "Tightening torques for oil level plugs, oil drain plugs, screw plugs, breather valves and oil sight glasses" (→ 2 150). 7. Screw in the oil level plug again. When doing this, observe the tightening torques in chapter "Tightening torques for oil level plugs, oil drain plugs, screw plugs, breather valves and oil sight glasses" (→ 2 150).
  • Page 154 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Changing the oil via the oil drain plug and the breather valve WARNING Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil. Severe injuries. • Let the gear unit cool down before you start working on it. Due to the better flow- ability, the gear unit oil should still be warm so that the gear unit can be drained best.
  • Page 155 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit ® 6.6.4 B: Helical, parallel-shaft, SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units without oil level plug with mounting cover Checking the oil level via the cover plate For gear units without an oil level bore, check the oil level via the cover plate opening. Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 156 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 5. Compare the determined value "x" to the max. distance between oil level and seal- ing surface of the gear unit housing specified in the following table. Correct the fill level if necessary. Gear unit type Maximum distance x between oil level and sealing surface of gear unit housing for mounting position R..07...
  • Page 157 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 36028797037613707 Gear unit type Image Retaining thread Tightening torque T R/RF07/17/27 R/RF47/57 F..27 W..10 W..19 W..20 W..29 W..30 W..39 W..49 W..59 Reassembly Note that the thread is already in the gear unit housing during reassembly with the self-tapping screw.
  • Page 158 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Checking the oil via the cover plate Proceed as follows to check the gear unit oil: 1. Observe the information at the beginning of chapter "Inspection/mainte- nance" (→ 2 143). 2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to chapter "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (→ 2 155).
  • Page 159 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Reassembly Note that the thread is already in the gear unit housing during reassembly with the self-tapping screw. Therefore, screw the screw into the thread by hand with approx. two turns and retighten it with a torque wrench according to the table. Impulse wrenches and impact wrenches are not permitted.
  • Page 160 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 6.6.5 C: Helical-worm gear units S..37 and helical-bevel gear units K..19/K..29 without oil level plug and cover plate Checking the oil level via the screw plug The gear units S..37, K..19, and K..29 are not equipped with an oil level plug or a cover plate.
  • Page 161 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 5. Determine the size of the section "x" of the dipstick covered with lubricant using a slide-gauge as depicted in the following figure. 18661771 6. Compare the determined value "x" to the minimum value depending on the mount- ing position specified in the following table.
  • Page 162 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Changing the oil via the screw plug WARNING Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil. Severe injuries. • Let the gear unit cool down before you start working on it. Due to the better flow- ability, the gear unit oil should still be warm so that the gear unit can be drained best.
  • Page 163 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit ® 6.6.6 D: SPIROPLAN W..37/W..47 in mounting position M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 with oil level plug Checking the oil level at the oil level plug Proceed as follows to check the oil level of the gear unit: 1.
  • Page 164 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Checking the oil level at the oil level plug Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit: 1. Observe the information at the beginning of chapter "Inspection/mainte- nance" (→ 2 143). 2. Remove some oil at the oil level plug. 3.
  • Page 165 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit ® 6.6.7 E: SPIROPLAN W..37 / W..47 in mounting position M4 without oil level plug and cover plate Checking the oil level using the screw plug The gear units W..37/W..47 are not equipped with an oil level plug or a cover plate. This is why the oil level is checked via the control bore.
  • Page 166 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 7. Tighten the screw plug again. Observe the tightening torques in chapter "Tighten- ing torques for oil level plugs, oil drain plugs, screw plugs, breather valves and oil sight glasses" (→ 2 150). Checking the oil via the screw plug Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit: 1.
  • Page 167 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit Changing the oil via the screw plug WARNING Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil. Severe injury. • Let the gear unit cool down before you start working on it. Due to the better flow- ability, the gear unit oil should still be warm so that the gear unit can be drained best.
  • Page 168 Inspection/maintenance Inspection/maintenance of the gear unit 6.6.9 Painting the gear unit NOTICE Paint can block the breather valve and damage the sealing lips of the oil seals. Damage to property. • Thoroughly cover the breather valve and sealing lip of the oil seals with strips prior to painting/re-painting.
  • Page 169: Mounting Positions

    Mounting positions Designation of the mounting positions Mounting positions Designation of the mounting positions The following illustration shows the SEW‑EURODRIVE mounting positions M1 to M6: 50605222283 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 170: Churning Losses And Thermal Rating

    Mounting positions Churning losses and thermal rating Churning losses and thermal rating Churning losses may occur with the following conditions. They must be considered (→ during the thermal check: • A mounting position where the first gear unit stage is completely immersed in the lubricant.
  • Page 171: Change Of Mounting Position

    Mounting positions Change of mounting position Change of mounting position Observe the following information when operating the gearmotor in a mounting posi- tion other than the one indicated in the order: • Adjust the lubricant fill quantity to the changed mounting position. •...
  • Page 172: Mounting Position Mx

    Mounting positions Mounting position MX Mounting position MX Mounting position MX is available for all gear units of sizes R..7, F..7, K..7, K..9, S..7 ® and SPIROPLAN W..7 and W..9. Before startup, make adjustments dependent on the mounting position for gear units in mounting position MX.
  • Page 173: Mounting Position Sheets

    Mounting positions Mounting position sheets Mounting position sheets 7.9.1 Dimension sheet information Position of the valves and screws The positions of the breather valve, oil level plug, and oil drain plug specified in the mounting position sheets are binding and comply with the assembly specifications. The motors are only depicted symbolically on the mounting position sheets.
  • Page 174 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets 7.9.3 Symbols used The following table shows the symbols used in the mounting position sheets. Symbol Meaning Breather valve Oil level plug Oil drain plug ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W..
  • Page 175 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets 7.9.4 Mounting positions of helical gear units RX57 – RX107 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 176 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets RXF57 – RXF107 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 177 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets R07 – R167 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 178 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets RF07 – RF167, RZ07 – RZ87, RM57 – RM167 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 179 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets R07F – R87F * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 180 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets 7.9.5 Mounting positions of parallel-shaft helical gear units F/FA..B/FH27B – 157B, FV27B – 107B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 181 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets FF/FAF/FHF/FZ/FAZ/FHZ27 – 157, FVF/FVZ27 – 107, FM/FAM67 – 157 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 182 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets FA/FH27 – 157, FV27 – 107, FT37 – 157 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 183 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets 7.9.6 Mounting positions of helical-bevel gear units K/KA..B/KH19B – 29B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 184 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KF..B/KAF..B/KHF19B – 29B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 185 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KA..B/KH19B – 29B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 186 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KF/KAF/KHF19 – 29 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 187 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KA/KH/KT19 – 29 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 188 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets K/KA..B39 – 49 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 189 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KF/KAF/KHF39 – 49 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 190 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KA/KH/KT39 – 49 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 191 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets K37 – 157, KA..B/KH47B – 157B, KV47B – 107B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 192 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets K167 – 187, KH167B – 187B * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 193 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KF/KAF/KHF/KZ/KAZ/KHZ37 – 157, KVF/KVZ37 – 107, KM/KAM67 – 157 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 194 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KA/KH37 – 157, KV37 – 107, KT37 – 157 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 195 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets KH167 – 187 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 196 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets 7.9.7 Mounting positions of helical-worm gear units ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 197 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets S47 – S97 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 198 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets SF/SAF/SHF37 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 199 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets SF/SAF/SHF/SAZ/SHZ47 – 97 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 200 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets SA/SH/ST37 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 201 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets SA/SH/ST47 – 97 * (→ 2 170) ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 202 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets ® 7.9.8 Mounting positions SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W10 – 30 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 203 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WF10 – 30 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 204 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WA10 – 30 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 205 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets W/WA..B/WH37B to 47B ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 206 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WF/WAF/WHF37 to 47 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 207 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WA/WH/WT37 to 47 ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 208 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WF/WAF19 – 59, WHF29 – 59, WF/WAF29-59HG, WHF49-59HG ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 209 Mounting positions Mounting position sheets WA19 – 59, WH/WT29 – 59, WA/WH/WT29-59HG ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 210: Technical Data

    Extended storage Technical data Extended storage INFORMATION For storage periods longer than 9 months, SEW-EURODRIVE recommends the "ex- tended storage" gear unit type. Gear units in this design are designated with a corre- sponding label. INFORMATION The gear units must remain tightly sealed until taken into operation to prevent the VCI anti-corrosion agent from evaporating.
  • Page 211 Technical data Extended storage Climate zone Packaging Storage Storage duration • Packed in contain- • With desiccant Up to 3 years with regu- and moisture indi- • Roofed lar inspection of the cator sealed in the plastic wrap • Protected against rain and snow packaging and humidity indicator (rel.
  • Page 212: Lubricants

    Technical data Lubricants Lubricants Unless a special arrangement is made, SEW‑EURODRIVE supplies the drives with a lubricant fill adapted for the specific gear unit and mounting position. The mounting po- sition (see chapter "Mounting positions" (→ 2 169)) must therefore be specified in the drive order.
  • Page 213 Technical data Lubricants 8.2.2 Lubricant table NOTICE Damage to the gear unit due to improper lubricants. Possible damage to property. • Do not mix synthetic lubricants. • Do not mix synthetic lubricants and mineral lubricants. The lubricant recommendation provided in the lubricant table in no way represents a guarantee as to the quality of the lubricant delivered by each respective supplier.
  • Page 214 Technical data Lubricants Information on the table structure ISO, SAE NLGI °C +100 VG 460 VG 220 18014416412986635 [1] Gear unit type [2] Ambient temperature range [3] Viscosity class [4] Note on special approvals [5] Lubricant type The specified ambient temperatures are guide values for selecting a suitable lubricant. The exact upper and lower temperature limits for project planning are specified in the table with the respective trade name.
  • Page 215 Technical data Lubricants Lubricant compatibility with oil seals Approval Explanation SEW07004_ _13: A lubricant especially recommended with regard to compatibility with the approved oil seals. The lubricant exceeds the state-of- the-art requirements regarding elastomer compatibility. Approved application temperature range of the oil seals In the low temperature range, oil seals can withstand shaft deflections (e.
  • Page 216 Technical data Lubricants The following table shows the symbols and abbreviations used in the used in the lubri- cant table and their meaning: Abbrevi- Meaning ation/sym- Synthetic lubricant (marked gray) Mineral lubricant Mineral oil CLP PG Polyglycol (PG) rPCF Reduced Product Carbon Footprint CLP HC Synthetic hydrocarbons to polyalphaolefins (PAO) Ester-based oil...
  • Page 217 Technical data Lubricants Lubricant table for R.., F.., and K..7 gear units The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215).
  • Page 218 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 219 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 220 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 221 Technical data Lubricants Lubricant table for K..9 gear units The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215).
  • Page 222 Technical data Lubricants Lubricant table for S.. gear units The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215).
  • Page 223 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 224 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 225 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 226 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 227 Technical data Lubricants Lubricant table for W.. gear units The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215).
  • Page 228 Technical data Lubricants The lubricant table is valid on the day this document is published. See www.sew‑eurodrive.de/lubricants for the latest tables. Observe the thermal limit of the oil seal material, see chapter "Lubricant compatibility with oil seals" (→ 2 215). [1] Note on special approvals [3] Ambient temperature range [2] Oil type [4] Standard...
  • Page 229 Technical data Lubricants 8.2.3 Lubricant fill quantities The following tables show guide values for lubricant fill quantities in relation to mount- ing positions M1 to M6. The exact values vary depending on the number of gear stages and the gear ratio. Al- ways check the oil level plug during filling for the exact oil quantity.
  • Page 230 Technical data Lubricants RF.., RM.., RZ.. Gear unit Fill quantity in liters RF07 0.12 0.20 RF17 0.25 0.55 0.35 0.55 0.35 0.40 RF27 0.25/0.40 0.70 0.50 0.70 0.50 RF37 0.35/0.95 0.90 0.95 1.05 0.75 0.95 RF47 0.65/1.50 1.60 1.50 1.65 1.50 RF57 0.80/1.70...
  • Page 231 Technical data Lubricants Parallel shaft helical (F) gear units F.., FA..B, FH..B, FV..B Gear unit Fill quantity in liters F..27 0.60 0.80 0.65 0.70 0.60 F..37 0.95 1.25 0.70 1.25 1.00 1.10 F..47 1.50 1.80 1.10 1.90 1.50 1.70 F..57 2.25 3.15 1.65...
  • Page 232 Technical data Lubricants Helical-bevel (K) gear units K..19 and K..29 gear units have a universal design and are filled with the same quanti- ty of oil regardless of the mounting position, with the exception of M4. K.., KA..B, KH..B, KV..B Gear unit Fill quantity in liters K..19...
  • Page 233 Technical data Lubricants KA.., KH.., KV.., KAF.., KHF.., KVF.., KZ.., KAZ.., KHZ.., KVZ.., KT.., KM.., KAM.. Gear unit Fill quantity in liters K..19 0.40 0.45 0.40 K..29 0.70 0.85 0.70 K..37 0.50 1.00 1.30 1.00 K..39 0.86 1.65 1.55 2.10 1.55 1.30 K..47...
  • Page 234 Technical data Lubricants SA.., SH.., SAF.., SHZ.., SAZ.., SHF.., ST.. Gear unit Fill quantity in liters S..37 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.40 S..47 0.40 0.80 0.70/0.90 1.05 0.80 S..57 0.50 1.10 1.00/1.50 1.45 1.20 S..67 1.00 2.00 1.80/2.60 2.90 2.50 S..77 1.80 3.90 3.60/5.0...
  • Page 235 Technical data Lubricants WA.., WAF..,WH.., WT.., WHF.. Gear unit Fill quantity in liters W..10 0.16 W..19 0.34 0.57 0.51 0.515 W..20 0.24 W..29 0.54 0.93 0.78 0.72 W..30 0.40 W..37 0.50 0.70 0.50 W..39 0.85 1.40 1.25 1.15 W..47 0.80 1.40 0.80 W..49...
  • Page 236: Malfunctions And Remedies

    Damage to the gear unit/gearmotor. • Repairs works at SEW-EURODRIVE gear units may only be performed by quali- fied specialists. In the context of this documentation, qualified specialists are per- sons who are familiar with the "Technical regulations on operating safety"...
  • Page 237: Gear Units

    Malfunctions and remedies Gear units Gear units Fault Possible cause Measure • Meshing/grinding noise: Bearing • Check the oil consistency; change Unusual, regular run- damage bearings ning noise • Knocking noise: Irregularity in the • Contact SEW‑EURODRIVE. For a bet- gearing ter assessment of the failure, send an audio recording of the noise...
  • Page 238: Ams../Am../Aqs../Aq../Al../Ewh.. Adapters

    Malfunctions and remedies AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../AL../EWH.. adapters Fault Possible cause Measure Output shaft does not • Shaft-hub connection in the gear • Send in the gear unit/gearmotor for re- unit interrupted pair turn although the motor is running or the input shaft is rotated AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../AL../EWH..
  • Page 239: Service

    Malfunctions and remedies Service Service If you require customer service, include the following information: • Nameplate data (complete) • Type and extent of the failure • Time the failure occurred and any accompanying circumstances • Assumed cause • A digital picture of the failure, if possible Waste disposal Dispose of the product and all parts separately in accordance with their material struc- ture and the national regulations.
  • Page 240: Contacting Sew-Eurodrive

    Contacting SEW-EURODRIVE Contacting SEW-EURODRIVE You can find the worldwide contact data and locations on the SEW‑EURODRIVE website via the following link or the QR code shown below. https://www.sew-eurodrive.de/contacts-worldwide ® Assembly and Operating Instructions – R.., F.., K.., S.., SPIROPLAN W.. Gear Unit Series...
  • Page 241: Index

    Index Index AQSH.. Mounting of motor to adapter AQSH.... 101 AD.............. 113 Mounting the coupling to the motor shaft.. 101 AD.. input shaft assembly........ 113 AR.. slip clutch ........... 120 Agitator AT, start-up coupling.......... 121 Maintenance intervals ........ 131 AT.. start-up coupling......... 121 Relubrication ..........
  • Page 242 Index DUV40A (Diagnostic Unit Vibration).... 122 Hazard symbols Meaning ............ 6 Efficiency ...........  139, 170 Heater .............. 123 Embedded safety notes.........  6 Helical gear units .......... 13 EWH.............. 110 Mounting positions........ 175 Malfunctions .......... 238 Type designation .......... 27 EWH.. adapter ...........  110 Helical-bevel gear unit Extended storage ..........
  • Page 243 Index Agitator ............ 130 AL../AMS../AM../AQS../AQ../EWH.. adapters Oil change............ 151 .............. 149 Oil check ............ 151 Maintenance intervals ........ 147 Oil drain plug Maintenance tasks Compound gear unit ........ 173 Gear unit............ 150 Oil drain valve ............ 128 Maintenance work Oil expansion tank .......... 128 AD.. input shaft assembly ...... 149 Oil level check............ 151 Oil change ............
  • Page 244 Index ® SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W..19 – 59 ................ 21 Safety notes ® SPIROPLAN right-angle gear units W..37/ Designated use .......... 9 W..47 .............. 20 Designation in the documentation .... 5 Meaning of the hazard symbols .......  6 Target group ............ 8 Preliminary information........
  • Page 248 SEW-EURODRIVE—Driving the world SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Ernst-Blickle-Str. 42 76646 BRUCHSAL GERMANY Tel. +49 7251 75-0 Fax +49 7251 75-1970 sew@sew-eurodrive.com www.sew-eurodrive.com...

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