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IronHorse® Aluminum Worm Gear
Installation and Maintenance
User Manual Overview
Overview of This Publication
The IronHorse Worm Gearbox Installation and Maintenance guide describes the installation,
operation, and preventative maintenance of IronHorse Worm Gearboxes.
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual contains important information for people who will install, maintain, and/or operate
any of the IronHorse Worm Gearboxes.
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Table of Contents
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Summary of Contents for AutomationDirect IronHorse WGA-30M-060-H1
- Page 1 By telephone: (770) 844-4200 (Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET) On the Web: www.automationdirect.com Special Symbols NOTE: When you see the “notepad” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will be a special note which presents information that may make your work quicker or more efficient.
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Page 2: Package Contents
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance IronHorse® Worm Gearbox Introduction Purpose of Worm Gearboxes Gearboxes, also known as enclosed gear Sealed Durable All shafts use drives or speed reducers, are mechanical Hardened worm double lip seals to shaft for increased prevent oil leaks durability and contamination... -
Page 3: Part Number Explanation
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Part Number Explanation WGA - 30M - 060 - H1 Input Frame Type (NEMA) H1: 56C-face Gearbox Type Series Designation H2: 145TC-face H3: 182/4TC-face WGA: Worm gearbox, aluminum frame Input Frame Type (IEC) 63B5 Frame Size (center distance) 63B14 30M: 30mm... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance IronHorse® Worm Gearbox Installation Read these instructions thoroughly before installing or operating the gearbox. Installation Instructions • Add or partially drain oil as needed depending upon the mounting orientation. (Refer to the lubrication section of this manual for more information.) •... - Page 5 IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Breather vent Installation All IronHorse Worm Gearboxes are tested and filled with Mobil synthetic lubricant prior to shipment. All vent openings are plugged by the manufacturer to prevent the loss of lubricant in shipment. The breather vent is shipped loose in the package with all gearboxes. Breather vent use with aluminum gearboxes is not required, but is optional.
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Page 6: Lubrication Instructions
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance IronHorse® Worm Gearbox Lubrication & Mounting Orientations Lubricant selection is important to all gearboxes, and it is particularly critical for the worm gear type. An oil with special characteristics and a relatively high viscosity is required due to sliding action between the gear teeth where they mesh. - Page 7 IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Lubricant Capacities and Mounting Orientations WARNING: t oo much oIl WIll cAuse oveRheAtING ANd too lIttle oIl WIll Result IN GeAR fAIluRe heck oIl level ReGulARly oRe fRequeNt oIl chANGes ARe RecommeNded WheN opeRAtING coNtINuously At hIGh tempeRAtuRes oR uNdeR coNdItIoNs of extReme dIRt oR dust...
- Page 8 IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance IronHorse® Worm Gearbox Seal Sizes Aluminum Worm Gearbox Input and Output Seal Sizes Aluminum Worm Gearbox Seal Sizes Model # Input Seals (mm) Output Seals (mm) WGA-30M-xxx-xx 25 x 62 x 7 25 x 47 x 7 WGA-40M-xxx-xx 25 x 35 x 7 30 x 40 x 7...
- Page 9 IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Accessories Flange 1) Remove the cover. 2) Remove the bearing race from the existing ouput cover. 3) Install the bearing race in the output flange. 4) Place the flange on the gearbox as shown. 5) Install SHCS and tighten.
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Page 10: Output Cover
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Dual Shaft 1) Slide a spacer (item 1) and install a clip (item 2) on one end of the shaft. 2) Insert keys (included) into the shaft. 3) Insert the shaft into the gearbox, aligning the keys with the key slots. 4) Slide the remaining spacer (Item 5) over the shaft and secure in place using the provided clip (Item 6). -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
IronHorse® Worm Gear Installation and Maintenance Troubleshooting Breakdown Possible cause Remedy No power available Check power source Gear, axis and bearing may be The motor does not run without Check gearbox alignment and bearing damaged from misalignment during load condition – fix alignment issues installation Bearing failure Replace gearbox or bearings...
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