ELECTRIC MOTORS, GEARMOTORS AND DRIVES Speed Reducers Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions Table of Contents WARNING/CAUTION INFORMATION ..........2 General Operation .
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Read ALL instructions prior to operating reducer. Injury to personnel or reducer failure may be caused by improper installation, maintenance or operation. Written authorization from LEESON ELECTRIC is required to operate or use reducers in man lift or people moving devices. Check to make certain application does not exceed the allowable load capacities published in the current catalog.
Instruction Manual General Operation Run the motor which drives the reducer and check the direction of reducer output rotation. Consult motor nameplate for instructions to reverse the direction of rotation. Attaching the load: On direct coupled installations, check shaft and coupling alignment between speed reducer and loading mechanism.
Instruction Manual Lubrication The reducer is properly filled at the factory with sufficient lubricant per customer specified mounting position. If position is not specified by customer, reducer will be filled to level in mounting position 1 (worm over) Reducer ordered with a "MOD" will be filled based on the factory assumed mounting position, mounting position should be specified with order to assure proper lubrication.
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Your reducer has been tested and adjusted at the factory. Dismantling or replacement of components must IRONMAN BY OHIO GEAR™ be done by LEESON to maintain the warranty. Inspect vent plug often to insure it is clean and operating. CAUTION Mounting bolts should be routinely checked to ensure that the unit is firmly anchored for proper operation.
All capacity ratings are based on proper application of American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) service factors as given on page 174 of the IRONMAN BY OHIO GEAR™ 8050 Catalog. Load conditions must be within cataloged ratings published in the current LEESON Catalog (available upon request).
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