PARALLEL SHAFT REDUCERS OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. §,,PHILADELPHIA GEAR Local service. National support. Global expertise.NOTE Adequate installation, maintenance, and safety instructions must be given by the User to personnel directly responsible for the operation of the gear drive and accessory ‘equipment. In addition, the procedures set forth in the operating instructions must be followed carefully. INTRODUCTION This manual contains general installation, operating, maintenance and trouble-shooting instructions for the majority of Philadelphia Gear parallel shaft gear drives. These drives are rugged, high quality machines designed in accordance with standards of the American Gear Manufacturers Association to give many years of trouble-free service. However, optimum performance can be expected only if the procedures in this manual are followed. Should questions arise that are not covered in this guide, additional information may be obtained by contacting your local representative, or the Service Department, Philadelphia Gear Corporation, Norristown, PA 19401 Telephone: (610) 265-3000 Fax: (610) 337-5637 Email: service @ philagear.com All inquiries should be accompanied by the following information, which can be obtained from the gear drive nameplate: Gear Drive Size and Type Philadelphia Gear Corporation Order Number Unit Serial Number All orders for renewal parts or replacement parts should include description and part number shown on the typical or specific parts list supplied with this service manual. Contact Philadelphia Gear Service Department at the above numbers if the parts list is missing. Much of the information contained in this service manual is proprietary to Philadelphia Gear Corporation and has not been disclosed to the general public. Reproduction of any or all parts in this manual without the express written permission and consent of Philadelphia Gear Corporation is prohibited. INSTALLATION SERVICE The installation of most power transmission equipment normally does not require the services of a factory engineer. These services are not included in the selling price of the equipment unless specifically agreed upon in writing between the seller and purchaser. In applications requiring a more complex arrangement of components, consideration should be given to the use of a factory engineer for assistance and check-out of the installation. These services are available from Philadelphia Gear Corporation by arrangement with the company’s Service Department.NOTE If this unit is not to be placed into service immediately, read and follow the section "PROLONGED STORAGE" on page 5. Removal of all protective shipping covers and preservative coatings should be delayed until the equipment is ready for installation. HANDLING 1. When handling the gear drive, care must be taken to avoid supporting or lifting in manner that would place excessive stress on parts that are not designed to support the unit's weight. When the gear drive is resting on the floor, it must be in a normal, upright position with the weight resting on the mounting surface. Gear drives of the vertical type, having shafts projecting below the mounting base must be supported by blocks under the mounting surfaces to avoid placing weight on the shaft. 2. Never drag the gear drive. This will mar the machined mounting surfaces and may overstress the housing. 3. The gear drive must be lifted only with the designated lifting holes or special eyebolts provided for this purpose. Slings, cables, or chains should be adjusted to distribute the load evenly. Never attempt to lift the entire gear by light eyebolts fixed into covers or thinner-walled housing sections. Figure 1 4, _ Use only lifting equipment that is adequately maintained and that possesses sufficient load carrying capacity for the particular application. Secure and balance the load properly to prevent shifting during suspension.