OtN Series 2000
Gearmotors and Reducers
Installation Instructions
Start-Up
Before operating the reducer or gearmotor, the following must be done:
•Install the drive on a rigid and
•Remove the protective coating on the shaft and flange. Use solvent if necessary.
•Carefully install coupling, sheaves, sprockets, or pinions on shaft. Mount as close to the shaft shoulder as possible.
•It is preferable to use heat instead of force. Do not hammer on shaft!
•Check shaft alignment when using direct coupling.
•Check shaft parallelism when using belt or chain drive.
CAUTION: Refer to belt manufacturer's recommendation for belt tension. (Tension should not be applied on chain drives.)
•Check oil level in oil lubricated reducer.
•Install breather plug in the plug hole per recommendations shown on page (3). Remove pin from center of breather plug if breather design is per diagram below.
PIN
•Reducer breathers not supplied with
•For motor/coupling mounting of reducers with one piece splined couplings, refer to instructions included on page 6 of this manual.
Maintenance
To ensure safe operation and to avoid problems, it is recommended the reducer or gearmotor be inspected every 50 hours of operating time.
•Check mounting bolts and belt tension (if applicable).
The preventative maintenance list below should be performed every 5000 hours of operating time:
•Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
•Make sure the vent hole in the breather is clean.
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