Bloom Manufacturing 2200 Series - Manual (Page 5)

Experience and common sense, along with a good inspections, will determine if they can be used again. Always coat
O-Rings, bearings, bushings and the rubber parts of seals with oil during assembly. Use a light coat of thread sealing
compound on pipe fittings and plugs.
(b) Oil Change Information:
The Speed Reducer vent/fill and drain plugs are located at the base of the face plate. Oil should be changed every 100
hours of operating time or every six months whichever comes first
OIL CAPACITY CHART
hours of operating time, or every six months, whichever comes first.
Speed Reducer Series
Base Mounted
Position
All Other Mounting
Positions
2200 4 pints 4 pints
(c) Oil Level:
To check the oil level, remove the level plug. The oil should be level with the bottom of this opening. If more oil is
needed, use the recommended gear oil listed below.
(d) Recommended Gear Oil:
2200 4 pints 4 pints
(d) Recommended Gear Oil:
Use Bloom ULLTRA-LUBE NO. 601 trans-worm gear oil; available from Bloom in pints or quarts. For emergency
situations when Bloom ULLTRA-LUBE NO. 601 is not immediately available, use Phillips 66 Company SAE grade 80W90
superior multi-purpose gear oil (Phillips 80W90 SMP) meeting API classification GL-5 or equivalent brand. Continuous
use of oil other than Bloom ULLTRA-LUBE NO. 601 or Phillips 80W90 SMP oil may shorten the life of the gears. DO
NOT mix Bloom #601 or Phillips 80W90 SMP with more than 50% of any other kind of oil.
Section 4 Speed Reducer Break In
• Speed Reducers, like any other kind of machinery, require a “break in” to perform well and
to maximize their life.
• The following guidelines should be used in the break in of Bloom Speed Reducers
CAUTION
• The following guidelines should be used in the break in of Bloom Speed Reducers.
• Do not run the speed Reducer at high speeds when performing this operation.
• Do not exceed one half rated load for the first thirty minutes of operation. This will ensure
that the worm and gear have an opportunity to wear in properly.
• Periodically, check the gearbox for temperature rises and allow the Speed Reducer to cool
down if necessary.
5 For best results, only use Bloom replacement parts 800-394-1139
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