Gearbox lubrication, 4 gearbox lubrication – B&C Technologies IM Series Industrial Ironer User Manual

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Figure 5.16: The guide tape feed route

existing one adjacent to the location where the tape is missing. You can then lower the rolls and
jog the machine slowly to pull or ”thread” the new tape into the machine with an old one... with
some practice you will become adept at keeping the tapes from becoming tangled. The new tape
is then threaded through the tensioner at the location missing the tape.

5.7.4

Gearbox Lubrication

Type:

Darmex 140 or equivalent Use an SAE 140 (ISO 460) Weight Synthetic Gear Oil for replace-

ment if Darmex 140 is unavailable.

Interval:

Change the gear oil after the first 500 hours of operation, then every 2000 hours of oper-

ation.

Capacity:

IM800 - 7 liters (1.85 gal) per roll IM1200 - 12 liters (3.2 gal) per roll

Procedure:

1. Move the main power switch to the off position

2. Remove right side covers.

3. Drain oil from gear box while it is still warm.

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