Mounting positions / lubrication, Mounting positions motorized reducers & gearmotors, Lubrication – Grove Gear Helical-Bevel Cast Iron (K Series) User Manual
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Mounting Positions / Lubrication
Mounting position must be specified on all orders, and included in the reducer description, so the correct amount of oil
is installed at the factory.
Mounting Positions
Motorized Reducers & Gearmotors
The Reducer and Motor are assembled at the factory, and filled with the proper quantity of lubricant based on your
specified mounting position. Integral Gearmotors are supplied with 3 phase 230/460v totally enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC)
1750 rpm general purpose motors. Special integral gearmotors are available. Consult the factory for details.
Standard Integral Gearmotors and Motorized Reducers are assembled at the factory with the conduit box and the conduit
opening at the position illustrated in the dimensional section of the catalog. The user may rotate the body of the motor
to reposition the conduit box (in 90° increments from original position). The conduit opening may also be repositioned
at 90° increments from the original position. Both operations may be performed without disassembling the drive.
Lubrication
Size 8473 through 8973 Reducers and Gearmotors are filled with gear lubricant at the factory, to the correct level for the
mounting position specified on the order. The lubricants in the chart on the next page are recommended for continuous
operation in ambient temperatures of 30° to 125° F (0° to 50° C) and operating temperatures to 185° F (85° C). Consult
factory for recommendation for other ambient temperatures or intermittent duty.
If the mounting position is changed, the oil quantity must be adjusted to obtain the proper oil level.
Mounting position must be one shown above. Consult the factory if you are not certain of the correct oil level or
quantity. Consult the factory for mounting positions not shown.
VENT LOCATION
OIL LEVEL
DRAIN PLUG
L
R
V6
V6 I
L
R
V5 I
R
V5
L
R
L
R
B3
L
R
B6 I
L
B3 I
L
R
R
B6
L
B8
L
R
B6 II
L
R
R
L
B8 I
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