Hale RGA - Manual (Page 3)

SPLIT-SHAFT PTO GEARBOX
1 INSTALLATION MANUAL
SAFETY
1. WARNING: The gearbox is heavy. When
lifting gearbox into position use proper lifting
devices to support the gearbox.
2. WARNING: Any electrical system has the
potential to cause sparks. Take care to
eliminate explosive or hazardous
environments during installation or service.
3. CAUTION: Before lay out and installation
of the drive line, consult apparatus and/or
drive line component manufacturer for
guidance in drive line design.
4. CAUTION: Drive shafts less than 15
inches (381 mm) long should have no more
than 1
o 30’ angularity.
5. CAUTION: The gearboxes are shipped
without oil. Before placing the apparatus in
service fill the gearbox to the proper level
with SAE EP90 or SAE 80W-90 gear oil.
Before attempting to install a Hale Gearbox, read all of
the following safety precautions and follow carefully.
6. CAUTION: Make sure interlocks and
indicator lights required by NFPA standards
are properly installed.
7. CAUTION: DO NOT exceed the rated
current of the shift switch, 4 AMPS at 12
VDC, when connecting other devices.
8. CAUTION: The gearbox IS NOT a “hot
shift” device. Before shifting from ROAD to
PUMP or back make sure the apparatus
drive shaft has stopped turning. Attempting
to shift with the drive shaft turning will result
in damage to the gears.
9. CAUTION: When driving high inertia
auxiliary equipment such as a generator,
make sure the equipment shaft stops
rotating before shifting back to ROAD
position. Shifting to road position before the
shaft stops turning will result in damage to
gears.