Y Drive Maintanance

Falk Enclosed Gear Drives Installation & Maintenance Instructions
Types GHB, Y, YB, & YBX Sizes 1080-1195 & 2050-2235
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How to Use This Manual

This manual provides detailed instructions on installation and
maintenance of gear drives and couplings. Use the table of
contents below to locate required information.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLE
FREE SERVICE.
Type Y
Type YBX
Type YB
Type GHB
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 1 & 2
Shaft Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2 & 3
Tightening Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Lubrication Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 3 thru 7
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Stored and Inactive Gear Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Introduction
Credit for long service and dependable operation of a gear
drive is often given to the engineers who designed it, or the
craftsmen who constructed it, or the sales engineer who
recommended the type and size. Ultimate credit belongs to the
mechanic on the job who worked to make the foundation rigid
and level, who accurately aligned the shafts and carefully
installed the accessories, and who made sure that the drive
received regular lubrication. The details of this important job
are the subject of this manual.
NAMEPLATE Operate Falk gear drives only at horsepower,
speed and ratio shown on nameplate. Before changing any one of
these, submit complete nameplate data and new application
conditions to the Factory for correct oil level, parts and application
approval.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Disassembly & assembly
instructions and parts guides are available from the Factory or
Rexnord Account Executives. When requesting information,
please give complete data from the nameplate on the gear
drive; Model, M.O.Number, Date, RPM, and Ratio.
WARNING: Consult applicable local and national safety codes
for proper guarding of rotating members. Lock out power source
and remove all external loads from drive before servicing drive
or accessories.
Warranty
Rexnord Industries (the Company) warrants that, for a period
of three years from the date of shipment, the product described
herein will deliver successfully its rated output as indicated on
the nameplate, provided, it is properly installed and
maintained, correctly lubricated, and operated in the
environment and within the limits of speed, torque or other load
conditions for which it was sold. Such product is expressly not
warranted against failure or unsatisfactory operation resulting
from dynamic vibrations imposed upon it by the drive system in
which it is installed unless the nature of such vibrations has
been fully defined and expressly accepted in writing by the
Company as a condition of operation.
Installation Instructions
The following instructions apply to standard Falk Type GHB, Y,
YB & YBX drives shown above. If a drive is furnished with
special features, refer to the supplementary instructions shipped
with the drive.
WELDING Do not weld on the gear drive or accessories
without prior approval from Rexnord Industries, LLC. Welding
on the drive may cause distortion of the housing or damage to
the bearings and gear teeth. Welding without prior approval
could void the warranty.
EFFECTS OF SOLAR ENERGY If the gear drive operates in
the sun at ambient temperatures over 100F(38C), then special
measures should be taken to protect the drive from solar energy.
This protection can consist of a canopy over the drive or reflective
paint on the drive. If neither is possible, a heat exchanger or other
cooling device may be required to prevent the sump temperature
from exceeding the allowable maximum.
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING Mount gear drive with base
horizontal, unless it has been specifically ordered for mounting
in another position. If it is necessary to mount the drive in a
different position from that for which it was ordered, consult
Rexnord for changes necessary to provide
proper lubrication.
NON-HORIZONTAL MOUNTING For gear drives with
non-horizontal mounting, including tilted, vertical and wall
mounted, refer to instructions provided with the drive for oil
levels and bearing lubrication.
Rexnord Industries, LLC, Gear Group

3001 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53208-4200 USA Telephone: 414-342-3131
Fax: 414-937-4359 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.rexnord.com
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Installation & Maintenance Instructions Falk Enclosed Gear Drives

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Sizes 1080-1195 & 2050-2235 Types GHB, Y, YB, & YBX
FOUNDATION, GENERAL To facilitate oil drainage, elevate

the gear drive foundation above the surrounding floor level. If
desired, replace the drive oil
drain plug with a valve, but
provide a guard to protect
the valve from accidental
opening or breakage.
When an outboard
bearing is used, mount
drive and outboard
bearing on a continuous
foundation or bedplate
and dowel both in place.
FOUNDATION, STEEL
When mounting gear drive on structural steel, it is recommended
that an engineered design be utilized for a pedestal, adapter base
or bed to provide sufficient rigidity, to prevent induced loads from
distorting the housing and
causing gear misalignment. In
the absence of an engineered
design, it is recommended that a
base plate, with thickness equal
to or greater than the thickness
of the drive feet, be securely
bolted to steel supports and
CONTINUOUS PLATE
extend under the entire drive as
illustrated.
FOUNDATION, CONCRETE
If a concrete foundation is used, allow the concrete to set firmly
before bolting down the gear drive. For the best type of mounting,
grout structural steel mounting
pads into the mounting base,
as illustrated, rather than
grouting the drive directly into
the concrete.
Motors and other
components mounted on motor plates or motor brackets may
become misaligned during shipment. ALWAYS check alignment
after installation. Refer to Page 3 for coupling alignment
instructions.
MOTOR BRACKETS The weight, location and starting
torque of the motor will cause some brackets to deflect
downward and to twist. This movement is within allowable
engineered limits for motor-drive selections from the Falk
selection guide. If the customer considers the movement
excessive, jackscrew supports for the bracket extension are
available from Rexnord. To compensate for deflection caused
by heavy motors AND to get CORRECT COUPLING
ALIGNMENT, use more shims under the rear motor feet than
the front feet.
GEAR DRIVE ALIGNMENT Align drive with driven equipment
by placing broad, flat shims under all mounting pads. Start at the
low speed shaft end and level across the length and then the width
of the drive. Check with a feeler gauge to make certain that all pads
are supported to prevent distortion of housing when drive is bolted
down. After drive is aligned with driven equipment and bolted down,
align prime mover to drive input shaft. Refer to Page 3 for coupling
alignment.
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If equipment is received from Rexnord mounted on a bedplate,

the components were accurately aligned at Rexnord with the
bedplate mounted on a large, flat assembly plate. Shim under
the bedplate foot pads until the gear drive is level and all feet
are in the same plane.
LEVELING
REFERENCE
SURFACE
SHIMS
SHIMS
Check high speed shaft coupling alignment. If the coupling is

misaligned, the bedplate is shimmed incorrectly. Re-shim
bedplate and recheck high speed coupling alignment. If
necessary, realign motor.
Shaft Connections
WARNING: Provide suitable guards in accordance with
OSHA standards.
COUPLING CONNECTIONS The performance and life of
any coupling depends largely upon how well the coupling is
installed and serviced. Refer to the coupling manufacturers
manual for specific instructions.
CORRECT METHOD
Heat interference fitted
coupling hubs, pinions,
sprockets or pulleys to a
maximum of 275F (135C)
and slide onto gear
drive shaft.
INCORRECT METHOD
DO NOT drive coupling
hub, pinion, sprocket or
pulley onto the shaft. An
endwise blow on the
CAUTION
DO NOT HAMMER
shaft/coupling may damage
gears and bearings.
FALK COUPLINGS (Except fluid type) Detailed
installation manuals are available from the Factory, your local
Rexnord Account Executive or Distributorjust provide size and
type designations stamped on the coupling. For lubricant
requirements and a list of typical lubricants meeting Rexnord
specifications, refer to appropriate coupling service manual.
Flanged Type Rigid Couplings are typically used on drives with
vertical output shafts. The low speed shaft extension ends of the
solid vertical shaft drives are drilled and tapped to accommodate
coupling keeper plates. Tightening torques for fasteners, including
keeper plate fasteners are listed in Table 1, Page 3.


FALK FLUID COUPLINGS Refer to the installation
manual furnished with the fluid coupling for installation,
alignment and startup instructions.
GAP AND ANGULAR ALIGNMENT If possible, after
mounting coupling hubs, position the driving and driven
equipment so that the distance between
shaft ends is equal to the coupling gap.
Align the shafts by placing a spacer
block, equal in thickness to required
gap, between hub faces, as shown
above, and also at 90 intervals around
the hub. Check with feelers.
STEELFLEX ILLUSTRATED
OFFSET ALIGNMENT Align
driving and driven shafts so that a
straight edge will rest squarely on both
couplings hubs as shown to the right
and also at 90 intervals. Tighten
foundation bolts of the connected
equipment and recheck alignment
STEELFLEX ILLUSTRATED
and gap.
SPROCKETS, PULLEYS OR SHEAVES Mount power
take-offs as close to the gear drive housing as possible to
avoid undue bearing load and shaft deflection.
Align the output shaft of the gear drive square and parallel with
the driven shaft by placing a
WRONG
RIGHT
straightedge across the face of the
sprockets or sheaves as illustrated.
Check horizontal shaft alignment
by placing one leg of a square
against the face of the sheave or
sprocket with the spirit level on
GEAR DRIVE WALL
the horizontal leg of the square.
LEVEL
SQUARE AND
PARALLEL
DO NOT over tighten belts or chains. Adjust chains to

manufacturers specifications. Adjust belts as follows:
The ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not
slip under peak load conditions. Check the belt tension
frequently during the first 24 to 48 hours of run-in operation.
Over tightening belts shortens belt and bearing life. Keep belts
free from foreign material which may cause slippage. Inspect
the Vbelt periodically; tighten the belts if they are slipping.
OUTBOARD BEARING Mount the outboard bearing and
gear drive on a common foundation so that they will shift as an
assembly if settling should occur. Bring the outboard bearing to the
correct horizontal position with broad flat shims under the
mounting pad. Align accurately so that the load is equally divided
between the two drive bearings and the outboard bearing. Mount
a stop bar against the pillow block foot on the load side when
large horizontal load components are exerted on the pillow block.
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PINION MOUNTING Mount pinion as close to the unit as

possible to avoid undue bearing load and shaft deflection.
Refer to the Factory for pinion alignment instructions.
BACKSTOPS To prevent damage to backstops due to
incorrect motor shaft rotation at start up, couplings are NOT
assembled when gear drives are furnished with backstops. After
completing the electrical connection, check motor and gear
drive shaft rotations. Then complete alignment and assembly
of coupling.
Fastener Tightening Torques

Use the tightening torque values specified in Table 1, for
fastening Falk gear drives, motors, keeper plates and accessories
to their mounting surfaces with non-lubricated fasteners. DO NOT
use these values for torque locking fasteners or for fastening
components with aluminum feet or with soft gaskets or vibration
dampers on the mounting surface. If the tightening torque exceeds
the capacity of the torque wrench, use a torque multiplier. Use
Grade 5 fasteners for diameters through 1.50", for larger diameter
fasteners, use ASTM A-354 Grade BC.
TABLE 1 Tightening Torques lb-in

DO NOT LUBRICATE FASTENERS
Thread
Dia-UNC
.250-20
.3125-18
.375-16
.500-13
.625-11
.750-10
.875-9
1.000-8
1.125-7
Metal
to Metal
Metal to
Concrete
90
185
330
825
1640
2940
4560
6800
8900
70
145
255
640
1280
2290
3750
5600
7000
Thread
Dia-UNC
Metal
to Metal
Metal to
Concrete
1.250-7
1.375-6
1.500-6
1.750-5
2.000-4.5
2.250-4.5
2.500-4
2.750-4
3.000-4
12600
16500
22100
23700
37000
52000
72000
98000
125000
10000
13000
17500
18700
29000
41000
56000
77000
99000
Water Cooling
WATER COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS Install a shut-off or
control valve in the water line to the heat exchanger to regulate
the water flow through the exchanger. Also install a water flow
gauge between the control valve and the exchanger to
determine actual flow rate. Discharge water to an OPEN DRAIN
to prevent back pressure.
Lubrication Recommendations
Carefully follow lubrication instructions on the gear drive
nameplate, warning tags and installation manuals furnished
with the gear drive.
Lubricants listed in this manual are typical ONLY and should
not be construed as exclusive recommendations. Industrial type
petroleum based rust and oxidation inhibited (R & O) gear
lubricants or industrial type sulfur-phosphorus extreme pressure
(EP) gear lubricants are the recommended lubricants for
ambient temperatures of 15F to 125F(-9C to +52C).
For drives operating outside the above temperature range refer
to Synthetic Lubricants paragraphs, Page 4. Synthetic
lubricants can also be used in normal climates.

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VISCOSITY (IMPORTANT) The proper grade for R & O and

EP lubricants is found in Table 2. For cold climate conditions refer
to Table 4, Page 5 and the Synthetic Lubricant paragraphs.
Select a lubricant which has a pour point at least 10F (5.5C)
below the expected minimum ambient starting temperature.
Usable temperature ranges can sometimes be widened if specific
application conditions are known.
If a gear drive operates in a typical indoor environment where
the ambient temperature is within 70F to 125F (21C to
52C), the oil viscosity should be increased one AGMA grade
above that shown for the 50F to 125F(10C to 52C) range.
That is, an AGMA Number 6 or 7 should be substituted for a 5
or 6 respectively, under this ambient condition.
TABLE 2 Viscosity Grade

Recommendations
for R & O or EP Lubricants
Normal Climates
Output RPM
15 to 60F
(-9 to +16C)
ISO-VG
Output RPM Below 80

Output RPM 80 & Above
150
150
50 to 125F
(10 to 52C)
AGMA ISO-VG
4
4
320
220
6
5
Petroleum Based Lubricants

R & O GEAR LUBRICANTS (Table 5) Industrial type
petroleum based rust and oxidation inhibited (R & O ) gear
lubricants are the most common and readily available general
purpose gear lubricants.
EXTREME PRESSURE (EP) LUBRICANTS (Table 3) For
highly loaded gear drives or drives loaded in excess of original
estimates, industrial type petroleum extreme pressure lubricants
are preferred. The EP lubricants currently recommended are of
the sulphur-phosphorus type.
WARNING: EP LUBRICANTS IN FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
EP lubricants may contain toxic substances and should not be
used in the food processing industry without the lubricant
manufacturers approval. Lubricants which meet USDA H1
classification are suitable for food processing applications.
CAUTION: EP LUBRICANTS & INTERNAL BACKSTOPS Do
not use EP lubricants or lubricants with anti-wear additives or
lubricant formulations including sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine,
lead derivatives, graphite or molybdenum disulfides in units
equipped with internal cartridge type backstops. Some
lubricants in Table 5 may contain anti-wear additives. Lubricants
in Table 3 do contain several of these additives.
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Synthetic lubricants of the polyalphaolefin type are

recommended for cold climate operation, high temperature
applications, extended temperature range (all season)
operation and/or extended lubricant change intervals. The
proper viscosity grade of synthetic lubricant is given in Table 4.
WARNING: SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS IN FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRY Synthetic lubricants may contain toxic substances
and should not be used in the food processing industry without
the lubricant manufacturers approval. Lubricants which meet
USDA H1 classification are suitable for food processing
applications.
CAUTION: SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS & INTERNAL BACKSTOPS
Synthetic lubricants may be used in gear drives with internal
backstops operating only in cold temperatures -30 to +50F
(-34 to +10C). Mobil SHC 624 and SHC 626 provide proper
backstop action under these conditions. Other synthetic
lubricants may also be acceptable. DO NOT use synthetic
lubricants in units with backstops operating in ambient
temperatures above 50F (10C).
AGMA
OIL PUMPS When selecting a lubricant for a gear drive

equipped with an oil pump, cold temperature oil viscosity is
important. Lubricant viscosity at start-up generally should not
exceed 1725 cSt (8,000 SSU). When exceeding this viscosity,
pump cavitation is possible, preventing oil circulation. A sump
heater may be required or it may be possible to use a lower
viscosity oil to minimize pump cavitation, consult the Factory.
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Synthetic Lubricants
Oil Levels
Prior to filling gear drives, remove the inspection cover and flood
the oil troughs with a generous flow of oil to the bearings. Fill the
drive with oil to the level indicated on the oil dipstick. Approximate
oil capacities are given on the drive nameplate.
Lubricant Changes
OIL ANALYSIS REPORT Checking oil condition at regular
intervals is recommended. In the absence of more specific
limits, the guidelines listed below may be used to indicate when
to change oil:
1. Water content is greater than 0.05% (500 ppm).
2. Iron content exceeds 150 ppm.
3. Silicon (dust/dirt) exceeds 25 ppm.
4. Viscosity changes more than 15%.
PETROLEUM LUBRICANTS For normal operating
conditions, change gear oils every 6 months or 2500 operating
hours, whichever occurs first. If the drive is operated in an area
where temperatures vary with the seasons, change the oil
viscosity grade to suit the temperature, refer to Table 2.
Lubricant suppliers can test oil from the drive periodically
and recommend economical change schedules.
SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS Synthetic lube change intervals
can be extended to 8000-10,000 hours depending upon
operating temperatures and lubricant contamination.
Laboratory analysis is recommended for optimum lubricant life
and gear drive performance. Change lube with change in
ambient temperature, if required. Refer to Table 4.


TABLE 3 Extreme Pressure Lubricants

Maximum Operating Temperature 200F (93C)
Manufacturer
Lubricant
Amoco Oil Co.

BP Oil Co.
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Citgo Petroleum Corp.
Permagear/Amogear EP
Energear EP
Gear Compounds EP
Citgo EP Compound
Conoco Inc.
Exxon Co. U.S.A.
E.F. Houghton & Co.
Imperial Oil Ltd.
Gear Oil
Spartan EP
MP Gear Oil
Spartan EP
Kendall Refining Co.

Keystone Div., Pennwalt Corp.
Lyondell Petrochemical (ARCO)
Mobil Oil Corp.
Kendall NS-MP
Keygear
Pennant NL
Mobilgear
Petro-Canada Products
Phillips 66 Co.
Shell Oil Co.
Shell Canada Limited
Ultima EP
Philgear
Omala Oil
Omala Oil
Sun Oil Co.

Texaco Lubricants
Unocal 76 (East & West)
Valvoline Oil Co.
Sunep
Meropa
Extra Duty NL Gear Lube
AGMA EP
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TABLE 4 Polyalphaolefin Type

AGMA Viscosity Grade
...
ISO Viscosity Grade
32
68
150
220
320
Viscosity
cSt @ 40C
28.835.2 61.274.8 135165 198242
SSU @ 100F 135164
Ambient Temperature
Range F
30 to
+10
284347
15 to
+ 50
0 to
+ 80
Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
CPI Engineering
Services, Inc.
+10 to
+125
+ 20 to
+125
Lubricant
Manufacturer
Conoco, Inc.
288352
626765 9181122 13351632
...
...
...
Syn. Gear
Lube Tegra
220
...
...
...
...
Syncon 32
Syncon 68
CP4620
32
CP4620 CP4620 CP4620

68
150
220
...
CP4630
32
CP4630 CP4630 CP4630

68
150
220
...
Spartan
Synthetic
EP 220
Spartan
Synthetic
EP 320
SHC 630
SHC 632
...
...
Spartan
Synthetic
EP 150
SHC 624
SHC 626
SHC 629
Exxon Co. U.S.A.
Mobil Oil Corp.
...
Mobilgear
SHC 150
...
Mobilgear Mobilgear
SHC 220 SHC 320
Minimum viscosity index of 130 (consult lubricant supplier/manufacturer for

maximum operating temperature). Vixcosity grade selections are not applicable
to semi-high speed and high speed drives.
With complete application information, temperature range can sometimes be
extended, consult Factory.
Extreme pressure EP lubricants (contains sulphur phosphorus).
TABLE 5 Petroleum Based R & O Gear Oils (Maximum operating temperature of lubricants 200F (93C)
AGMA Viscosity Grade
ISO Viscosity Grade
46
68
100
150
220
320
460
cSt @ 40C
41.4-50.6
61.2-74.8
90-110
135-165
198-242
288-352
414-506
SSU @ 100F
193-235
284-347
417-510
626-765
918-1122
1335-1632
1919-2346
Viscosity
Manufacturer
Lubricant
Lubricant
Lubricant
Lubricant
Lubricant
Lubricant
Amer. Ind. Oil 320
Amer. Ind. Oil 460
Machine Oil AW 150

Citgo Pacemaker 150
Amer. Ind. Oil 220

Energol HLP-HD 220
Machine Oil AW 220
Citgo Pacemaker 220
Machine Oil AW 320

Citgo Pacemaker 320
Citgo Pacemaker 460
Dectol R & O Oil 100

Teresstic 100
Hydro-Drive HP-500
Teresso 100

Teresstic 150
Hydro-Drive HP-750
Teresso 150

Teresstic 220
Hydro-Drive HP-1000
Teresso 220

Teresstic 320

Teresstic 460
Kenoil R & O AW 68
KLC-20
Duro 68
DTE Oil Heavy Medium
Kenoil R & O AW 100

KLC-30
Duro 100
DTE Oil Heavy
Four Seasons AW 150

KLC-40
Duro 150
DTE Oil Extra Heavy
KLC-50
Duro 220
DTE Oil BB
Duro 320
DTE Oil AA
Harmony 46
Magnus Oil 46
Turbo T46
Tellus 46
Harmony 68
Magnus Oil 68
Turbo T68
Tellus 68
Harmony 100
Magnus Oil 100
Morlina 100
Tellus 100
Harmony 150 or150D

Magnus Oil 150
Morlina 150
Tellus 150
Harmony 220
Magnus Oil 220
Morlina 220
Tellus 220
Harmony 320
Magnus Oil 320
Morlina 320
Tellus 320
Morlina 460
Regal Oil R & O 46

Unax RX 46
Turbine Oil 46
Valvoline AW ISO 46
Regal Oil R & O 68

Unax RX 68
Turbine Oil 68
Valvoline AW ISO 68
Regal Oil R & O 100

Unax RX 100
Turbine Oil 100
Valvoline AW ISO 100
Regal Oil R & O 150

Unax RX 150
Turbine Oil 150
Regal Oil R & O 220

Unax RX 220
Turbine Oil 220
Regal Oil R & O 320

Unax AW 320
Turbine Oil 320
Regal Oil R & O 460

Turbine Oil 460
Turbine Oil 460
Amoco Oil Co.

BP Oil Co.
Amer. Ind. Oil 46

Turbinol T-46
Hydraulic Oil AW 46
Citgo Pacemaker 46
Amer. Ind. Oil 68

Turbinol T-68
Hydraulic Oil AW 68
Citgo Pacemaker 68
Amer. Ind. Oil 100

Turbinol T-100
Machine Oil AW 100
Citgo Pacemaker 100
Amer. Ind. Oil 150
Conoco Inc.
Exxon Co., U.S.A.
Houghton International Inc.
Imperial Oil Ltd.
Dectol R & O Oil 46

Teresstic 46
Hydro-Drive HP-200
Teresso 46
Dectol R & O Oil 68

Teresstic 68
Hydro-Drive HP-300
Teresso 68
Kendall Refining Co.

Keystone Lubricants
Mobil Oil Corp.
Kenoil R & O AW 46
KLC-15
Duro 46
DTE Oil Medium
Petro-Canada Prod.
Phillips 66 Co.
Shell Oil Co.
Shell Canada Ltd.
Texaco Lubricants
Unocal 76 (East)
Unocal 76 (West)
Valvoline Oil Co.
....

Lubricant
....
....
....
Teresso 320
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
DTE Oil HH
....
....
....
....
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TABLE 6 Greases for Grease Lubricated

Bearings & Grease Purged Seals
(0 to 200F (18 to +93C)
Manufacturer
Lubricant
Amoco Oil Co.

BP Oil Co.
Amolith Grease No. 2

Energrease LS-EP2
Industrial Grease Medium
Premium Lithium Grease No. 2
Conoco Inc.
Exxon Company, U.S.A.
E.F. Houghton & Co.
Imperial Oil Ltd.
EP Conolith Grease No. 2

Unirex N2
Cosmolube 2
Unirex N2L
Kendoll Refining Co.

Keystone Div., Penwalt Corp.
Mobil Oil Corp.
Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease L421

Zeniplex 2
Litholine H EP 2 Grease
Mobilith 22
Mobil Oil Corp.

Petro-Canada Products
Phillips 66 Co.
Shell Oil Co.
Mobilith SHC 460 H

Mulipurpose EP2
Philube Blue EP
Alvania Grease 2
Shell Canada Limited

Sun Oil Co.
Texaco Lubricants
Alvania Grease 2
Ultra Prestige EP2
Premium RB Grease
Unocal 76 (East & West)

Valvoline Oil Co.
Unoba EP2
Multilube Lithium EP Grease
H High performance synthetic alternate.
Lubrication Systems
SPLASH LUBRICATED UNITS Standard Type GHB, Y, YB &
YBX drives are splash lubricated. The lubricant is picked up by the
revolving elements and distributed to all bearings and gear meshes.
OIL PUMPS Occasionally gear drives are equipped with oil
pumps, either for special lubrication considerations or for
external cooling. When so equipped,
run the lubrication system for several
minutes to fill the system components.
Verify that the pump is circulating oil
properly then recheck the oil level.
Dipstick
Before starting the gear drive, rotate
the input shaft by hand to check for
any obstruction. Then start the drive
and allow it to run without a load for
several minutes. Shut down and recheck oil level. Add oil to
compensate for cooler, filter, etc., oil capacities. If everything is
satisfactory, the drive is ready for operation.
CAUTION: Consult the Factory for drives that use pumps to
distribute lubricants with temperatures below 30F(-1C).
GREASE LUBRICATED BEARINGS Remove pressure relief

plug when greasing bearing on vertical hollow shaft drives.
Pump grease into bearing cage until it appears at the plug.
Replace pressure relief plug.
GREASE LUBRICATED SEALS Most gear drives and
backstops are furnished with grease purged seals which
minimize the entry of contaminants and abrasive dusts into the
drive or backstop. Gear drives and backstops are shipped with
NLGI #2 grease in the seal housing cavities unless otherwise
specified. If grease could contaminate the product, as in the
food and drug industries, it should be removed. A grease that
meets USDA H1 classification is suitable for food
processing applications.
Periodically (at least every six months) depending upon the
frequency and degree of contamination, purge contaminated
grease from seals by slowly pumping fresh bearing grease thru
the seal, WITH A HAND GREASE GUN, until fresh grease
flows out along the shaft. Wipe off purged grease.
CAUTION: Rapid regreasing with a power grease gun can force
grease inward past the seals and plug the oil drain back system
causing seal leaks.
BACKSTOP EQUIPPED DRIVES Type Y, gear drives, use a
self contained, pawl type, backstop externally mounted on an
intermediate shaft. The backstop is furnished filled with grease
suitable for operation in an ambient temperature range of -20F
to +125F(-29C to +52C). Relubricate the backstop every 3
months (2 weeks in severe operating condition). To relubricate,
select and clean one grease fitting and pump grease into the
backstop until fresh grease appears at both seals. Refer to the
backstop manufacturers service manual (supplied with the drive)
for detailed maintenance instructions and recommended greases.
DO NOT use greases with molybdenum disulfide or other
EP additives.
TYPICAL SEAL ASSEMBLIES

FOR
GREASING
SEAL
FOR
GREASING
SEAL
BUSH
SEAL
SEAL
COVER
SEAL
COVER
BUSH
SEAL
SEAL
DRAIN
CAVITY
SEAL
DRAIN
CAVITY
Bearing & Seal Greases

Some gear drives have one or more grease lubricated bearings
and grease purged seals. Whenever changing oil in the drive,
grease the bearings and purge the seals with one of the NLGI
#2 greases listed in Table 6.
Some of these greases are of the EP type and may contain toxic
substances not allowed in the food processing industry. A
grease that meets the USDA H1 classification is suitable for
food processing applications.
148-050
November 2006
Supersedes 4-99
SEAL GAGE PLUG

BASE PLUG
BASE PLUG


(Page 7 of 8)
TABLE 7 Viscosity Recommendations H

Classification
Symbol
(Drive Type)
Drive
Size
Y1
YF1
Y1
YF1
Y2 & YB2
Y2 & YB2
Y3, YB3 & 4
Y3, YB3 & 4
50-135, 2050-2135
1080-1135
140-195, 2140-2165
1140-1195
50-195
2050-2245
50-135, 2050-2135
140-195, 2140-2245
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
YBX2
YBX3
YBX2
YBX3
50-135, 2070-2135
50-135, 2070-2135
140-195, 2140-2195
140-195, 2140-2195
32
32
32
32
...
...
...
...
GHC, GHF
GDA, GDF
GRA, GRF
5
6-9
10-13
32
32
32
Right Angle
2000 GHB1
GHB
GDB
GRB
2050-2120
3-5
6-9
10-12
GDX
GDX, GRX
Drive Description
Parallel Shaft and Horizontal

Right Angle
Roller Bearings
Fabricated Steel Housings
Vertical Right Angle
Fabricated Steel Housings

Parallel Shaft
Sleeve and Roller Bearings
Cast Iron Housings
Horizontal and Vertical

Cast Iron Housings
Parallel Shaft Semi-High Speed
Sleeve, Roller and Ball Bearings
R & O Petroleum Oils
Cold Climates
Normal Climates
30 to +10F 15 to +50F
(34 to 12C) (26 to +10C)
15 to 60F
(9 to +16C)
50 to 125F
(10 to 52C)
IS0-VG AGMA ISO-VG
AGMA
ISO-VG
AGMA
ISO-VG
AGMA
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
100
100
150
150
150
150
150
220
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
320
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
68
68
68
68
2
2
2
2
100
150
150
220
3
4
4
5
220
220
220
320
5
5
5
6
...
...
...
68
68
68
2
2
2
100
150
150
3
4
4
220
220
220
5
5
5
32
32
32
32
...
...
...
...
68
68
68
68
2
2
2
2
100
100
150
150
3
3
4
4
220
220
220
220
5
5
5
5
4, 5
6-12
32
32
...
...
68
68
2
2
100
150
3
4
220
220
5
5
YHF1
YH1
YH2
GHCH
GHCH
1080-1135
2050-2125
2050-2175
5
6-13
32
32
32
32
32
...
...
...
...
...
68
68
68
68
68
2
2
2
2
2
100
150
150
68
100
3
3
4
2
3
220
220
220
100
150
5
5
5
3
4
YQA, YPA
All Sizes
32
...
68
46
68
Parallel Shaft High Speed
Sleeve Bearings
H Consult Factory for viscosity recommendations when ambient temperatures are higher than 125F(52C), or when drives are operating in extremely humid,
chemical, or dust laden atmospheres.
Lubricant inlet temperature to gear drive must not exceed 100F(38C) when using an AGMA No. 1 oil (193 to 235 SSU at 104F; 41.5-50.6 cSt at 40C)
in a pressure lubrication system.
Consult Factory before substituting higher viscosity grades from those indicated in Table 7 above.

148-050
November 2006
Supersedes 4-99

(Page 8 of 8)
Preventive Maintenance
Stored & Inactive Gear Drives
AFTER FIRST WEEK Check alignment of the total system

and realign where necessary. Also, tighten all external bolts and
plugs where necessary. DO NOT readjust the internal gear or
bearing settings in the drive, these were permanently set at
the Factory.
OIL FILTER SERVICE Record oil pressure at oil filter
indicating gauge with drive at operating temperature, with fresh
oil. Replace oil filter when oil pressure INCREASE reaches 10
psi with drive at operating temperature. Replacement filter
elements (Falk Part No. 2906540, Gresen K-22002 or
equivalent 30 micron) are available from the Factory.
AFTER FIRST MONTHS SERVICE Proceed as follows:
1. Operate drive until old sump oil reaches normal operating
temperature. Shut the drive down and drain immediately.
Each gear drive is protected with rust preventive that will protect
parts against rust for a period of 4 months in an outdoor
shelter or 12 months in a dry building after shipment from
the Factory.
If a gear drive is to be stored, or is inactive after installation
beyond the above periods, drain oil from housing and spray all
internal parts with a rust preventive oil that is soluble in
lubricating oil or add Motorstor vapor phase rust inhibitor
at the rate of one ounce per cubic foot of internal drive space
(or 5% of sump capacity) and rotate the shafts several times by
hand. Before operating, drives which have been stored or
inactive must be filled to the proper level with oil meeting the
specifications given in this manual. Refer to Manual 128-014
for Start-up after Storage instructions.
Periodically inspect stored or inactive gear drives and spray or
add rust inhibitor every six months, or more often if necessary.
Indoor dry storage is recommended.
Gear drives ordered for extended storage can be treated at the
Factory with a special preservative and sealed to rust-proof
parts for periods longer than those cited previously.
The vent cap and vented dipstick should be replaced with a
plug (vented dipstick and vent cap assembly should be
attached to gear drive for future use) so that the protective rust
inhibiting atmosphere is sealed inside the drive. Install vent cap
and vented dipstick when preparing drive for operation.
2. Immediately flush drive with an oil of the same type and

viscosity grade as the original charge (warmed to
approximately 100F (38C) in cold weather). Rapidly pour
or pump a charge equal to 25-100% of the initial fill volume
through the drive or until clean oil flows through the drain.
3. Close the drain and refill the drive to the correct level with
new or reclaimed oil of the correct type and viscosity. If
determined to be in good condition by the supplier,
reclaimed oil may be reused if it is filtered through a 40
micron or finer filter.
PERIODICALLY Carefully check the oil level of the drive
when it is stopped and at ambient temperature, add oil if
needed. If the oil level is ABOVE the high level mark on the
dipstick, have the oil analyzed for water content. Moisture in
the oil may indicate that the heat exchanger or a seal is
leaking. If so, replace the defective part immediately and
change the oil. DO NOT fill above mark indicated as leakage
or undue heating may result. Also check coupling alignment to
make certain that foundation settling has not caused excessive
misalignment. If drive is equipped with a fan, periodically clean
accumulated foreign matter from the fan, fan guard and
deflector to allow adequate air flow.
LUBRICANT CHANGES Refer to Page 4.
BEARING & SEAL GREASES Refer to Page 6.
148-050
November 2006
Supersedes 4-99
Motorstor /VCI10 (Add to Stored or Inactive Units)

Drive Type
Drive Size
Motorstor Ounces Per Drive
All Types
and
2000 GHB
1080-1090, 2050-2090
1100-1135, 2100-2135
1140-1145, 2140-2145
1150-1165, 2150-2165
1170-1195, 2170-2195
2200-2235
2
6
10
20
45
130
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Sun Oil Co.

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Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

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Amer. Ind. Oil 320

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Machine Oil AW 150

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Citgo Pacemaker 460

Dectol R & O Oil 100

Dectol R & O Oil 150

Dectol R & O Oil 220

Dectol R & O Oil 320

Dectol R & O Oil 460

Kenoil R & O AW 100

Four Seasons AW 150

Harmony 150 or150D

Regal Oil R & O 46

Regal Oil R & O 68

Regal Oil R & O 100

Regal Oil R & O 150