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Baldor-Reliance Ratio Multiplier Owner's manual

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BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
p. o. box 2400 • fort smith, arkansas 72902-2400 u.s.a. • (479) 646-4711 • fax (479) 648-5792
RATIO MULTIPLIER
INSTALLATION, LUBRICATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Recommender*
Lubricant
Ambient
Temperature
ISO Viscosity
Grade No.
*Mobil SHC634 -30° to 225°F 230/460
Mobil 600W
cylinder oil
40° to 90°F 460
Mobil Extra
helical super
cylinder oil
80° to 125°F 680
These instructions must be read thoroughly
before installing or operating speed reducers.
File instructions for future reference.
•Forsafeoperationofanygeardrive,all
rotating shafts and auxiliary components
must be shielded to conform with applicable
safetystandards.Youmustconsideroverall
operational system safety at all times.
•Whenusingaspeedreducertoraiseorlower
aload,suchasinhoistingapplications,
provisionmustbemadeforexternalbraking.
Under no conditions should a speed reducer
beconsideredself-locking.
•Mountingofspeedreducersinoverhead
positions may be hazardous.Use of external
guides or supports is strongly recommended
foroverheadmounting.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Align all shafts accurately. Improper alignment
can result in failure. Use of flexible coupling
is recommended to compensate for slight
misalignment.
Auxiliarydrivecomponents(suchassprockets,
gears and pulleys) should be mounted on the
shafts as close as possible to the housing to
minimizeeffectsofoverhungloads.Avoidforcefits
that might damage bearings or gears.
Geardrivesarenameplatedfor1750RPMInput
Speed and Class IService.ForlowerInputSpeeds
andotherServiceClasses,consultthefactory.
INSTALLATION
BaldorRatioMultipliersarereadyforinstallation
asremovedfromthecarton.Theyincorporate
aninternalexpansionchamber(Bladder),which
eliminates the traditional requirement for a breather.
EachRatioMultiplierhasbeenfilledwithmobil
SHC634Syntheticlubricantatthefactory,theoil
quality is sufficient for any mounting position.
LUBRICATION
Oil changes are not required. Oil should
only be replaced when maintenance is
preformed that requires disassembly. If the
oilisreplaced,useMobilSHC634.
MOUNTING POSITION
Formaximumseallife,theRatioMultiplier
should be mounted with the input shaft as
high as possible. Mounting the Ratio
Multiplier with the input seal vertically
down is not recommended. Ifavertically
downinputshaftpositionisrequired,
consult the factory.
ApacketofFel-ProC5-AAnti-SeizeLubricantis
suppliedwiththeRatioMultiplier.Lubricatethe
motorshaftandkeywiththeanti-seizelubricant
beforeinstallingthemotorontotheRatio
Multiplier.(Oilcapacityinfluidounces RM14oz,
RM2 8 oz.)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
BaldorRatioMultipliersaredesignedto
operate in ambient temperatures of -10°F
to 100°F. The oil sump temperatures
oftheRatioMultipliermustnotexceed
200°F Consult the factory for applications
requiring ambient operating temperature
outside this range.
Satisfactory performance may be obtained with
non-synthetic oils and will require more frequent
changes.
CAUTION
“C” FLANGE – HOLLOW BORE WORM STYLE:
step #1. Positionkey
inRatioMultiplierInput
Bore. Apply anti-seize
compound to the motor
shaft.Lineupthekeywith
thekeyslotandslipthe
motorshaftintotheRatio
Multiplier Input Bore.
EXTENDED “C” FLANGE WITH FLEXIBLE COUPLING STYLE:
step #1: Mountonecouplinghalfonmotorshaftsothatthecouplinghalfandendofkeyareflushwithend
ofmotorshaft.(SeeDrawingA)
step #2: Tightencouplingsetscrews.Threadlockingcompoundisrecommendedonallcouplingsetscrews.
Measuredistancefrominnerfaceofcouplingtomotormountingsurface.(SeeDrawingA)
step #3: Mount other coupling half on the reducer input shaft so the coupling end measures the same
distancetothemountingsurfaceofthe“C”flange.(SeeDrawingB)Tightensetscrews.Keyshould
beflushwithshaftend.Usepipeplugopeninginsideof“C”flangetoloosen,tightenormakeany
adjustments in coupling position.
step #4: Aligncouplinghalvesandinstallmotor.
step #5: Rotatemotortorequiredpositionandtightenthesuppliedfourboltsandlockwashersevenlyfora
solidfitbetweenmotorand“C”flange.Re-installandtightenthepipeplugintheflangeaccesshole.
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step 2. Tighten the
supplied 4 bolts with
lockwashersevenly
for a solid fit between
motor and “C” flange.
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