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Motovariators series TX
WAREHOUSE STORAGE
When moving the unit, care should be taken to protect external parts from breakage
or damage due to accidental knocks or falls.
If the unit is to be stored in a hostile atmosphere or for a long time (2/4 months), it is
important to apply protective and waterproofing products to avoid deterioration of shafts
and rubber parts.
Before starting up the unit, carry out the following checks:
Check the data shown on the name plate of the variator and/or the electric motor;
Check for any leaks of lubricant
If possible, remove any traces of dirt from the shaft and from the areas around the oil
seal.
If the oil seal is not immersed in the lubricant inside the assembly during particularly
long storage periods (4/6 months) it is recommended that it should be replaced as
the rubber might stick to the shaft or even have lost the elasticity it needs to work
properly.
INSTALLATION
Particular care must be taken when installing drives, and is often the source of
damage and of down time. Careful choice of the type of drive and mounting position
can often avoid the need for protection of sensitive areas, particularly underneath the
unit from oil leaks, however limited they may be.
The machine must be firmly fastened in place in order to prevent any vibrations
Whenever possible, protect the variator from direct sunlight and bad weather,
especially when it is mounted on its vertical axis
Make sure the air intake on the fan side is unobstructed in order to ensure that the
motor is correctly cooled
In the case of temperatures of < -10 °C or > +50 °C, contact Technical Assistance
If the motor is to be started up very often under load, the use of a heat probe inserted
into the motor is recommended
The various machine members (pulleys, gear wheels, couplings, etc.) must be
mounted on the shafts using special threaded holes or other systems that ensure
correct operation without risk of causing damage to the bearings or the external parts
of the assemblies (fig. 1)
Lubricate the surfaces that come into contact in order to prevent oxidation or seizure.
