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Installation (continued)
Equipment Mounting
1. The equipment should be installed on solid footings. Failure to do so will results in
unnecessary vibration. Vibration will result in extensive bearing wear and create unwarranted
machinery noise.
2. Make sure all parts of the equipment are properly tightened and in good working order.
Guards, pulleys, bearings, and grinding blades could have become loose in shipment. Although
the equipment was inspected at the factory before shipment, components may become loose
during shipment. Failure to check components could result in severe bodily harm. Please
examine the machine closely before start up.
3. Check the rotation. The rotation should move the product to the discharge end of the
machine. An arrow located on the drive end of the machine will indicate which direction the
machine should run. Wiring diagrams for the motors are given on the motor nameplate. In
addition, a wiring diagram is included in this manual.
Bearings
1. All bearings have been lubricated at the factory. It is important that the bearings are not over
greased. Over greasing could result in bearing seal damage. Included in the manual is a list
of recommended lubricants. In addition, the bearing manufacturer's recommended lubrication
schedule is included.
2. Bearings should be checked periodically for excessive heat or wear. Bearings that are
damaged will overheat or have a grinding noise while the machine is in operation. If either
occur, stop the machine immediately. A damaged bearing could seize, causing serious
damage to the shaft. Call your local bearing representative or Scott Equipment for
replacement or service.
3. Periodically check the set screws for proper tension. This will ensure that the shaft is not
turning about the inside race of the bearing.
Gear Reducer
1. Gear reducers are shipped without lubricant to comply with ICC Regulations. Be sure to
examine the oil level in the Gear Reducer prior to start up. The recommended level and type
of lubricant is included in the purchased parts section of this manual.
Oil Bath Gear Guard
If the gear guard seems excessively noisy or vibrates, check for proper oil level. All gear guards
are shipped without oil and should be filled at time of installation in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations. Fill to oil level plug with manufacturers recommended lubricant. Drain and
refill oil in gear guard seasonally. An 80-90 weight gear lub is typical in most installations.
