Installation requirements

Check that the following conditions have been met:

  • The information on the drive unit's nameplate must match the voltage supply system.
  • The drive unit is undamaged (no damage caused by shipping or storage).
  • Ambient temperature according to the product manual, nameplate and lubricant table in chapter Lubricants.
  • The drive unit must not be installed in the following ambient conditions:
    • Potentially explosive atmosphere
    • Oils
    • Acids
    • Gases
    • Vapors
    • Radiation
  • For special designs: The drive unit is designed in accordance with the actual ambient conditions.
  • Clean the output shafts and flange surfaces thoroughly to ensure that they are free of anti-corrosion agents, contamination or similar. Use a commercially available solvent. Do not expose the sealing lips of the oil seals to the solvent – damage to the material.
  • When the drive is installed in abrasive ambient conditions, protect the output end oil seals against wear.