Installing the splash guard adapter

The splash guard adapter prevents the gear unit oil from escaping the breather during operation.

A splash guard adapter is used at certain gear unit speeds. If this is required, it is included in the delivery.

The splash guard adapter [2] and the breather [1] must be installed prior to startup if the gear unit is delivered with oil fill or after an oil change.

Procedure

  1. NOTICE! Improper mounting of the splash guard adapter may result in damage to the gear unit. Possible damage to property. Prevent foreign particles from entering into the gear unit when performing the following work.
  2. Clean the tapped hole and the thread of the splash guard adapter with solvent.
  3. Apply liquid threadlocker, e.g. Loctite® 577, to the thread of the splash guard adapter.
  4. Screw the splash guard adapter into the gear unit.
  5. Align the splash guard adapter [2] in such a way that the positioning mark [3] points to the opposite side of the end wheel.
  6. Screw the breather [1] onto the splash guard adapter [2].