Flender/Flender Gear Units/Bevel-helical gearbox B3
r intervals by the Technical Service of the relevant oil company and to have it released for further use. If

reusability has been confirmed, no oil change will be necessary. Please observe the separately attached operating instructions BA 7. The

instructions in item 7.1 must be observed! Drain the oil while the gear unit is still warm, .. immediately after

shutting down the machinery. 9 / 1BA 5 en 0/2When changing the oil, always refill the gear unit with the

same type of oil. Never mix different types of oil and/or oils made by different manufacturers. Polyglycolbased synthetic oils in particular must not be mixed with PAObased synthetic or mineral oils. If changing to different grade or make of oil, the gear unit must, if necessary, be flushed out with the new oil grade. Flushing is not necessary, if the new service oil is fully compatible with the old service oil in all respects. Compatibility must be confirmed by the oil supplier. If there is change to another oil grade or make, Siemens recommends flushing out the gear unit with the new grade of service oil. When changing the oil, the housing and the oilsupply system, if available, must be flushed with oil to remove sludge, metal particles and oil residue. Use the same type of oil as is used for normal operation. Highviscosity oils must be heated beforehand using suitable means. Ensure that all residues have been removed before filling with fresh oil. Stop the gear unit by switching off the drive assembly. Secure the drive unit to prevent it from being started up unintentionally. Attach warning notice to the start switch. Close the stop valves in the coolant in and outflow pipes (gear units with cooling coil or water oilcooling system). Place suitable container under the oildraining point of the gearunit housing. Unscrew the venting screw or air filter including the reducing screw from the housing top. Unscrew oildrain plug or open oildrain cock and drain the oil into the collecting container. Drain