Emerson BW2 User Manual

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IntelliGear Plus Variable Speed MD Gearmotors
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6 - Gear Lubrication
Series 3000 CbN gearing is shipped with one of the following synthetic lubricants per the table below. The gear reducer 
has been filled to accommodate any mounting position. In the case of synthetic oil, the lubricant does not require 
changing, but it is recommended that proper oil level be checked periodically.
Acceptable Mineral Oil Lubricants
Synthetic
Orient the gear head
vertically and fill to
mid-point of the Pri-
mary Gear
Primary
Gear
Input
Opening
Diagram for
Size 30
Oil Level
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Incorporated. Omala is a registered trademark of Shell Trademark Management.
Ambient Range of Installation
-4
˚ F to 14˚ F
(-20˚C to 10˚C)
14˚F to 122˚F (-10˚C to 50˚C)
122
˚F and Above
(50 ˚C+)
No Backstop
With Backstop
ISO VG 68
ISO VG 100
ISO VG 150
ISO VG 220
ISO VG 150
ISO VG 320
Manufacturer
-25˚ F to 125˚ F
(-30˚ C to 50˚ C)
Fuchs
®
Sintogear
®
 125
Mobil
®
SHC 629
Shell
®
Omala
®
 Fluids HD 150
Manufacturer
-25˚ F to 125˚ F
(-30˚ C to 50˚ C)
Shell
Omala RL 100
No Backstop
With Backstop