VI. Maintenance Instructions for 8620, 8625 Severe Duty Actuators Only
Greasing of the gearbox is not required under normal operating conditions . Check the motor operating
current periodically to confirm the current is within the Normal Operating Current ranges listed under
Product Ratings . If the current has risen above the normal range, it may be necessary to add additional
grease to the gears or to overhaul the gearbox to clean and replace the grease . See Table 1 and Table 2
below for grease volumes .
Periodically inspect the condition of the grease in the gearbox . See the tables below for
recommendations regarding the condition of the grease .
Do not apply grease more frequently than 1 time per month .
Standard recommended grease is Mobilith SHC460 . This is a synthetic hydrocarbon grease + lithium
complex soap thickener, NLGI 1 . 5 grade lubricant . DIN 51825: KPHC1-2N-40 . The color is red .
Use of any grease with an NLGI rating higher than 1 . 5 is not recommended . This may result in excessive
operating currents/stalled motors .
Color (Standard Lubriplate Low Temp grease):
Red
Reddish Brown
Black
Gearbox
Joint:
Worm Gear
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Grease Condition Evaluation (Standard Grease: Mobilith SHC460):
Table 1: Adding Grease to an Assembled Actuator
Table 2: Applying Grease to Disassembled Actuator During Overhaul
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Action:
None
Add grease to the gearbox according to Table 1 below
Component needs overhaul . Clean and remove
old grease . Re-apply grease to gears prior to reassembly
according to Table 2 below .
Grease volume:
0 . 5 0 oz . (14 . 8 mL)
Grease volume:
0 . 5 0 oz . (14 . 8 mL)
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REVISED: 10/13