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Working Instructions & Maintenance
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Working Instructions & Maintenance

Product catalog summary
General Information
Varvel speed reducers and variators are classified as machinery components and must be incorporated into machinery that complies with essential health and safety requirements. Proper operation and servicing require adherence to the manual's instructions.
Safety Warnings
Gearboxes and variators may heat up during operation. Handling, including transport, storage, assembly, and maintenance, must be performed by trained personnel following the manual and safety regulations.
Prevalent Use
Designed for industrial applications, these gearboxes and variators comply with applicable standards and regulations. Performance data is available on the unit's nameplate and related documentation.
Transport and Storage
Inspect goods for damage upon receipt. For long-term storage, keep units in a dry, dust-free environment and apply anti-oxidants to shafts and machined surfaces. Replace oil seals for storage over a year.
Environmental Management
Dispose of scrapped components at authorized centers, deliver drained oils to Exhausted Oil Centres, and recycle packaging materials in line with ISO14001.
Product Layout
The document provides layouts for various gearbox types, detailing components and assembly versions, including specifications for motor kits, coupling types, and torque values.
Installation
Installation instructions cover tolerances, precautions, groundwork, and specific components like pinions and couplings to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Starting Procedures
Starting procedures are outlined for different series, ensuring correct operation from the outset.
Inspections and Maintenance
Regular inspections and maintenance are crucial for optimal performance, with specified intervals and services to prevent malfunctioning.
Malfunctioning and Customer Service
Guidance is provided for addressing major malfunctions and accessing customer service support.
Lubricants
Recommended lubricant types and quantities are specified to ensure proper operation and longevity of the gearboxes.
ATEX Compliance
The document includes information on compliance with Directive 2014/34/UE (ATEX) and provides a Declaration of Conformity.
Specifications
The document outlines components and assembly instructions for different gearbox series, with detailed parts lists for Series VR and VS.
Installation Guidelines
Installation tolerances are specified according to DIN 748 standards, with precautions to prevent vibrations and damage.
Maintenance Procedures
Regular inspections and maintenance schedules are outlined, including oil seal checks and lubricant replacement intervals.
Lubricants
Synthetic long-life oils are recommended for safe operation within specified temperature ranges.
ATEX Compliance
Gearboxes are designed according to Directive 2014/34/EU for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, with specific construction and safety factors.
Key Recommendations
Ensure proper installation and maintenance, use recommended lubricants, and adhere to specified service intervals. Follow additional safety instructions for ATEX environments.
Introduction
This document outlines methodologies related to non-electrical devices for explosive atmospheres as per EN ISO 80079-36:2016 and EN ISO 80079-37:2016.
Specifications
Temperature requirements emphasize proper ventilation to ensure temperatures do not exceed 55°C.
Safety Instructions
All electric motors and components must be ATEX approved, with regular cleaning and proper earthing required for safety.
ATEX Marking
VARVEL Series gearboxes conform to Group II, Category 2, suitable for areas with explosion risks.
Directive 2014/34/UE (ATEX)
The document explains classification of materials, zones, categories, and equipment protection levels for gas and dust environments.
Gas Temperature Class
Lists various gases and their corresponding temperature classes for safe operation.
Maintenance Servicing
Maintenance intervals are crucial for ensuring explosion-proof protection, with recommendations for regular dust removal and oil replacement.
Declaration of Conformity
Includes a specimen of the UE Declaration of Conformity, confirming compliance with Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).
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Working Instructions & Maintenance-1

IUM - WORKING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - ATEX MANUAL

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General Information - Safety Warnings - Product Layout General Information Varvel speed reducers and variators are not in the field of application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE as considered “machinery components”. Guide of Machinery Directive - § 35 - decrees: "The Machinery Directive does not apply directly to machinery components, such as, for example, valves, hydraulic cylinders or gearboxes, that do not have a specific application as such but are intended to be incorporated into machinery, although the design and construction of such components must enable the complete machinery...

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Coupling “G” The flexible coupling “G” is supplied on the Series RD, RN, RO, RV, RP, RS, RT as standard input equipment. The bore version with keyway is supplied on demand. (A) - Gearbox half-coupling (B) - Spider (C) - Motor half-coupling Advantages  Friction clamped coupling on motor shaft  IEC/NEMA adapters and couplings fitted on already assembled gearbox  Elimination of fretting corrosion between bore and key  Zero backlash in gearbox/motor connection  Angular allowed misalignment lower than 1°  High torsional rigidity A Mt - Screw locking torque Mt1 - Transmissible torque with key...

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Series RC - 2 stages RC-2 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage foot-mounted helical gearbox type FRC (sizes 05 to 30). Ask for part list of other sizes 40 to 60, flanged output, input solid shaft and four stage executions. Motor cover Pinion shaft Input hollow shaft Input hollow pinion shaft Output shaft

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Series RC - 3 stages RC-3 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage foot-mounted helical gearbox type FRC (sizes 05 to 30). Ask for part list of other sizes 40 to 60, flanged output, input solid shaft and four stage executions. Output shaft Input hollow shaft, toothed Intermediate housing Input cover Input hollow shaft, stud

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Series RD - 2 stages RD-2 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage foot-mounted helical gearbox type FRD. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Input cover Motor Flange

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Series RD - 3 stages RD-3 The layout shows the general structure of a three-stage foot-mounted helical gearbox type FRD. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Input cover Upper cover Motor flange Output shaft

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Series RG - 1 stage RG-1 The layout shows the general structure of a one-stage planetary gearbox type FRG. Ring gear body Motor flange Planet gear Needle bearing Input flange Planet shaft Planet carrier Clamp coupling Input shaft

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Series RG - 2 stages RG-2 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage planetary gearbox type FRG. Ring gear body Motor flange Planet gear Needle bearing Input flange Planet shaft Planet carrier Planet gear Clamp coupling Needle bearing Planet shaft Input shaft Planet carrier

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RN-2 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage parallel shaft gearbox type FRN with through hollow output shaft. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Input flange Input shaft Output shaft

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RN-3 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage parallel shaft gearbox type FRN with through hollow output shaft. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Motor flange Input shaft Output shaft

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RO-2 The layout shows the general structure of a two-stage bevel/helical gearbox type FRO with through hollow output shaft. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Motor flange Input shaft Gleason pinion Output shaft Gleason gear

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RO-3 The layout shows the general structure of a three-stage bevel/helical gearbox type FRO with through hollow output shaft. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Motor flange Output shaft Input shaft

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RV-3 The layout shows the general structure of a three-stage bevel/helical gearbox type FRV with through hollow output shaft. Ask for part list of flanged output and input solid shaft. Motor flange Input shaft Output shaft

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Series RP and XA RP and XA The layout shows the general structure of a one-stage flange mounting helical gearbox type FRP and FXA . Output shaft Motor flange Flexible coupling

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RS The layout shows the general structure of a worm gearbox type FRS with through hollow output shaft and shaft mounting. The Series TA (helical / worm) are made of a helical one-stage gearbox XA mounted as input stage onto a standard worm box RS and the Series RS/RS (two stage worm) of two standard worm boxes RS and an appropriate combination kit. Side cover Motor flange Worm wheel

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RT The layout shows the general structure of a foot-mounted worm gearbox type FRT. The Series TA (helical / worm) are made of a helical one-stage gearbox XA mounted as input stage onto a standard worm box RT and the Series RT/RT (two stage worm) of two standard worm boxes RT and an appropriate combination kit. Side cover Motor flange Worm wheel

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TLI - TLE Torque Limiter Options TLI - TLE The layout shows the general structure of a built-in torque limiter type TLI incorporated inside a worm gearbox Series RS or RT and type TLE to fit inside a worm gearbox Series RS or RT. The TLI type is incorporated during the gearbox assembly, while the type TLE can be directly fitted into the hollow shaft of an already assembled standard gearboxes without any special tooling. Rear friction Rear washer Rear bush Bellville washer Setting torque hand wheel Front washer Belville washer Front friction Front protection Worm wheel Front bush Hollow output...

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Series VR VR The layout shows the general structure of a flange-mounted variator without gearbox type. Control hand wheel Control shaft lock Control shaft Seal plate Index scale Output shaft Friction ring carrier Cylindrical slide Friction ring Cone holder Bellows seal Output flange

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Series VS VS The layout shows the general structure of a flange-mounted variator without gearbox type. Output shaft Planet carrier Sliding bush Adjusting track Ball carrier External mobile track External fixed track Internal fixed track Internal mobile track Belville washer

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All VARVEL catalogs and technical brochures

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  2. RD 2025

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  3. G/GS

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  4. XA series

    8  Pages

  5. RN series

    92  Pages

  6. VS series

    16  Pages

  7. VR catalogue

    20  Pages

  8. RD catalogue

    64  Pages

  9. RG

    2  Pages

  10. RO-RV

    96  Pages

  11. RN

    92  Pages

  12. RD

    60  Pages

  13. RS-RT

    72  Pages

  14. VR

    20  Pages

  15. VS

    16  Pages

  16. Product Range

    8  Pages

  17. XA

    8  Pages

  18. ATEX Manual

    36  Pages

  19. Catalog RO2

    64  Pages

  20. RC

    44  Pages

  21. ISM-BSM

    12  Pages

  22. Company Profile

    28  Pages

  23. RG Catalogue

    28  Pages

  24. ISM/BSM

    2  Pages

  25. FRP680

    2  Pages

  26. RO2

    2  Pages

  27. RO/RV

    2  Pages

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    12  Pages

  2. RS/RT

    2  Pages

  3. G/GS series

    4  Pages

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