12.3.12 Removing and installing the protection cover
The protection cover of the hollow shaft is delivered ready-tted to the gearbox ange. Remove
the protection cover to install the output shaft.
The plastic protection cover of the hollow shaft is supplied loose as kit.
① Bolt ③ Flat seal / O-ring
② Protection cover ④ Gearbox housing
Figure12-18 Protection cover for hollow shaft
Procedure
Premounted protection cover
1. Loosen the screws ①. Remove the protection cover② together with the at gasket or O-
ring③.
2. Mount the output shaft.
3. Use a suitable cleaning agent to clean the contact surface of the protection cover ② on the
gearbox.
4. Ensure that the at seal or the O-ring③ is correctly seated.
5. Wet the screws① with medium-strength adhesive, e.g.Loctite243.
6. Screw on the protection cover②.
7. Protect all remaining bare areas with a suitable permanent anti-corrosive agent.
You have now installed the protection cover for operation.
Protection cover (supplied loose)
When using the plastic protection cover for gearbox F49, break the cover into the correct
shape rst.
When using the plastic protection cover for other gearboxes, it is not necessary to break the
cover into the required shape; in this case, start with Point 2.
Additional information on the SIMOGEAR geared motor
12.3Specic data gearbox
SINAMICS G115D Wall Mounted distributed drive
490 Operating Instructions, 07/2023, FW V4.7 SP14, A5E52808211A AA