Regal Rexnord Corporation Speed Reducer BM215-1

Ensure power supply is disconnected

Lock out the power supply and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power

Use extreme care when removing lubrication plugs and vents to avoid burns from hot oil and reducers

Oil Change Procedure — Standard Units

Disconnect and lock out power supply

Allow unit to cool sufficiently to handle safely

Remove drain plug and drain all oil into a suitable container

Vent plug inspection — standard units

Inspect vent plug for cleanliness and operation

Is the vent plug clean and operating?

Check venting on double reduction units

Pressure compensating system inspection — Grove Gold units

Inspect the stem of the pressure compensating system for cleanliness and proper operation

Is the stem clean and operating properly?

Ensure the power supply is disconnected

Lock out the power supply and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power

Ensure hot oil and reducers are handled with care to prevent burns

Remove the worn seal without damaging the shaft surface or the seal bore

Drill a 0.062" diameter hole in the seal casing

Screw a #10 sheet metal screw into the hole and pry out the seal

Ensure the power supply is disconnected and locked out

Verify that lubrication plugs and vents are cool to touch

Oil Level Check — Standard Units

Check the oil level of the reducer frequently

Refer to the reducer vent and level position chart if oil level is low

Add proper lubrication through the filler plug until it comes out the oil level plug

Ensure oil rises to the bottom edge of the level hole

Ensure power supply is disconnected and locked out

Tag power supply to prevent unexpected application of power

Use extreme care when removing lubrication plugs and vents to avoid burns

Oil Change Procedure — Synthetic Lubricated Units

Disconnect and lock out power supply

Allow unit to cool sufficiently to handle safely

Remove drain plug and drain all oil into a suitable container