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LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79415
806-746-6926
:2 Ratio
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Gear drives for domestic shipment are shipped with lubricant installed. Air freight shipments are shipped with the initial
fill of oil in a separate container.
Inspect and clean top of discharge base and bottom of gear drive to assure removal of burrs or foreign material that
might cause misalignment.
Install gear drive on discharge base and install non-reverse clutch over head shaft. The non-reverse clutch should fit
on the head shaft and engage the drive block without springing the head shaft. Lubricate head shaft threads and
bottom of adjusting nut before raising the pump impellers.
Remove protective material from the input shaft extension and clean the shaft. Install coupling half or flange.
Hammering the flange or coupling into place may damage bearings and change gear adjustment. This is not
permissible. Interference fits are permissible if coupling can be heated for installation and fitted without hammering
to install on the input shaft. Check the run out of the aligning surfaces on both coupling halves before installing the
connecting members.
Align driver with gear drive to obtain parallel and angular alignment within coupling or drive shaft manufacturers
specification. Misalignment should be as close to zero as possible for maximum life and smoothest operation. Use
only the correct specified tools and procedures when aligning the gear drive and driver. Improper alignment will void
the warranty on the DE'RAN GEAR right angle gear drive.
Excessive noise and vibration in a new gear drive is almost always an indication of misalignment or poor installation.
All drives are test run at the factory and checked for noise and vibration. Failure to correct the installation can result
in damage to the pump and gear drive. Our warranty will not apply unless drive is properly installed. Proper installation
includes alignment of the power unit, right angle drive, and pump. Adequate foundation must be provided for engine
and pump to prevent shifting or settling of either member. Positive alignment must be maintained. Recheck alignment
at regular intervals after starting the operation of the system and correct if settling or drifting has occurred.
With engine drive systems, it is not uncommon for one or more resonate speeds to exist between zero RPM and the
operating speed of the system. Continued operation at a resonate speed will result in torsional vibrations which can
be damaging to all components in the system. Unusual rumbling or clattering noise from the gear drive at a sharply
defined speed is the most common indication of torsional vibrations. As the speed is increased or decreased, the noise
will disappear. This noise is not indicative of a defect but results when the vibratory torque exceeds the drive torque
causing the gear teeth in the gear drive to separate and clash together very rapidly. Transition through a resonate
speed range to operating speed is not normally damaging, but operation of the system close to a resonate speed
should be avoided. To avoid operation at a resonate speed it may be necessary to change the elastic characteristics
of the rotating components in the system, or change the speed of the engine with respect to the pump. This can be
accomplished by changing the gear ratio of the gear drive.
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LUBRICATION
Use only rust and oxidation inhibited (R&O) gear oils in accordance with American Gear Manufacturers
Association (AGMA) standard 250.04 dated Sept. 1981.
For general operating conditions, AGMA lubricant number and corresponding viscosity range are shown on
the permanent identification plate attached to the main case of the gear drive. Contact the factory for
lubricant recommendations for operation under extremely hot or cold ambient conditions. Gear drives
operating in extremely cold weather must be provided with an oil which will flow through the oil lines at start
up. Oil flow must be immediate otherwise the bearings and gears will not be properly lubricated. A lube oil
heater may be required for consistent cold weather starting.
For ambient conditions between 50 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit use the following:
LUBRICANTS
Viscosity range
SSU @ 100 F. 626-765
CST @ 40 C. 135-165
Celsius -1/16
Ambient Temp. F. 30 - 60
AMSOIL RCL
CASTROL ALPHASYN 150
CHEVRON HYPERSYN 150
CITGO CITGEAR SYNTHETIC HT 150
CONOCO SYNCON R&O 150
EXXON SYNESSTIC 150
GULF OIL SYNTHETIC C/G/B 150
LUBRIPLATE SYNLUBE 150
MOBILE OIL SHC 150
PENNZOIL PENNZBELL SHD 150
PHILLIPS SYNCON R&O 150
SHELL-USA OMALA PL 150
SINCLAIR DYNO-TECH AC 150
TEXACO PINNACLE 150
VALVOLINE SYNGARD B 150
List of brand names is for purpose of identifying types and is not to be construed as exclusive.
Change oil at least every 1000 to 1500 hours of operation. If gear drive is operated intermittently less than
1000 hours per year in a season of two or three months, change oil at the end of that period of operation to
eliminate water formed in the gear case due to condensation. More frequent oil changes are necessary for
units operating at temperatures above 190 F. or 82 C. Oil temperatures of 200 F. or 93 C. are not dangerous,
but will require changes of oil every 500 to 750 hours. To drain oil, remove plug in base flange below the
inspection plate. To refill, replace drain plug and tighten securely. Fill through plug located in the inspection
plate. If drive is equipped with sight gage, fill to level indicated. If drive is not equipped with sight gage, fill
to oil level hole and replace plug.
COOLING
Our fan cooled drives are designed to eliminate the need of cooling water in most cases. Drive sizes J20 through
G200B are not equipped with cooling coils except on special order. The operating temperature of these models should
not exceed 190 F. Propeller Pump Gear Drives Model M80P thru M52A require no water cooling.
Drives size G250A through F1000A are equipped with auxiliary cooling coils. The water cooling coils must be
hooked up to reduce excessive heat generation. Failure to properly use the water cooling system will void the
warranty. The amount of fresh water required at 70 F. will be 3 gal. per minute for G250A to 7 gal. per minute for
F1000A. Oil temperature will rise with increase of speed above 1760 RPM or in rooms with limited air circulation
causing high room temperatures.
The non-reverse protection is not guaranteed. Settings of over 400 ft. (122 meters) deep will require special
procedures, and in some cases the pin and ratchet type non-reverse will not work. Consult supplier for proper
procedure for shutting down the well. The gear drive can be damaged by shock engagement caused by the pump
starting to back spin before the pins engage. Check the gear drive carefully after shock engagement of the
non-reverse for any damage to the gear drive.
The sprag non-reverse is a positive type available on most models. The sprag clutch allows no more than 1 degree
backspin of the pump. When the sprag non-reverse is in service, the engine should be idled back, and the Power Take
Off clutch should be disengaged at a slow speed allowing the non-reverse to stop the pump.
CAUTION: Failure to install a P.T.O. (clutch) between the engine and gear drive, and failure to disengage same
on pump shut down can cause damage to the Sprag Non-Reverse as well as the pin type non-reverse.
Repeated engine roll back into the gear drive will cause damage to the non-reverse pins, the rachet plate, and
shear the clutch drive bolts. NON-REVERSE PROTECTION IS NOT GUARANTEED.
WARNING
All rotating shafts and couplings must be adequately guarded before operating the gear drive. The top cover
supplied with the gear drive must be installed over the non reverse coupling and the top of the headshaft
before operating the gear drive.
An adequate guard (supplied by others) must be installed around the drive line or coupling between the gear
drive and the engine before operating the gear drive.
All gear drives are furnished with lifting devices which are adequate for safely lifting the gear drive.
1. Disconnect the drive line or coupling from the horizontal shaft of the gear drive.
2. Remove the pump headshaft nut.
3. Remove the non reverse clutch from the headshaft.
4. Disconnect the gear drive from the pump discharge base.
5. Lift the gear drive using the lifting device provided with the gear drive.
Caution: Lifting devices provided are not designed to lift the gear drive and pump together.
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If possible the drives should be stored inside out of the weather. All exposed machined surfaces, such as the input
shaft, clutch coupling and bottom of drives should be coated with a rust-preventative, such as Tectyl No. 502-C.
In order to protect the internal parts such as gears, shafting and bearings the unit must be run at 300 to 500 RPM for
approximately 10 minutes every 30 days. If the unit is exposed to the weather for an extended time it must be covered
to exclude dirt, dust, moisture, and foreign materials. At a minimum, a heavy water proof bag should be slipped over
the unit.
If the gear unit cannot be rotated under power, rotation of the input shaft by hand is suggested. Rotate the input shaft
eight to twelve complete revolutions by hand every 30 days, and cover the unit with a vapor barrier.
The above are recommendations and do not imply any responsibility on the part of DERAN GEAR, INC.
WARRANTY
THE DE'RAN RIGHT ANGLE GEAR DRIVE IS GUARANTEED AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND
MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION WHEN OPERATED UNDER NORMAL
SERVICE AT RATED CAPACITY. WITHIN THE ABOVE STATED PERIOD THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PARTS , RETURNED TRANSPORTATION PREPAID. THE GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY TO
REPAIRS MADE OUTSIDE THE FACTORY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE MANUFACTURER, OR TO DRIVES
WHICH HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO ABUSE, ACCIDENT, NEGLECT, TORSIONAL VIBRATION, OR IMPROPER
INSTALLATION. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN REGARD
TO BEARINGS, TRADE ACCESSORIES, MACHINERY, OR OTHER ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE NOT
MANUFACTURED BY US. NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ASSUMED FOR OVERLOADING THE RATED
CAPACITY OF THE THRUST BEARING. (THE THRUST CAPACITY OF THE DRIVES SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY
THE PUMP MANUFACTURER WITH WHOSE EQUIPMENT THE DRIVE IS USED.) THIS WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTIES OTHERWISE IMPLIED BY LAW.
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"A"
Engine Clutch
Housing
Top View
"B"
"C"
"BX" Max.
2-1/2"
"BX" 1.938"
10"
10"
4-1/2"
20-1/4"
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