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MAINTENANCE ROUTINE
The Beck Group 14 drive requires only minimal
routine maintenance. Periodic lubrication of the
gearing is recommended to extend gear life.
Periodic visual inspections are recommended
to verify that the connection to the valve is intact
and operating normally. If vibration is present,
check the electrical terminal connections and
other hardware for tightness.
LUBRICATION
The drive train parts of the Beck control drive
are factory lubricated and in normal service will
not need relubrication for five years. Control
drives in more active service will require more
frequent relubrication. Any drive operating near
its rated thrust and with a frequency of operation
greater than one per minute on a 24 hour
schedule should be inspected every two years.
CAUTION
Before removing the gear housing assembly,
block the valve stem to prevent the gear train
from moving when the housing assembly is
removed.
To inspect or lubricate the output gear only,
remove the cover plate (1/2” bolt heads) on the
side opposite the motor. The output gear is not
field replaceable.
To inspect all the gears, first remove the
motor from the housing, following the instructions
on page 33. Then, remove the housing assembly
from the body (1/2” bolt heads). Clean all parts
thoroughly, removing as much old lubrication
as possible. Examine the gear teeth for signs
of excessive wear, scoring, or other damage.
Check for excessive free play of gears on shafts.
The assembly is not field repairable and should
be returned to the factory if excessive wear is
noted.
Before reassembly, recoat the teeth with
a heavy layer of Fiske Lubriplate GR-132 or
equivalent. GR-132 is an E.P. grease with
polymer additives. To reinstall the gear housing,
carefully position the housing on the body’s
alignment pins. Replace the bolts and tighten to
10 lb-ft.
Reattach the motor per the instructions on
page 33.