ZIMM Z Series Manuale utente

2015-01
1.2
EN
Instruction manual
Installation –Operation –Maintenance –Inspection
ZIMM Screw Jacks
Z-5 to Z-1000
GSZ-2 to GSZ-100

Translation of the original instruction manual
Publisher
ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG
Millennium Park 3
6890 Lustenau/Austria
Tel.: 0043 (0) 5577 806-0
Fax: 0043 (0) 5577 806-8
e-mail: info@zimm.at
Internet: http://www.zimm.eu
Author
ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG
Issue date
2015-01
Version
1.2
Copyright
© 2015 ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG
We reserve the right to make changes to technical aspects and content
Legal notices
The contents of this instruction manual must be kept confidential. It is
intended only for use by company personnel.
Reproduction or distribution and release of this instruction manual to
third parties is prohibited. Offenders are liable to pay damages.
The ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG accepts no liability for
damages arising from disregard of this instruction manual.

ZIMM Screw Jack 1About this document
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Contents
1About this document .......................................................................................................................5
1.1 Use of this instruction manual.............................................................................................5
1.2 Symbols and identifying marks...........................................................................................5
2Safety.................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Use for the intended purpose .............................................................................................6
2.2 Duties of the operating company........................................................................................6
3Scope of supply................................................................................................................................7
4Description of the product ..............................................................................................................7
4.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................7
4.2 Rating plate.........................................................................................................................8
4.3 Versions/variants ................................................................................................................9
4.4 Grease nipple....................................................................................................................10
5Transport and storage ...................................................................................................................11
5.1 Transport...........................................................................................................................11
5.2 Storage..............................................................................................................................13
6Installation.......................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Installing screw jacks and bevel gear drives.....................................................................15
6.2 Fitting the couplings and connecting shafts......................................................................16
6.3 Fitting the motor................................................................................................................18
6.4 Connecting the electrical components..............................................................................19
6.5 Trial running......................................................................................................................21
6.6 Correcting the alignment...................................................................................................22
6.7 Commissioning .................................................................................................................23
6.8 Running-in phase..............................................................................................................23
7Operation and maintenance..........................................................................................................24
7.1 Inspection..........................................................................................................................24
7.2 Lubrication ........................................................................................................................25
7.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................31
8Decommissioning and recommissioning....................................................................................33
9Repair and replacement.................................................................................................................33
10 Disposal...........................................................................................................................................33
11 Declaration of incorporation.........................................................................................................34

ZIMM Screw Jack 1About this document
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1 About this document
1.1 Use of this instruction manual
This instruction manual forms part of the ZIMM Screw Jack.
Before using the equipment read the instruction manual carefully.
Keep the instruction manual safe throughout the working life of the
equipment.
Keep the instruction manual available to operating and maintenance
personnel at all times.
Pass the instruction manual to any subsequent owner or user of the
equipment.
Keep the instruction manual updated with any supplements issued
by the manufacturer.
1.2 Symbols and identifying marks
Symbol
Meaning
DANGER
Hazards to personnel
Disregard will lead to death or serious injuries.
WARNING
Hazards to personnel
Disregard may lead to death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Hazards to personnel
Disregard may lead to minor injuries.
CAUTION
Information for avoiding damage to property
NOTE
Notes for understanding or
optimising working procedures
Precondition to an operation
Single step operation requirement
1. …
2. …
Multi-step operation requirement
Comply with the sequence
Tab. 1: Symbols and identifying marks

2Safety ZIMM Screw Jack
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2 Safety
The ZIMM Screw Jack has been produced to modern standards and
recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless hazards to life and limb of
the users or third parties, or risks of damage to the ZIMM Screw Jack
and other property may arise during use.
The ZIMM Screw Jack may be used only when it is in technically
good condition and in compliance with the instruction manual.
Have any defects rectified without delay.
Do not perform any unauthorised modifications to the ZIMM Screw
Jack.
Fit only original spare parts from ZIMM Maschinenelemente
GmbH + Co KG.
2.1 Use for the intended purpose
The ZIMM Screw Jack is suitable only for lifting, lowering, tilting and
advancing movements within the specified lifting capacity ranges.
Responsibility to ensure correct use lies with the user.
Screw jacks may be used only in the context and within the limits
specified in our catalogues and brochures.
To ensure compliance with the statutory limits for electromagnetic
compatibility, the ZIMM Screw Jack may be used only within industrial
applications as defined in EN 50 081-2.
Use for any purpose other than these intended purposes constitutes
improper use.
If in doubt regarding the application of the ZIMM Screw Jack, consult
ZIMM Maschinenelemente GmbH + Co KG before proceeding.
2.2 Duties of the operating company
Ensure that the ZIMM Screw Jack is operated and maintained only
in compliance with this instruction manual and the rules and
regulations applicable in the country of use.
Ensure that the personnel
–responsible for operating the ZIMM Screw Jack are authorised,
–are trained and qualified for the respective work,
–have read and understood this instruction manual,
–know the applicable safety rules and
–wear personal safety equipment
(safety gloves, safety helmet and safety shoes).

ZIMM Screw Jack 3Scope of supply
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3 Scope of supply
The ZIMM Screw Jack is delivered in sufficiently secure packaging to
prevent possible damage in transit.
The scope of supply of the ZIMM Screw Jack includes the following
parts:
•ZIMM Screw Jack
•This instruction manual
•Further parts as listed on the delivery note
4 Description of the product
4.1 Overview
Fig. 1: Overview ZIMM Screw Jack
A to F: Faces of the ZIMM Screw Jack. For the Z series this is also
displayed on the casing.

4Description of the product ZIMM Screw Jack
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4.2 Rating plate
Fig. 2: Example of a rating plate
1 ZIMM contact data
2 Type designation
3 Maximum static load gearbox
(spindle etc. not considered)
4 Gear ratio
5 Rated speed
6 max. speed
7 Serial number
8 Serial number as
Data Matrix Code

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4.3 Versions/variants
Variant
Static (S version)
Rotating (R version)
Z series,
Standard
(with trapezoidal screw drive TR)
1 Travelling nut
2 Trapezoidal screw
spindle TR
3 Housing, Z series
4 Drive shaft
5 Spindle lubrication
6 Limit switch
7 Protective tube
Z series,
with ball screw drive KGT
1 Ball screw spindle KGT
2 Spindle lubrication
3 Gearbox for ball screw
drive KGT

4Description of the product ZIMM Screw Jack
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Variant
Static (S version)
Rotating (R version)
Z series,
with safety nut SIFA
1 Electrical or optical
monitoring
2 Gearbox with integral safety
nut SIFA
3 Safety nut SIFA
4 Electrical monitoring
GSZ series,
Standard
1 Housing, GSZ series
4.4 Grease nipple
S and R versions of the ZIMM Screw Jack are fitted with grease nipples,
which allow simple and clean greasing of the spindle (apart from the
flanged nut FM).
NOTE
For optimum greasing, use an automatic grease dispenser (such
as the Z-LUB).
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