Marine Reverse Reduction Gearboxes
Type WAL 400-500
Operating Manual
WAL 400-500 /X1/80E
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Page Table of Contents
General Particulars
Function
Materials and Design
Controt
Alignment
Operation
Maintenance
Oil Pressure
Oil Filter
Oil Change
Recommended Control Method.
Emergency Control
Emergency Operation
Failures
| Spare Parts
Elsenwerke REINTJES GmbH
325 Hameln
Federal Republic of Germany
Post Office Box 567
Telephone 05151/104 - 1
Telex 09 2862E19 K10 K6 K3 K17 K15 K23 K22 A1 Wi R2 PI
/komm-Nr.General particulars
General Particulars
With REINTJES Marine Reduction Gearboxes with hydraulically operated clutch
of Type WAL the power is transmitted by disc clutch and spur wheals, 1
‘The gearboxes are in vertical or horizontal offset design, To ensure a proper pro- :
pelier thrust transmission, they are equipped with e sufficiently dimensioned |
thrust bearing. |
Counter Rotation
The output shaft and thus the propeller shaft rotate in the direction opposite to that of the
dirive shaft,
‘The Oil Pump E 19 is driven by Drive Shaft W 1. The pressure oil is delivered through the
hollow shaft of Pump E 19 and through the bore of the drive shaft behind Annular Piston K 17.
Annular Piston K 17 presses the inside and outside discs K 22 and K 23 together. Through the
force-locking of the discs, Pinion R 1 is carried along, and the power is transmitted to output
shaft P 1, vie the wheel A 2, When shifting into the STOP position, the clutch is emptied via
the non-return valve K 10 and the oil bore. The annular piston K 17 is foread into its original
position by return spring K 6,
Path of Drive
Drive shaft W 1 - clutch cover K 3 - outside-toothed clutch casing K 16 - dises K 22 and K 23 -
carrier K 30- pinion R 1 - wheel R 2 - output shaft P 1.
Stop Position
In the stop position the control valve only diverts the oll to the lube oil pipes and the sump. The
annular pistons K 17 are held in their original position by the return springs K 6. Thus, both
clutches are disengaged and output shaft P 1 is stationary.
Lubrication
‘The oil pressure is built up by gearwheel pump E 19.
Sufficient service pressure is available as soon as the engine is started. This pressure is controlled via
a spring-loaded and easily adjustable overpressure valve. The ample amount of overflow oil from
this valve is used for lubrication. Unlimited operation in the stop position is guaranteed,
Direction of Rotation
‘The direction of rotation registered on the nameplate indicates the direction of input rotation and
the direction of output rotation as seen in the direction of travel (see illustration of nameplate).
If the engine has a direction of rotation different from that indicated on the nameplate,
absolutely necessary to check back with the works as the gearbox must then be mo
In standard design, the output shaft rotates in the opposite direction to that of the engine, when
the control lever is at AHEAD.Materials and design, operation
Materials and Design
The selection of the most suitable materials, excellent workmanship, and the
strength of all parts as well as the sophisticated dasign guarantee a maximum of
reliability in service and a long service life. Helical spur wheels made of case-
hardened and heat-treated special steel with ground tooth flanks are used. Only
anti-friction bearings from reputable manufacturers are installed. All gearbox
components manufactured by us are machined in our warks on machines incor-
porating the latest engineering features.
The clutches of the gearbox are so dimensioned that they can safely transmit the
torque in continuous operation.
The outside discs are lined with highly wear-resistant Sinter metal and the inside
discs have been provided with a sinus. Thus, the sinusoidal shape of the inside
discs reduce friction to a minimum when the clutch is not engaged. The gearbox
rotors are arranged inside a sturdy oil and dust-proof casing. An amply dimen-
sioned thrust bearing has been installed to absorb the propeller thrust.
The gearbox is supplied without an oil filling. The inside is anticorrosion
treated. In Europe, this anti-corrosion treatment will protect the gearbox for
about six months, if itis stored in a dry and temperate room. All bright
parts on the outside (flange on the propeller side, drive shaft) are protected
by an anti-corrosion agent. All connections (oil and water etc.}, which can-
not be fitted until the unit has been installed, are closed with plugs in our
works, All connections and pipes which must be modified, i. e. renewed, in
the course of installation, should definitely be acidified and cleaned before
use. If accessories (filters, coolers, pipes) other than those supplied from our
works are used, these must definitely have the same properties as the parts
supplied with the gearbox.
Adjustable units (pressure limiting valves and perhaps pressure controllers)
have been set for the specified pressure befare delivery from our works.
Gearboxes are supplied in accordance with the general conditions of the
VDMA.
Operation
Operation can be effected at the gearbox itself or from the wheelhouse by means
of a control unit. The transmission élement between the gearbox-mourited con-
tro! valve and the control unit in the gearbox can consist of a wire cable with
guide rollers or other mechanical connections and hydraulic or pneumatic con-
trols.
If wire cable and guide rollers are used, it is necessary to ensure that the wire”
cable is sufficiently flexiblé and that the rollers have the correct diameter. In the
case of remote controls, sufficient adjustability must be possible, since the posi-
tions of the deck-mounted control unit must definitely agree with the positions
of the control vaive,
itis advisable to set the operating facilities of the control valve in such a way
that change-over is only possible at an idling speed. For this reason, the installa-
tion of a combined control unit is recommended (see Recommended Control).Alignment of the engine to the gearbox shaft must be effected in accordance
with the specification of the engine manufacturer.
Checking Alignment
Upon alignment and tightening of the engine and gearbox foundation bolts, it is
advisable to check both bearbox connection flanges for flanging accuracy. For
this purpose, the flange fixing bolts must be removed. If the two gearbox
connection flanges are nat in parallel alignment, we cannot accept any responsi-
bility (guarantee),
In the case of all REINTJES Reverse and Reverse Reduction Gearboxes the
gearbox shafts on both the propeller side and the engine side are fixed
Operation
Commencement of Operation
‘The oil to be used must be in accordance with the oil grades specified by the
works in the Table of Lubricants. It must be frea from impuritiesas well as
molyadenum sulphide and graphite. in many cases, trouble is due to oil conta-
mination or wrong lubricants
Before commencement of operation, the oil must be filled up to the upper dip-
stick mark. The oil quantity is specified on the nameplate.
After 5 - 10 minutes of operation, the oil level must be checked again and the
oil must be filled up if necessary, as the pipe system is then full. The oil cen
Gnly be checked with the aid of the dip-stick E 23, when the plant is shut down,
Upon commencement of operation, it is necessary to check if the rate of water
flow through the heat exchanger is as specified. The rate of water flow per hour
depends on the water inlet temperature, The rate of water flow may be noted
from the installation drawing.
IMPORTANT
Atwater inlet temperatures up to 35°C, the rate of water flow through the
heat exchangers is es follows:
WT 12 (12,000 keal/h) min, 4000 litres/h max. 4600 litres/h
WT 30 (30,000 kcal/h) — min, 6000 Iitres/h max. 7000 litres/h
‘These maximum rates of flow must not be exceeded. If the water inlet tempe-
atures are higher than 35° C, it is necessary to check back with the works.
‘Twin Unit Operation
If two gearboxes are installed in @ ship and only ane is operated for a long
period (more than three hours), either the engine must be operated for about
5 minutes (after 3 hours) or the propeller shaft must be blocked.Maintenance
Oil level and oil pressure must be checked daily.
Oil Pressure and Pressure Gauge
The pressure gauge on the gearbiox indicates the operating pressure, which must
be between 18 - 20 bar when the engine is running at full load speed, the
clutch is engaged and the temperature is the normal operating temperature.
The operating pressure is automatically regulated by a spring-loaded overpres-
sure valve and is set by set screw V 13,
ifan adjustment is to be carried out, the nut V 12 must be released; the pres-
sure is increased by turning the set screw V 13 clockwise and is decreased by
turning this screw anti-clockwise.
Oil Filter
A filter is arranged in the main oil circuit of the gearbox.
Cleaning is effected by turning the handle clockwise. Anti-clockwise rotation
Of the handle may result in damage to the oil filter elements and must there-
fore be avoided.
Cleaning should be effected daily and only when the unit is shut down.
Whenever the oil is changed, the oil filter should be thoroughly cleaned, For
this purpose, the filter pot must be removed
The disc must never be taken apart during this work.
Oil Change
The oil must be changed after about 200 operating hours, the process being
as follows:
1. Drain oil upon removal of oil drain screw G 3.
2. Firmly screw in oil drain screw and fill up oil to upper dipstick mark, as
specified,
3. Clean oil filter.
Oil changes must be carried out every six months or after 1,000 operating hours.Emergency conirol
Emergency Control for AHEAD
If the pressure oil supply fails, emergency control is possible with the aid of the
hexagon screws K 8,
For this purpose, the engine must be shut down. Upon removal of the locking
wire and release of the hexagon nuts K 9, the hexagon bolts K 8 are to be
tightened while the clutch is being rotated evenly. Annular piston K17 presses
the disc packet together and the disc clutch is force-locking.
Before re-starting the engine, the gearbox control lever must be shifted to
STOP. ;Faults
Possible causes for high
gearbox temperature
Possible causes for low
operating pressure
Possible causes for loss
of oil
Possible Causes
Oil level in gearbox too high
Cooler fouled up by brackish
water
Rate of flow through cooler
too low
Clutch slips, operating
pressure too low
Anti-friction bearing damaged
Operating pressure too low on
account of normal wear
Filter blocked
Oil level too low
Control valve defective
Control vaive not set correctly
Pump drive or pump damaged
Leak in oil inlet pipe
Non-return valve defective
Oil drain screw not tight
Shaft seals not tight
Remedial Measures
Bring oil to level specified
Clean cooler
Set correct rate of water flow
Adjust operating pressure
Renew ani
-friction bearing
Adjust operating pressure
Clean filter
Top up oii, locate causa for joss of oil
Replace or repair control valve
Adjust remote controls
Replace pump
Replace oil inlet pipe
Check non-return valve
Fit oil drain screw with new seal and
tighten it
Replace seal rings,re-seal bearing capList of Spare Paris
Marine Reverse Reduction Gearboxes
Type WAL 400-500
Data to be specified in enquiries or orders for spare parts:
EISENWERKE REINTJES GMBH. HAMELN
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2. Gearbox Type
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