Leroy-Somer — Cleaning the grease traps
Maintenance · DE and NDE grease traps (CPLS 160 HV3 / 200 HV3)
From a Leroy-Somer service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Do not force the encoder feet when tightening; it must remain centred on the shaft.
Procedure
- On DE shield: take off coupling and shaft extension key, undo CHC screws and release trap.
- Empty waste grease, clean trap and grease valve, then refit trap, screws, key and coupling.
- On NDE shield: remove 3 CHC screws from encoder protective cover.
- Loosen encoder driving ring screw and remove encoder with its support.
- Undo CHC screws holding the trap and release it, empty and clean trap and grease valve.
- Refit trap and CHC screws, refit encoder with support and tighten driving ring screw.
- Refit encoder protective cover and 3 CHC screws.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Clean traps after 5 greasings
Source: Leroy-Somer service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.