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General Information
Receiving
Storage
Unpacking
Handling
1-4 General Information
Each Baldor Electric Motor is thoroughly tested at the factory and carefully packaged for
shipment. When you receive your motor, there are several things you should do
immediately.
1.
Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage
immediately to the commercial carrier that delivered your motor.
2.
Verify that the part number of the motor you received is the same as the part
number listed on your purchase order.
If the motor is not put into service immediately, the motor must be stored in a clean, dry
and warm location. Several precautionary steps must be performed to avoid motor
damage during storage.
1.
Use a "Megger" periodically to ensure that the integrity of the winding insulation
has been maintained. Record the Megger readings. Immediately investigate
any significant drop in insulation resistance.
2.
Do not lubricate bearings during storage. Motor bearings are packed with
grease at the factory. Excessive grease can damage insulation quality.
3.
Rotate motor shaft at least 10 turns every two months during storage (more
frequently if possible). This will prevent bearing damage due to storage.
4.
If the storage location is damp or humid, the motor windings must be protected
from moisture. This can be done by applying power to the motors' space
heater (if available) while the motor is in storage.
Each Baldor motor is packaged for ease of handling and to prevent entry of
contaminants.
1.
To avoid condensation inside the motor, do not unpack until the motor has
reached room temperature. (Room temperature is the temperature of the room
in which it will be installed). The packing provides insulation from temperature
changes during transportation.
2.
When the motor has reached room temperature, remove all protective wrapping
material from the motor.
The motor should be lifted using the lifting lugs or eye bolts provided.
1.
Use the lugs or eye bolts provided to lift the motor. Never attempt to lift the
motor and additional equipment connected to the motor by this method. The
lugs or eye bolts provided are designed to lift only the motor. Never lift the
motor by the motor shaft or the hood of a WPII motor.
2.
When lifting a WPII (weatherproof Type 2) motor, do not lift the motor by
inserting lifting lugs into holes on top of the cooling hood. These lugs are to be
used for hood removal only. A spreader bar should be used to lift the motor by
the cast lifting lugs located on the motor frame.
3.
If the motor must be mounted to a plate with the driven equipment such as
pump, compressor etc., it may not be possible to lift the motor alone. For this
case, the assembly should be lifted by a sling around the mounting base. The
entire assembly can be lifted as an assembly for installation. Do not lift using
the motor lugs or eye bolts provided.
If the load is unbalanced (as with couplings or additional attachments)
additional slings or other means must be used to prevent tipping. In any event,
the load must be secure before lifting.
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