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Three phase induction motors used in explosive atmospheres (low and high voltage) W60 line - Squirrel cage rotor - Horizontal Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Model: W60 Document Number: 12868530 Language: English Revision: 15 February 2025...
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1. The total or partial reproduction of information supplied in this manual is authorized, provided that reference is made to its source. 2. If this manual is lost, an electronic PDF file is available at www.weg.net or another printed copy may be requested.
Additional Information ........................23 4.4.5 Conversion of the measured values ....................23 4.4.6 Polarization Index (P.I.)........................23 4.4.7 Recommended Minimum Values ....................... 23 Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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Vibration… ............................37 6.3.6 Shaft vibration limits ...........................37 6.3.7 Shutdown ............................37 OPERATION AS ASYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR ..............38 6.4.1 Operation ............................38 6.4.2 Slip……… ............................38 l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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11 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EX ..............56 12 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ................58 12.1 PACKAGE ............................58 12.2 PRODUCT ............................58 12.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE ........................58 Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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13 SERVICE NETWORK ....................58 14 WARRANTY TERM ....................59 l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
If any additional explanation about motors with major special features is necessary, consult WEG. All procedures and standards contained in this manual must be observed in order to ensure proper operation of the motor and the safety of the personnel involved in its operation.
Parte 11 - Proteção de equipamento por segurança intrínseca "i"; ▪ EN/IEC 60079-11 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety “I”; l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
For reference, the conformance certificate is provided with this manual. Failure to comply with these requirements jeopardizes the safety of the product and of the installation. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 13...
7. Cooling and Friction Losses ATTENTION The effects shown in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3 are estimated and may vary depending on the motor type. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
In order to ensure free air circulation between the motor and such covers, place wooden blocks as spacers. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 15...
The site must have ventilation system with air filter; ▪ Ambient temperature between 5°C and 50°C, and should not present sudden temperature variation; l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
This protection coating must be reapplied at least every six months or when removed and/or damaged. Recommended Product: Protective agent Anticorit BW Supplier: Fuchs Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 17...
1.2 bar abs; ▪ This pressure shall be checked monthly during the radiator term storage, which shall not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 50°C; l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
The complete predictive maintenance procedure comprises disassembling the complete motor for inspection and, after assembly, performing a routine test in the laboratory. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 19...
SLEEVE BEARINGS Rotate the shaft Apply corrosion inhibitor spray Clean the bearings If the storage period exceeds 2 Change the oil years. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
3.3.4.6 Others Follow the other procedures described in section 6 of this manual before putting the motor into operation. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 21...
Failure to comply with these procedures may same ground of the frame, according to Figure 4.2 result in personal injury. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
Figure 4.3, Rt = measured insulation resistance. Figure 4.3: Insulation resistance correction factor due to temperature Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 23...
For further details, refer to the motor dimensional drawing. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 25...
Cut the power supply cables to the necessary length, strip the ends and mount the cable lugs that will be used. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
If two parallel cables are connected, the lugs ≤ 200 A 95 mm must be arranged as shown in Figure 4.6. Figure 4.6: Connection of parallel cables Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 27...
4.7. NOTE The user is responsible for dimensioning and building the foundation where the motor will be installed. Figure 4.7: Parallel connections l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
For precise fixation, introduce two tapered pins after finishing the test. Figure 4.10: Anchor bolts Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 29...
It is recommended to keep a safety margin for these values. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
The coupling must be mounted or removed with the aid of proper devices and never by means of rudimentary tools, Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 31...
Align the shaft ends carefully and, whenever possible, use a flexible coupling, leaving a minimum axial clearance of 3 to 4 mm between the couplings. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
The pressurization/purge data is also informed on the equipment specific nameplate and certificate of conformity. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 33...
▪ Star-delta starter; ▪ Series-parallel starter; ▪ Autotransformer starter; ▪ Static starter or soft-starter; ▪ Frequency inverter. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
7. Turn on the fans (motors with forced ventilation); 8. Switch on the high-pressure oil injection system (if any), keeping it on as informed in the motor technical Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 35...
All the instruments and devices for measurement and control must be permanently monitored to detect occasional alterations, determine their causes and make the proper corrections. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
ISO7919-3 standard. These values are generic and for guidance, and the specific application conditions must always be taken into Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 37...
▪ The induction generator must not operate at a speed above its rated speed. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
“Vibration” chapter. replacement intervals. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
In order to replace the POLYREX EM103 grease by one of the alternative greases, the bearings must be opened to remove the old grease and then filled with the new grease. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
▪ Fill up to ¾ of the inner and outer bearing cap deposits with the recommended grease (Figure 7.2) and Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 43...
The minimum oil level is reached when the lubricant can be seen in the lower part of the sight glass with the motor stopped. l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
▪ Temperature control devices that are in contact with the bearing shell must also be properly insulated. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 45...
▪ Remove the screws that join the two halves of the loose oil ring (14), and carefully separate and remove them; l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
▪ The tightening torque to assemble the corresponding hole in the bearing shell. Pt100 and the adapters must not exceed 10Nm. Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 47...
10% of the average air gap ATTENTION The bearing can only be closed after completion and projected from the air gap l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
▪ Pressurization system (Ex “p” motors) ▪ Inspection according to the installation and maintenance manual of this equipment l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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The ends of cables that are not used have proper finishing The installation of converters with variable voltage/frequency is in accordance with the documentation Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 51...
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The equipment is properly protected against corrosion, bad weather, vibration and other adverse factors There is no improper accumulation of dust or dirt Degree of inspection D = Detailed, A = Accurate, V = Visual l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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Filter Cleaning ▪ Air-water heat exchanger Inspection and cleaning of the radiators ▪ Air-air heat exchanger Cleaning of the exchanger ducts Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 53...
▪ Defective coupling Repair or replace the coupling ▪ ▪ Wrong rotation direction of the motor Invert the connection of two phases l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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▪ Check the rotor balancing and eccentricity ▪ Check the shaft warping or rolling bearing ▪ Air-gap is not even wear Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530 l 55...
The repair and/or replacement of parts or components, when effected by WEG within the Warranty period do not give Warranty extension, unless otherwise expressed in writing by WEG. This constitutes WEG's only warranty in connection with this sale and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, written or oral.
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NOTES l Installation, operation and maintenance manual - Squirrel cage motor – W60 line - Ex - Horizontal 12868530...
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+55 47 3276.4000 energia@weg.net Jaraguá do Sul - SC - Brazil Cod. 12868530 | Rev. 15 | Date (m/y): 02/2025...
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