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Summarization of Contents
General Information
Manual Overview and Warranty
Covers manual scope, safety notices, and limited warranty terms for Baldor motors.
Safety Precautions
Electrical and Mechanical Safety
Addresses electrical shock, grounding, safe coupling, handling, and maintenance rotation.
Environmental and Explosive Atmosphere Safety
Covers noise exposure and proper use of explosion-proof motors in hazardous areas.
Additional Safety Guidelines
Hazardous Atmospheres and Service
Details requirements for motors in flammable atmospheres and UL-listed service centers.
Operational Cautions
Includes advice on lubrication, lifting, electrical capacity, and HI POT testing.
Receiving and Storage Procedures
Motor Receiving and Inspection
Steps for inspecting the motor upon delivery, checking part numbers, and reporting damage.
Storage and Unpacking Guidelines
Procedures for storing motors to prevent damage and for unpacking after reaching room temperature.
Installation and Operation Basics
Installation Environment and Mounting
Guidelines for selecting motor location, ensuring proper ventilation, and secure mounting.
Motor Alignment Procedures
Details on achieving accurate alignment for direct coupling, end-play, and belt drives.
Motor Installation Details
Doweling and Bolting
Steps for inserting dowel pins and tightening mounting bolts for proper motor positioning.
Power Connection and AC Supply
Instructions for connecting AC power, including voltage and frequency variations.
Motor Start-up Procedures
First Time Motor Start-up
Step-by-step guide for initial motor start-up, including checks and no-load operation.
Coupled and Repeated Starts
Procedures for starting coupled loads and considerations for repeated starts or jogging.
Maintenance and Bearing Care
General Motor Inspection
Regular checks for cleanliness, ventilation, and electrical connection tightness.
Bearing Lubrication Guidelines
Information on grease types, relubrication intervals, and bearing types.
Relubrication Procedures
Motor Relubrication Process
Step-by-step instructions for relubricating motors with and without grease outlet plugs.
Relubrication Example
A sample determination for relubrication intervals based on motor specifications and conditions.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Motor Won't Start & Humming
Addresses issues like no start, humming, and overload with causes and solutions.
Motor Overheating & Vibration
Covers causes and solutions for motor overheating, bearing issues, and vibration.
Noise & Other Faults
Details causes and solutions for motor noise, growling, and other potential problems.
RTD Setting Guidelines
Winding RTD Settings
Recommended alarm and trip settings for winding Resistance Temperature Detectors based on motor load and temperature rise.
Bearing RTD Settings
Suggested alarm and trip settings for bearing Resistance Temperature Detectors for different bearing types.
Baldor Service Locations
United States Offices
List of Baldor district offices across various states in the USA.
International Offices and Sales
Contact information for Baldor offices in Canada, Australia, China, and other international locations.
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