GEI 56128-L
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Table of Contents
I.
General Information ................................................................................................................................................. 1
A. How to Properly Use this Instruction Manual ................................................................................. 1
B. Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................. 1
C. Safe Motor Operation Information ...................................................................................................... 2
D. Description of Labels and Nameplates ............................................................................................. 3
E. Model and Serial Numbers ...................................................................................................................... 3
F. Relevant Industry Standards................................................................................................................... 3
II.
Receiving ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
A. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
B. Temporary Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Extended Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 4
D. Handling .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
III. Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Mounting.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
C. Sleeve Bearing Endplay ............................................................................................................................ 7
D. Power Supply and Connections ............................................................................................................ 7
IV. Operation…………………………………………… .................................................................................................................... 8
A. Steps Prior to Starting ................................................................................................................................ 8
B. Initial Start ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
C. Jogging and Repeated Starts................................................................................................................. 9
V.
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
A. General ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. General Cleanliness .................................................................................................................................. 10
C. Division 1 Explosion Proof Motors ...................................................................................................... 10
D. Insulation and Windings......................................................................................................................... 10
E. Vacuum and Compressed Air Cleaning ........................................................................................... 10
F. Cleaning with Water and Detergent.................................................................................................. 11
G. Anti-Friction Bearings and Lubrication ............................................................................................ 11
H. Sleeve Bearings .......................................................................................................................................... 12
VI. Operational Difficulties ......................................................................................................................................... 14
VII. Failure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
VIII. Repair ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
IX. Renewal Parts ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
X. Part or Component disposition …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....15
XI. Tightening Torque for SAE Hardware ............................................................................................................. 16
XII. Motor Lubrication Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 20
