Installation & Maintenance Instruction Manual
MAX MOTION Induction Motors
This INSTRUCTION MANUAL has been prepared for personnel authorized to install, operate
and maintain
MAX MOTION
three phase induction motor SAFELY and PROPERLY.
RECEIVING INSPECTION and HANDLING
1.
Immediately check the motor for external damage that may have occurred during
shipment and if any is found, inform the nearest representative of
MAX MOTION
without delay.
2.
Check the nameplate data, specially the voltage and winding connection.
3.
Turn shaft by to check it turns freely.
4.
WARNING!
The motor should be lifted by the lifting eyebolts or the lugs. Those are
provided for lifting the motor only and must not be used for lifting other equipment
that may be attached to the motor. All eyebolts must be fully tightened. When lifting
the motor be careful not to damage other parts such as shaft extension, fan cover, fan,
windings etc..
WARNING !!!! The following safety precautions must be observed.
1.
Rotating parts of motor and high voltage connections can cause serious even fatal
injury if improperly installed, operated or maintained. Responsible personnel should
be familiar with NEMA MG2 (Safety Standards for Construction and Guide
Selection, Installation and Use of Electric Motors and Generators), the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and all local safety regulations.
2.
When servicing, all power sources to the motor and accessory devices should be de-
energized and disconnected and all rotating parts should be inactive..
3.
Lifting devices, when supplied are intended for lifting the motor only. When two
devices are supplied with the motor, a dual chain must be used.
4.
Suitable protection must be used when working near machinery with high noise
levels.
5.
Safety means and protection MUST NOT be by-passed or rendered inoperative.
6.
The electric motor frame must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical
Code and the local applicable regulations.
7.
A suitable enclosure should be provided to prevent access to the motor by other than
authorized personnel. Extra caution should be observed around motors that are
automatically controlled or have automatic reset relays; the motor could restart
unexpectedly and cause serious injuries.
8.
When belts are used to drive the equipment, belt guard should be used to prevent
injuries that could be caused by belts breaking.
9.
Shaft must be free to turn before motor is started.
INSTALLATION / MOUNTING
The motor foundation must be sufficiently rigid as to minimize vibration and maintain alignment
between the motor and the driven equipment. Motors are dynamically balanced at the factory to
NEMA Standards on Vibration Limit. However, vibration at the motor and the driven equipment
