Baldor Reliance Electric Motor EM3539T

Storage — All Other Motor Types

Add additional grease to each bearing

Section 3 — Maintenance general principles

Record the current oil level in the sight gauge

Is the oil level at the midpoint of the sight gauge?

Storage — Preparation for Storage

Measure and record the resistance of the winding insulation (dielectric withstand)

Is the motor insulation resistance above the minimum resistance?

Contact OEM if motor insulation resistance decreases below the minimum resistance

Place new desiccant inside the vapor bag and re-seal by taping it closed

Select the type of bag used for sealing

Place the shell over the motor and secure with lag bolts

Storage — Minimum insulation resistance

Enter the rated nameplate voltage in Kilo-Volts (kV)

Section 3 — Lubrication Procedure

Ensure lubrication is done with motor running, stay clear of rotating parts and electrical circuits

Ensure not to over-lubricate motor

Is the shaft stationary and motor warm for relubrication?

Locate the grease inlet, clean the area and replace the pipe plug with a grease fitting if necessary

Is grease caked around the plug?

Clean caked grease with a wooden stick or suitable tool

Is there severe caking at the plug?

Section 3 — Lubrication Procedure

Ensure lubrication is done with motor running, stay clear of rotating parts and electrical circuits

Avoid over-lubricating the motor

Relubricate with the shaft stationary and a warm motor is recommended

Locate the grease inlet, clean the area and replace the pipe plug with a grease fitting, if necessary

Is grease caked around the plug?

Clean caked grease with a wooden stick or suitable tool, if necessary

Is there severe caking at the plug?