Baldor Reliance Electric Motor EM7054T

Section 3 — Periodic Inspection

Listen for any abnormal noises and check cause immediately

Check for any vibration and check cause immediately if excessive vibration is found

Check voltage and frequency variations

Is there any unbalanced voltage or single phase operation of poly phase motors?

Check power supply total harmonic distortion

Periodic checks of phase, voltage, frequency, and power consumption of an operating motor are recommended

Check to see that air filters, when used, are in place and clean

Check all air passages and ensure that they are not blocked or clogged

Is the motor running 1800 RPM and slower under standard conditions?

Is the motor equipped with roller bearings?

Is the motor running 16 plus hours per day?

Is the ambient temperature maximum 50°C?

Is there moderate dirt and corrosion?

Is the motor 1 thru 7-1/2 HP running at 1800 RPM or less?

Is the motor equipped with roller bearings?

Section 3 — Lubrication Procedure

Ensure lubrication is done with the motor stationary and warm

Locate and prepare the grease inlet

Is grease caked around the plug?

If severe caking appears, run the motor until the bearing housing is warm

Locate the motor nameplate and find the recommended lubricant type and volume

Record the recommended lubricant type and volume from the nameplate

Add the recommended volume of lubricant using a hand operated grease gun

Storage — Non-Regreaseable Motors

Rotate the motor shaft 15 times to redistribute the grease within the bearing

Rotate ball and roller bearing motor shafts manually

Has the motor been greased in the last 6 months?

Section 3 — Lubrication Procedure

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

Avoid over-lubrication of the motor

Relubricate with the shaft stationary and a warm motor

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

Remove relief plug and clean if grease is caked

Is there severe caking at the plug?

Run the motor until the bearing housing is warm if severe caking is present

Locate the motor nameplate and find the recommended lubricant type and volume