Maintenance During Storage

Oil Mist Lubricated Anti-Friction Bearings

If motor was shipped with grease in the bearing, follow instructions for grease lubricated anti-friction bearings described above.

If motor does not have grease in the bearing, start the oil mist system connected during the storage preparations, start the motor, and run it for two minutes. Repeat this process every two weeks.

Shaft Extensions, Exposed Machined Surfaces and Flanges

Check the condition of the rust inhibitor used and recoat as recommended by the manufacturer. For example, Tectyl No. 502-C, heavily applied, may last about 2 years.

Desiccant bags and plugs must be checked periodically, even weekly, if the moisture is high (above 50% relative humidity) and the temperature drops often.

Other

If heaters are used, check that they are operating properly. Perform this check every time the bearings are checked.

Check the condition of the desiccant weekly and replace as necessary.

Every two (2) years while in storage, the motor should be disassembled and prepared for storage again.

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