Introduction

The purpose of this booklet is to offer some short, easy to follow recommendations to our customers, users and distributors for the care of electric motors in storage.

For practical purposes, such equipment is considered to be in storage not only when it is in the storeroom but also when;

1.It has been delivered to the jobsite and is awaiting installation, or

2.It has been installed but regular operation is delayed pending completion of plant construction, or

3.There are long idle periods between operating cycles, or

4.The plant or department is shut down.

NOTE

Squirrel cage induction machines can be driven by various types of prime movers. These will act as induction generators. This instruction manual applies to both motors and induction generators. However, for clarity reasons, the machine will be referred to as a “motor”.

NOTE

Recommended brand products have shown good performance. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. however, cannot assume responsibility or be liable for products other than those it warrants.

Manufacturers or distributors of products are:

Tectyl 502-C and 506 Valvoline Oil Co.

Div. of Ashland Oil and Refining Co.

150 Fourth Avenue

Freedom, PA 15042

P.D. George

Insulation Manufacturers Corp. 1231 Superior Avenue,

N.E. Cleveland OH 44114

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