M-Series Technical Manual
47
Cambridge Engineering, Inc.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
Turn the disconnect switch off when performing
service or maintenance functions.
BLOWER BEARING LUBRICATION
Heaters with 3 HP or smaller motors have permanently
lubricated, double shielded, and double sealed ball bear-
ings which do not require additional lubrication. Heaters
with 5 HP or larger motors require lubrication on inter-
vals of 3 to 6 months. Use Shell Alvania #2, Exxon
Unirox N2, Mobil Mobilith SHC100, Mobil 532, Mobil
Mobilux #2, Texaco Multifak #2 and Texaco Premium
RB lubricants.
MOTOR BEARING LUBRICATION
Motors are pre-greased normally with Shell Dolium R.
Equivalent greases which are compatible with the motor
furnished grease are Chevron SRI No. 2 and Texaco
Premium RB
.
Annual Motor Op-
eration
Recommended Lubrica-
tion Interval
NEMA 215T
Frame or
smaller
NEMA 254
Frame or
larger
Intermittent Operation
- >5000 hours
5 years
3 years
Continuous Operation
- Standard Service
2 years
1 year
Seasonal Service
(Motor is idle for 6
months or more)
1 year
1 year
Continuous Operation
- Severe Service
(High ambient, dirty
or moist location, high
vibration)
6 months
6 months
BELT TENSIONING
Using a Browning Belt Tension Checker and a straight
edge, verify proper belt tension exists according to
the following table. Periodic belt adjustments may be
required. Indications of loose belts include barking or
squealing when blower starts.
Model Motor
HP
Belt(s)
Center
Span
Deflec-
tion
Force (lbs)
Qty Type
New
Belts
Used
Belts
M110-
M112
1
1
A
1/4"
2 - 3
1 - 2
M110-
M115
2
1
A
1/4"
2½ - 4 1½ - 3
M112-
M118
3
1
BX
1/4"
4½ - 6 4 - 5½
M115
5
2
BX
1/4"
3 - 5
2½ - 4
M118-
M120
5
2
BX
7/16"
5 - 7
4½ -
6½
M118-
M120
7½
2
BX
7/16"
6 - 8
5½ - 7
M120
10
2
BX
7/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M120
15
2
BX
7/16"
7 - 9
6 - 8
M125
7½
2
BX
9/16"
6 - 8
5½ - 7
M125-
M130
10
2
BX
9/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M125-
M130
15
2
BX
9/16"
7 - 9
6 - 8
M125-
M130
20
3
BX
9/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M130-
M136
25
3
BX
9/16"
7 - 9
6 - 8
M130-
M136
25
4
BX
9/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M130-
M136
30
4
BX
9/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M130-
M136
30
3
5VX
9/16"
7 - 9
6 - 8
M136-
M140
40
5
BX
9/16"
6½ -
8½
6 - 7½
M136-
M140
40
3-4
5VX
9/16"
8 - 10 7 - 9½
M140
50-60
6
BX
9/16"
7-9
6-8
M140
50-60 4 or
5
5VX
9/16"
9-11
8-10
M140
75
5
5VX
9/16"
10-12
9-11
M140
75
6
5VX
9/16"
8½ -
10½
8-10