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5. General Motor Procedure:
If the motor is not put into service immediately, the motor must be stored in a clean, dry, warm location. Minimum
temperature of 50°F. (10°C,). Several precautionary steps must be performed to avoid motor damage during storage.
a. Use a “Megger” each month to ensure that integrity of the winding insulation has been maintained. Record the
Megger readings. Immediately investigate any significant drop in insulation resistance.
b.
DO NOT
lubricate the motor bearings during storage. Motor bearings are packed with grease at the factory.
c. If the storage location is damp or humid, the motor windings
must
be protected from moisture. This can be done
by applying power to the motor’s space heaters, (IF AVAILABLE) while the motor is in storage. If the motor does
not have space heaters, storing it in a damp or humid location will, very quickly, cause internal corrosion and
motor failure which is not warranted.
NOTE
:
For specific storage instructions, for the actual motor and any accessory parts that were supplied, refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
VIII. LONG TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: (Storage exceeding 30 days after receipt of equipment)
NOTE: Failure to adhere to these instructions voids all warranties in their entirety.
1. Storage site selection:
a. Level, well-drained, firm surface, in clean, dry and warm location. Minimum temperature of 50°F (10°C).
b. Isolated from possibility of physical damage from construction vehicles, erection equipment, etc.
c. Accessible for periodical inspection and maintenance.
2. The fan should be supported under each corner of its base to allow it to “breath”. Supports (2 x 4’s, timbers, or rail-
road ties) should be placed diagonally under each corner.
3. If the equipment is to be stored for more than three (3) months, the entire fan assembly must be loosely covered
with plastic,
but not tightly wrapped
.
4. Storage Maintenance:
A periodic inspection and maintenance log, by date and action taken, must be developed and main-
tained for each fan. See example below. Each item must be checked monthly.
EXAMPLE:
Storage / Maintenance Schedule Log
