Gardner Denver ELECTRA-SCREW EBE DH-15 HP, Operating And Service Manual

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greasing intervals for ball bearing motors. For addition-
al information refer to the motor manufacturer’s
instructions. The following procedure should be used
in regreasing:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Disconnect, tag and lockout the unit from the pow-
er supply.
3. Remove the relief plug and free hole of hardened
grease.
4. Wipe lubrication fitting clean and add grease with
a hand–operated grease gun.
5. Leave the relief plug temporarily off. Reconnect
unit and run for about 20 minutes to expel the ex-
cess grease.
6. Stop the unit. Replace the relief plug.
7. Restart the unit.
Rotating machinery can cause injury
or death. Open main disconnect, tag
and lockout power supply to the start-
er before working on the electric mo-
tor.
ELECTRIC MOTOR GREASE RECOMMENDATIONS (–30
_
to 50
_
C)
MANUFACTURER TRADE NAME
CHEVRON SRI #2
SHELL DOLIUM R
EXXON UNIREX #2
EXXON POLYREX
ELECTRIC MOTOR REGREASING INTERVAL
Type of Service Typical Examples Rating Relubrication Interval
Standard One– or Two–Shift Operation 150 HP (112 KW) 18 Months
& Below
Severe Continuous Operation 150 HP (112 KW) 9 Months
& Below
Very Severe Dirty Locations, High 150 HP (112 KW) 4 Months
Ambient Temperature & Below