MDE-4541 Atlas™ Motor Kit M06699KXXX Installation • February 2006
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Installing New Atlas Motor Kits
Installing New Atlas Motor Kits
Preparing for the Installation
1
Request permission from the manager/owner to remove power from the unit and then remove
power using normal procedures. Perform the lockout/tagout safety procedures.
2
Ensure that you have the proper kit for the model unit to be retrofitted.
3
Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures.
Installing the New Atlas Motor
To install the new Atlas motor, remove the old motor and then install the new one, as
explained below:
Removing the Old Motor
1
Disconnect motor wires in the junction box. Mark wires in junction box so that you can be sure
of connecting the new motor correctly.
2
Remove the belt.
3
Disconnect motor conduit at the expansion union. Refer to
.
4
Remove the two shoulder bolts on the bottom of the motor deck plate. Remove the washers,
cupped washers and rubber mounts. Refer to
. Retain all hardware.
5
While place something underneath the motor to prevent it from dropping suddenly, remove the
two flanged screws from the top of the motor deck plate, and retain the hardware.
6
Remove the motor from the unit.
7
Remove the motor from the motor deck plate and retain the hardware.
Figure 1: Old Atlas Motor
Flanged screws
at top of Motor
Deck Plate
Motor Deck
Plate
Motor Deck
Plate
Expansion
Union
