GE Energy Motors GEEP-427-I Copyright 2009, The General Electric Company, USA
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GEEP-427-I Pegasus, Horizontal Induction Motor
TEWAC, Sleeve Bearing
Introduction
General
The purpose of this instruction manual is to
provide a description of the product and to provide
helpful suggestions for receiving, handling, storing,
installing, operating, and maintaining the unit together
with useful general information. Although reasonable
care has been taken in the preparation of this instruction
manual to assure its technical accuracy, no responsibility
is assured in any manner by the General Electric
Company for any consequences of its use. If further
information is required, contact the nearest General
Electric office.
This instruction manual should be available to all
personnel involved in installing and operating the unit. It
should be reviewed before initiating any action on the
unit.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
For equipment covered by this instruction manual,
it is important to observe safety precautions to protect
personnel from possible injury. Among the many
considerations, personnel should be instructed to:
•
avoid contact with energized circuits or rotating parts.
•
avoid by-passing or rendering inoperative any
safeguards or protection devices.
•
avoid extended exposure in close proximity to
machinery with high noise levels.
•
use proper care and procedures in handling, lifting,
installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment.
•
before operating, replace any covers that have been
removed for inspection.
Safe maintenance practices with qualified
personnel are imperative. Before starting maintenance
procedures, be positive that:
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equipment connected to the shaft will not cause
mechanical rotation.
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main machine windings and all accessory devices
associated with the work the area are de-energized
and will remain disconnected from electrical power
sources for the duration of the maintenance period.
If high potential insulation testing is required,
procedure and precautions outlined in NEMA Standards
MG-1 and MG-2 should be followed.
Failure to properly ground the frame of this
machine can cause serious injury to personnel.
Grounding should be in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and consistent with sound local practice.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE AND ROTATING
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. THE
USE OF ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, LIKE ALL
OTHER UTILIZATION OF CONCENTRATED
POWER AND ROTATING PARTS, CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL
MACHINERY SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. FAMILIARIZATION
WITH NEMA PUBLICATION MG-2, SAFETY
STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
GUIDE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND
USE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND
GENERATORS, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, AND SOUND LOCAL PRACTICES IS
RECOMMENDED.
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