Machinery World Tetra Centri A 614HGV-14C, Service & Maintenance

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5.1 Lubrication o f eiectric m otor
5 Lubrication
5.1 Lubrication of electric
motor
Correct lubrication interval and recommended
type of grease can be found on a plate fixed on
the motor. The information can also be found in
chapter
Electric motor
in the
Installation Manual.
Manual lubrication
Regreasing while motor is running
• Remove grease outlet plug or open closing
vdive if fitted.
Be sure that the lubrication channel is open.
Press the specified amount of grease into the
bearing.
• Let the motor run 1 -2 hours to ensure that all
excess grease is forced out of the bearing.
Close the grease outlet plug or closing valve if
fitted.
Regreasing while motor is at standstill
Regrease motors while running. If this is not
possible, lubrication can be carried out while the
machine is at a standstill.
• In this case, use only half the quantity of
grease, then run the motor for a few minutes
at full speed; *
• When the nriotor has stopped, press the rest
of the specified amount of grease into the
bearing.
I After 1-2 running hours close grease outlet plug
or closing valve if fitted.
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