
FORM 160.49-M1
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YORK INTERNATIONAL
MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Be sure the main disconnect switch to the compressor
motor is open and tagged, then disconnect the electrical
leads at the motor terminals and tape the end of each
lead. Make sure leads are marked correctly for later
identification.
REMOVAL (MOTOR ONLY)
The following paragraphs outline the procedure for re-
placing or servicing the motor. Always contact the near-
est YORK District Service Office when replacing or
servicing the motor.
Close-Coupled Models
1. Support the weight of the motor from a hoist using
eyebolts at locations provided in the motor housing.
2. Remove the hex head cap screws that hold the sheet
metal covers to the compressor motor adapter. Af-
ter all screws are removed, remove covers. (See
Fig. 15)
3. Remove the internal coupling guard. The internal
coupling guard is fastened to the compressor with
(4) hex head cap screws. (See Fig. 16)
4. Remove the bolts holding the coupling hubs to the
coupling spool and the disc pack. Note arrangement
of these parts. (See Fig. 17). Remove the coupling
spool and disc packs.
5. Taking care to see that the motor is properly sup-
ported, remove the bolts that hold the motor to the
motor adapter.
6. Remove the bolts, nuts, and washers holding the
motor to the mounting rails. Note location of any
shims.
7. Lift the motor and pull it away from the compres-
sors. Lower motor to floor for servicing. Remove
shims from motor mounting rails.
Open-Drive Models
1. Remove the coupling guard. (See Fig. 18)
2. Remove the bolts holding the coupling hubs to the
coupling spool and the disc pack. Note arrangement
of these parts. (See Fig. 17). Remove the coupling
spool and disc packs.
3. Remove the bolts, nuts and washers holding the
motor to the mounting rails. Note location of any
shims.
4. Prior to performing Step 5, be sure to support the
back end of the rotor support.
5. Taking care to see that the motor is properly sup-
ported, remove the bolts that hold the motor to the
motor adaptor.
6. Lift the motor and pull it away from the compres-
sor. Lower motor to floor for servicing. Remove
shims from motor mounting rails.
FIG. 15 –
MOTOR ADAPTER
FIG. 16 –
INTERNAL COUPLING GUARD
FIG. 17 –
COMPRESSOR COUPLING
COVER
MOTOR ADAPTER
25718A
LD04754
LD04755
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