InsPECTIon And MAInTEnAnCE
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6. Inspection and maintenance
Carefully planned and carried out service and maintenance of the motor helps to maintain high reliability
of the motor and avoid consequential damages. The use of recommended parts and tools is essential to
warrant the correct servicing of the motor. Special tools, devices, liquids and lubricating media are
necessary.
Warning – High Voltage
Touching a live motor connection causes serious injuries or death. Put the
vehicle to earth properly.
Warning - hot surfaces
Risk of burns caused by hot components.
Wait for hot components to cool down before starting the work.
Warning - pressure
The liquid cooling system may be pressurized.
Warning-Magnetic field.
Hazard for strong magnetic field.
Prohibition – limited access
No access for people with active implanted cardiac devices (pacemaker).
NOTE:
Only skilled and trained personnel should carry out maintenance.
When carrying out any work on electrical conductors the local rules and regulations are to be observed.
Non-observance of these could result in severest bodily injury or to loss of life.
Prior to maintenance the following points are to be conscientiously carried out:
1. Switch off all circuits feeding the traction motor such as the main power supply.
2. Ensure all power is secured against unauthorized reconnection.
