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Recommended Amount of Grease (Oz.)
Table 6-3
Model No.
Output
Standard Ball
Bearing
Output
Spherical
Bearing
DCD-132
1.4
N/A
DCD-160
2.0
N/A
DCD-180
2.7
N/A
Insulation Testing
After long time storage and once each year, for preventive
maintenance, insulation resistance of the motor stator,
clutch coil and brake coil (if used) should be tested and
data recorded. Decreasing megohm readings indicate
that insulation has become wet or is starting to fail. Use
the recorded readings as a reference for the latest
reading. Use a 500-volt hand cranked megger, cranking
at full speed, until a good, stable reading is obtained.
Follow the instructions supplied with the megger.
A minimum reading of 2 megohms is acceptable for
motors with input of 575 volts or less, and 200,000 ohms
for clutch and brake coils. Whenever lower megohm
readings are found, an authorized service shop or the
Field Service Department at Sturtevant, Wisconsin should
be consulted.
Motors and coils that have become wet due to water spray
or condensation should be dried out before applying
power or subjected to an insulation test. Consult the
factory or one of the authorized service shops for
assistance to dry out a unit.
Troubleshooting
The possibility of a component failure or other problem
always exists. This section of the manual is intended to
provide assistance in finding the fault. Check the obvious
first; then follow the Troubleshooting Guide, Table 6-4.
Troubleshooting Guide
Table 6-4
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE FAULT
Motor does not start.
1. Lost power or phase -- blown fuse.
2. Wiring loose, incorrect, grounded or shorted.
3. Open or defective switch, circuit breaker or motor starter.
4. Open or defective overload or safety interlock.
5. Defective start/stop buttons or control circuit wiring.
6. Motor winding grounded, shorted or otherwise defective.
7. Mechanical defect inside motor or clutch.
Motor does not run properly;
noisy, erratic, imbalanced
currents etc.
1. Lost Phase -- blown fuse.
2. Incorrect voltage or frequency.
3. Intermittent problem as described above for failure to start.
4. Overload or problem with driven equipment.
5. Motor winding grounded, shorted or otherwise defective.
6. Mechanical defect inside motor or clutch.
Motor runs too hot.
1. Overload.
2. Frequent starts or reversals.
3. Lost phase -- blown fuse.
4. Incorrect voltage or frequency.
5. Inadequate ventilation.
6. Dirt in motor.
7. Electrical or mechanical defect inside motor.
Motor runs, but no output.
1. No coil voltage, check controller.
2. Loose or incorrect wiring.
3. Open safety interlock.
4. Open or defective clutch coil.
5. Brake not releasing.
6. Machine jammed.
CAUTION
: Make sure the AC power to the motor is
turned OFF and locked out before attempting to make
the test. Disconnect the motor and coils and be sure
that control circuits and other electronic devices are
disconnected, as they will be damaged by the high
voltage. Tachometer generator and other auxiliary
devices must not be checked with a megger. Use an
ohmmeter for these devices.
CAUTION
: Turn AC power to the unit and controller
OFF before making tests. When a voltage
measurement is necessary, only qualified personnel,
fully acquainted with safety procedures and making
power ON tests, should be allowed to service this
equipment.