GE Industrial Control Systems GEEP-124-I Copyright 1997,1998 The General Electric Company, USA
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GEEP-124-I Horizontal Induction Motor
WPI, Antifriction Bearing
Receiving, Handling, and Storage
Receiving
Whenever traffic clearance allows, the machine is
shipped from the factory as an assembled unit ready for
installation. Sole plates (or slide rails), if ordered, are
bolted to machine feet. Occasionally some accessory
items are shipped separately. All packing lists should be
carefully checked to assure all items have been received,
Each unit should be carefully inspected upon arrival.
Any damage should be photographed, documented and
then reported immediately to the carrier and to the
nearest General Electric office.
Handling
The machine should be lifted only by means of
the four lifting lugs which have been provided on the
frame. If couplings or other attachments unbalance the
load, an additional sling should be used to prevent
tipping or rotation. Spreaders should be used with the
slings attached to the lifting lugs to prevent damage to
the top cover while lifting the machine.
WARNING
: LIFTING LUGS ON THE FRAME
ARE DESIGNED FOR LIFTING THE MACHINE
ONLY. DO NOT USE FOR LIFTING COUPLED
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PUMPS,
COMPRESSORS, GEARS OR OTHER
EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE MACHINE
LIFTING LUGS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT
ON A COMMON BASE.LIFT THE ASSEMBLY
WITH A SLING AROUND THE BASE OR BY
OTHER LIFTING MEANS PROVIDED ON THE
BASE. FOR UNBALANCED LOADS (SUCH AS
COUPLINGS OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS),
ADDITIONAL SLINGS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE
MEANS SHOULD BE USED TO PREVENT
TIPPING.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE ENTIRE
MACHINE USING EYEBOLTS IN THE HOLES
IN THE TOP COVER.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
PRECAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT, INJURY TO PERSONNEL,
OR BOTH.
Always lift or move the unit with all assembly
bolts, screws and studs in place, secured with the shaft
clamp in position when supplied (supplied on machines
with sleeve bearings only). Machines with oil-lubricated
bearings are shipped without oil.
Storage
If, at the time of purchase, it was specified that
the motor be packaged for long-term storage, the
package should be left intact during the period of
storage.
If the machine is not put in service immediately,
adequate precautions must be taken to protect it while in
storage. The following instructions are provided as a
guide for storage. Full compliance with these
instructions is required to maintain the warranty.
During manufacturing, testing, and preparation
for shipment basic precautions are taken by the factory
to guard against corrosion of the bearing journals and
shaft extension. The shaft extension is treated with a
heavy coating of rust inhibitor. All machines with oil-
lubricated bearings are operated and tested at the factory
with a rust-inhibiting oil in the lubrication system.
Although the machines are shipped without oil , a rust-
inhibiting film remains on the critical bearing surfaces
during transit and for up to three months of normal
storage. Nevertheless , when the machine is received, the
bearing oil reservoirs should be filled to the proper oil
level with a good grade of rust-inhibiting oil. (See
section entitled Lube Oil Recommendation on page 24).
Grease-lubricated machines have the bearings
packed at the factory and no further preventive
maintenance is required on the bearings during storage.
For clean, dry, indoor storage locations, rotate the
shaft of all two-bearing machines at three-month
intervals so as to thoroughly coat journals with a fresh
oil film.
Machines equipped with brushes should have the
brushes lifted in the brush holders so they are not in
contact with the collectors.
DLCGEEP-124-I/000, Approved, 2016-11-11, CampinasDM