KAH Operation & Maintenance Guide
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SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
LUBRICATING THE FAN SEGMENT AND MOTOR
Keep the motor clean, dry, and properly lubricated at all
times. On ODP (Open Drip Proof) type motors as shown
in Figure 50 (right), blow dust and dirt out of the windings
periodically, using low pressure air (50 psig). For Totally
Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motors as shown in Figure
51 (right), blow dust and dirt out of the cooling fan as
conditions indicate.
Checking Condition of Mounting Hardware, Adjustable
Motor Base and Motor
Hardware and Motor Base - Check for loose parts and
damage. If the parts are damaged, replace the parts.
Motor - Check the motor for leaky bearing seals, damage
and dirt, dust, and debris in the motor housing.
Checking Electrical Connections
Check the following:
1. Electrical terminations.
2. Conduit fittings and clamps for damage or looseness.
3. Operating amperage, and compare the number to the
number listed on the AHU nameplate.
Keep Motor Bearing Lubricated
Bearing grease will lose its lubricating ability over time
because the lubricating ability depends primarily on
the type of grease, size of the bearing, speed at which
the bearing operates, and the severity of the operating
conditions. Good results can be obtained if the following
recommendations are used in this maintenance program:
1. Use a high-grade ball or roller bearing grease such
as Polyrex EM (Exxon Mobile).
2. Maximum operating temperature for standard motors
is 166°F / 75°C.
3. Recommended lubrication intervals are based on
average use as shown in Tables 12 - 14 on the next
page.
4. Use the following steps to lubricate the motor.
CAUTION -
To avoid damage to the motor bearings,
keep the grease free of dirt. For an extremely
dirty environment, contact your distributor or
an authorized service center for additional
information.
FIGURE 50 - OPEN DRIP PROOF (ODP) MOTOR
FIGURE 51 - TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED
(TEFC) MOTOR