> Relubrication Intervals For Motors With Greasert F
Relubrication Intervals For Motors with Greasert Fittings
New motors having been in storage for over a year should be relubricated by the procedure noted below. The following relubrication intervals are suggested as a guide for long operating life.
Suggested Relubication Interval Chart
HOURS OR SERVICE PER YEAR
NEMA FRAME SIZE
42 to 215T
254 to 326T
364 to 447T
5,000 Hours
5 yrs
3 yrs
1 yr
Continuous Normal Application
2 yrs
1 yr
9 months
Seasonal Service
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
Motor Is Idle For 6 Months or Longer
Beginning of Season
Beginning of Season
Beginning of Season
Continuous high ambients, dirty or moist locations, high vibration, or whee shaft end is hot (pumps - fans)
6 months
6 months
6 months
Lubricant:
Baldor motors are pre-greased normally with Shell Oil Company's 'Dollum R'. Several equivalent greases which are compatible with the Baldor furnished greases are Chevron Oil 'SRI No.2' and Texaco Inc. 'Premium RD'.
Procedure:
Over greasing bearings can cause premature bearing failure.
If motor is equipped with Alemite fitting, clean tip of fitting and apply grease gun.
Use 1 to 2 full strokes on motors in NEMA 215 frame and smaller.
Use 2 to 3 strokes on NEMA 254 thru NEMA 365 frame. Use 3 to 4 strokes on NEMA 404 frames and larger. On motors having drain plugs, removed grease drain plug and operate motor for 20 minutes before replacing drain plug.
Caution:
Keep grease clean.
Lubricate at standstill.
Remove and replace drain plugs at standstill.
Do not mix petroleum greater and silicone grease in motor bearings.
For more information about relubrication intervals for motors with greaseert fitting call the Advantage Service Department at 317-887-0729.
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