GE NEMA 140 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

GE NEMA 140 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Horizontal ac small industrial motors

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GEI – 56128H
GE Energy
NEMA 140 to 500 Frame
Horizontal AC Small Industrial Motors
Motor Installation
And Maintenance Instructions
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  • Page 1 GEI – 56128H GE Energy NEMA 140 to 500 Frame Horizontal AC Small Industrial Motors Motor Installation And Maintenance Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GEI-56128H Table of Contents General Information..............................3 A. How to Properly Use this Instruction Manual.................. 3 B. Safe Motor Operation Information....................... 3 C. Safety Symbols ............................. 4 D. Description of Labels and Nameplates ..................... 5 E. Model and Serial Numbers........................5 F.
  • Page 3: General Information

    This document contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operating and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced in whole or in part, nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Energy.
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    GEI-56128H C. Safety Symbols Below is a safety symbol table that identifies the safety symbols that appear in this manual and on the motors. The use of a lightning bolt within an This symbol identifies a terminal, arrowhead symbol, enclosed in a yellow which is intended for connection to triangle warns of dangerous electrical an external grounding conductor for...
  • Page 5: Description Of Labels And Nameplates

    Any damage should be reported promptly to the carrier and a claim filed. The nearest GE Energy sales office may provide additional guidance. 9262MC02 MOD: 5KS184SAA305D KW: 1.5...
  • Page 6: Extended Storage

    Refer to In the event the motor is to be stored longer than six BS/EN 60079-0 and BS/EN 60079-15. months, please refer to GE instruction manual GEK- 97427. Motor marking for IECEx will have a nameplate with the IECEx logo, IECEx certification number, and IECEx D.
  • Page 7 GEI-56128H On motors with dual mounting holes WARNING: Remove drain plugs from the use the holes indicated per Figure 2A and 2B. frame or end shields of enclosed motors used outdoors or in other high moisture areas Figure 2A – Mounting Figure 2B: Mounting...
  • Page 8: Sleeve Bearing Endplay

    GEI-56128H base assembly motor are used, sheave ratios greater than 5:1 and center-to- mounting, the mounting bolts must be tightened to center distances less than the large sheave shall not be prevent changes in alignment and possible damage to used. The dimensions of the belt pulley are to be the equipment.
  • Page 9: Operation

    GEI-56128H of the oil level sight gauges. The oil level should be OPERATION checked only when the machine is not running. A. Steps Prior to Starting Do not flush out anti-friction bearings. The bearing grease supplied is sufficient for initial operation. WARNING: If the motor has been in Whenever possible, examine the interior damp...
  • Page 10: Jogging And Repeated Starts

    Therefore, repairs need to be made the winding insulation. at a GE Service Shop, which has been authorized to The heat produced by each acceleration or jog is make such repairs.
  • Page 11: Cleaning With Water And Detergent

    If in the housing of used grease over a period of time, doubt, refer to GE Energy. removal of all grease should be required infrequently. A GE Energy Authorized Service Shop can clean the...
  • Page 12: Sleeve Bearings

    For motors operating between -10°C and 50°C, use a good grade of mineral oil having a viscosity of ISO 32. (4) Remove the upper half of the Consult GE Energy sales office regarding special bearing housing. lubricants for unusual operating conditions.
  • Page 13: Operational Difficulties

    GEI-56128H (2) Inspect the journals and polish them with crocus clothe if any scratches are detected. (4) The sealing surfaces of the Do not allow any metal dust to fall into the housing bearing should be coated with a sealing compound when polishing the journals.
  • Page 14: Failure

    RENEWAL PARTS disconnect all power and use a carbon dioxide extinguisher to quench the flame. Before operating The use of only GE Energy renewal parts is any motor after a suspected failure, it should be recommended. When ordering, specify the model inspected for damage.
  • Page 15: Tightening Torque For Sae Hardware

    GEI-56128H TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR SAE HARDWARE General Notes related to fasteners: 1. Medium carbon steel fasteners per ASTM A449 Type 1. 2. Stainless steel fasteners per ASTM F593. 3. Threaded holes in parts for fasteners are per System 21, ASME/ANSI B1.3 Table 4A: Tightening Torque Range Medium Carbon Steel SAE Hardware Grade 5 (Unless specified in below table) Torque...
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  • Page 18 GEI-56128H Typical 500 Frame TEFC Construction - Ball Bearing Typical 500 Frame TEFC Construction - Sleeve Bearing...
  • Page 19: Motor Lubrication Guide

    GEI-56128H Lubrication Guide (Excerpt from: GEK-72836E) Table 5: Motor Lubrication Guide Type of Lubrication Interval (Yrs.) Service Typical Examples Range Horizontal Vertical Easy Valves, door openers, portable floor 1 – 7.5 sanders, motor operating 10 – 40 infrequently (one hour per day) 50 –...
  • Page 20 GEI-56128H Document Revision History Rev # Date Author ISAAC # Description 09/01/99 G. Garver Conversion from PageMaker 02/19/03 S. Long 02-3231 Revised to remove references to vertical oil-lubed motors. 06/22/10 M. Bruin 10-0443 Added Quantum 315 and IECEx...

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