Rotating Electrical Machines

Vertical hollow shaft motors

Frames RG284 to RG405

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 2224E Issue 1e Vertical hollow shaft motors
Vertical hollow shaft motors
RG284 to RG405
Brook Crompton
Brook Crompton is a leading manufacturer of
electric motors for the global industrial
market, with motor solutions which benefit a
wide range of customers.
Our products are used in almost every
industrial activity including water treatment,
building services, chemical/petrochemical,
general processing and manufacturing where
they drive fans, pumps, compressors and
conveyors, amongst other things.
Brook Crompton incorporates many well
known names including Brook Motors,
Crompton Parkinson, Electrodrives,
Newman, Bull Electric and Hawker Siddeley
Electric Motors.
We have extensive stocks of motors around
the world, backed-up by a network of
distributors, ensuring excellent local support
wherever needed.
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Quality assurance Benefits include:
Stringent quality procedures are observed • close coupled alignment
from first design to finished product in • high reliability for long life
accordance with the ISO9001 documented • reduced maintenance
quality systems. • proven design
• NEMA weather protected
All of our factories have been assessed to • Spot wound voltages
meet these requirements, a further • Frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz
assurance that only the highest possible • low current
standards of quality are accepted. • 1-year warranty
Vertical hollow shaft motors
These motors are designed primarily for
deep well turbine pump applications. Their
design is the result of a close study of the
needs of the pump industry and they can be
relied upon to give long and trouble-free
service under arduous conditions with a
minimum of maintenance.
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Specification

Vertical hollow shaft motors Thrust load capacity Non-reverse ratchet

Frame sizes RG284TP to RG405TP The performance tables list the thrust The coupling can be bolted solid when
Cast iron construction capacities available for each frame. On some upthrust is present. In this event, the ‘self-
NEMA weather - protected type frames where additional thrust bearings can release’ feature can no longer operate. It
be fitted in tandem, two thrust capacities are becomes necessary to fit a non-reverse
available - high thrust and extra high thrust. ratchet if protection is required against
General
All frames will carry a momentary upthrust of damage to the pump due to accidental;
Vertical hollow shaft motors employ a hollow
approximately 30% of the standard reversal or back–spin caused by the head of
shaft through which the pump shaft passes,
downthrust load. water draining back through the pump.
and are designed to carry the thrust load due
to the pump and head of water. An easily
The maximum permissible downthrusts On frame sizes 284 to 405, the non-reverse
accessible coupling the pump shaft to the
quoted are calculated to give a L10 bearing feature necessitates the use of ratchet pins
motor, and permits vertical adjustment of the
life (the life which 90% of the bearings are inserted in the pi carrier incorporated in the
impellors in the pump bowls. This coupling
expected to exceed) of 8,800 hours. The hub of the cooling fan.
can be of the ‘self-release’ type of non-
average bearing life is five times the L10
reversible. The motors have special bearing
figure. Reducing the thrust load will increase The ratchet optional extra can be fitted
arrangements enabling them to carry heavy
bearing life as follows: quickly at any time or removed for servicing.
thrust loads and are built to NEMA
Non-reverse ratchets are only suitable for a
standards. All sizes have cast iron frames,
normal motor rotation, ie anti-clockwise
brackets and couplings with coupling covers.
Thrust load capacity
when viewed from the coupling (top) end.

Enclosure % thrust L10 life (hours) Tests

Open weather-protected machine type 1 to
100 8,800 All components are subject to the most rigid
NEMA MG1-1.25.8. Ventilating passages are
84 15,000 inspection during manufacture and
designed to minimise the entry of rain and
76 20,000 completed motors are fully tested to ensure
airborne particles and so this type of motor
66 30,000 that they comply with the appropriate
is suitable for outdoor use in relatively dry
60 40,000 national standard as a minimum requirement.
climates without additional protection. All
56 50,000
motors meet the relevant NEMA/EEMAC
standards and are Canadian CSA approved.
Special motors
For motors with special voltages, ratings, high
ambients or high altitudes with reduced
Windings Thrust load losses temperature rise - please refer to Brook
A proven Class F insulation system is used An allowance for losses in the thrust bearing Crompton.
based on Nomex composites. The is calculated in NEMA MG1-12-08 and is
completed winding is impregnated with a tabulated as HP loss per 100 revs-min-1 per
polyester varnish to render it resistant to 1000lb thrust.
moisture. The temperature rise is within the
limits of NEMA MG1-12-43 and VBS4999 Part
101 (IEC 34-1) for Class F insulation (1.15°C at
Thrust load losses
1.15 service factor or 105°C at rated HP).
NEMA frame Loss HP/100 revs-min-1/
1000lb thrust
Ambients and altitude 284-324 0.0091
Standard motors are suitable for use in 326-365 0.012
ambient temperatures not exceeding 40°C 404-405 0.014
and altitudes up to 3,300 feet (1,000 meters)
above sea level.

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Performance data
1800 min-1 (4 pole) 60Hz

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n Type 1.0 PN 1.0 PN LRT LRC BDT NEMA NEMA
hp min–1 575 V 460 V 0.75 PN 0.75 PN % % % Design Code lb
(kW) A A 0.5 PN 0.5 PN

87.0 0.78
25
(18.5)
1760 RG284TP 28 34
{ 87.0
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0.75
0.70
} 190 670 290 A J 3600

87.5 0.82
30
(22)
1750 RG286TP 31 39
{ 87.5
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0.73
} 160 580 240 A G 3600

89.0 0.83
40
(30)
1750 RG324TP 41 51
{ 89.0
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0.74
} 175 630 250 A H 3600

90.0 0.87
50
(37)
1760 RG326TP 48 60
{ 90.0
88.0
0.85
0.78
} 200 540 220 B F 5500

90.5 0.87
60
(45)
1760 RG364TP 57 71
{ 90.5
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0.77
} 250 630 240 A G 5500

91.0 0.87
75
(55)
1765 RG365TP 71 89
{ 91.0
89.5
0.85
0.78
} 260 640 250 A G 5500

91.5 0.87
100
(75)
1770 RG404TP 94 118
{ 91.5
90.0
0.85
0.78
} 160 600 230 B F 6800

92.0 0.87
125
(90)
1775 RG405TP 117 146
{ 92.0
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0.84
0.77
} 170 620 240 B G 6800

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n Type 1.0 PN 1.0 PN LRT LRC BDT NEMA NEMA
hp min–1 575 V 460 V 0.75 PN 0.75 PN % % % Design Code lb
(kW) A A 0.5 PN 0.5 PN

89.0 0.82
30
(22)
1165 RG326TP 31 38
{ 88.5
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0.78
0.68
} 180 590 250 A G 6300

89.0 0.83
40
(30)
1160 RG364TP 41 51
{ 89.0
88.0
0.79
0.70
} 180 580 240 B G 6300

89.5 0.83
50
(37)
1165 RG365TP 51 63
{ 89.5
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0.71
} 200 620 250 A G 6300

90.0 0.84
60
(45)
1170 RG404TP 60 74
{ 90.0
88.5
0.81
0.73
} 180 630 260 A G 7800

90.0 0.84
75
(55)
1165 RG405TP 74 93
{ 90.0
89.0
0.82
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Performance data
1500 min-1 (4 pole) 50Hz

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n Type 1.0 PN 1.0 PN LRT LRC BDT NEMA NEMA
hp min–1 415 V 0.75 PN 0.75 PN % % % Design Code lb
A 0.5 PN 0.5 PN

87.0 0.78
25
(18.5)
1445 RG284TP 36
{ 87.0
85.5
0.75
0.70
} 190 670 290 A J 3600

87.5 0.82
30
(22)
1440 RG286TP 42
{ 87.5
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0.77
0.73
} 160 580 240 A G 3600

89.0 0.83
40
(30)
1440 RG324TP 55
{ 89.0
87.5
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0.74
} 175 630 250 A G 3600

90.0 0.87
50
(37)
1450 RG326TP 67
{ 90.0
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0.78
} 200 540 220 B F 5500

90.5 0.87
60
(45)
1455 RG364TP 78
{ 90.5
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0.77
} 250 630 240 A G 5500

91.0 0.87
75
(55)
1460 RG365TP 97
{ 91.0
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0.78
} 260 640 250 A G 5500

91.5 0.87
100
(75)
1465 RG404TP 133
{ 91.5
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0.78
} 160 600 230 B G 6800

92.0 0.87
125
(90)
1470 RG405TP 165
{ 92.0
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} 170 620 240 B G 6800

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n Type 1.0 PN 1.0 PN LRT LRC BDT NEMA NEMA
hp min–1 415 V 0.75 PN 0.75 PN % % % Design Code lb
A 0.5 PN 0.5 PN

89.0 0.82
30
(22)
960 RG326TP 44
{ 88.5
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} 180 590 250 A G 6300

89.0 0.83
40
(30)
960 RG364TP 57
{ 89.0
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} 180 580 240 B G 6300

89.5 0.83
50
(37)
960 RG365TP 70
{ 89.5
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} 200 620 250 A G 6300

90.0 0.84
60
(45)
970 RG404TP 84
{ 90.0
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} 180 630 260 A H 7800

90.0 0.84
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(55)
965 RG405TP 105
{ 90.0
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Dimensions
Base mounting - frames RG284 to RG405

General dimensions

Base dimensions

Coupling detail

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2224E Issue 1e Vertical hollow shaft motors

Base mounting - frames RG284 to RG405

General
Std Alt 1 Alt 2
Type AA AB AC AF AG BE BV CD EO P T BD BD BD XE XF
RG284TP 1.5 12.75 10.2 4.7 30 0.75 13.58 25.84 4.1 16.89 1.4 10 12 16.5 2.59 1.69
RG286TP 1.5 12.75 10.2 4.7 30 0.75 13.58 25.84 4.1 16.89 1.4 10 12 16.5 2.59 1.69
RG324TP 2 12.75 10.2 4.7 30 0.75 13.58 25.84 4.1 16.89 1.4 16.5 12 10 2.59 1.69
RG326TP 2 14 11.46 4.7 34.13 0.75 16.1 29.8 4.1 20.75 1.12 16.5 12 20 3 1.69
RG364TP 2 14 11.46 4.7 34.13 0.75 16.1 29.8 4.1 20.75 1.12 16.5 12 20 3 1.69
RG365TP 3 16.22 11.89 6 36.3 0.75 17.94 31.97 4.1 20.75 1.12 16.5 12 20 3 1.69
RG404TP 3 16.38 11.97 6 41.75 0.79 18.23 37.05 4.56 23.18 1.75 16.5 20 - 3.38 2.25
RG405TP 3 16.38 11.97 6 41.75 0.79 18.23 37.05 4.56 23.18 1.75 16.5 20 - 3.38 2.25

Base dimensions

Base O/D (BD) AK AJ BB BF BU

10 8.250/8.253 9.125 0.19 0.44 75o

12 8.250/8.253 9.125 0.19 0.44 75o
16.5 13.500/13.505 14.75 0.25 0.69 45o
20 13.500/13.505 14.75 0.25 0.69 45o

Standard coupling bore Maximum coupling bore

BX BX BY BZ XD keyway BX BX BY BZ XD keyway
Type Tol UNC width depth Tol UNC width depth
+
0.002 + 0.002
RG284TP 1 10-32 1.38 0.38 0.252 1.124 11/4 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.377
+
0.001 + 0.001
+
0.002 + 0.002
RG286TP 1 10-32 1.38 0.38 0.252 1.124 11/4 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.377
+
0.001 + 0.001
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG324TP 13/16 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.314 11/2 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.679
+
0.0005 +
0.0005
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG326TP 13/16 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.314 11/2 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.679
+
0.0005 +
0.0005
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG364TP 13/16 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.314 11/2 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.679
+
0.0005 +
0.0005
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG365TP 13/16 1
/4-20 1.75 0.38 0.252 1.314 11/2 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.679
+
0.0005 +
0.0005
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG404TP 17/16 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.615 111/16 1
/4-20 2.5 0.5 0.377 1.869
+
0.0005 +
0.0005
+
0.0015 +
0.0015
RG405TP 17/16 1
/4-20 2.13 0.5 0.377 1.615 111/16 1
/4-20 2.5 0.5 0.377 1.869
+
0.0005 +
0.0005

Coupling limits

Type Keyway width Keyseat depth

RG284TP - +0.000 +0.000

RG405TP -0.002 -0.010

Note - all dimensions are in inches 7

 2224E Issue 1e Vertical hollow shaft motors
Technical information:
Electrical
Range
• Outputs from 25HP to 125HP
• 60Hz: Continuously rated
NEMA MG1.
Service factor 1.15.
• 50Hz: Continuously rated
BS4999 Part 1001
Service factor 1.0
Voltage
Motors are available for use on all recognised
3-phase 60Hz supplies in the USA and
Canada: 230/460, 575 or 208/416 volts.
Variation +10%. Motors can also be supplied
for 50Hz supplies: 380, 400 and 415 volts.
Variation +5%. Other combinations of voltage
and frequency can be supplied. Dual voltage
motors are available up to a maximum rating
of 100HP.
Overload capacity
The momentary overload capacity is in
excess of 100% above the rated torque.
Heaters
The fitting of heaters is recommended if
motors are likely to remain idle for lengthy
periods in a humid atmosphere.
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Starting
Frequency of 60Hz:
• Dual voltage motors 230V/460V
• 12 leads (series Delta on 460V)
• Suitable for:
- Part winding start on 230V
- Across line start on 230 or 460V
- Wye/Delta start on 230 or 460V
• Single voltage motors 460V
• 12 leads (Parallel Delta on 460V)
• Suitable for:
- Part winding start
- Across line start
- Wye/Delta start
Frequency of 50Hz:
• All sizes have 6 terminals
• Suitable for:
- Across line
- Wye/Delta starting.
Note: Part winding starting reduces locked
rotor torque and lock rotor current to
approximately 50% and 60% respectively of
the across the line values. The motor may
not accelerate to full speed on part winding.
When Wye/Delta starting is used, both
starting torque and starting current are
reduced to approximately one third of across
line values. Motors having a breakdown
torque of less than 300% full load torque
may not reach full speed in Wye.
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Technical information:
Mechanical
Stator frame and end brackets
These are rigid grey iron castings accurately
machined to provide close fits between the
end brackets and the frame. The bearing
housing in the end brackets is precision
bored to provide a correct fit for the
bearings.
Conduit box
The conduit box is weatherproof with
gaskets fitted under all joints. It is designed
so that the conduit entry may be turned to
face in any of the three directions, down and
either side of the vertical.
Frequency of 60Hz:
Motors have loose leads passing through
holes in an insulated board mounted inside
the conduit box and engraved with the
terminal markings.
Frequency of 50Hz:
Motors have the stator leads brought out to
terminals.
Unless specified otherwise at the time of
ordering, the detachable conduit gland plate
has American National Pipe Thread and
0.875” diameter plain hole sealed with a
‘knock-out’ plug.
Bearings and lubrication
The thrust bearing is housed in the top
bracket and is located at the top of the motor.
The guide bearing is housed in the bottom
bracket and is located at the bottom of the
motor. Thrust bearings are grease lubricated
and are of the single row angular contact
type. Guide bearings are grease lubricated
and of the deep groove ball type.
The top bearing arrangement consists of
angular contact bearing mounted in tandem
with a deep groove ball journal bearing. The
design ensures that the thrust angular
contact bearing is subject to axial loading
only. Recommended grease - Shell Alvania
RA or an equivalent lithium-based grease.
Refer to motor nameplate or lubrication plate
for lubrication details.
Coupling
Couplings are of the ‘self-release’ type and
prevent unscrewing of the pump drive shaft
if the motor is accidentally reversed. Bolts
are provided to permit rigid coupling when
upthrust is present (see ‘Non-reverse ratchet’
below). Couplings are standard NEMA sizes
(NEMA MG1-18-591). Substantial coupling
covers are provided which give access to the
coupling.

Bearing references

Frame size Top thrust (1) Top journal (2) Bottom guide (2)
RG284TP 7312B 6312 6210
RG286TP 7312B 6312 6210
RG324TP 7312B 6312 6210
RG326TP 7316B 6314 6313
RG364TP 7316B 6314 6313
RG365TP 7316B 6314 6313
RG404TP 7319B 6217 6314
RG405TP 7319B 6217 6314
(1) All thrust bearings must be 40° contact angle
(2) All journal and guide bearings have a C3 clearance

Approximate shipping specification

Frame size Net weight (lb) Gross weight (lb) Cubage (yds3)
RG284TP 385 440 0.42
RG286TP 385 440 0.42
RG324TP 430 485 0.42
RG326TP 650 715 0.59
RG364TP 715 780 0.59
RG365TP 870 945 0.63
RG404TP 1070 1155 0.92
RG405TP 1180 1265 0.92

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 2224E Issue 1e Vertical hollow shaft motors
Installation
Maintenance and operating instructions
Inspection
On receipt on the motor inspect for
damage or missing pats and report such
damage or losses to the carriers and to
Brook Crompton always quoting the motor
serial number or item number.
Check that the motor nameplate details
agree with those of the electricity supply
on which the motor is to be used.
Before putting the motor into service
measure the installation resistance
between the motor windings and frame
with a ‘Megger’ or similar instrument. If it
is below one megohm, as may be the case
if the motor has been stored in a damp
situation for some time, keep the motor in
a warm dry place until the installation
resistance has risen to at least this figure.
Mounting
Unscrew the screws retaining the coupling
cover and remove the cover to give access
to the coupling. Remove the three bolts
securing the coupling and remove the
coupling.
Lift the motor by means of a sling hooked
under the lifting lugs cast on the sides of
the top bearing bracket. Clean the
mounting face and register on the motor
base and pump discharge head to make
sure that there is no dirt on these surfaces
which might cause the motor to be
misaligned. Lower the motor carefully over
the pump shaft making certain that the
motor is vertical and that the pump shaft is
centered in the hollow shaft of the motor.
Bolt the motor down to the pump
discharge head.
Connect the supply cables to the motor
leads or terminals as stated in paragraph
‘Wiring’ and lubricate if necessary. Fit the
coupling with key to the pump shaft and
adjust the pump shaft nut until the desired
impellor setting has been achieved.Once
the pump shaft nut has been adjusted to
its final position lock the nut by means of
four screws passing through the nut into
the tapped holes in the top face of the
coupling.
On initial installation the pump shaft
should be aligned with the motor shaft to
within 0.10” concentricity. The maximum
acceptable pump shaft runout is 0.010”
T.I.R.
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Wiring
Connect the motor in accordance with the
diagram supplied with it using cables of
adequate size to carry the full load current
marked on the motor nameplate and large
enough to carry the starting current
without causing an excessive voltage
drop.
the starting current is five to seven times
the full load current depending on the
max speed when the motor is switched
across line. Part winding starting and
wye/delta starting reduces the starting
current to about two thirds and one third
of the across line value respectively. When
wye/delta starting is used the current in
the six cables between starter and motor
is 58% of the current in the three lines and
these cables can therefore be of smaller
section than line cables.
Ensure that the motor is
adequately grounded
Ensure that all personnel and equipment
are free from the area around the top of
the motor. Ensure that the ratchet pins are
not fitted then momentarily switch on the
motor and observe the direction of
rotation.
pump shaft
runout to be shaft
checked at coupling
these
positions after
installation.
Lubrication
Motors have grease lubricated thrust
bearings and are shipped with the
bearings already packed with a lithium
complex based grease normally sufficient
for 12 months.
Regrease details
NEMA frame Thrust bearing
(oz) (g)
284-324 2.5 70
326-365 4 110
404-405 5 140
Motors with grease nipples should be
lubricated with Shell Alvania RA or an
equivalent lithium based grease every
twelve months. Do not over lubricate and
ensure the grease nipples are clean.
The grease lubricated bottom guide
bearing is not provided with a grease
nipple, and should be cleaned and
repacked with grease when the motor is
dismantled for inspection and cleaning.
Self release couplings
All motors are fitted with self release type
couplings and are shipped with the
coupling bolted in position. The three bolts
securing the couplings are for use only
when upthrust is present or it is desired to
bolt the coupling solid for any other
reason. Do not bolt the coupling when the
self release feature is required to operate
in the event of an accidental reversal
tending to unscrew the pump shaft.
Direction of rotation
The standard direction of rotation is
counterclockwise when looking down on
the coupling. Motors may be connected
for clockwise rotation but any non-reverse
pins must be removed from the ratchet on
standard machines.
To reverse rotation interchange any two
supply lines from the starter. Switch off
and isolate the supply before carrying out
any motor adjustments.
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Installation
Maintenance and operating instructions

General maintenance 1/ Remove the ratchet pins if fitted. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT FRAMES 284-405

The motors are essentially reliable 2/ Remove the fan circlip.

machines and require very little 3/ Lever off the fan gently.
FAN CIRCLIP

maintenance. 4/ Remove the fan key. COUPLING FAN KEY

5/ Undo and remove the bolts securing the RATCHET PINS

OILSEAL

The motors should be dismantled every top inner bearing cap. GREASE RELIEF
FAN

two or three years depending on site 6/ Undo and remove the bolt securing the VALVE
GREASE
TOP COVER NIPPLE

conditions to inspect and if necessary top bracket to the frame. SCREWS

BOLT
TOP

to clean the air passages and winding of 7/ Remove the top bracket BRACKET
TO FRAME

dirt or any general contamination. At the 8/ Cover the top bearings so as to exclude OILSEAL

same time the non-reverse ratchet should dirt and dust.

be examined to see that the holes in the 9/ Undo and remove the bolts securing the
pin carrier, the pins and the ratchet teeth bottom inner bearing cap.
are clean, i.e. free from oil, grease and dirt, 10/ Undo and remove the bolts securing
and that the pins are undamaged and the base to the frame.
move easily in their holes. 11/ Remove the base and perforated
BOLTS SECURING
baffle. BASE TO FRAME

The bearings should be inspected for 12/ Cover the bottom guide bearing BOLTS SECURING
AIR INLET

damage and changed if necessary. The old 13/ Remove the rotor from the stator. INNER BEARING CAPS

grease in the housings and bearings

should be removed and the assembly
charged with new grease. Oilseals, where
fitted, should be replaced at the same
time. Pack the bearing races fully, but only
fill the cavities in the end brackets, bearing
caps and between top bearings one third
full.
If the P base is to be removed with the
motor on its side and the top bracket still
bolted to the frame, place the motor on its
side, support the coupling end with blocks,
or by hoist, to prevent it from tipping when
the base has been removed.
Tonreassemble the motor
To reassemble the motor this is done in
the reverse order to the above but a long
stud may be necessary to locate a hole in
the bearing caps so that the screws may
be entered.
Frames RG284-324:The top bracket guide
bearing is of a single shield/sealed design
(where grease relief is fitted). The bearing
must be fitted with the shield/seal nearest
the angular contact bearing.
Frames RG326-405:Where fitted with
grease relief an oilseal is incorporated at
both sides of the top bracket bearing
assembly. These oilseals must be fitted so
as to retain the grease in the housing (i.e. a
garter spring nearest the bearing)
It is important to remember to use an
installation sleeve fitted on the fan seat to
prevent damage to the oilseal (top bracket)
during assembly.
Fitting a non-reverse ratchet
Nine non-reverse ratchet pins of the
appropriate size are required. These
should be fitted after the motor is bolted to
the pump discharge head and before the
coupling is fitted to the pump shaft.
Check the direction of rotation
before fitting the pins.
Insert the pins into the holes in the fan
boss. They should be of a loose sliding fit
and fall down easily to the ratchet pieces
on the top bracket. Turn the shaft slowly
counterclockwise by hand, by turning the
fan, to ensure all the pins rise and fall as
they pass over the stops. Fit the coupling
and insert and tighten the three retaining
bolts. Do not start the motor with the pins
inserted if the coupling is not securely
fitted.

To dismantle the motor

Assuming the motor has been removed
from the pump discharge head, i.e. the
coupling cover and coupling have already
been removed, lay the motor on it’s side;

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