n position when

supplied (supplied on
machineswith sleeve
bearings only).
Machines with oil-
lubricated bearings
are shipped without
oil.
Storage
If, at the time of
purchase, it was
specified thatthe
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,adequat
e precautions must
be taken to protect it
while instorage. The
following
instructions are
provided as aguide
for storage. Full
compliance with
theseinstructions is
required to maintain
the warranty.During
manufacturing,
testing, and
preparationfor
shipment basic
precautions are taken
by the factoryto
guard against
corrosion of the
bearing journals
andshaft extension.
The shaft extension
is treated with
aheavy coating of
rust inhibitor. All
machines with oil-
lubricated bearings
are operated and
tested at the
factorywith a rust-
inhibiting oil in the
lubrication
system.Although the
machines are shipped
without oil , a rust-
inhibiting film
remains on the
critical bearing
surfacesduring transit
and for up to three
months of
normalstorage.
Nevertheless , when
the machine is
received, the bearing
oil reservoirs should
be filled to the proper
oillevel with a good
grade of rust-
inhibiting oil.
(Seesection entitled
Lube Oil
Recommendation on
page 24).Grease-
lubricated machines
have the
bearings packed at
the factory and no
further
preventivemaintenan
ce is required on the
bearings during
storage.For clean,
dry, indoor storage
locations, rotate
theshaft of all two-
bearing machines at
three-monthintervals
so as to thoroughly
coat journals with a
freshoil
film.Machines
equipped with
brushes should have
the brushes lifted in
the brush holders so
they are not incontact
with the collectors.
 

GE Industrial
Control Systems
GEEP-124-I
Copyright 1997,1998
The General Electric
Company, USA6 
GEEP-124-I
Horizontal
Induction
Motor WPI,
Antifriction
Bearing
Outdoor storage is not
recommended.
 Asidefrom all the
possibilities of
external weather
conditions,erection
conditions,
environmental
conditions etc.,which
can affect an idle
machine, variations
intemperature and
humidity can cause
condensationthrough
out the unit,
producing rust and
corrosion onmetal
parts as well as
deterioration of the
electricalinsulation.
If outdoor storage
cannot be avoided,
contactthe factory
through the nearest
General Electric
officegiving full
information on the
circumstances
andexplaining steps
to be taken to protect
the machine.Failure
to protect the
machine may
invalidate
thewarranty.The
storage facility must
provide protection
fromcontact with
rain, hail, snow,
blowing sand or
dirt,accumulations of
ground water,
corrosive fumes
andinfestation by
vermin or insects.
Continuous or
severeintermittent
floor vibration
should be avoided.
Electricalservice for
space heater and
illumination should
be provided. There
should be fire
detection and a
firefighting plan. The
machines must not
be stored wherethey
are liable to
accidental damage or
exposed to
weldspatter, exhaust
fumes or dirt. If
necessary, erect
suitableguards or
separating walls to
provide
adequate protection.
Avoid storage in a
atmosphere
containingcorrosive
gases, particularly
chlorine, sulphur
dioxideand nitrous
oxides.The machine
in storage must be
protected
frommoisture
condensation on the
windings and other
critical parts. To
prevent
condensation,
energize the
machine’sspace
heaters to keep the
machine temperature
above theroom
temperature by at
least 3C. During the
periods of extreme
cold or rapid
temperature
decrease, the
spaceheaters may not
be adequate to
maintain
thistemperature
differential.
Therefore, safe
supplementaryspace
heating may be
required.The
machine in storage
should be
inspected periodicall
y and inspection
records maintained.
Thefollowing tests
and inspections are
designed to
revealdeterioration or
failure of protective
systems
(shelter,coatings and
temperature control),
of the
machinewithout
delay. Inspect the
storage area for
compliance tothe
above criteria and
inspect the stored
machine for
thefollowing:1.
Physical damage.2.
Cleanliness.3. Signs
of condensation.4.
Integrity of
protective coatings.5.
Condition of paint -
discoloration.6.
Signs of vermin or
insect activity.7.
Satisfactory space
heater operation. It
isrecommended that
an alarm system be
in place tooperate on
interruption of power
to the space
heaters.Alarms
should be responded
to immediately.8.
Record the ambient
temperature and
relativehumidity
adjacent to the
machine, the
windingtemperature
(utilizing the
RTD’s), the
insulation