Storage - Siemens 1PL618 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Transport, assembly, and connection
3.1 Transport, storage, and maintenance
Transporting motors with a rotor shipping brace
Motors with cylindrical-roller bearings have a rotor shipping brace (shaft block), in order to
prevent the bearings from becoming damaged during transportation/shipping.
● Only remove this brace before fitting the drive element.
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3.1.2

Storage

CAUTION
Seizure damage to friction bearings and rolling-contact bearings
If storage conditions are inappropriate there is a risk of bearing seizure damage. This can
result in brinelling, for example.
Read the following notes on storage.
Storing outdoors
Store the machine in a location that meets the following criteria:
● Choose a dry storage location with plenty of space, which is safe from flooding and free
● Repair any damage to the packaging before putting the equipment into storage insofar as
● Position machines, devices, and crates on pallets, wooden beams or foundations that
● Prevent the machine sinking into the ground.
● Ensure that the air circulation under the equipment is not impeded.
Storing indoors
● Store the machine in a room that meets the following criteria:
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NOTICE
Take other suitable measures to axially fix the rotor if the motor has to be transported
after you have fitted the drive element.
from vibrations.
this is necessary to ensure proper storage conditions.
guarantee protection against ground dampness.
– Covers or tarpaulins used to protect the equipment against the weather must not
make contact with the surfaces of the equipment.
– Covers or tarpaulins must not trail on the floor around the machine.
– Place wooden spacer blocks between the covers and the machine.
– Dry, dust-free, frost-free and vibration-free
– Well ventilated
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