Motor Storage Instructions Manual
This manual from Siemens Energy & Automation provides essential installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines for electric motors in storage. Covering both indoor and outdoor environments, the manual outlines recommended practices to protect and preserve motors during periods of inactivity, shipment delays, or plant downtime.
Key Points
- Details maintenance and preparation for electric motors in storage up to five years.
- Explains protection measures for outdoor storage in dry, humid, and industrial climates.
- Includes safety precautions and inspection procedures before reactivating stored motors.
- Recommends meggering and drying techniques before putting motors back into service.
- Covers indoor storage in wholly and partially controlled atmospheres.
- Provides lubrication guidelines for sleeve, oil-lubricated, and grease-lubricated bearings.
- Advises on using desiccants, rust-preventatives, and space heaters for environmental protection.
- Lists sample service record templates for long-term motor maintenance tracking.