INSTALLATION, OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR

THREE PHASE ELECTRIC MOTORS

USED IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

(Low and High Voltage)

WEG INDÚSTRIAS S.A. - MÁQUINAS

REF. 660 - EN
9300.0005 I/2 May 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 3

1.1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................3
1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................3

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 4

2.1. MOTOR APPLICATION ...........................................................................................................4
2.2. TRANSPORTATION................................................................................................................5
2.3. RECEIVING INSPECTION .......................................................................................................5
2.4. STORAGE .............................................................................................................................5

3. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. MECHANICAL........................................................................................................................5
3.1.1. FOUNDATION - BASE ....................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2. COUPLING ......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3. ALIGNMENT....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.4 COOLING ............................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1.5 VIBRATION / BALANCE...................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. ELECTRICAL ASPECTS ...........................................................................................................7
3.2.1 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.2.CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.3 ROTATION DIRECTION ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.4 PROTECTIONS................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.5 INSULATION RESISTANCE ............................................................................................................... 9
3.2.6 ADJUSTMENT OF MOTOR PROTECTION DEVICES ..................................................................... 10
3.2.7 ELECTRIC CONNECTION CHECKING ............................................................................................ 10

4. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING................................................................................ 10

5. NOISE LEVEL ............................................................................................................................ 11

6. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 11
6.1. LUBRICATION..................................................................................................................... 11
LUBRICATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................. 11
6.1.1. QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF GREASE ......................................................................................... 12
6.1.2. COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................................................................. 12
6.1.3. GREASE LUBRICATED BEARINGS................................................................................................ 13
6.1.4. OIL LUBRICATED BEARINGS......................................................................................................... 13
6.2. MAINTEANCE PLAN ............................................................................................................. 13

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION QUALIFIED PERSONNEL are those

people who based on their education,
1.1. INTRODUCTION experience, knowledge of standards
and service conditions required are
This Manual is intended to supply and clarify duly authorized to perform any service on the
important topics that must be followed accordingly motor. Furthermore, these people should know
including transportation, installation, operation and and how to carry out first aid procedures.
maintenance of Weg motors used in explosive If you still have further doubts about this,
atmospheres. Therefore, we recommend to read especially in reference to specific product
it carefully before performing any installation information, WEG is willing to provide such
service or before operating the electric motor. information via its network of authorized service
Once this Weg motors has been designed for agents and/or representatives.
explosive atmospheres, all safety information
described in item 1.2 below should be followed
We recommend that all
carefully.
services related to installation
plan as well as all
When any motor or equipment is transportation activities,
used out of the industrial area, it storage, assembly, installation, start-
is the enduser´s responsibility up, maintenance and repairs should be
to provide all carried out only be qualified personnel.
safety and protection information while
Special attention should be paid to:
installing the motor (for example, to avoid
that people come close to the motor, and
- Technical data referred to allowed
others. applications (assembly conditions,
connections, and installation
conditions), included in this Manual,
Purchase Order documentation,
1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION operation instructions, manuals and
other documents;
- Instructions and specific conditions for
Additional information about installation on site;
installation, operation and - The use of proper tools and equipment;
maintenance of electric for handling and transportation:
equipment. - That all protection devices of each
component are removed before
Warning! installation.
Additionally, all individual parts must be
During operation, such equipment has storaged in vibration-free rooms so as to
energized or rotating parts that may present avoid damages, knocks without causing
high temperature. So open terminal boxes, injury to people.
unprotected couplings, incorrect handling For practical reasons, it is not possible to
may cause serious accidents to people and/or include in this Manual detailed
material damage.
information that covers all constructive
The people responsible for installation safety
should ascertain that:
variables, nor covering all possible
- Only qualified personnel perform assembly, operation or maintenance
installation and operation services on the alternatives.
equipment; For this reason, the present Manual only
- This personnel must carry this Manual includes required information that allow
along with other documents supplied with qualified and trained personnel to
the motor, and the works should be required to carry out the work.
performed in accordance with specific
standards and documentation for this
product;
- Unqualified personnel should never
perform any work on electric equipment;
- If installation and safety instructions are
not followed accordingly, warranty may be
void.

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In order to allow Weg to provide a prompt service,
within technical standards, the motor serial
number that is available on the identification
nameplate should be supplied.
If this Installation and
Maintenance Manual gets lost,
WEG may provide an additional
sample.
Is still required, WEG is prepared to solve any
further doubt you may require. In this case,
motor serial number should be also supplied.
Aiming at a satisfactory motor performance, we
suggest to make the installation plan,
commissioning, start up and maintenance in
conjunction with WEG Service p Department
people.
To prevent from eventual motor
operating problems, we
recommend that all maintenance
and revision services described
in this Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual be carried out by duly
trained personnel. Changes of rated
operating characteristics, such as excess
demand of energy, increase in temperature,
noise level, abnormal smell and tripping of
protections are the first signs of any
abnormal occurrence. In this case, to avoid
material damage or injury to people,
maintenance people should be immediately
informed about such circumstances.
In case of doubt, switch
motor of immediately!
We recommend that all personnel
responsible for the application of
electric motors in hazardous
areas have been duly trained for
such purpose.
Safety and start up instructions
meet the followind standards:
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EN 60034-1 Electric Rotating Machines
EN 50014 – General Standard for Explosion Proof
Equipment
EN 50016 Explosion Proof "p"
EN 50018 – Standard for EEx "d" Protection
EN 50019 – Standard for EEx "e" Protection
EN 50020 – Standard for EEx "i" Protection
EN 50021 – Standard for EEx "n" Protection
IEC 79-15 – Standard for Ex "n" Protection
IEC 79-2 – Standard for Ex"p" Protection
NBR - 9883 – Increased Safety Ex "e"
WEG states that all information included
in this Manual make part of the contract
and motor warranty.
2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2.1. MOTOR APPLICATION
Based on the above mentioned Standards, WEG
motors are intended for industrial applications.
It is not allowed to use standard design
motor in explosive atmospheres if they
have not been specifically certified for
such purpose.
This symbol indicates the present
paragraph contains important
information about explosive
atmospheres, which must be strictly
followed to avoid damages and risks.
If a customer makes special requirements, he will
be then responsible to provide safety measures. If
there will be ambient not meeting the following
requirements:
1. Temperature: -20ºC up to +40ºC;
2. Altitude: ≥ 1000 masl;
3. Or in environments containing water and dust,
motor installation will only be allowed if such
motor is specifically designed for such purpose
with instructions on its nameplate.
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During installation, operation and maintenance,
the following symbols must be considered:
Safety and warranty warning;
Additional information about EEx-e
motor;
Danger!
2.2. TRANSPORTATION
Weg motors are supplied with a shaft-locking
device. Corrosion resistant protection is applied on
all machined surfaces as well.
Whenever motor is
transported, reuse shaft-
locking device.
To avoid accidents and
damages to the motor, it
should be always lifted with
propoer cables and devices.
Motor should only be lifted by the eyebolts. These
eyebolts have been designed to hold motor weight
only. So avoid lifting additional loads.
Special care should be taken with the motor
package so as to avoid any damage to it.
2.3. RECEIVING INSPECTION
When receiving the motor, check if any damage
has occurred during transportation. Then remove
the shaft locking device and keep it in a safe room
once it needs to be uses on future transportation.
If anything has been noticed, notify immediately
the carrier, the insurance company and WEG.
Failure in giving notice to the
carrier, to the insurance company
and to WEG may result in loosing
the warranty.
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Do not remove the existing protecting grease from
the shaft end, nor the stoppers or plugs that
closed the terminal box holes, if any. These
protection items must be kept in place until the
final installation is has been concluded.
After being removed from the package, a complete
visual inspection on the motor should be made.
Motors supplied with roller bearings, shaft should
be rotated manually a few times for a uniform
grease distribution.
2.4. STORAGE
When motor is not unpacked immediately after
receiving, it should be maintained in places
protected from humidity, vapors, sudden heat
changes and rodents. To avoid bearing damage,
motor should also be storage in places free of
vibrations. Any painting damage and grease, these
locals should be fixed so as to avoid future rusting.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1. MECHANICAL
3.1.1. FOUNDATION - BASE
Motor feet be uniformly level on a metallic base to
avoid frame bending. Shims up to 2mm may be
used to adjust the leveling.
WEG will not be responsible
for the design and foundation
of the base.
3.1.2. COUPLING
For cost, saving of space and to avoid belt slippage
along with accident prevention, direct coupling is
preferred. Also in cases gear boxes are applied,
preference should be given to direct coupling.
When pulleys are used, we recommend to heat it
up to 80ºC and have it mounted at hot using
suitable tools.
To avoid bearing and shaft end damage, mounting
and dismounting of pulleys must be made with
suitable tools.
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While mounting and dismounting
a pulley, never make pressure or
knocks on the bearings.
Always use flexible couplings;
rigid couplings require special
bearing arrangement as well as
axial and radial alignment of the
shafts.
Excess belt tension may cause
bearing damage and lead to shaft
rupture.
In cases of belt coupling, belts can not
be affected electro statically.
The couplings used must be suitable to withstand
radial and axial vibrations during operation.
Special care must be taken to avoid that the
allowable load and speed limits given be the
catalogs are not exceeded.
WEG motors are factories balanced with half key.
This means that couplings, pulleys, tooth wheels,
etc must also be balanced with half key.
3.1.3. ALIGNMENT
Especially in cases of direct couplings, motor shaft
must be aligned axially and radially with the
driven machine shaft.
Incorrect alignment can lead to bearing damage,
vibrations or even cause shaft rupture.
Correct alignment can be ensured with thew use
of dial gauges, as shown in figures 3.3.1, 3.3.2
and 3.3.3.
If considering a complete shaft turn, misalignment
should not exceed 0.03 mm.
Fig. 3.3.1 - Axial reading (parallelism).
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Fig. 3.3.2 – Radial reading (concentricity).
Fig. 3.3.3 – Axial and radial reading combined.
The axial alignment (dimension “E”) between the
half couplings should be performed in accordance
with manufacturer’s recommendations.
When making the alignment/leveling, influence of
temperature on the motor and driven machine
should be taken into consideration.
Expansion effect of the components may change
the alignment/leveling conditions during
operation.
If required, WEG can offer its
personnel duly trained, as well as
a laser equipment to make the
alignment/leveling of the motor
and driven machine.
3.1.4 COOLING
During installation, all cooling conditions should
be considered. The recommended installation
distance between air inlet into the motor and the
wall should be at least ¼ of the air inlet diameter.
A person should also be able to pas in and out to
carry out cleaning services on the air inlet screen.
Machines that are cooled with ambient air, air
inlet screens must be cleaned at regular intervals
so as to ensure free passage of air. The warm air
can not be sucked again by the motor.
- Vertically mounted motors with air inlet on top,
the air opening must be protected by a proper
cover so as to avoid dropping of foreign
materials vertically into the motors.
- For independent cooling machines, tubes and
fans must be designed based on air flow
required by the machine.
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- Protection systems for continuous monitoring K – Low output motors < 15kW.
of pressure and tube air flow must be M – Medium output motors > 15kW to < 500kW.
provided. G – Large output motors > 500kW.
- In case of machines with internal cooling
having Degree of Protection IP, tubes, fans
and filters should be suitably designed and 3.2. ELECTRICAL ASPECTS
produced, and correctly mounted.
- All protections provided for transportation and 3.2.1 POWER SUPPLY
storage of the machine should be removed
right before the installation. Make sure the motor is connected to the correct
- Considering that direct sun heat causes power supply.
increase in temperature, externally installed The cable gauges and the protection devices must
motors should be always protected against be designed based on the motor rated current.
weathering.
The Weg motors are designed according to IEC
34-1, NBR 7094 and designed for a rated voltage
3.1.5 VIBRATION / BALANCE +- 10%.
For rated frequency, a variation of 95% to 103%
- All WEG motors are dynamically balanced with (Range “B”) is allowed.
half key;
- They are balanced in conformity with applied Eex-“e” are designed for a rated
standards meeting the balance degree
voltage of +- 5% and for a
required by the specification;
- The vibration with the machine coupled frequency variation of 2%
should be higher than the values given by (Range “A”).
table 3.5.1 below;
- Alarm and tripping levels must be adjusted as The curves of Figure 4.1.1 and Figure 4.1.2 below
indicated in table 3.5.1 ensuring that the show the effect of voltage and frequency variation
on the motor performance characteristics.
machine are always switched-off when
reaching the preset figure;
Percent variation of the motor
characteristics
28.0
mm/s
15 Switch-off!
Vibration level +20

excessively high 01
7,5 +16

+12
02
7,1
+8

+4
4,5 03

Regular 0

04
2,8 -4

-8

1,8 05
-12

Satisfactory
-16
1,12
06
-20

0,71 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 +2 +4 +6 +8 +10

Good Fig. 4.1.1. - Percent variation of the voltage.

0,45

0,28 Caption of Fig. 4.1.1:

1 – Slip
K M G 2 – Rated current
3 – Power factor
Table 3.5.1. 4 – Efficiency
5 – Starting current
6 – Starting and breakdown torque

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Medium voltage three-pole cables isolated with

+10 PVC > 1,0...≤ 11kV
+8
01
Current No. of leads Cable gauge
> 200...≤ 315A 1 240 mm2
120 mm2
+6
02 > 100...≤ 200A 1
+4
≤ 100A 1 35 mm2
+2

03
0
04
05
-2
06
-4
07

-6

-8

-10

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5

Fig. 4.1.2.- Percent variation of the frequency.

1. The screws should be pressed with torque of
Caption of Fig. 4.1.2: 35Nm.
1 – Starting torque 2. The window of pressure relief should not be
2 – Starting current damaged during the assembly and
3 – Rated current maintenance.
4 – Efficiency After the conclusion of these works must be made
5 – Speed a visual inspection e, if necessary, be made the
6 – Friction and fan losses repair of these points with original seals.

NOTE:
The effects given herewith are not The gauge of the feeding cables must be in
applied generally, hence they are not accordance with the motor documentation.
valid to all motors!
Press Torque
Nm
M 12 15,5
Pin thread d
3.2.2.CONNECTIONS M 16 30

NOTE:
Open the terminal box and check pertinent
If two parallel handles will be connected, the
details, if required. Check if the rated voltage is
connection in the pins must be made in
the same as that given on the motor nameplate.
agreement bellow drawing:
Specify connection cables to meet motor rated
current taking into consideration environment
factors (such as ambient temperature, installation
type, etc).

Low voltage three-pole cables isolated with PVC

≤ 1kV
Current No. of leads Cable gauge
> 600...≤ 800A 2 300 mm2
> 400...≤ 600A 2 185 mm2
> 300...≤ 400A 1 300 mm2
> 200...≤ 300A 1 185 mm2
≤ 200 A 1 95 mm2

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3.2.3 ROTATION DIRECTION When requested by the customer for

special application conditions, motor
If the power supply cables are connected in the can also be supplied with several
phase sequence R, S, T with U. V, W or 1, 2 and 3, thermo sensors for winding and
motor will turn clockwise. If two connections are bearing protections and others.
reversed, that is, if the power supply with the The temperature of the PT100 calibrated
same sequence of phase R, S, T is connected with resistance may be calculated with the formula
V, U, W (or U, W, V or W, V, U), the motor will given below:
turn counter clockwise. The cable metallic R − 100 R = Resistance measured in the
T= PT100.
protections (equipotential protection) must be 0,385
connected to the grounding which is provided for T = Temperature in ºC.
such purpose inside the terminal box. We recommend to adjust the relays at the
following temperature range:
Motors designed for explosive
atmospheres must be fitted with Thermal
Component Alarm Tripping
suitable terminals and pressure class
washers. Pay attention to minimum insulation F 140ºC 155ºC
Winding
distance between cables when making the H 155ºC 180ºC
connection. Bearing - 100ºC 120ºC
Temperature values for alarm and tripping.
Before closing the terminal box, make sure all
terminal nuts and grounding connections are duly Alarm and tripping values can be defined based on
fastened. Also make sure that all lead outlet the application, however, that can not exceed the
sealing that are certified are in perfect conditions above figures.
and installed correctly.
Any opening not in use must be closed with For hazardous area motors, the
certified plugs. maximum tripping time for the
protection device an not be, in case
of overload or locked rotor, exceed
3.2.4 PROTECTIONS the time limit given by the certification of the
prototype-EG as well as the time to indicated on
The motors are supplied with temperature the motor nameplate.
detectors PT100 in Protection EEx and / or EEx i
for just measurement of the temperature, or Heavy starts: Motors that are
either, to monitor the temperature in overload submitted to acceleration time
case, sub-voltage or fan fail, etc. The references of conditions > 1.7 x time to must
the respective certificates must be considered. be protected with over current
protection devices based on the Certificate of
Conformity.
NOTE: When the motor will be
equipped with temperature detector
(PT 100) for Intrinsic Security (EEx i), 3.2.5 INSULATION RESISTANCE
the measurement system connected to this sensor
will have to respect the described conditions
below, and the measurement equipment should be When a motor is not immediately installed, it
certified for the same protection. should be then protected against moisture, heat,
dirt so as to avoid deterioration of the insulation.
Electric values Winding insulation resistance should be measured
Operation Voltage Ui ≤ 60V before operating the motor for the first time, or if
Measured Current 0,8 mA ... 2 mA motor is kept in stock for long periods of time, or
Output max. ≤ 1,5 W long switching-off periods of time. If motor is
(in case of fail ) storaged in rooms with moisture, insulation
resistance must be measured at periodical
The connectors for Intrinsic Security (EEx i) can be
intervals.
recognized for the color, that in this in case is blue.
Minimum resistance value should be above 25MM.
Table 4.4.1 provides resistance values measured
The cables are taken from the motor terminal box
under operation. Table 4.4.2 gives information
to a temperature detector which is installed in
about polarization index.
control panel.

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Insulation Resistance All winding and bearing protections

Insulation must be always switched-on and
Valuation correctly adjusted.
Resistance Values
< 2MΩ Unsatisfactory
25 ...100MΩ Regular 3.2.7 ELECTRIC CONNECTION CHECKING
100...500MΩ Satisfactory
500...1000MΩ Good - Check periodically if all connections and
> 1000MΩ Excellent terminals inside the terminal box are firmly
Table 4.4.1 made;
- Check if leads passage in the terminal box,
Polarization Index (1 until 10 min.) cable gland and terminal box sealing;
- Remove all dust and dirt from terminal box, if
Polarization Index Valuation
any.
< 1.5 Unsatisfactory
1.5 until 2.0 Regular Any service on electric machines
> 2.0 Satisfactory should only be carried out when
Table 4.4.2 it is completely stop and all
phases disconnected from the
Disconnect motor from power supply power supply.
before making any insulation
measurement.
4. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
To avoid electric discharge risks, CHECKING
discharge the terminals right after
performing the measurement. - Check if all motor fixing bolts are duly
fastened;
- Check coupling eccentricity, measure axial and
3.2.6 ADJUSTMENT OF MOTOR PROTECTION radial clearance and compare such figures with
DEVICES maximum specified values;
- Measure machine vibration levels periodically
Motor protection devices for explosive and compare results with figures given by
atmospheres must be always Table 3.5.1.
switched-on, and the adjustments If motor will remain in stock for long
should be done in accordance with periods of time without having the
Standard EM 60079-14, DIN VDE0165 and NBR space heater switched-on, water
5410. If there is no other indication, motors are inside the motor may become
then designed for S1 service duty (continuous). condensed.
Condensed water may be drained by removing the
threaded drain plugs placed on the drain holes.
If required by the application, other However, after drainage, these threaded drain
protection devices other than those plugs must be refitted and glued with Loctite 221.
given above may be installed.

All protections, including the

overcurrent ones, must be adjusted
based on the rated motor conditions.
This protection must also protect
the
motor in case of short-circuit (that is, in case of
locked rotor).

Winding with Delta connection must be protected

against single phase. To do that, connect the
relay in series with the winding phases and adjust
The drain hole must be kept closed during the
at 0.58 times the rated current.
operation.

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5. NOISE LEVEL For grease lubricated bearings, we recommend to

(Acoustical properties) use greases with the following characteristics:

To ensure a low noise level operation, the source GREASES FOR MOTOR BEARINGS
of noise must be identified and how such noise is Temperature Range: -20 until 130ºC
transmitted through the ambient. The following Fabricant Grease Fabricant Grease
motor components may generate noises within na Esso Unirex Litholine 2
Atlantic
audible range: Polyrex EM Isaflex
Ipiranga
Shell Alvânia R2 EP2
Texaco
1. Cooling system. Mutifak2
2. Bearings. Staburags
Kluber Petrobrás GMA2
3. Magnetic circuit. N12MF*

The noise level of an electric motor, however, As a rule, motors should be greased with the
depends mainly on its size, cooling system, speed motor in operation. Otherwise, the grease, instead
and degree of mechanical protection (enclosure). of going through the bearing area, will penetrate
Cooling system is airborne and usually affects only into the motor.
the noise level in the area where motor is installed.
This noise level may be reduced by using mufflers. NOTE: Before performing the lubrication, carefully
Noises caused by bearings or in the magnetic clean the grease fittings and surrounding areas.
circuit are originated from mechanical vibrations of
individual parts or the motor set, and they are
transmitted through the foundation, walls, cooling
pipes of the machine. This type of noise can be
reduced by installing the motor on suitable
designed anti-vibration dampers. It is important to
note that incorrect dampers may even increase
vibrations.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1. LUBRICATION

Depending on the application, load, speed,

temperature conditions and size, Weg motors may
be supplied with grease or oil lubricated bearings.
Operational safety of these motors will depend on Fig. 6.1.1 - Grease flow into the bearing housing.
the compliance of the lubrication intervals.

For correct lubrication, always use the Storage old grease correctly.
type of grease indicated on the motor
nameplate.
LUBRICATION PROCEDURES
1. Remove the grease relief cover, if any;
2. Clean the area around the grease fitting using
a clean cotton fabric;
3. With the motor running, add amount of grease
indicated on the motor nameplate;
4. Leave the motor running for 1 to 2 hours to
allow drain of the excess of grease. Replace
the grease relief fitting, if any;
5. During lubrication, increase in bearing
temperature may be noticed. However, after
one hour of operation, motor should achieve
normal operating temperature. See Figure
above.

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LUBRICATION INTERVALS FOR HORIZONTALLY

MOUNTED MOTORS – BASED ON OPERATING
HOURS
~
~ 5 K ... 20 K

ROLLER BEARING
~
~ 5 min ... 60 min
Operating Quantity of
Bearings Poles hours grease
(h) (g)
8 4000
35
NU320 6 3200
Fig 6.1.2. 4 1600 50
8 3800
NU222 40
6.1.1. QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF GREASE 6 3000
NU322
4 1300 60
The relubrication can only be made with 8 3700
45
compatible grease and in the amount indicated on NU224 6 2800
the motor nameplate as lacking of grease or 4 1100 75
excessive grease affect the bearings.
8 3500
Excessive greasing causes overheating due to high NU226 50
resistance causes by rotating parts resulting in 6 2400
NU326
damage to grease properties. 4 920 85
Additionally, excess of grease may cause leakage 8 3300
with the grease penetrating into the motor NU228 55
6 2000
winding. NU328
4 680 95
Lithium and bisulfate of molybdenum based
grease are commonly used as they are of good NU230 8 3000 65
mechanical stability, are insoluble in water and NU232 8 2600 70
have melting point of approximately 200ºC. NU234 8 2300 85
NU238 8 1800 95

Use only the type of grease NU244 8 1200 130

indicated on the motor NU248 8 920 160
nameplate. NU252 8 680 195

6.1.2. COMPATIBILITY

Lubrication intervals and amount of

grease given in the table below
should only be taken as tentative
information. For relubrication,
follow the intervals and grease amounts
indicated on the identification nameplate.

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RELUBRICATION INTERVALS FOR HORIZONTAL 6.1.4. OIL LUBRICATED BEARINGS

MOUNTED MOTORS – BASED ON OPERATING
HOURS For motors with oil-lubricated sleeve bearings, oil
level must be checked periodically. Bearing frame
LOCKED BALL BEARING must be kept clean to ensure an improve heat
Operating Quantity of dissipation. We recommend to replace the oil every
Bearing Poles hours grease 8000 operating hours, or every time oil properties
present any change.
(h) (g)
Oil viscosity and Ph should be checked at regular
4 3400 intervals.
6314 30
2 930
4 3200 Oil level should be check daily, which
6316 35 must be at sight glass center.
2 500
8 5100
6218 25
6 4200 The oil to be used must have the following
6318
4 3000 45 characteristics:
8 5000 Mineral oil
35 Flame point > 200ºC
6320 6 4000
Critical flow rate = - 20ºC
4 2800 50
Viscosity’s
8 4800 40 ISO VG-32
6322 6 3900 ISO VG-46
4 2600 60 ISSO VG-68
6224 8 4700
45 As the oil viscosity changes with the temperature,
6324 6 3700
oil supplier information should be considered when
4 2300 75 selecting it.
8 4400
6226 50
6 3500
6326
4 1800 85 Oils with different viscosities should
8 4100 not be used without contacting WEG
6228 55
6 3200
8 3800
6230 65
6 2900
6330
4 970 105 6.2. MAINTEANCE PLAN

- Damaged parts (with cracks, damaged

6.1.3. GREASE LUBRICATED BEARINGS
Standard lubrication intervals
applied to 40ºC ambient
temperature;
For vertically mounted motors,
lubrication intervals must be reduced by half;
Bearing average temperature considered T =
90ºC;
For ambient temperature other than 40ºC,
apply the following corrections:
Tamb = 45ºC (lubrication interval at 40ºC) *
0.6
Tamb = 50ºC (lubrication interval at 40ºC) *
0.36.
machined parts and defective threads) must be
replaced. It is recommended not to repair such
parts.
- All services described herewith should be
carried out by skilled and experienced people
so as to avoid damage to the equipment.. In
case of doubt, contact WEG.
For motors to be used in explosive
atmospheres, we do not recommend
to repair damaged or worn parts. For
a safe repair, we recommend to buy original new
parts from the factory. So the following plan is
recommended:

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DAILY EVERY 3 YEARS (Complete revision)

- Completely motor. - Check the noise.
- Check noise and
- Bearings.
vibration.
WEEKLY
- Regrease: follow
regreasing intervals
- Bearings.
based on lubrication
instructions.
- After a week: check
alignment and fixation
- Coupling.
and eventually
refasten.
- Record measured
- Monitoring devices.
figures.
- Filter. - Clean, if required.
ANNUALLY (Complete revision)
- Complete motor - Refasten bolts
- Visual inspection;
- Stator and rotor
Measure insulation
winding
resistance.
- Take motor apart;
- Complete motor.
- Check spare parts.
- Clean it;
- Check winding and
- Stator and rotor
wedges winding;
winding.
- Measure insulation
resistance.
- Clean bearings;
- Replace, if require;
- Check half coupling
- Bearings. and replace it, if
required;
- Check shaft seat and
repair it, if required.
- Terminal box; - Clean inside and
grounding. refasten bolts.
- Check alignment and
- Coupling.
refasten bolts.
- Take apart, if possible
- Monitoring devices. and test its operation
capacity.
- Filter. - Clean it.

- Clean inside of - Air-air heat - Clean heat exchanger

- Terminal box, exchanger. tubes.
terminal box;
grounding
- Refasten bolts.

- Check alignment and

- Coupling
refasten bolts

- Clean (when
- Filter
required)

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WARRANTY TERMS FOR ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

These products, when operated under the
conditions stipulated by WEG in the operating
manual for such product, are warranted against
defects in workmanship and materials for twelve
(12) months from start-up date or eighteen (18)
months from manufacturer shipment date,
whichever occurs first.
However, this warranty does not apply to any
product which has been subject to misuse,
misapplication, neglect (including without
limitation, inadequate maintenance, accident,
improper installation, modification, adjustment,
repair or any other cases originated from
inadequate applications).
The company will neither be responsible for any
expenses incurred in installation, removal from
service, consequential expenses such as finantial
losses nor transportation costs as well as tickets
and accomodation expenses of a technician when
this is requested by the customer.
The repair and/or replacement of parts or
components, when effected by WEG within the
Warranty period do not give Warranty extension,
unless otherwise expressed in writing by Weg.
This constitutes WEG's only warranty in
connection with this sale and is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, written or oral.
There are no implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
that apply to this sale.
No employee, agent, dealer, repair shop or other
person is authorized to give any warranties on
behalf of WEG nor to assume for WEG any other
liability in connection with any of its products.
In case this happens without Weg's authorization,
Warranty is automatically cancelled.
LIABILITY
Except as specified in the foregoing paragraph
entitled "Warranty Terms for Engineering
Products", the company shall have no obligation
or liability whatsoever to the purchaser, including,
without limitation, any claims for consequential
damages or labor costs, by reason of any breach
of the express warranty described therein.
The purchaser further hereby agrees to indemnify
and hold the company harmless from any causes
of action (other than cost of replacing or repairing
the defective product as specified in the foregoing
paragraph entitled "Warranty Terms for
Engineering Products", arising directly or indirectly
from the acts, omissions or negligence of the
purchaser in connection with or arising out of the
testing, use, operation, replacement or repair of
any product described in this quotation and sold
or furnished by the company to the purchaser.

WEG INDÚSTRIAS S.A. - MÁQUINAS

Av. Pref. Waldemar Grubba, 3000 - 89256-900 - Jaraguá do Sul/SC
Phone: 55 (47) 372-4000 - Fax: 55 (47) 372-4030
São Paulo/SP: Phone: 55 (11) 5053-2300 - Fax: 55 (11) 5052-4202
www.weg.com.br

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DECLARATION OF CONFOMITY
Manufacturer: WEG Indústrias S. A. – Máquinas

Address: Av. Prefeito Waldemar Grubba, 3000.

89256 900 - Jaraguá do Sul, SC. - Brazil
CNPJ: 79.670.501/0013-79

Product: Three Asynchronous Motors

HGF, MGF.

We, WEG Indústrias – Máquinas herewith state, under our sole responsibility, that the motors mentioned
above have been manufactured meeting EN 60 034-1 and in accordance with the following Standards:
For Eex-e motors: For Eex-p motors: For Eex-n motors:
EN 50014 EN 50014 EN 50014
EN 50019 EN 50016 EN 50021
NBR 9893 IEC 79-2 EN 79-15

These specified products are exclusively intended for assembly on other machinery and they fully comply
with Directive 94/9/EG.

Additionally, the same products will serve to drive other machinery. Therefore, they can not be operated if
the final product set does not comply with Directive 94/9/EG.

For explosive atmospheres, always refer to the Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for WEG
Motors.

WEG Indústrias S.A. - Máquinas

Jaraguá do Sul, June 7, 2000.

Roberto Bauer Roberto Krelling

Director Director

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