Preparations for use   
4.2 Transportation and storage 
  1FT7 synchronous motors 
24  Operating Instructions, 04/2010, 610.40075.40b 
 
Figure 4-1  Lifting and transporting the motor with suspension bands 
4.2.2  Storing 
The motors should be stored indoors in dry, dust-free rooms that are not susceptible to 
vibration (v
rms
 < 0.2 mm/s). The motors should not be stored for longer than two years at 
room temperature (+5 °C to +40 °C) to maintain the service life of the grease.  
 
CAUTION 
 
Bearing damage when the motor is not operational 
If the motors are stored incorrectly there is a risk of bearing damage such as brinelling, for 
example as a result of vibration. 
 
Storing indoors 
●  Apply a preservation agent (e.g. Tectyl) to bare, external components (e.g. shaft 
extensions) if this has not already been carried out in the factory. 
●  Store the motor in an area that fulfills the following requirements: 
–  Dry, dust-free, frost-free, and vibration-free. The relative atmospheric humidity should 
be less than 60% and the temperature should not drop below -15 °C (in accordance 
with EN 60034-1). 
–  Well ventilated 
–  Offers protection against extreme weather conditions 
–  The air in the storage area must not contain any harmful gases. 
●  Protect the motor against shocks and humidity. 
●  Make sure that the motor is covered properly. 
●  Avoid contact corrosion.