Servicing 
  9.1 Inspection and maintenance 
1FT7 synchronous motors 
Operating Instructions, 04/2010, 610.40075.40b 
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9.1.3  Bearing replacement intervals 
The bearings are subject to wear and must be replaced after a defined number of operating 
hours. At an average load, the bearings should be replaced after around 25,000 hours.  
The lifetime can be extended if the motor is operated under favorable conditions (e.g. low or 
medium speeds, low radial forces (transverse forces), vibration load).  
 
NOTICE 
 
Harsh operating conditions 
If the motor is subject to harsh operating conditions (e.g. continuous operation at n
max
, high 
vibration/shock loads, frequent reversing duty etc.), the bearing replacement intervals t
LW
 
can decrease by up to 50%.