Storing indoors
NOTICE
Damage caused as a result of outdoor storage
Storing the machine outdoors can result in it being damaged.
● Ensure that the machine is only stored in areas that comply with the following conditions.
● Store the motor in an area that meets the following criteria:
– The room must be dry, dust-free, frost-free and vibration-free. The relative humidity of
the air should be less than 60%. The temperature should not drop below ‑15 °C in
accordance with EN 60034-1.
– The room must be well ventilated.
– The room must provide protection against extreme weather conditions.
– The air in the room must not contain any harmful gases.
● Protect the motor from shocks and humidity.
● Cover the motor properly.
● Avoid contact corrosion:
– Every three months, remove the shipping brace. Rotate the shaft extension by hand.
– Then reattach the rotor shipping brace.
Protection against humidity
● If a dry storage area is not available, then take the following precautions:
– Wrap the machine in a material that absorbs moisture. Then pack the machine in an
airtight film.
– Include several bags of desiccant in the seal-tight packaging. Check the desiccant and
replace as required.
– Place a humidity meter in the airtight packaging that indicates the level of humidity inside
it.
– Inspect the motor regularly.
See also
Protect the cooling water system of water-cooled motors (Page 45)
Preparations for use
4.13 Transport and storage
SIMOTICS M-1PH8 1PH818., 1PH822.
42 Operating Instructions 07/2016
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