Preparing for use   
4.5 Transport and storage 
  1LA5/6/7/9, 1LG4/6, 1MA6/7, 1MB..1/2/3/4/5 - SH 63 ... 355 
36  Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E44455710A 
 
 
Damage can occur if incorrectly stored. 
Take all precautions to protect the motor under extreme climatic conditions, e.g. salt-laden 
and/or dusty, moist/humid atmospheres. 
Choose a dry storage location which is safe from flooding and free from vibration. Repair any 
damage to the packaging before putting the equipment into storage if this is necessary to 
ensure proper storage conditions. In order to ensure protection against ground moisture, 
locate machines, equipment and crates on pallets, wooden beams or foundations. Prevent 
equipment from sinking into the ground. Do not impede air circulation under the stored items. 
Covers or tarpaulins used to protect the equipment against the weather must not come into 
contact with the surfaces of the equipment. Use wooden spacer elements to ensure that air 
can circulate freely around the equipment. 
The storage rooms must provide protection against extreme weather conditions. They must 
be dry, free from dust, frost and vibration and well ventilated. 
For transport, the bare surfaces (shaft ends, flange surfaces, centering edges) should be 
coated with an anti-corrosion agent which will last for a limited amount of time (<6 months). 
Apply suitable anti-corrosion measures for longer storage times.  
Open any condensation drain holes to drain the condensation depending on the 
environmental conditions, every six months at the latest.  
The materials used are specially designed for the temperature range required by the 
customer. The relevant temperature limits are specified on the rating plate.