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GREASE  
 
  For  Best  results,  grease  should  be  compounded  from  a  Polyurea 
base and a good grade of petroleum oil. It should be of No. 2 consistency 
and  stabilized  against  oxidation.  Operating  temperature  range  should  be 
from -15°F to +250°F for class “B” insulation, and to +300°F for class “F” and 
“H”.  Most  leading  oil  companies  have  special  bearing  greases  that  are 
satisfactory. 
Verify  that  the  new  grease  to  be  placed  is  equivalent  and  above  all 
compatible with the original grease of Polyurea base. 
 
Lubrication procedure 
The motor can be lubricated while running or stopped. It is advisable to do 
so while the  motor is stopped, for  which  the  following  procedure  must  be 
followed: 
 
1.  Take  the  necessary  actions  to  prevent  unexpected  starts. 
(DISCONNECT  THE  SYSTEM).  Clean  the  grease  fitting  and 
remove the drain plug from the grease outlet. 
2.  Remove the old hardened grease from inlets and outlets. Use a stiff 
wire or rod. 
3.  If necessary, remove the nipples and fittings, clean, and reinstall. 
4.  With a  low  pressure  grease  gun,  add  half  the  required  amount of 
new grease. 
5.  Run the motor for 5 minutes to distribute the grease. Then stop it 
and add the rest of the lubricant. 
6.  Install the drain plug in the grease outlet and wipe away the excess 
of grease. 
 
 
CAUTION: Re-lubricate  with  the type  of  grease  specified above  or 
one  that  is  compatible.  Mixing  greases  of  different  bases  (lithium,  clay, 
polyurea, etc.)  will cause  bearing failure or malfunction and should not be 
done. All non-compatible  grease must  be removed  from the bearings  and 
housings when making a grease change. Excess grease in the motor can 
cause damage to the bearings; check Table 1.3 of Grease Quantities, for the 
necessary grease quantities according to the motor frame size.