Teco Manual
Teco Manual
Teco Manual
4 Bearing lubrication
(a) For sleeve bearing motors, the oil reservoir must be filled with oil to the correct level. On
self-lubricated bearings, the standstill oil level will be at the center of the oil gauge. The proper
oil is a rust and oxidation inhibited, turbine grade oil. Refer to the lubrication nameplate for the
recommended viscosity.
(b) Motors which are supplied with provision for flood lubrication have an inlet orifice to meter the
oil flow to the bearing. Refer to the outline drawing for these values. If the supply pressure does
not match that stated on the outline, the orifice size must be adjusted to produce the specified
flow rate. The drain adapter (also provided) has a weir plate fixed to the inside of the pipe to
permit the establishment of the proper oil level. This weir plate must be located at the bottom of
the pipe and must be parallel to the plane of the motor feet. To ensure optimum flow, the drain
line should be vented to the atmosphere.
Weir plate
Fig. 14
(c) If the motor is in storage for over three (3) months, refilling of some new oil should be
undertaken before operation to prevent bearing damage due to dry friction. The oil level should
be kept at the center of the oil gauge. If necessary, drain some oil after refilling.
(d) Grease lubricant type
(1) The bearings have been well greased at factory before delivery. However, regreasing is
required if a significant period has elapsed between manufacture and use or in storage. Fill
new grease until it overflows and the old grease is entirely replaced.
(2) Unless otherwise specified, SHELL Alvania RL3 is the standard applied to TECO motors.
(3) If roller bearing is used, add a small quantity of grease when abnormal sound occurred from
the bearings. If this sound, such as shi-shi or thru-thru, disappears temporarily after
regreasing, it is normal condition can operate as it is, as long as the temperature rise of the
bearing is normal.
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