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maintenance and operation instructions
maintenance
general
In general rotor nl® motors require
very little maintenance. Usually this can be
limited to:
- cleaning the surface and the cooling air
openings for a proper cooling.
- timely relubrication and replacement of
the 2Z bearings.
bearings general
The bearings applied are mentioned in
table 1. The motors are fitted as standard
with C3 bearings. Motors which will be
exposed to excessive high or low tempe-
ratures have to be provided with special
grease and/or bearings.
bearing lubrication
closed bearings
The smaller motors have been fitted
with closed bearings and as such they
cannot be relubricated. They must be
replaced at the end of the fatigue period or
at the end of the grease life (see table 2).
When replacing bearings it is recom-
mended to choose bearings with a grease
filling of a higher grease reference tempe-
rature (e.g. 85°C). The grease life of these
bearings is considerably longer than the
life of normal ball bearing grease (70°C)
and usually it will exceed the fatigue
period of the bearing material. The rotor nl ®
motors are delivered as standard with 2Z
bearings with a high-temperature grease
with a reference temperature of 85°C. It is
recommended to replace 2Z bearings
every 4 years and additionaly with referen-
ce to other factors such as pollution and
the influence of air humidity.
closed bearings
type rotor nl® elektromotoren type 4AP, RN, XC, XF, XK, XV, 3AF
open bearings with old grease
chamber
The larger motors are fitted with open
bearings which have been filled with ball
bearing grease based on lithium soap and
mineral oil. These bearings can be relubri-
cated several times; the old grease will be
collected in the old grease chamber in the
bearing cover. Relubricate the bearing
when the motor is turning. When you relu-
bricate the bearing for the first time take
into account that the grease channel from
the nipple to the chamber is still empty.
During the first relubrication this empty
channel will be filled first and subsequent-
ly the bearing will be refilled using some
counterpressure. When the bearing has
been relubricated a few times the old gre-
ase chamber must be cleaned and if requi-
red the bearings must be replaced. If the
bearings have only be subjected to little
load and the bearings still have life left, the
bearings and the bearing covers should be
washed and partly be filled again (bearings
50% and bearing covers 30%). EEx-e and
EEx-n motors with open bearings and
chamber of old grease are delivered wit-
hout grease nipple.
open bearings with
old grease chamber
open bearings with old grease
discharge
If the motors have been fitted with an
automatic old grease discharge, the
bearings can always be relubricated. The
operation of the automatic old grease dis-
charge is based on an oscillating wheel
which discharges the excess grease to the
chamber for old grease. In order to dis-
charge excess grease a closed old grease
chamber should be open when the motor
is in operation as well as during and one
hour after relubrication.
wijzigingen voorbehouden
open bearings with
old grease discharge
relubrication interval
The relubrication interval largely
depends on the speed, bearing load, envi-
ronmental conditions and the set-up of the
motor. Relubrication should be carried out
in accordance with the recommendations
of the bearing and grease supplier. The
enclosed relubrication table only gives a
general guideline. The guide values given
in table 3 only apply to motors with a hori-
zontal set-up, at a bearing temperature of
approx. 70°C (normal load and ambient
temperature). The relubrication interval
should be halved for motors with a vertical
set-up. When the bearing temperatures
are higher than the reference temperature
of the grease applied the relubrication
interval should be halved for an increase
of 15°C. For lower temperatures a longer
relubrication interval suffices, although
not longer than twice the indicated value.
In case of heavy and/or highly alternating
loads the relubrication interval should be
reduced.
type of grease
Rotor nl® motors which have been fit-
ted with open bearings are standard sup-
plied with lithium complex grease as a
lubricant. For relubrication lithium soap
based types of grease with a mineral basic
oil can be used. A good quality grease
which can withstand high temperatures is
preferred. If, on request, a motor was fit-
ted with special bearings or grease filling,
this is mentioned on the type plate and
relubrication should be adapted to these
data.
guarantee
Guarantee applications are dealt with
in conformance with what is stated in the
general buying & selling conditions of
Rotor B.V. which are effective at the time
of delivery.
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safety
These electric motors must be instal-
led by qualified personnel. Connection to
the mains and commissioning may only
be carried out by a qualified installer in
accordance with the locally applicable
rules and regulations. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damages
resulting from incompetent installation or
use.
EG manufacturer’s declaration
In accordance with the European directives
We, Rotor B.V., Mors 2, 7151 MX
Eibergen, The Netherlands declare fully
within our own responsibility that the pro-
duct rotor nl® electric motors, series
4AP...,RN..., XC..., XF..., XK..., XV...,3AF...,
and derived models this declaration rela-
tes to, complies with the relevant harmo-
nised standards:
EN 60 034 - 1 EN 50 081 - 1
EN 60 034 - 5 EN 50 082 - 2
EN 60 034 - 6 EN 60 034 - 9
EN 60 204 - 1, article 16
according to the conditions in the
European directives:
73/23/EEG: directive of the Council con-
cerning the mutual adaptation of legal
regulations of the Member Countries with
regard to electric materials intended to be
used within a certain voltage range, as
modified by the directive of the Council
(93/68/EEG);
89/336/EEG: directive of the Council con-
cerning the mutual adaptation of the legis-
lation with regard to electromagnetic com-
patibility, as modified by the directive of
the Council (91/236/EEG), by the directive
of the Council (92/31/EEG) and by the
directive of the Council (93/68/EEG);
98/37/EG directive of the Council concer-
ning the mutual adaptation of the legisla-
tion of the Member of Countries with
machines.
We would like to point out to you that
the product is intended to be built into a
machine; based on the Machine directive
the machine can only be put into operation
when it meets all European requirements
Eibergen, The Netherlands, 1 January 1999
maintenance and operation instructions
rotor nl® electric motors type 4AP, RN, XC, XF, XK, XV, 3AF
storage
Motors must be stored dry and free of
vibrations. Openings of cable inlets and
mounting holes in FT(B14) flanges must
be temporarily covered. If the motors have
been out of operation for a longer period
of time, it is recommended to measure the
insulation resistance before switching
them on. If the measured insulation resi-
stance is lower than 30 MΩ (measured at
a voltage of 1,000 V) it is necessary to dry
the motor winding first. If requested by
the supplier, any guarantee forms must be
filled in and returned before commissio-
ning.
installation & set-up
The set-up and installation must be in
conformance with the type of construction
as given on the motor type plate and pre-
ferably as dry as possible. Ensure an
unobstructed supply of sufficient cooling
air.
For flange motors with FT (B14) flan-
ges the maximum screw-in length of the
mounting bolts is limited to 2.5 x bolt dia-
meter (in order to prevent the winding
from becoming damaged).
power take-off
The power of the motor can usually be
taken off via a flexible coupling, V-belt or
belt transmission. A precise alignment
also increases the life of the bearings. If
the electric motor is integrated with a tool,
the manufacturer of the tool must ensure
that the type of electric motor applied is
tuned to the specific application. The
transmission components mentioned
must be fastened to the motor shaft using
a draw bolt utilising the tapped hole in the
shaft. The motors nowadays are balanced
with half (H) key as declared on the type-
plate and / a shaftend.
tightening moments
Special attention should be paid to the
tightening moment of bolts and nuts.
When mounting the motor the bolts must
be tightened hand-tight using normal hand
tools until the spring clip is flattened. In
order to prevent the motor construction
subject to alterations
from becoming damaged, the bolts should
never be tightened with the maximum
force. Therefore a (large) torque wrench is
not required. The same applies to the bolts
and nuts of the terminal boards. A good
electrical connection is required and in
order to achieve this, the last nut should
be tightened firmly while (if existing) the
lower nut is arrested by a second wrench.
After approx. 300 operating hours this
connection and the mounting bolts of the
motor etc. should be checked again and if
necessary be retightened.
electrical connection
The motor connection must meet the
local applicable regulations. A thermal
safety device should reduce the risk of a
motor overload. For connecting PTC ther-
mistors (if present) a special thermistor
relay must be used.
The motors can be used for both rota-
tional directions. The rotational direction
can be altered by exchanging any two
mains connection wires. Extra silent
motors usually are only suited for one
direction of rotation (see rotation direction
arrow on the motor).
Voltage frequency regulator
If the motor is connected to a voltage
frequency regulator, generally no restric-
tions apply when the control range is
between 30% and 120% of the nominal
number of revolutions of the motor (at 50
Hz). The capacity (couple) reduction of the
instrument should of course correspond
to the characteristic of the combination of
the voltage frequency regulator and the
motor. Outside this control range, consul-
tation with the manufacturer of the motor
is essential.
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bearing constructions
table 3
for standard rotor nl® squirrel cage induction motors
bearing grease relubrication interval in hours in open bearings, motorspeed in min-1
type (gram) 3.600 3.000 1.800 1500 1200 1000 900 750
6309/C3 13 5.800 7.100 10.300 11.600 13.300 14.800 15.800 17.500
6310/C3 15 5.000 6.700 10.000 11.200 12.900 14.400 15.300 17.000
6312/C3 20 3.600 5.600 9.200 10.500 12.200 13.700 14.600 16.200
6213/C3 20
2.950 4.900 8.900 10.200 12.000 13.400 14.300 16.000
6313/C3 22
6314/C3 23 2.300 4.300 8.700 9.900 11.600 13.000 14.000 15.600
6215/C3 23
1.800 3.700 8.400 9.700 11.400 12.800 13.700 15.400
6315/C3 26
6216/C3 30
1.250 3.100 8.100 9.450 11.100 12.500 13.500 15.100
6316/C3 33
6217/C3 37
7217 37 - 2.500 7.800 9.200 10.800 12.200 13.200 14.800
6317/C3 40
6319/C3 45 - 1.200 7.400 8.800 10.500 11.900 12.900 14.500
6320/C3 50 - 1.000 7.100 8.500 10.200 11.700 12.600 14.200
6322/C3 60 - - 6.600 8.000 9.800 11.300 12.300 13.900
NU213/C3 22 1.400 2.400 5.800 7.600 9.600 10.700 11.400 12.800
NU215/C3 23
900 1.850 5.600 7.500 9.100 10.300 11.000 12.300
NU315/C3 26
NU216/C3 30
600 1.550 5.200 7.100 8.900 10.100 10.800 12.100
NU316/C3 33
NU217/C3 37
- 1.250 5.100 6.900 8.600 9.700 10.600 11.800
NU317/C3 40
NU319/C3 45 - 600 4.800 6.600 8.400 9.500 10.300 11.600
NU320/C3 50 - - 4.000 5.700 8.200 9.400 10.100 11.400
NU322/C3 60 - - 3.400 5.200 7.700 9.100 9.800 11.100
Relubrication intervals based on the data of bearing and grease manufacturers determined in accordance with the latest known method.
The relubrication intervals must be halved in motor set-ups with a vertical shaft.
When the grease temperatures are higher than the grease reference temperatures the relubrication must be halved for each 15°C increase.
5RN 100 - 132 XC 160 - 225

3AF 315 - 355 XF 160-280

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bearing types and

table 1 relubrication intervals
for standard rotor nl® squirrel cage induction motors
type poles bearing type poles bearing D.E. bearing N.D.E.
4AP56 all 6200-2Z/C3 X.C225 6, 8 6313-2Z/C3 6313-2Z/C3
4AP/5RN63 all 6201-2Z/C3 X.C225 remain 6313/C3 6313/C3
4AP/5RN71 all 6202-2Z/C3 X.F225 alle 6315/C3 6313/C3
4AP/5RN80 all 6204-2Z/C3 4RN225 2 6213/C3 6213/C3
4AP/5RN90 all 6205-2Z/C3 4RN225 4, 6, 8 6313/C3 6313/C3
4AP/5RN100 all 6206-2Z/C3 X.F250 all 6315/C3 6313/C3
4AP/5RN112 all 6306-2Z/C3 4RN250 2 6215/C3 6215/C3
4AP/5RN132 all 6308-2Z/C3 4RN250 4, 6, 8 6315/C3 6315/C3
X.C/5RN160 all 6309-2Z/C3 X.F280 all 6316/C3 6315/C3
X.F160 all 6309/C3 4RN280 2 6216/C3 6216/C3
X.C180 all 6310-2Z/C3 4RN280 4, 6, 8 6317/C3 6317/C3
X.F180 all 6310/C3 3AF.315 2 NU316M/C3 6316M/C3
X.C200 2,42 6312/C3 3AF.315 2-B35/V1 6316M/C3 6316M/C3
X.C200 remain 6312-2Z/C3 3AF.315 4, 6, 8 NU320/C3 6320/C3
X.F200 all 6312/C3 3AF.315 4,6,8-B35/V1 6320/C3 6320/C3
4RN315S/M 2 6217/C3 6217/C3
D.E. = driven end
N.D.E. = not driven end
4RN315S/M 4, 6, 8 6319/C3 6319/C3
2Z (SKF) code, twosided (metal) closed bearing. 4RN315L 2 horizontal 6217/C3 6217/C3
C3 code for the (radial) bearing clearance class.
4RN315L 2 vertical 6217/C3 7217
4RN315L 4, 6, 8 6319/C3 6319/C3
3AF.355 4, 6, 8-B3 NU322/C3 6322/C3
3AF.355 4,6,8-B35/V1 6322/C3 6322/C3
table 2

grease life in hours in closed bearings provided with grease of a high temperature range
bearing type (Tref 85°C) at a bearing temperature of 70°C, motorspeed min-1

3.600 3.000 1.800 1.500 1.200 1.000 900 750

6200 2Z/C3 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6201 2Z/C3 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6202 2Z/C3 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6204 2Z/C3 30.000 34.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6205 2Z/C3 28.000 32.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6206 2Z/C3 24.000 30.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6306 2Z/C3 22.000 28.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6308 2Z/C3 16.000 22.000 34.000 38.000 40.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6309 2Z/C3 13.000 18.000 30.000 32.000 38.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6310 2Z/C3 11.000 16.000 28.000 30.000 36.000 40.000 40.000 40.000
6312 2Z/C3 9.000 12.000 24.000 26.000 32.000 36.000 38.000 40.000
6313 2Z/C3 7.200 10.000 20.000 24.000 30.000 34.000 36.000 40.000
6314 2Z/C3 6.000 9.000 18.000 23.000 28.000 32.000 34.000 38.000

The grease life is the time in which 99% of the bearings is still lubricated sufficiently. At 90% this time is 2x as long.
The grease life must be halved in case of a standard (MT) grease filling with a reference temperature of 70°C.
The grease life must be halved in motor set-ups with a vertical shaft.
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