Installation Instructions

GEI M1010-A

VII. FAILURE

WARNING: An extreme overload or electrical failure may result in heating or arcing which can

cause the insulation to give off noxious fumes. All power should be removed from the motor

circuit as a precaution even though the circuit has overload protection. Personnel should not

approach the motor until adequate ventilation of

the area has purged the air of fumes. When covers of a motor

are removed after a failure, care should be observed to avoid breathing fumes from inside the motor. Preferably,

time should be allowed for the motor to cool before attempting any examination or repair.

WARNING: Water should not be applied to any electrically energized equipment because electric

shock could result in serious or fatal injury. In case of fire, disconnect all power and use a carbon

dioxide extinguisher to quench the flame. Before operating any motor after a suspected failure,

it should be inspected for damage.

VIII. REPAIR

If a motor is marked with IECEx or ATEX designation and repairs are required, the motor must be repaired by

operators trained in the understanding of BS/EN 60079-1 and BS/EN 60079-15 standards. The motor has been

designed to meet the rigid requirements of these standards. Repair or alteration of the motor may result in the motor

no longer meeting the requirements of these standards. If major repairs are undertaken (such as rewinding a stator),

proper facilities should be made available and suitable precautions observed.

Recommended tightening torques for various parts is listed in Tables 4A and 5B below.

WARNING: When burning off old insulation materials or when welding near insulation during

rewinding, adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid exposing personnel to noxious fumes.

Combustion of exhaust must be complete and adequately vented to the outside atmosphere in

compliance with acceptable standards.

Exposure of personnel to air-borne inorganic fibers must be avoided by adequate ventilation or by wetting the

remaining insulation components following the burning of the organic materials.

IX. RENEWAL PARTS

The use of only GE Energy renewal parts is recommended. When ordering, specify the model number and the serial

number of motor (complete nameplate data is desirable). Specify quantity and describe the part.

For information and service, refer to the nearest GE Energy Sales Office or a GE Energy Authorized Service Shop.