Section 1General InformationGeneral Information 1-3MN409Safety Notice ContinuedWARNING: Use of an air jet may cause flying debris and generate particulate matter. Wear suitable skin,eye and respiratory protection. Failure to observe this precaution may result in bodily injury.WARNING: Space Heaters operate at line voltage. Disconnect power to space heaters before performingmaintenance work on motor. Failure to observe this precaution could result in severe bodilyinjury or loss of life.WARNING: Thermostat contacts automatically reset when the motor has slightly cooled down. To preventinjury or damage, the control circuit should be designed so that automatic starting of the motoris not possible when the thermostat resets.Caution: To avoid damage to the windings do not use air pressures greater than 30 psi (200 kPa). Avoiddirecting the air in such a way that the dirt will be blown into inner crevices.Caution: To prevent premature equipment failure or damage, only qualified maintenance personnelshould perform maintenance.Caution: Do not over−lubricate motor as this may cause premature bearing failure.Caution: Over−lubricating can cause excessive bearing temperatures, premature lubrication breakdownand bearing failure.Caution: Do not lift the motor and its driven load by the motor lifting hardware. The motor liftinghardware is adequate for lifting only the motor. Disconnect the load from the motor shaftbefore moving the motor.Caution: If eye bolts are used for lifting a motor, be sure they are securely tightened. The liftingdirection should not exceed a 20° angle from the shank of the eye bolt or lifting lug. Excessivelifting angles can cause damage.Caution: To prevent equipment damage, be sure that the electrical service is not capable of deliveringmore than the maximum motor rated amps listed on the rating plate.Caution: If a HI POT test (High Potential Insulation test) must be performed, follow the precautions andprocedure in NEMA MG1 and MG2 standards to avoid equipment damage.Caution: Sleeve bearing motors are shipped without oil. To avoid motor damage, do not rotate the shaftuntil you have filled the oil reservoirs to the proper level with recommended lubricant.Caution: To avoid damage to motor bearings, grease must be kept free of dirt. For an extremely dirtyenvironment, contact your Baldor distributor or an authorized Baldor Service Center foradditional information.Caution: Do not use solvents containing trichloroethane to clean interior or exterior of motor. Damagemay occur to paint and insulation systems.If you have any questions or are uncertain about any statement or procedure, or if you requireadditional information please contact your Baldor distributor or an Authorized Baldor Service Center.Receiving Each Baldor Electric Motor is thoroughly tested at the factory and carefully packaged for shipment.When you receive your motor, there are several things you should do immediately.Do not unpack until ready for use.1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to thecommercial carrier that delivered your motor.2. Verify that the part number of the motor you received is the same as the part number listed on yourpurchase order.This Manual:http://www.manuallib.com/baldor/mn409-large-ac-motors-handbook.html