WORLD SERIES

HORIZONTAL INDUCTION MOTOR

INSTRUCTION BOOK

INDEX

1.

GENERAL.................................................................................................................................................................

2.

RECEIVING..............................................................................................................................................................

3.

HANDLING..............................................................................................................................................................

4.

STORAGE.................................................................................................................................................................

5.

LOCATION...............................................................................................................................................................

6.

INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................

6.1 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................................

6.2 Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................

6.3 Coupling............................................................................................................................................................

6.3.1 DirectConnected...................................................................................................................................

6.3.2 Belt,ChainorGearConnection.............................................................................................................

6.4 ElectricalConnections......................................................................................................................................

6.4.1 Power......................................................................................................................................................

6.4.2 AuxiliaryDevices..................................................................................................................................

6.4.3 FieldTerminationofCables..................................................................................................................

6.5 InsulationResistance........................................................................................................................................

OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................

7.1

PriortoInitialStartUp.....................................................................................................................................

7.2

InitialUncoupledStartUp...............................................................................................................................

7.3

InitialCoupledStartUp...................................................................................................................................

7.

8.

MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................

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8.1

Cleanliness........................................................................................................................................................

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8.2 SleeveBearings.................................................................................................................................................

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8.2.1 OilChanging..........................................................................................................................................

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8.2.2 Disassembly...........................................................................................................................................

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8.2.3 Reassembly............................................................................................................................................

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8.3 AntiFrictionBearings......................................................................................................................................

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8.3.1 ReGreasing...........................................................................................................................................

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8.3.2 Disassembly...........................................................................................................................................

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8.3.3 Reassembly............................................................................................................................................

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8.4 NoiseandVibration..........................................................................................................................................

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RENEWALPARTS...................................................................................................................................................

10. TABLES
Table1

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1.

GENERAL

World Series motors are a modern line of squirrelcage induction motors whose design, both electrical and
mechanical, has been computer-optimized to provide
long,
reliable and highly efficient service. The vacuumpressure impregnated Thermalastic Epoxy stator
winding insulation utilizes the most modern insulation
concepts and materials to assure a long, trouble-free
winding life.
These instructions address the more common
situations encountered in motor installation, operation
and maintenance. However, they are not purported to
cover every conceivable situation that might arise.
Therefore, if additional information is required, it can be
obtained by contacting either the nearest Westinghouse
Motor Com-pany Sales office or the Westinghouse Motor
Company headquarters at 1-800-247-6859.

If the motor is lifted with the top air housing

removed, the angle of the lifting slings with the
horizontal should never be less than 45 degrees.
With the exclusion of the TEWAC cooler, the top air
housing is provided with -10 tapped holes for lifting
devices to be installed in order to remove the air housing
from the motor. The top air housing can be detached by
removing the enclosure hold-down bolts, located in the
inside corners of the enclosure. These enclosure holddown bolts are accessed through the louver/screens
located on the front and rear end of the machine or
through access panels bolted to the sides of the enclosure.
CAUTION
Uneven lifting must always be avoided. Slings
of equal lengths must always be used to avoid
uneven lifting, when single point lifting is to
be used.

For the Westinghouse Motor Company warranty to

be and to remain in effect, the motor must be installed
and operated in strict accordance with the outline
drawing, motor nameplates and these instructions and
the motor must not be altered or modified in any
unauthorized manner.
2.

RECEIVING

The motor should be carefully inspected for damage

when received. If there is any evidence of damage, the
carrier should be notified immediately. The nearest
Westinghouse Motor Company sales office should also be
notified.
3.

HANDLING

Each motor is provided with lifting lugs, welded to

the four corners of the motor frame, for lifting the
assembled machine. The motor should always be lifted
by using the lifting lugs located on all four corners of the
motor frame.
CAUTION
Spreader bars of adequate capacity and
number must be used to avoid applying any
pressure against the top air housing with the
lifting slings.

CAUTION
Under no circumstances should the motor
ever be lifted using the shaft as an attachment
point.
NOTE: Refer to weights specified on outline drawing to
determine proper lifting equipment required for
specific components or assemblies.
4.

STORAGE

STANDARD PACKAGING
If the motor is not to be installed and placed into
service immediately, certain normal precautions must be
taken after it has been received to provide proper protection while the motor is being stored. The motor should
be
stored under cover in a clean, dry location and should be
protected from rapid temperature changes.
Since moisture can be very detrimental to electrical
components, the motor temperature should be maintained
about 3C (5-6F) above the dew point temperature by
providing either external or internal heat. If the motor is
equipped with space heaters, they should be energized at
the voltage shown by the space heater nameplate attached
to the motor. Incandescent light bulbs can be placed
within the motor to provide heat. However, if used, they
must not be allowed to come in contact with any parts of
the motor because of the concentrated hot spot that could
result.
This motor has been provided with a shaft shipping
brace or shipping bolt (normally painted yellow) to
prevent shaft movement during transit, it must be
removed
to allow shaft rotation (refer to Section 6). It is very
important that this brace be reinstalled exactly as it was
originally, before the motor is moved from storage or any

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time when the motor is being transported. This prevents

axial rotor movement that might damage the bearings.
Motors equipped with sleeve bearings are shipped
from the factory with the bearing oil reservoirs drained.
In storage, the oil reservoirs should be properly filled to
the center of the oil level gauge with a good grade of rust
inhibiting oil (refer to the outline drawing for oil
viscosity and any special requirements). To keep the
bearing journals well oiled and to prevent rusting, the
motor shaft should be rotated several revolutions every
two (2) weeks. While the shaft is rotated, it should be
pushed to both extremes of the endplay to allow for oil
flow over the entire length of the journals.
Motors with anti-friction bearings should receive an
initial charge of grease upon receipt and then regreased
in intervals as specified on the lubrication and nameplate
provided on the motor. The grease used must be
compatible with the factory grease and be of the grade
specified on the outline drawing. Refer to Section 10 for
the proper quantity of grease. The shaft should be
rotated several revolutions every two (2) weeks to
maintain proper distribution of the grease within the
bearings.
Tilt-pad bearings are a type of sleeve bearing used in
special design applications. Due to the nature of this
bearing, a loose oil ring for delivering lubricant cannot
be provided. For short periods of storage (less than 6
months) rotating the shaft every 2 weeks will adequately
protect the bearing surfaces. For longer than 6 months,
contact the Westinghouse Motor Company for assistance
in relubricating.
LONG TERM STORAGE PACKAGING
If the motor has been packaged at the factory (only if
so specified in the order) for long-term storage, the
packaging should not be disturbed until the motor is to be
installed.
Once the packaging has been removed the motor
should be carefully inspected for damage. If any damage
is located, the nearest Westinghouse Motor Company
sales office should be notified.
5.

LOCATION

This motor was designed for operation at the

ambient temperature and altitude specified on the outline
drawing. The conditions at the installation site must not
exceed these limits for satisfactory motor operation and
life.
The motor location must be well-ventilated, allowing
free circulation of air around the motor. If the motor has
an open ventilation system, the air discharge must not be
so obstructed as to cause recirculation of the hot
discharge air back into the air inlets.
6.

INSTALLATION

6.1 Unpacking

CAUTION
The motor has been
brace or shipping
yellow) to prevent
transit.
It must
operation.

provided with a shipping

bolt (normally painted
shaft movement during
be removed prior to

The motor should be inspected for any temporary,

yellow caution tags whose legends convey information
concerning actions necessary before the motor can be
safely operated. Any slushing compound on the shaft or
other parts must be removed using a petroleum type
solvent and observing proper safety precautions.
NOTE: If the motor utilized a shipping bolt for restraining the rotor, the Westinghouse logo must be
installed over the hole in the endcover. The
logo, the gasket, and hardware can be found
with the parts that have been shipped loose.
(Usually these are packed inside of the main
power lead box.)
6.2 Mounting
The motor must be mounted such that the shaft is
level. This is particularly important for motors with
sleeve bearings as it prevents oil leakage along the shaft
and allows the shaft to float freely in operation without
thrusting against the bearing shoulders.
An adequate foundation (which is the responsibility
of others) is very important. It must have sufficient
rigidity to maintain alignment between the motor and its
driven load.
An inadequate or improperly designed foundation
can lead to serious vibration and alignment problems.
If soleplates have been furnished with the motor,
they must be installed as shown by the outline drawing
using foundation bolts of the quantity and size shown by
that drawing. They must be located, leveled and grouted
into place following the best practices. Grouting must be
done carefully to assure that the soleplates are uniformly
supported by the foundation over their entire length and
width.
6.3 Coupling
Unless it was a requirement stated in the motor order
and thus provided for in the design of the motor, the
motor must not be coupled to the driven equipment by
means other than direct connection. The motor is not

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suitable for belt, chain or gear connection unless it was

specifically designed for such service.
Although the sleeve bearings are equipped with
thrust faces, these are intended only to provide
momentary axial restraint of the rotor movement either
during start-up or when operating the motor
disconnected from the driven equipment. They must not
be operated under a constant thrust load unless they
were originally designed for this condition.
6.3.1 Direct Connected
Motors with either sleeve or anti-friction bearings
are suitable for connection to the driven load through a
flexible coupling. Coupling solidly to the load is not
acceptable. With sleeve bearings, the flexible coupling
should be of the limited end-float type. This will prevent
the possibility of any end thrust from the load being
transmitted to the motor bearings, which could cause
bearing damage. The recommended limits of end-float
for couplings are treated in NEMA MG 1-20.81 as
follows:
Motor
End Float
0.25 Inch
0.50 Inch

Coupling
End Float
Limits
0.09 Inch
0.19 Inch

Field application of a coupling to the motor shaft

should follow the procedures recommended by the
coupling manufacturer. The shaft key can be stepped and
a radius provided to eliminate potential balance problems
but, under no circumstances may the motor shaft be
modified without the approval of the Westinghouse
Motor Company. The motor shaft extension must not be
sub-jected to either extreme heat or cold during coupling
installation. If it is necessary to exert force on the shaft,
either continuously or intermittently, during coupling
application, it must be properly restrained axially in the
center of its end-float to prevent bearing damage.
In aligning the motor (and rotor) axially with the
driven equipment, consideration must be given to the
following factors:
6.3.1.1 The magnetic center of the rotor and the end
float on either side (in and out) for motors
with sleeve bearings.
The magnetic center will be indicated by a
permanently installed pointer which is factory aligned to
scribe marks on the shaft or to the shaft shoulder
immediately outboard of the drive-end bearing. (Note:
Carefully inspect the condition of the pointer to ensure
that it has not been damaged or moved in shipment.) In
addition, a nameplate is provided on the motor
designating the float-in and out to assist in locating
magnetic center.

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Motors with anti-friction bearing will not have their

magnetic center marked as their actual end float is very
small.
6.3.1.2 Axial shaft expansion and increase in shaft
centerline height due to thermal effects.
In general, the axial shaft growth for motors can be
disregarded since neither bearing is fixed and any shaft
growth due to temperature increase will produce an
elongation away from the coupling.
Shaft height growth (change in shaft centerline
eleva-tion) for TEFC machines can be calculated as
follows:
= (0.0005") x (motor foot to shaft dimension) for
non-TEFC machines, divide this number by 2.
6.3.1.3 The end float limits of the driven equipment
and the coupling.
It is desirable, in normal operation, that the motor
operate on its magnetic center, in which case no axial
force is being exerted on the coupling.
The motor shaft and the driven shaft should be
aligned within the following tolerances in both angular
and parallel alignment:
Below 2000 rpm (nameplate) 0.002 inch TIR
2000 rpm and above
0.001 inch TIR
TIR = Total indicator reading (by dial indicator)
NOTE: Measurements should be made only after proper
shimming and with hold-down bolts properly
tightened.
Angular misalignment is the amount by which the
centerlines of the driving and driven shafts are skewed.
It can be measured using a dial indicator set up as shown
on page 6. The couplings are rotated together through
360 degrees so that the indicator does not measure runout
of the coupling hub face. The shafts should be forced
against either the in or out extreme of their end float
while being rotated.

Motors are not suitable for belt, chain or gear

connec-tion to their driven load unless specifically
designed for such service, because of the side load
exerted upon the shaft and bearings. If there is any
question concerning either suitability or the minimum
belt sheave, gear or sprocket diameter to use, the nearest
Westinghouse Motor Company sales office should be
contacted.
Parallel misalignment is the amount by which the
centerlines of the driving and driven shafts are out of
parallel. It can be measured using a dial indicator set up
as shown below. Again, the couplings are rotated
together through 360 degrees so that the indicator does
not measure runout of the coupling hub outside diameter.

In general, to minimize shaft bending stress and

bearing side load, the sheave, gear or sprocket should be
mounted as close to the bearing housing as is possible
without any mechanical interference.
6.3.2.1 Belt Drive
A motor for a belt drive application should be
mounted on a slide rail base. The initial positioning of
the base should allow for maximum readjustment of the
motor away from the driven load to compensate for belt
wear and stretch. The centerlines of the motor and of the
driven equipment shafts must be parallel so that the
tension on all belts is uniform. Also, the sheaves must be
aligned so that the belts run true in the grooves.

During alignment, the motor is adjusted vertically by

shimming between the mounting surface and the motor
feet. The shims (furnished only if part of the motor
order) should be as large as the projected area of the
motor foot pad and should either partially or completely
encircle the hold-down bolts. Shimming must be done
carefully to prevent any uneven support of the frame feet
that could result in frame distortion due to hold-down
bolt tension. When properly shimmed, it should not be
possible to insert a 0.002 inch thick feeler gauge between
the top shim and the bottom of any frame foot.
The hold-down bolt quantity, size and installation
configuration must be in accordance with that shown by
the outline drawing. If jack screws are used in the frame
feet during alignment, they must be completely
disengaged so that no motor weight is carried by them
when the hold-down bolts have been tightened.
After the motor has been properly aligned with the
driven equipment and the hold-down bolts have been
installed and tightened, at least two dowel pins should be
installed in two diagonally opposite motor feet. The
Westinghouse Motor Company shall not be responsible
for changes in alignment and subsequent damages to
motors that are not field doweled. Pilot holes are
provided in each frame foot to facilitate final field
drilling and reaming of the required dowel holes. Since
the dowel pilot hole in the frame foot is set at a 45 angle
from the vertical, it may first be necessary to spotface the
motor mounting surface. This can be accomplished with
a flat bottom drill utilizing the pilot hole as a guide.
6.3.2 Belt, Chain or Gear Connection

The belts should be tightened according to the belt

manufacturer's instructions. Excessive belt tension (such
as to overcome belt slippage or noise during start-up) can
over-stress the shaft and/or overload the bearings. Belt
speeds are normally limited to 6500 feet per minute for
"8V" sections belts and cast iron sheaves. Speeds in
excess of this may require steel sheaves and should not be
used without first consulting the belt manufacturer.
6.3.2.2 Chain Drive
The chain sprockets must be accurately aligned (in
the same plane) to prevent excessive side pressure and
wear on the drive components. The sag alignment of the
chain, when carrying rated load, should be as specified
by the chain manufacturer.
6.3.2.3 Gear Drive
The deflections of the motor bearings and shaft are a
function of the motor load and must be considered when
aligning the driving and driven gears. The gears must
mesh accurately to prevent excessive gear wear, shaft
load, vibration and noise. The final doweling of the
motor feet should not be done until after the alignment
has been verified by a test run.
6.4 Electrical Connections
All interconnecting wiring for controls and
grounding should be in strict accordance with both the
National Electrical Code and any local requirements.
6.4.1 Power

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The rated conditions of operation for the motor are

as shown by the nameplate. Within the limits, given
below, of voltage and frequency variation from the
nameplate values, the motor will continue to operate but
with performance characteristics that may differ from
those at the rated conditions:
+/- 10%
+/- 5%
+/- 10%

of rated voltage
of rated frequency
combined voltage and frequency
variation so long as frequency variation
is no more than +/- 5% of rated

exercised anytime contact is made with the incoming

space heater circuit as space heater voltage is often
automatically applied when the motor is shut-down.
6.4.3 Field Termination of Cables
If cables must be terminated in the field, follow these
instructions:

Operating the motor at voltages and frequencies

outside of the above limits can result in both
unsatisfactory motor performance and damage to or
failure of the motor.

The main lead box furnished with the motor has

been sized to provide adequate space for the make-up of
the connections between the motor lead cables and the
incoming power cables. The bolted joints between the
motor lead and the power cables must be made and
insulated in a workman-like manner following the best
trade practices.

Fabricated motors are provided with two (2) stainless

steel grounding pads drilled and tapped with the NEMA
2-hole pattern (two -13 tapped holes on 1 inch
centers). Fan cooled cast frames are provided with a
special grounding bolt. The motor should be grounded
by a proper connection to the electrical system ground.
The rotation direction of the motor will be as shown
by either a nameplate on the motor or the outline
drawing. The required phase rotation of the incoming
power for this motor rotation may also be stated. If
either is unknown, the correct sequence can be
determined in the following manner: While the motor is
uncoupled from the load, start the motor and observe the
direction of rotation. Allow the motor to achieve full
speed before disconnecting it from the power source.
Refer to Section 7 of these instructions for information
concerning initial start-up. If resulting rotation is
incorrect, it can be reversed by interchanging any two (2)
incoming cables.
6.4.2 Auxiliary Devices
Auxiliary devices such as resistance temperature
detectors, thermocouples, thermoguards, etc. will generally terminate on terminal blocks located in the auxiliary
terminal box on the motor. Other devices may terminate
on their own enclosures elsewhere on the motor. Such
information can be obtained by referring to the outline
drawing. Information regarding terminal designation
and the connection of auxiliary devices can be obtained
from auxiliary drawings referenced by the outline
drawing.
If the motor is provided with internal space heaters,
the incoming voltage supplied to them must be exactly as
shown by either a nameplate on the motor or the outline
drawing for proper heater operation. Caution must be

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Cut cable to proper length.

Remove insulation. Do not nick copper strands.
Inspect copper strands for damage before crimping
terminal.
Remove excessive VPI resin from the crimp area.
The supplied terminals may be used to flex the
strands to break loose any resin present.
Add electrical joint compound (i.e. Penetrox) to the
copper strands before crimping.
Crimp supplied terminals and wipe off excess joint
compound after crimp is made.
Insulate connections.

NOTE: Follow manufacturer's instructions for selecting

terminals and joint compound, and crimping
terminals for extra flexible cables.
6.5 Insulation Resistance
Before operating voltage is applied to the motor,
whether it be for checking rotation direction or for actual
operation, the resistance of the stator winding insulation
should be measured.
The test voltage, based on the motor operating
voltage, is as follows:
Operating Voltage
0 - 900
901 - 7000
7001 - 14500

DC Test Voltage
500
1000
2500

This is particularly important if the motor may have

been exposed to excessive dampness either during transit
or while in storage. A "megger" type instrument can be
used to measure the insulation resistance. The test
voltage should be applied between the entire winding (all
winding leads connected together) and ground for
approximately one minute with the winding at ambient
temperature. The recommended minimum insulation
resistance is deter-mined as follows:
RM =

KV + 1

Where
RM =
KV =

Recommended minimum insulation

resistance in megohms at 40C (104F)
of the entire winding.
Rated motor terminal to terminal voltage
in kilovolts (1000 = 1 KV).

On a new winding, where the contaminant causing

low insulation resistance is generally moisture, drying
the winding through the proper application of heat will
normally increase the insulation resistance to an
acceptable level. The following are several accepted
methods for applying heat to a winding:
A. If the motor is equipped with space heaters, they can
be energized to heat the winding.
B. Direct current (as from a welder) can be passed
through the winding. The total current should not
exceed approximately 50% of rated full load current.
If the motor has only three leads, two must be
connected together to form one circuit through the
winding. In this case, one phase will carry the full
applied current and each of the others, one-half each.
If the motor has six leads (3 mains and 3 neutrals),
the three phases should be connected into one series
circuit.
C. Heated air can be either blown directly into the
motor or into a temporary enclosure surrounding the
motor. The source of heated air should preferably be
electrical as opposed to fueled (such as kerosene)
where a malfunction of the fuel burner could result
in carbon entering the motor. Caution must be
exercised, when heating the motor with any source
of heat other than self contained space heaters, to
raise the winding temperature at a gradual rate to
allow any entrapped moisture to vaporize and escape
without rupturing the insulation. The entire heating
cycle should extend over 15-20 hours.
Insulation resistance measurements can be made
while the winding is being heated. However, they must
be corrected to 40C for evaluation since the actual
insulation resistance will decrease with increasing
temperature. As an approximation for a new winding,
the insulation resistance will approximately halve for
each 10C (18F) increase in insulation temperature
above the dew point temperature.

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.
Motors that have been designed with anti-friction
bearings for use with an oil mist lubrication system
have been packed at the factory with a small amount
of grease for short test runs. Continuous running
should not be considered unless the oil mist system
is installed and operating.
Motors equipped with standard anti-friction bearings
should receive an initial charge of grease in
accordance with the instructions provided in Section
10.
C. If possible, the shaft should be turned over by hand
to ensure that there is free rotation. On sleeve
bearing motors, the shaft should be moved to both
extremes of its end play while it is being rotated ,
and the oil rings should be viewed through the
viewing ports in the top of the bearing housing to
verify free ring rotation.
(Note: Tilt-pad sleeve bearings do not have an oil
ring and are supplied without this viewing
provision.)..
D. On TEAAC and TEFC motors, the area around the
external fan inlet should be checked for loose debris
that could be drawn into the fan during operation.
E. All external, factory-made, bolted joints should be
checked for any looseness that may have occurred in
transit. Refer to Figure 1 for recommended bolt
torques

7. OPERATION
7.1 Prior to Initial Start-Up
To prevent damage to the motor, the following steps
must be taken prior to initial start-up:
A. Remove the shaft shipping brace (if supplied).
B. For sleeve bearing motors, the oil reservoir must be
filled with oil to the correct level. On self-lubricated
bearings, the stand-still 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
outline for the recommended viscosity.
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

Figure 1
7.2 Initial Uncoupled Start-Up
It is assumed and highly recommended that the
initial start-up of the motor will be made with the motor
un-coupled. Verify that oil has been added to each

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bearing housing to the correct level. If tilt-pad bearings

are used, verify that the lubrication system is operating
properly.
A. If the motor is equipped with unidirectional fans
(refer to the outline drawing) and it is necessary to
verify the rotation direction, the following procedure
should be followed:
1.

Start the motor and observe the rotation

direction.
2. Allow the motor to achieve full speed before
disconnecting it from the power source.
3. If the rotation direction must be changed, refer
to the electrical connection section of these
instructions. Otherwise, the motor can be
restarted immediately after it has coasted to a
stop.
The operating direction of rotation of the motor must
not be arbitrarily reversed from that shown by the
rotation nameplate without first verifying that the
motor is bi-directional.
Such information can
generally be obtained from the outline drawing or by
contacting the Westinghouse Motor Company. If the
motor is not bi-directional, operating it in the wrong
direction can lead to motor overheating and failure.
B. Following the initial start-up, the bearing
temperatures should be closely monitored. On sleeve
bearings, the free rotation of the oil rings should be
verified by observing them through the viewing port
in the top of the housing. The rate of rise in bearing
temperature is more indicative of impending trouble
than is the actual temperature. If the rate of rise in
temperature is excessive or if the motor exhibits
excessive vibration or noise, it should be shut down
immediately and a thorough investigation made as to
the cause before it is operated again.
If the bearing temperature rise and motor operation
appear to be normal, operation should continue until
the bearing temperatures stabilize. Recommended
limits on bearing temperature rises over ambient are
as follows:

Sleeve Bearings
Ambient
By permanently
installed detector
By temporary detector
on top of the bearing
sleeve near the oil ring
Anti-Friction Bearings
(Open Enclosure Motors)
By permanently
installed detector
By temporary detector
measuring the outside of
the bearing housing

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Temperature
Rise Over

Anti-Friction Bearings
(Totally Enclosed Motors)
By permanently
installed detector
By temporary detector
measuring the outside of
the bearing housing

Total
Measured
Temperature
95C
90C

It must be noted that when operating flood lubricated

sleeve bearings without outside lubrication supplied, the
bearing temperature must not be allowed to exceed 85C
(185F) total temperature.
CAUTION
Under normal conditions, for the self-lube
bearing, the rate of temperature rise should be
from 20 to 25F for the first ten (10) minutes
after starting up and approximately 40F at thirty
(30) minutes. The rate of bearing temperature
rise is a function of the natural ventilation and
operating conditions.
CAUTION
When the rate of bearing temperature rise is less
than 2F per half-hour, the bearing temperature is
considered to be stabilized.
CAUTION
If the total bearing temperature exceeds 195F,
the motor should be shut down immediately.
C. Any abnormal noise or vibration should be immediately investigated and corrected. Increased vibration
(with the motor uncoupled from it load) can be
indicative of a change in balance due to a
mechanical failure or the loosening of a rotor part, a
stator winding problem, foundation problem, or a
change in motor alignment.
D. For sleeve bearing motors, verify that the magnetic
center indicator aligns with the shaft.
7.3 Initial Coupled Start-up

40C

After initial uncoupled start-up, per Section 7.2, the

following steps should be taken to ensure safe coupled
operation:

35C

A. Follow the procedure stated in Section 6.3.1 to align

the motor to the driven machine.

40C
20C

B. Prepare the coupling for operation in accordance

with the coupling manufacturer's instructions. Note
any match marks on the couplings and assemble
accordingly. For sleeve bearing motors, verify that
the correct limited endfloat coupling has been
installed. The endfloat limits can be found on the
outline drawing.

C. Ensure that all personnel are at a safe distance from

rotating parts. Start the motor in accordance with
instructions supplied with the motor control.
D. If the motor rotor fails to start turning in a second or
two, shut off the power supply immediately. This
can result from:
a. Too low a voltage at the motor terminals.
b. The load is too much for the rotor to accelerate.
c. The load is frozen up mechanically.
d. All electrical connections are not made.
e. Single phase power has been applied.
f. Any combination of the above.
Investigate thoroughly and take corrective action
before attempting a restart.
E. The initial start-up coupled to the driven equipment
should be conducted essentially as outlined in
Section 7.2 for the uncoupled case.
F.

Carefully observe the vibration of the bearing

housing and any abnormal noise generator.
Note that motor vibration may not be identical to the
uncoupled values. If coupled vibration is excessive,
recheck the mounting and alignment.

G. Carefully observe the bearing temperature rise and

the movement of the oil ring.
If the bearing temperature rise and motor operation
appear normal, operation should continue until the
bearing temperatures stabilize.
H. If possible, check the motor line currents for balance.
I. The "DATA PAK" for this motor includes values for
the acceleration and safe stall times. If the motor fails to
reach
full
speed,
shut
off
the
power
immediately.Investigate thoroughly and take corrective
action before attempting to restart.
It should be recognized that each start of an
induction motor subjects the motor to full inrush current
with resulting heating of the stator and rotor windings.
Each acceleration and repeated starts can produce more
heat than is produced and dissipated by the motor under
full load. The starting duty for which the motor is
designed is shown by a nameplate mounted on the motor
and must not be exceeded, if long motor life is expected.
Abnormally low terminal voltage, excessive load torque
and/or excessive load inertia during motor start-up can
cause lengthened acceleration times during which rotor
ventila-tion is reduced. This can cause rotor damage or
can lead to shortened rotor life.
The temperature rating of the motor is shown on the
main nameplate as a temperature rise above an ambient
temperature. If there is a service factor, it is also shown.
If the motor does not have stator winding temperature
detectors and abnormal winding temperatures (as might
be indicated by high discharge air temperature, odor,
etc.) are suspected, the motor should be shut down
immediately and an investigation made before further
operation is at-tempted.

If the motor is of TEWAC design, the maximum

inlet water temperature and the water flow rate (GPM) at
the air cooler must be as shown by the outline drawing.
Otherwise, the discharge air temperature from the cooler
(actually the ambient air for the motor as shown by the
main nameplate) could be too high for the motor to
properly cool.
8. MAINTENANCE
A carefully planned and executed program of
inspec-tion and maintenance will do much to ensure
maximum motor availability and minimum maintenance
cost. If it becomes necessary to repair, recondition or
rebuild the motor, it is recommended that the nearest
Westinghouse apparatus repair facility be consulted.
In addition to a daily observation of the appearance
and operation of the motor, it is recommended that a
general inspection procedure be established to
periodically check the following items:
A. Cleanliness, both external and internal
B. Stator and rotor (squirrel-cage) windings
C. Bearings

8.1 Cleanliness
On open ventilated motors, screens and louvers over
the inlet air openings should not be allowed to
accumulate any build-up of dirt, lint, etc. that could
restrict free air movement. Screens and louvers should
never be cleaned or disturbed while the motor is in
operation because any dislodged dirt or debris can be
drawn directly into the motor.
If the motor is equipped with air filters, they should
be replaced (disposable type) or cleaned and
reconditioned (permanent type) at a frequency that is
dictated by conditions.
It is better to replace or
recondition filters too often than not often enough.
TEAAC and TEFC motors require special cleaning
considerations. The external fan must be cleaned thoroughly since any dirt build-up not removed can lead to
unbalance and vibration. All of the tubes of the air-to-air
heat exchanger of TEAAC motors should be cleaned
using a supplied tube brush having synthetic fiber bristles
(not wire of any type). The standard cooler is equipped
with steel tubes, however, in special cases aluminum
tubes may be used and wire brushes can seriously erode
the tube interiors over several cleanings. All tube
brushing should be conducted from the front (fan end)
toward the drive end of the motor such that dislodged dirt
will not fall into the fan housing.
CAUTION
Water spray washing of motors is not recommended. Manual or compressed air cleaning
is preferred. If it becomes necessary to spray

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down a motor, it should be done with extreme

care.
Do not aim high pressure sprays
directly at air inlet openings, conduit
connections, shaft seals, or gasketed surfaces
to prevent the possibility of forcing water
inside the machine.
The stator windings of motors with open ventilation
systems can become contaminated with dirt and other
substances brought into the motor by the ventilating air.
Such contaminants can impair cooling of the winding by
clogging the air passages in the winding end-turns and
vent ducts through the stator core and by reducing heat
transfer from the winding insulation surfaces to the
cooling air. Conducting contaminants can change or
increase electrical stresses on the insulation and corrosive
contaminants can chemically attack and degrade the
insulation. The end result can be degradation of the
insulation, leading to shortened insulation life and
failure.
Several satisfactory methods of cleaning stator windings and stator cores are offered below:
A. Compressed Air:
Low pressure (30 psi max.), clean (no oil) and dry
air can be used to dislodge loose dust and particles in
inaccessible areas such as air vent ducts in the stator
core and vent passages in the winding end-turns.
Excessive air pressure can damage insulation and
can drive contaminants into inaccessible cracks and
crevices.
B. Vacuum:
Vacuum cleaning can be used, both before and after
other methods of cleaning, to remove loose dirt and
debris. It is a very effective way to remove loose
surface contamination from the winding without
scattering it. Vacuum cleaning tools should be nonmetallic to avoid any damage to the winding insulation.
C. Wiping:
Surface contamination on the winding can be
removed by wiping, using a soft, lint-free wiping
material. If the contamination is oily, the wiping
material can be moistened (not dripping wet) with a
safety-type petroleum solvent, such as Stoddard
solvent. In hazardous locations, a solvent such as
inhibited methyl chloroform may be used, but must
be used sparingly and immediately removed. While
this solvent is non-flammable under ordinary
conditions, it is toxic and proper health and safety
precautions should be followed while using it.
Solvents of any type should never be used on windings provided with abrasion protection. Abrasion
protection is a grey, rubber-like coating applied to
the winding end-turns.
WARNING
Adequate ventilation must always be provided
in any area where solvents are being used to
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hazards. In confined areas (such as pits) each

operator should be provided with an air line
respirator, a hose mask or a self-contained
breathing apparatus. Operators should wear
goggles, aprons and suitable gloves. Solvents
and their vapors should never be exposed to
open flames or sparks and should always be
stored in approved safety containers.
8.2 Sleeve Bearings
8.2.1 Oil Changing
The oil reservoirs of self (not flood) lubricated
bearings should be drained and refilled about every six
(6) months. More frequent changes may be needed on
high speed (3600 rpm) motors or if severe oil
discoloration or contamination occurs. In conditions
where contamination does occur, it may be advisable to
flush the reservoir with kerosene to remove any sediment
before new oil is added.
Proper care must be taken to thoroughly drain the
reservoir of the flushing material before refilling with the
new oil.
Refill the reservoir to the center of the oil sight glass
with a rust and oxidation inhibited, turbine grade oil.
Refer to the outline for the correct viscosity.
When flood lubricated bearings are supplied, the oil
should be changed at intervals of 20,000 operating hours
or every 2 years.
8.2.2

Disassembly

The bearing sleeve is of the spherically seated, selfaligning type. The opposite drive end bearing is
normally insulated for larger motors (or when specified).
On some motors, the insulation is bonded to the spherical
seat of the bearing housing. Use extreme care when
removing the sleeve from the insulated support to avoid
damaging this insulation.
Note that some bolts and tapped holes associated
with the bearing housings, bearing sleeves and seals are
metric.
The following is the recommended procedure for
removing the bearing sleeve:
A. Remove the oil drain plug in the housing bottom and
drain the oil sump.
B. Remove all instrumentation sensors that are in
contact with the bearing sleeve. These would
include
resistance
temperature
detectors,
thermocouples,
temperature
relay
bulbs,
thermometers, etc.
C. Remove the end cover.
D. Remove the socket head bolts holding the bearing
cap and the inner air seal together at the horizontal
split. The front end cover plate must also be removed
if the front bearing is being disassembled. Remove
the bearing cap and top half of the inner air seal by
lifting straight up to avoid damaging the labyrinth

seals. Place them on a clean, dry surface to avoid

damage to the parting surfaces.
E. Remove any split bolts that may be holding the two
bearing halves together. Remove the top half of the
bearing sleeving using suitable eye-bolts in the
tapped holes provided. Lift the bearing top straight
up and avoid any contact with the shoulders of the
shaft journals that might damage the thrust faces of
the bearing. Place on a clean, dry surface taking
care to prevent damage to either the parting surfaces
or the locating pins that are captive in the top
bearing half.
F. Remove the (4) screws at the partings in the oil ring
and dismantle the ring by gently tapping the dowel
pin ends with a soft face mallet. Remove the ring
halves and immediately reassemble them to avoid
any mix up in parts or damage to the surfaces at the
partings.
G. When removing the labyrinth seals, make note of the
position of the anti-rotation button located on the
inside of the top half of the seal. Pull up the garter
spring surrounding the floating labyrinth seal and
carefully slip out the top half. Rotate the garter
spring until the lock is visible. Twist counterclockwise to disengage the lock, remove the garter
spring, then rotate the lower half of the seal out of
the groove in the bearing housing while noting the
orientation of the oil drain holes. Note the condition
of these floating labyrinth seals. If they are cracked
or chipped, they must be replaced. Do not attempt to
reuse a damaged seal.
H. To remove the bottom bearing half, the shaft must be
raised a slight amount to relieve pressure on the
bearing. On the rear end, this can be done by
jacking or lifting on the shaft extension. (Care must
be taken to protect the shaft from damage). On the
front end, jacking or lifting can be done using bolts
threaded into the tapped holes provided in the shaft
end.
NOTE: Lift only enough to free the bearing, overlifting
the shaft can cause difficulty in removal of the
bearing.
I.

Roll the bottom bearing half to the top of the shaft

journal and then lift it using suitable eyebolts
threaded into the holes provided. Again avoid any
contact with the shaft shoulders that could damage
the bearing thrust faces. Place the lower bearing half
on a clean, dry surface to protect the parting
surfaces.

8.2.3

Bearing reassembly is basically a reverse of the

disassembly procedures outlined above, with the
following suggestions:

WARNING
Use extreme care when rolling out the lower
bearing half. Keep the hands and fingers
well clear of any position where they might be
caught by the bearing half if it were
accidentally released and rotated back to its
bottom position. Serious personal injury
could result.
J.

Protect the shaft journal by wrapping it with clean,

heavy paper or cardboard.

Reassembly

The interior of the bearing housing should be

cleaned and then flushed with clean oil or kerosene.
The bearing halves and the shaft journal should be
wiped clean using lint-free cloth soaked with clean
oil.
All parts should be carefully inspected for nicks,
scratches, etc., in any contact surfaces.
Such
imperfections should be removed by an appropriate
method such as stoning, scraping, filing, etc.,
followed by thorough cleaning.
Apply a few drops of oil to the journal and bearing
saddles.
Roll the bottom half of the bearing into place and
lower the shaft.
Before installing the floating labyrinth seal halves,
observe their condition. Do not attempt to use a
cracked or chipped seal. The bottom half seal has a
set of drilled holes in its side face. These must be
placed at thebottom toward the inside of the bearing
so that accumulating oil may drain back into the
housing.
Put a small bead of Curil-T around the seal half
O.D.'s on both sides adjacent to the garter spring
groove. This will prevent oil by-passing the seal
around its outside.
Place the bottom seal half on top of the shaft
(ensuring that the proper orientation of the drain
holes is provided and roll it into position. Install the
top half of the seal making sure that the anti-rotation
button is located in the proper position on the
inboard side of the bearing. Insert the garter spring
pulling up on both ends to permit engaging the lock.
Run a small bead of Curil-T around the O.D.'s on
both sides adjacent to the garter spring groove on
this half also.
Carefully reassemble the two oil ring halves. Inspect
the dowel pins for burrs and straightness and make
any corrections required. Do not force the ring
halves together. Excessive force may alter the
roundness or flatness of the ring which can change
its oil delivery performance.
Apply locking
compound to the oil ring screws prior to reassembly.
Assemble the top half of the bearing liner making
sure that the match marks on the liner halves align
with one another. Failure to ensure alignment of
match marks can cause misalignment and possible
damage to bearings and journal surfaces. Reinstall
any split bolts, if supplied, between the bearing
halves.
Some of the pipe plugs in the housing are metric
thread type. These are identified as those which
have a copper, lead, or similar material washer. If
these plugs are removed, be careful not to lose the
washers. Before reassembly, inspect the washers and
replace them as required.
Before installing the bearing cap, observe the
position of the floating labyrinth seal. The "tab"

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must be on top to engage the pocket. Failure to

position the seal properly will result in damage when
the cap is assembled.
Carefully lower the bearing housing cap over the
floating seals. Keep the bearing cap level to avoid
binding and possibly damaging the seals. The
bearing cap should seat evenly on the bearing
housing base.
CAUTION
Do not force bearing cap down.
could occur to the labyrinth seals.

Damage

If the bearing cap does not seat completely, remove

and reset the floating labyrinth seal position. When
installing upper bearing cap the floating labyrinth
seals sometimes rotate and the anti-rotation "tab"
does not seat in its holder, thus preventing the
bearing housing from seating properly.
This
procedure should be repeated until the bearing cap
seat properly.
Reinstall the bearing housing split bolts. Before
torquing bearing housing cap bolts, rotate shaft by
hand while bumping bearing housing with a rubber
or rawhide mallet in the horizontal and axial planes
to allow the bearings to align themselves to the shaft
journals.
Torque the bearing housing cap bolts by following
the torque values as provided in Figure 1 on page 8.
CAUTION
Curil-T is the only approved compound for
use in the assembly of the bearings on this
motor. Other products may harden and
impede the operation.
CAUTION
During the reassembly of the bearing parts, a
thin layer of Curil-T should be applied to all
gasketed and machined interface surfaces.
This suggestion does not apply to the
machined surfaces of the bearing liner halves.
CAUTION
When seating the bearing shell, apply a thin
layer of lube oil at the spherical surface of the
liner. Slowly roll the lower bearing liner into
the bearing housing making sure that the split
surfaces of the liner and the housing are flush.
Gradually lower the shaft onto the bearing.
The weight of the shaft will help rotate the
bearing liner so that the babbitt surface of the
liner will match the slope of the journal.
Sometimes it is required to use a rubber
mallet to tap lightly on the bearing housing
while slowly rolling the shaft to help this
seating operation.

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8.3 Anti-Friction Bearings

8.3.1 Re-Greasing
The grease lubricant used in anti-friction bearings
will lose its lubricating ability over a period of time.
This time generally is dependent upon the type of grease,
the bearing size, the operating speed and the severity of
service conditions. The frequency of regreasings is thus
not easily defined and must be based upon experience.
Too frequent re-greasing is preferable to too infrequent
regreasing.
Before regreasing, the inlet fitting should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent any accumulated dirt from
being carried into the bearing with the new grease.
Inspect the outlet at the bottom of the bearing housing. If
grease is packed behind the opening that could prevent
proper venting of the fresh grease, gently probe this area
and remove as much hardened grease as possible.
The bearings should be regreased soon after the
motor is put into operation and at suitable intervals
thereafter, following the recommended schedule given in
Table 1, Section 10, and the following procedures:
A. Anti-friction bearings may be relubricated while the
motor is running or stationary. Stationary with the
motor hot is preferred. If it is necessary to regrease
with the machine in operation, grease added should
be limited and careful attention paid to avoid over
greasing. All safety precautions should be observed.
B. Thoroughly clean the inlet grease fitting. Accumulated dirt on this fitting can be carried into the
bearing with the new grease. This has been found to
be a major cause of bearing failures.
C. Clean the vent hole of any hardened grease to allow
free venting of the old grease. (Some motors are
supplied with a vent plug which must first be
removed.) On motors with long grease chutes,
remove the chute and clean thoroughly.
D. Introduce new grease slowly using a hand-operated
grease gun. (If high pressure guns are used, great
care must be taken to avoid over-lubrication.) Only
a small amount of grease is necessary for lubrication.
Too much grease will cause churning, over-heating,
and grease leakage. (Note: Some motors for special
applications, such as high/low ambient temperature
conditions, will require a special grade of grease. A
nameplate identifying the proper grease for the
equipment has been provided. Verify that the grease
being used is equal to or compatible to the grease
that has been recommended.)
E. Remove the grease gun and clean the grease fitting
of any loose grease that could entrap dirt.
F. Operate the motor for at least 10 minutes with the
vent plug removed to allow any excess grease to vent
out.
G. Replace the vent plug.
H. Open the bearing housing once a year to check the
condition of the housing and grease. If grease
deterioration has occurred or if contamination is
present the bearing and housing should be
thoroughly cleaned out and new grease added.

Clean the parts with a suitable solvent.

8.3.2

Disassembly

Since anti-friction bearings can be ruined by even

very small dirt particles, they must be carefully protected
at all times when they are exposed. To minimize
exposure of the bearing to dirt, the bearing bracket areas
surrounding the bearing housing should be thoroughly
cleaned before the housing is opened.
NOTE: Some motors, due to environmental conditions
or to user specification, have been provided with
additional shaft seals. Two different types are
used. A taconite lip seal is held onto the shaft
with set screws. Loosen the set screws and slide
this seal off of the shaft. Inpro seals are held in
place by pressure fit. To remove this seal,
remove the bolts holding the motor bearing
bracket and advance it forward until the rotating
element clears the shaft shoulder and falls loose.
The bearing bracket is removed by first raising the
shaft slightly to remove the weight of the rotor off the
bearing. Next remove the bolts holding the inner bearing
cap and then loosen the bolts holding the bearing bracket
to the motor frame. The bracket is then removed axially
until it clears the spigot fit. Remove all the bracket to
frame bolts and lower the shaft until its weight is
supported on the stator iron. The bearing bracket can
now be removed leaving the bearing and inner bearing
seal mounted on the shaft. As soon as the bearing is
exposed, it should be wrapped with clean, dry, lint-free
paper to protect it from dirt.
If the bearing is to be removed, it should be pulled
from the shaft using a bearing puller that exerts all
pulling pressure against the inner race of the bearing.
The bearing should not be reused if it was removed by
pulling against the outer race because it may have been
damaged.
8.3.3

position. It is important that the bearing be protected

from contamination during this and the following
operations.
Allow the bearing to cool to room
temperature before proceeding.
Pack the bearing with the recommended grease.
Packt he bearing housing in the bearing bracket
approximately one-half full of grease and coat the inside
of the bearing seal. Assemble the bearing bracket onto
the motor frame instructions per 8.3.2 in reverse order.
If an auxiliary seal has been provided, reinstall it at
this time. For the taconite seal, fill the groove in the
bracket with grease. Advance the seal over the shaft
until it contacts the bottom of the bracket groove then
back it out approximately .06". Rotate the shaft by hand
and inspect for seal contact with the stationary housing.
Readjust the seal if necessary. For the Inpro seal, apply a
thin coating of lubricant to the shaft surface before
attempting to press the Inpro seal into place. Bumping
the seal with a soft mallet or other suitable soft material
may be necessary. Exercise caution when installing this
seal to prevent labyrinth damage.
8.4 NoiseandVibration
Anyabnormalnoise or vibrationshouldbe immediately
investigated and corrected. Increased vibration can be
indicativeofachangeinbalanceduetomechanicalfailureofa
rotor part, a stator winding problem or a change in motor
alignment.
9.0 RENEWALPARTS
Renewalpartsinformationforthemotorandanyauxiliary
devicescanbeobtainedfromthenearestWestinghouseMotor
Companysalesoffice. Acompletedescriptionofthepart(s)
required is necessary, together with the complete motor
nameplatereadingforpositivemotoridentification.

Reassembly

In mounting a new bearing, extreme care must be

exercised to prevent exposing the bearing to any kind of
dust or dirt. All parts of the bearing housing, the shaft
bearing fit, and the bearing inner seal should be
thoroughly cleaned of old grease and then carefully
inspected for nicks and burrs. The inlet grease passage
and the grease vent should also be cleaned.
In preparation for mounting the bearing, the shaft
bore of the inner bearing cap should receive a coating of
recommended grease and then be slid into place on the
shaft. The bearing fit surface of the shaft should also be
greased.
The bearing should be heated in an oven or in a bath
of clean oil for one-half hour at a temperature of approximately 88C (190F) with the temperature never
exceeding 100C (212F). When uniformly heated, the
bearing is mounted onto the shaft and held firmly against
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10. TABLES
TableI
RecommendedSchedulefor
ReGreasingAntiFrictionBearings
Bearing

Hoursof

Type

Operation
1000*

8HrDay
4

16HrDay
2

24HrDay
11/3

2000*

21/3

1000*

11/3

Roller
1800Rpm
andbelow
Ball
1800Rpm
andbelow
3600Rpm
NOTE:

ReGreasingSchedule,Months

Forsevereexposuretodirt,weather,highhumidityorhigh
ambient tempeature, the above time intervals should be
reducedbyonehalf.

RecommendedGreaseQuantity
ShaftDiameter
atOutsideDiameter
Upto23/8inch

GreasetoAdd
inCubicInches
11/4

23/8inchto3inch

3to4inch

4to5inch
4
11/4CubicInches=1oz..,Approximately
OrderInformation
WestinghouseGreaseNo.53701RY

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