Part 7 (1/2)
Credit Points 3
TAKING CARE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS
Through the ic of electric motors, much of our work is done faster and better at lower cost than we could do it without the help of the electric motor People who use motors and treat them properly have much more time for other work and for leisure ti quietly and steadily hour after hour will do the work of oneOnon and off automatically, as required It does this on water pu units, and on fans and similar appliances
All that a motor needs to do its work is electricity and a little care
Let's see what you can do to give proper care to motors in your hoht oil (SAE 10) for htly heavier oil (SAE 20) for larger e rease and not ordinary cup grease Cotton waste or clean rags will be needed for wiping off theout the dust or dirt
[Illustration: So on the name-plate]
WHAT TO DO
1 First, make a list of all the electric motors that work for your home You s
You'll probably be surprised at how erator, the freezer, the vacuum cleaner and other small but i
Disconnect them before you touch them
2 Make a motor service chart with columns headed: Use, Location, Horsepower, Volts, Amperes, Service Required, Date Serviced and What was Done (See sa
Some will have the instructions on the motor or appliance; the instruction booklet that ca is required
_Step 1_ Plan the job Start with the motors in the home Then you can care for the motors on the faroing to work is disconnected Then wipe the outside case clean with a cloth If the s in the end, use a vacuum cleaner to suck out dust, dirt or chaff A tire pump may also be used to blow out this dirt If you use coe wiring inside the motor Dust-proof motors should be used in dusty or dirty places
_Step 3_
[Illustration: If there are oil holes, oil according to the manufacturer's instructions]
If there are no instructions, re way as far as motors are concerned Motors of less than one horsepower require only 3 or 4 drops (not squirts) of oil every 3 or 4 e the motor It spoils the insulation
If there are no oil holes or grease cups on the rease sealed in the bearings at the factory, or it s, and does not need to be oiled or greased periodically Indicate on your chart all iven according to schedule
Wipe away any excess oil or grease Be sure oil holes are capped or covered
_Step 4_ Reconnect motor and run for a moment
_Step 5_ Record on the chart the date you serviced the motor and as done