Preparing for use
4.2 Transportation and storage
Long-term storage
Note
Storage time up to two years
The storage time affects the properties of the roller bearing grease.
• Store the motor for up to two years at -15 °C to 55 °C.
If you intend to place the motor in storage for longer than six months, you must ensure that
the storage area satisfies the following conditions.
Table 4- 2
Climatic ambient conditions
Highest relative humidity
Mechanical ambient conditions
Protection against chemical substances
Biological ambient conditions
Duration
Check the correct state of the motor every six months.
• Check the motor for any damage.
• Perform any necessary maintenance work.
• Check the state of the dehydrating agent and replace when necessary.
• Record the preservation work so that all preservation coating can be removed prior to the
commissioning.
Condensation
The following ambient conditions encourage the formation of condensation:
• Large fluctuations of the ambient temperature
• Direct sunshine
• High air humidity during storage.
Avoid these ambient conditions.
Use a dehydrating agent in the packaging.
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Environmental conditions for long-term storage in the product packaging according to
Class 1K3 to EN 60721-3-1 - with the exception of influencing environmental variables
"Air temperature", "Highest relative humidity" and "Condensation"
-15 °C to +55 °C
< 60%, condensation not permissible
vibration-free storage room V
Protected in accordance with Class 1C2
Suitable in accordance with Class 1B2
• Six months for the conditions listed above.
• Special preservation measures are required
for storage period of six months up to two
years.
SIMOTICS S-1FT2 synchronous motors for SINAMICS S120
Operating Instructions, 07/2021, A5E50610821B AB
< 0.2 mm/s
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