Instruction Manual

Vector control inverter motor for general industrial use

FRENIC 5000VG5 & VG7 series
Motor Model: MVK9, MPF9
Totally Enclosed with Machine-mounted independent
Cooling Fan, Low Voltage, Use for Non-Hazardous Area

Contents

Page
1. Receiving, transportation and storage ……………………………………………………………………. 2
2. Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
3. Wiring ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
4. Insulation resistance measurement ………………………………………………………………………… 8
5. Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
6. Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
7. Maintenance and checkup schedule ………………………………………………………………………… 12
8. Maintenance during long-term storage (long-term standstill) ……………………………….. 13
9. Disassembly and reassembly ……………………………………………………………………………………. 13
10. Fault diagnosis …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
11. Motor Cross-section (Example) ……………………………………………………………………………….. 17

This instruction manual is one of the instruction manuals for the following motors:
Totally enclosed squirrel-cage induction motors with machine-mounted independent cooling fan, provided with
encoder (pulse encoder, pulse generator PG, or proximity probe type position detector) at non-drive end, and
inverter driven specific motors. When provided with electromagnetic brake (spring-loaded disk brake at
de-energized of brake power supply), it is equipped between end shield at non-drive end and encoder.
If necessary other information than this instruction manual, please contact the nearest sales representative or
Fuji Electric. For information on inverter (amplifier and controller), electromagnetic brake, and other devices and
their wiring and interfaces with motor, encoder and thermistor, see the respective instruction manual.

Note: For Model MPF9 Series, encoder may not be provided with motor.

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1. Receiving, transportation and storage
1.1 Unpacking

Caution
● Check that the motor you received is exactly the same as ordered. (Check the model, output, and options
referring to the nameplates.) Always combine the motor with specified inverter.
● Check side up on packing and unpack.
● Take care of needle pins when wooden packing. If not take care, it may cause personal injury or product
damaged.

Confirm the following:

(1) The product has been damaged during transportation.
(2) The rotating component parts do not make contact with the stationary component parts.

1.2 Transportation

Caution
● The motor is furnished with lifting device such as lifting bolt (14.1.1). Use the lifting device on the frame,
increasing the tension little by little and avoiding abrupt lifting when the wire is not loose. Do not lift the
motor with lifting device for machine-mounted independent cooling fan (9.6) or do not lift motor and driven
equipment with lifting devices for motor after coupling. There is a risk of injury or breakage by dropping or
tipping over the motor.
● Motors with regreasable anti-friction bearings have bearing protection provision during transportation,
which the shaft locking bolt (painted red) is inserted in place to avoid damage to the bearings during
transportation.
When the shaft (7.1) needs to be rotated of the motor is put into operation, remove the red-painted bolt.
Then replace the bolt with short bolt attached to the motor. If operated with shaft locking bolt, it may cause
personnel injury or product damaged.

1.3 Storage
When storing the motor, perform the following procedures.
(1) The motors should be stored in a dry room and in a correct mounting position.
(2) The motors must not be stacked on tip of one another, and should be stored in such a way that bed plate
(base-frame) must not suffer from distortion.
(3) The floor on which the motor is stored must have sufficient loading capacity, and the motor must not subject
to vibration preventing bearing from damaging.
(4) Do not remove the lifting bolts to prevent water from entering the motor through their lifting bolt holes of the
motors.
(5) Motors packed for export should preferably not be stored outdoors. If indoor storage is impossible for motors
packed for export, the motors should be stored under a weatherproof roof, or covered with weatherproof
canvases and fastened firmly.
(6) If civil or installation works are still in progress even after installing motors, use a temporary cover to protect
the motors against ingress of foreign matter.
If the motors have been out of service for more than three months after receipt or after operation, see section 8
“Maintenance during long-term storage (long-term standstill)” of this manual.

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2. Installation

Caution
● Do not put any flammable object around the motor. There is a risk of fire.
● Do not put any object around the motor that blocks the ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause
overheating and burnout or fire.
● Do not put any object around the motor that cannot read the rating plates. And do not remove the rating
plates.

Danger
● If the motor is mounted on the ceiling or wall, the usable ranges must be examined beforehand to avoid
the possibility of the motor falling and causing injury.

Perform the following procedures:

(1) Verify the motor with outline drawing before installation.
(2) When installing a motor outdoor, use only a motor designed for outdoor installation.
Even if motors are totally enclosed type, the motors designed for indoor should be used only for indoor. Especially
encoder is designed for indoor use. Accordingly, if the motor is used for outdoor application, cover for encoder
should be must be provided additionally.
(3) Motor cooling air flows from non-drive end towards drive end. Make sure that ventilation of the cooling air is
unobstructed. Warm exhaust air must not be drawn in again.
(4) When the motor is installed with the shaft extension facing up, use the motor structure to prevent water from
entering the upper bearing.
(5) Always take appropriate measures on the machine side to protect the motor from water and oil splashing.
(6) Stable foundation having sufficient level surface for motor installation is essential.
(7) When machine-mounted independent cooling fan is separately shipped, the cooling fan should be mounted
after motor is installed.
(8) When a belted connection is used, the motor should be mounted on slide rails or on a slide base that the motor
to be slide to adjust the tension of the belt. The mean value of the reading for each belt should be brought out
within the ranges given in the information plate.
Note: A motor designed for direct connection must not be used for belted connection. Refer to our company if
changing from direct connection to belted connection.
(9) The rotor of a motor is balanced dynamically. Transmission elements such as coupling or belt-pulley should be
also balanced dynamically.

Caution
● Remove the feather key that temporarily fitted to key way on the shaft extension by banding tape for
operating motor under uncoupled condition. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
● Do not touch key way on the shaft extension by hand. There is a risk of injury.

(10) Mechanical shaft connection with transmission element

Do not apply excessive impact to the motor shaft etc. because the shaft is directly connected with encoder having
precision electronic parts.
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 Caution
● When connecting the motor with driven machine, pay special attention to the alignment, belt tension and
parallelism of the pulley. When directly coupling the motor with driven machine, pay special attention to
accurate alignment of the motor and driven machine. When a belted connection is used, adjust the belt
tension properly. Before operating motor, securely fasten the fixing bolts on coupling or pulley. If the bolts
are loose, parts on motor, driven machine and transmission element may be broken up, resulting in personal
injury and/or damage to the motor, driven machine and transmission element.

(a) In the case of flexible coupling

In order to avoid chattering by pulsating torque, use the coupling having no play at connection part.
(i) Provide a match mark on the peripheral surface of a coupling place with a stretch.
(ii) Connect both halves of a coupling with a bolt provisionally, in order to allow them to turn together.
(iii) Attach a dial gauge securely to one half of a coupling (Figure 1).

Figure 1 Connection by flexible coupling

(iv) Bring the match mark to the top of the coupling, and then measure dimension “g” with a thickness gauge and
dimension “h” with a dial gauge.
(v) Turn the coupling and measure “g” and “h” at 90°intervals as above (iv) until the match mark appears at the
top again.
(vi) Conduct adjustments with shim plates, etc. so that the difference between the maximum and the minimum
measurements on each “g” and “h” is within 0.03 mm. Be sure to secure the set bolts of the motor and driven
machine to the foundation prior to making adjustments.
(vii) If a dial gauge cannot be attached due to small motor size, fit a stretch to external surface on one coupling
half and measure gap between the stretch and external surface on another coupling half.

(b) In the case of belt drive

Request another instruction manual if required.

(c) In the case of gear connection

Install the motor so that the motor shaft is parallel to the driven machine shaft and thus not cause excessive force
at contact of gear teeth.

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(d) Installation of the coupling, belt-pulley or gear
Install the coupling, belt-pulley or gear carefully so that the encoder at non-drive end is impacted and the bearing
is not damaged.
When heating the transmission element such as coupling or belt-pulley, it should be uniformly heating
temperature of approximately 100℃. And then mount the shrinkage fit onto the shaft.
Before fitting the transmission element, remove the rust-preventive material from the shaft extension by using an
oily or alkaline solvent. Coat the shaft extension lightly with corrosion-preventive lubricant such as
molybdenum-disulfide.
When fit the transmission element with hammer, put it onto the shaft carefully and lightly with a wooden or
plastic hammer. Must not hammer on encoder and coupling for encoder.

(e) Flange mounted motor

Fitting face of flange is machine-finished accurately. If there is dirt or burr in fitting face, remove it.

(11) Turning the rotor manually, ensure that the rotating parts and stationary parts do not come into contact with
each other.

3. Wiring

Danger
● For connection with a power cable, refer to outline drawing, wiring diagram or connection diagram inside
terminal box, etc. Incorrect connection may cause electric shock or fire.

Ensure the following:

(1) Before connection work, ensure power supply voltage shown on the rating plate agree with the power supply
requirements
Important: Motor terminals should be connected with output terminals of inverter. Never connect directly
commercial power supply with motor terminals.
(2) External cable must not be excessively large.

Caution
● Do not forcibly bend, pull or pinch the power cable or motor leads. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

(3) Ensure terminal markings (or terminal color codes) on terminals or external surfaces of motor leads and
connect correctly.

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(4) Example of connection diagram (Figure 2)

Figure 2 Connection diagram

Inverter Motor

Main terminal box

Motor

Thermistor

Auxiliary terminal box

Encoder

Fan Motor

(i) Wiring cable length between motor and inverter must not be 100 m or less.
(ii) Wiring cables from inverter to encoder and thermistor shall be shielded wire to protect from noise.

(5) Encoder
When encoder rotates clockwise viewing from motor drive end, it outputs A-phase preceding B-phase. Accordingly,
check direction of rotation and output phases of encoder, and connect correctly. After connecting, inspect its
polarity.
(6) Motor for machine-mounted independent cooling fan
Check no contact wiring cable of motor for machine-mounted independent cooling fan with its fan blades and
check electrical conductive parts is insulated.
Check correct direction of rotation and correct cooling airflow direction on machine-mounted independent
cooling fan.
(7) Direction of rotation on the motor
Make sure that the direction of rotation of the motor shaft is in correct.
The direction of rotation is expressed as that when viewing the drive end of the motor. The normal direction of
rotation of the motor (designed according to Japanese standard) and terminal identification marks is as follows:
When the power supply phase cables R, S, T are connected to the motor terminals U, V, W respectively, the motor
will rotate counter-clockwise (CCW).
When the direction of rotation is specified as clockwise (CW) in customer’s order, the motor leads are connected
in our factory such that the specified rotation is obtained by connecting R, S, T to U, V, W.
In the case of a general-purpose (medium and small) motor, counter-clockwise (CCW) occurs, regardless of
whether it is suitable for clockwise (CW) rotation.

Caution
● Make sure that the direction of rotation of the motor shaft is in correct before connecting it to the driven
machine by a transmission element. Incorrect direction of rotation may cause personal injury and/or
motor/machine damaged.
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3.1 Terminal connection
Proceed with the following:
(1) Terminals shall be assured to be proper contact.
(2) Limit the bare conductor length between the external cable insulation end and the terminal to 5 mm.
(3) If the terminal has a long sleeve, insulate the sleeve.
(4) For the tightening torque of terminal bolts in the case of fixed terminal type, refer to the following table.

Terminal bolt (brass) dimensions [mm] M4 M5 M6 M8

Maximum allowable tightening [N・m] 1.3 2.7 4.4 10
torque {kgf・cm} {13} {27} {44} {100}
Do not over-tighten terminal bolts and nuts
(5) Terminal bolt length must not be excessive in order to prevent ground fault.
If clearance between bare conductor sections for fixed terminal type is too small, insulate the bare conductor
sections with self-adhesive insulating tape.
(6) Tighten the terminals sufficiently using spring and plain washers.
Important:
・ In the case of terminal box with rubber-insulated flexible (loose) leads, after connecting the terminals,
insulate the bare live metals carefully with self-adhesive insulating tape.
・ In the case of totally enclosed type motor, the insulation is added to leads from accessories such as encoder
with insulating tape (Example: ○
b part of Figure 5).

3.2 Connection of ground terminal

Danger
● Securely install the grounding wire. Failure to do so may cause electric shock, fire and/or noise.

(1) Connect an external ground conductor with a terminal to the ground terminal bolt (marked with “ ” or “ E ”
on the frame or end-shield (of vertical flange mount motor) and in the main terminal box.
(2) If the frame, end-shield or inside of the main terminal box coming into contact with ground terminal bolts is
coated with paint, eliminate the paint before connecting ground conductor.

3.3 Checkup before mounting the terminal box cover

Before closing the terminal box cover, check the following points:
(1) The external cables and leads must be correctly connected.
(2) The terminal box must not be contaminated inside, nor contain odd pieces of external cable or leads.
(3) All terminal screws and external cable entry screws must be tightened.
(4) Unused external cable entry openings, if any, must be closed by plugs.
(5) Ensure that the seal surfaces of the terminal box and the terminal box cover are normal.
(6) Cable gland must be used one in outline drawing or terminal box drawing because cable entry conforms to
degree of protection, conditions of installation and external power supply cable specifications specified by
customer

3.4 Mounting the terminal box cover

Proceed as follows:
(1) Place the terminal box cover on the terminal box and tighten the set bolts for terminal box cover. The set bolts
of diagonal position must be tightened alternately to be spaced equally on gaskets if provided. Thus prevent
ground fault caused by water entrance.
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(2) Important: For motors installed outdoors, clean sealing surfaces, fit the packing (gasket) if provided, and

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coat all surfaces with sealing agent (Three-Bond 1121 or equivalent) when mounting the terminal box cover.

Danger
● After all works on the terminal box are finished, mount the terminal box cover in place. Do not proceed to
operate the motor with the terminal box cover removed. There is a risk of electric shock.

4. Insulation resistance measurement

Before starting operation for the first time or after storage or stoppage for an extended time, measure the
insulation resistance between the frame and stator winding by a megger (DC voltage). If the insulation resistance
is too low, normal resistance can be restored by drying the stator winding except for terminal box inside absorbing
the moisture.
Important:
(1) Do not apply voltage to encoder when insulation resistance measurement, high-potential test (high
voltage test) and buzzer test
(2) After inverter circuits are disconnected apply voltage to motor when insulation resistance measurement,
high-potential test (high voltage test) and buzzer test.

Caution
● Do not touch any terminals during or immediately after measuring the insulation resistance. Ensure that
voltage is not applied. There is a risk of electric shock.

5. Operation
5.1 Preparation
Before the first running and after disassembly/reassembly, check the following points:
(1) Provisional protective sheet for storage and shaft (rotor) locking device for protecting the bearings during
transportation must be removed.
(2) The running conditions must conform to the specifications (voltage, current, frequency, connection, mounting
method, type of construction, degree of protection, method of cooling, etc.) on the rating plate.
(3) Motor installation, alignment and coupling with driven machine must be correct.
(4) The insulation resistance of the stator windings must be sufficiently high.
(5) Wiring must be correct. Connections must be made so that the direction of rotation is as designated, the
grounding must be appropriate, and terminal box cover must be mounted to the terminal box.
(6) Machine-mounted independent cooling fan can be operated.
(7) Ventilation must not be blocked.
(8) The rotating parts and stationary parts must not be in contact with each other.
(9) Set bolts must not be loose.
(10) Power for the anti-condensation heater, if provided, must be turned off.
(11) If brake is provided,
(a) The brake acts as holding shaft at stop such as preventing to fall down at power supply turn off during
conveying vertically or holding set position.
(b) The brake is electromagnetic brake (NB type), act as spring-loaded disk brake at de-energized of brake power
supply
(c) Mechanical manual release device is not provided. The brake should be released by operation on electrical
circuit only.
Further checks may be necessary depending on the specific plant conditions at site.
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5.2 Starting up
Carry out the followings while machines are starting up:
(1) Ensure that operation on machine-mounted independent cooling fan is normal.
(2) Ensure that the motor accelerate smoothly, the vibration is normal, and free from any unusual sounds
If the motor is being operated for the first time after installation, run at lower speed (approximately 500 r/m) and
ensure that everything is normal. And then run up to higher speed gradually.
(3) Check the rotation under load, and record the voltage and current readings.
(4) Monitor and record the temperature of the bearings until stabilized as far as possible.
(5) In the case of motors with regreasable anti-friction bearings,

Caution
● If grease is supplied to or discharged from the bearings while the motor is running, follow the directions on
the rating plate and do not touch rotating parts. There is a risk of being caught and injured.

Carry out the followings:

(a) Remove the old grease from the grease outlet (2.20, 12.20) before machine is starting up.
(b) Inject new grease according to the instructions on the rating plate while rotating the shaft by hand or while
the machine is running.
(c) For several hours after greasing, keep the grease outlet open in order to discharge excess grease.
(d) Paying attention to the bearing sound and vibration, run the motor. If there is an abnormal temperature rise on
bearings or the temperature rise on bearings is not stabilized, switch off and stop the motor.

Danger
● Do not touch or stand near the rotating parts (shaft extension, coupling, belt pulley, fan blade on
machine-mounted independent cooling fan, etc.) while motor is running. There is a risk of being caught and
injured.
● If the power failure occurs, turn off the power switch without fail in order to avoid the risk of injury when
the power is restored and the driven machine may move unexpectedly.

Caution
● Do not introduce foreign matters or fingers into the openings on the motor (fan cover, machine-mounted
independent cooling fan). There is a risk of electric shock, injury or breakage.
● During operation, the motor becomes quite hot. Ensure that hands and any body parts do not come into
contact with the motor in order to avoid the risk of burns.
● If any abnormality occurs, immediately turn off the power switch to stop the motor from running. There is
a risk of electric shock, injury or fire.

Note:
(1) The motors are for general industrial use and have not any countermeasures on interference radio noise.
Interference radio noise may cause in the following devices and equipments: AM radio, wired radio system,
measuring equipment or appliance for consumer products
(2) Frequent start/stop on motors by switching of inverter power supply may harmfully affect on inverter internal
circuit.
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5.3 Stopping

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Carry out the followings:
(1) Turn off the circuit breaker to sop the motor.
(2) Turn off the circuit beaker to stop the machine-mounted independent cooling fan device.

Danger
● Do not touch the terminals until more than 5 minutes pass after turning off circuit breakers. There is a risk
of electrical shock or injury.

5.4 During stopping

In generally measures to be carried out during stopping are as follows:
(1) Turn on the anti-condensation heater, if provided, in order to keep the motor dry after turning off the motor
when the motor is remained sopping one (1) day or longer.
(2) If the motor is left unused for three months or longer, refer to section 8 “Maintenance during long-term storage
(long-term standstill)” of this manual.

6. Maintenance

Danger
● Do not proceed to work until turning off the power. There is a risk of electrical shock.

6.1 In the case of motor with anti-condensation heater

Turn on the anti-condensation heater after turning off power supply on the motor.

6.2 Cleanup
Periodically clean the cooling air passages and blades of machine-mounted independent cooling fan with dray air.
Ventilation inlet/outlet and fan blades excessively adhered with dust cause inadequate ventilation on the motor
and may be subjected to destructively high temperature.

Caution
● Before cleaning the motor by using compressed air, use protective instruments (protective goggles, etc.) in
order to avoid the risk of injury.
● Before cleaning the motor by using solvent or the like, ensure that precautions are taken according to the
instructions provided with the solvent, in order to avoid the risk of poisoning.

6.3 Bearings
(1) In the case of shielded type (Type ZZ) ball bearings
No regreasing is necessary until bearings are replaced.
In generally, bearings should be replaced with new one at frequency of “C” on maintenance and checkup
schedule.

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(2) In the case of regreasable anti-friction bearings

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(a) The brand of grease, volume and relubrication intervals (lubrication frequency) are indicated on the rating
plate (or lubricating data plate). While the motor is running, inject new grease according to the instructions on
the rating plate (or lubricating data plate).
(b) After discharging the old grease from the grease outlet on the outer bearing cover, supply the required volume
of grease through the grease nipple (2.16, 12.16) using a grease gun. Keep the grease nipples clean on both the
drive end and the non-drive end.
(c) When supplying grease, the bearing sound temporarily may rise and/or bearing temperature may rise 5～10℃
higher than normal operation. In general it is returned to normal after several hours or one (1) day operation.

6.4 Terminal boxes (19.1 through 19.5)

(1) Bolts and nuts, and terminal screws on the terminal box including wiring connections on accessories such as
encoder must be sufficient tight.
(2) Ensure the followings:
(a) The terminal box must be free of dust and moisture. Insulating material must be clean and dry,
(b) Insulations on terminal connection parts must be good sufficiently.
(c) Contacts on connection parts must be good sufficiently.
(d) Terminal insulating material must not be damaged.

6.5 Drain plug (if provided)

If a drain plug is provided on the motor, periodically (at least every 6 months) open the drain plugs.
In the case of horizontal-mount motors, open the drain plug at drive end on the enclosure and if water remains
inside the motor, remove the external fan cover and open the drain plug at non-drive end on the enclosure to drain
out water.

6.6 Seal surface

Important:
Before reassembling for outdoor type, install the packing (gasket) when provided and apply thin coat of
sealing agent (Three-Bond 1121 or equivalent) to machine-finished face on terminal box and terminal box
cover, and enclosure
Replace the packing (gasket) with new one if necessary.

6.7 Machine-mounted independent cooling fan

In generally, bearings of motor on machine-mounted independent cooling fan should be replaced with new one at
frequency (interval) of “C” on maintenance and checkup schedule

6.8 Brake (when provided)

If necessary, adjust the brake lining. If it is impossible to adjust the brake lining because of wear, replace it with
new brake lining or brake

6.9 Encoder
Replace the encoder with new one every 4 or 5 years because of deterioration of grease inside bearings on the
encoder.

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7. Maintenance and checkup schedule
Running and environmental conditions are different from one motor to another. Accordingly, the following
maintenance and checkup schedule should be regarded only as a guideline.

Table: Maintenance and checkup schedule

A: Daily checkup
B: First checkup immediately after the test run, and then every 6 months
C: Not later than two (2) years after operating motor for the first time, and then every two (2) years (If necessary,
disassemble the motor.)

Interval
Maintenance, checkup and recording Parts on motor
A B C
■ ■ Check for excessive vibration or unusual sound
1. Check whether or not the shaft seal rubber ring is deteriorated, if Shielded type (Type ZZ)
■
applicable. ball bearings
■ 2. Replace the bearings
■ ■ ■ 1. Supply grease according to the rating plate regreasable
■ 2. Check whether the shaft seal rubber ring is deteriorated, if applicable. anti-friction bearings

3. Remove the outer bearing cover, clean and check the bearings, and
■
replace old grease with new grease
■ ■ ■ 1. Ensure that ventilation is not blocked. Clean as required. Enclosure
■ ■ 2. Open the drain plugs, if applicable, in order to drain condensed water
■ 3. Check the packing (gasket) is deteriorated, if applicable.
4. Check whether the exterior is deformed, broken, or corroded. Check
■ whether there is proper clearance between rotating parts and stationary
parts
■ 5. Examine the ground terminal.
■ 1. Ensure that the inside of terminal box is not wet. Check the seal surface. Terminal box and
2. Check whether the insulating material for terminal connection (terminal terminals
■
box with rubber-insulated flexible (loose) leads) is broken.
■ 3. Check the contact on connection parts
■ 4. Check whether terminal insulators (fixed type terminal box) is broken.
■ ■ 1. Measure and record the winding insulation resistance Stator windings
2. Clean the windings and cooling air passage according to their state of
■
contamination.
3. Check winding insulation, winding connection, coil end bracing or leads
■
are broken, loose or discolored.
■ ■ 1. Check and adjust the belt tension in the case of belt drive. Rotating parts
■ 2. Check whether or not the cooling fan is broken or corroded.
3. Check whether the coupling is aligned and whether its bolts are
■
sufficiently tightened.
4. Ensure that the feather key on shaft extension and other locking devices
■
are securely fastened.
■ 5. Ensure that balance weights are securely fastened.
Check whether or not the foundation bolts, the set bolts and screws on Foundation
■
motors are loose.

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8. Maintenance during long-term storage (long-term standstill)
If a delivered motor is stored before the first run or is left unused for three months or longer, proceed with
following as a rule. Because environmental conditions are different from one motor to another, regard the
following maintenance and checkup schedule only as a guideline:

8.1 Storage
The motor should be stored in a dry room and in a correct mounting position. The motors should be covered with
weatherproof canvases and preserved properly

8.2 Machine-finished, exposed surface

Apply a rust preventive agent (NP-19, NP-1or equivalent) the machined surfaces before long-term storage (or
standstill) and every six months during long-term storage (or standstill).
Remove a rust preventive agent from the machines surface prior to operation after long-term storage.

8.3 Rotating the shaft

If the motor is stored (or at standstill) for an extended period of time, run it for several minutes or manually
rotate the shaft by approximately ten 10 turns before long-term storage (or standstill) and every three months
during long-term storage (or standstill).

8.4 Bearings
(1) Shielded type (Type ZZ) ball bearings
When motors with shielded type (Type ZZ) ball bearings are stored or left unused for two years, replace the
bearings with new ones if unusual noise is produced while manually rotating the shaft or trail running the motor.
(2) Regreasable anti-friction bearings
Supply grease of a volume specified on the rating plate every year while running the motor or manually rotating
the shaft after opening the grease outlet and removing the old grease.

8.5 Stator windings

Measure the insulation resistance every six months and prior to operation after long-term storage (or standstill).
Do not apply voltage to the encoder. If the measured value is significantly lower than the normal value and it is not
caused by moisture inside terminal box, dry the windings.

8.6 Anti-condensation heaters (space heaters), when provided

If an anti-condensation heater circuit is available, operate the heater in order to keep the windings dry after
turning off the motor when the motor is remained sopping one (1) day or longer.

8.7 External surface painting

Proceed with painting every two years, if required.

8.8 Drain plug

If a drain plug is provided, open the drain plug to drain out water periodically (at least every 6 months) and prior
to operation after long-term storage (or standstill).

9. Disassembly and reassembly

Important: Do not impact the encoder.
(1) Only specialized personnel are to proceed with disassembly or reassembly carefully.
(2) Do not disassemble the encoder.

When outer rotor fan as machine-mounted independent cooling fan is mounted, proceed with work properly and
correctly.
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9.1 Disassembly
(1) Preparation for disassembly
Proceed as follows:
(a) Turn off the power supply, and take proper measures to prevent the power switch from being-reclosed.
(b) Prepare pullers to remove the coupling, belt-pulley or gear. Do not impact and do not damage the motor shaft
and encoder when removing the coupling, belt-pulley or gear.
(c) In the case of vertical mount motors, place in horizontal position and then disassemble.
(d) Put match marks across joints of the frame (8.1) and brackets (4, 14), etc. for reassembly.
(e) Measure and record axial and radial run out on both halves of the coupling.

9.2 Disassembly procedure

(1) Terminal boxes
(a) Detach the power supply cables and auxiliary circuit cables from the terminals in the terminal boxes.
(b) Terminal box for encoder (19.4)
If fixed type terminal box, take out the insulators (block terminals). Remove the terminal box from fan cover (3).
(c) Terminal box for machine-mounted independent cooling fan (19.5) (In case of Figures 3 and 4)
If fixed type terminal box, take out the insulators (block terminals). Remove the terminal box from fan cover (3).
(2) Fan cover and machine-mounted independent cooling fan
(a) In the case of Figure 3, remove air intake housing (3.01) and untie strings fixing lead cables from encoder to its
terminal box.
(b) In case of figure 4, remove machine-mounted independent cooling fan from fan cover.
(c) Push leads cables in the inside of fan cover, and remove fan cover.
(d) In the case of Figure 3, remove fan cover and then remove machine-mounted independent cooling fan from fan
cover.
(3) Encoder
(a) Remove cover for encoder (20.6.1 of Figure 5 – (2)) (provided only for outdoor use).
In this case, push approximately 50 mm of leads cables in the inside of cover for encoder before removing cover
for encoder.
(b) Remove set bolts fixing encoder to mounting plate for encoder (20.6.2).
(c) Loosen set bolts (20.6.3) connecting encoder coupling (20.6.4) and motor shaft coupling, and remove encoder
with encoder coupling from motor shaft.
(d) Remove set bolts fixing mounting plate for encoder to outer bearing cover (2.10), and remove mounting plate
for encoder.
(4) Bracket
(a) Remove set bolts fixing outer bearing cover (2.10) to bracket at non-drive end, and remove outer bearing cover
at non-drive end.
Remove set bolts fixing bracket (4) at non-drive end to frame, and remove bracket at non-drive end.

(b) Remove set bolts fixing outer bearing cover (12.10) to bracket at drive end, and remove outer bearing cover at
drive end.
Remove set bolts fixing bracket (14) at drive end to frame, and remove bracket at drive end.
(5) Extracting the rotor (7)
Lifting both ends of shaft, move the rotor in the axial direction.
(6) Bearings
If disassembly and reassembly are necessary for replacing the bearings, request another instruction manual
“Anti-friction bearings”.

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9.3 Assembly
Important:
Before assembling for outdoor type, install the packing (gasket) when provided and apply thin coat of sealing
agent (Three-Bond 1121 or equivalent) to machine-finished face on enclosure
Replace the packing (gasket) with new one if necessary.
Add insulation to leads with insulating tape if necessary.

(1) General precautions on preparation for assembly

(a) For reassembly, use bolts, studs, nuts and other threaded fixing parts of the same type as existing ones and
renew toothed washers etc.
(b) Unless otherwise specified, the tightening torque for set bolts and nuts must conform to the following table.

Nominal size [mm] M4 M5 M6 M8

[N・m] 1.8 3.5 5.8 13.5
Steel
Maximum allowable {kgf・cm} {18} {35} {58} {135}
tightening torque [N・m] 1.3 2.7 4.4 10
Brass
{kgf・cm} {13} {27} {44} {100}

(2) General precautions on assembly

When assembling, pay attention to the following:
(a) Securely align the match marks of the parts to be assembled.
(b) Apply grease to the fitting faces of the frame and bracket before fastening them together. For outdoor type
motors, coat all surfaces to be sealed with sealing agent.
(c) Tighten the frame and bracket etc. uniformly and in a crisscross manner.
(3) Assembly procedure
Proceed in the reverse of disassembly. Pay attention to the following:
(a) Must not change encoder mounting position because the encoder has suited to the motor on position.
(b) Remove paint, dirt and burr on machined-finished fitting faces such as encoder, encoder mounting plate, and
bracket etc (○
a part of Figure 5).

(c) When putting encoder shaft into coupling, check leaf spring on coupling not being deformed and then fix
encoder shaft and coupling with setscrew. Apply screw lock agent to part of screw preventing loosening.
(d) Mounting accuracy on coupling with encoder and motor are as follows
(i) Clearance
Not exceed 0.2mm

Encoder Motor
(ii) Difference a to b
Not exceed 1.5°

Encoder Motor

“Not exceed 1.5°” means that:

c = a – b or c = b – a, c≦0.5 mm
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10. Fault diagnosis
Symptom
●Rotation faults
Motor fails to start
Unusually long acceleration time or
does not attain rated speed
Motor shaft rotates in reverse direction
●Abnormal noise
Noise during start up
Noise during operation
Noise of double the slip frequency
Rubbing noise
●Overheating
During no-load operation
During operation under on-load
Partially on windings
●Vibration faults
Radial vibration
Axial vibration

Possible cause Action

Incorrect connection with inverter Check the connections
drive etc.
Incorrect connection on encoder Check the connection
Overload Reduce the load
Single phasing at one phase open Check the switchgear and power supply
circuited on power supply circuit
Single phasing at one phase open circuited on Check the switchgear and power supply
power supply during start up circuit
Under voltage Correct the power supply conditions
Over voltage Correct the power supply conditions
Stator circuit incorrectly connected Check the connections
Inter-turn or phase to phase short Measure the winding resistance and
circuit on stator windings insulation resistance, and check the
coilend for discoloration
Rotating and stationary parts come into Check the noise, remove foreign matter,
contact with each other, and foreign matter adjust on stationary part, and align
on or near blade of machine-mounted

independent cooling fan

Reduced air supply: cooling fan in Check direction of fan rotation and
reverse rotation cooling air passage: replace the fan if
Improper ventilation necessary
Rotor out of balance Uncouple the rotor and balance it
Misalignment Check the misalignment at operation
under on-load and the coupling. Re-align
Resonance with foundation Reinforce the foundation or re-align
Shocks transmitted from driven machine Check the driven machine

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11. Motor Cross-section (Example)
Motor Model: MVK9, MPF9
Totally enclosed squirrel-cage induction motors with machine-mounted independent cooling fan, provided with
encoder at non-drive end, and inverter driven specific motors.
Low voltage
Use for non-hazardous area
(Note: For Model MPF9 Series, encoder may not be provided with motor.)

Figure 3

Figure 4

Actual motors may differ in details.

If required, contact our office.
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Component part names and number

Non-drive Drive Non-drive Drive

end end end end
2.1 12.1 Anti-friction bearing unit 8.1 Frame
2.2 Snap ring 8.3 Stator winding
2.3 12.3 Grease slinger 9.6 Machine-mounted
independent cooling fan
2.10 12.10 Outer bearing cover 9.6.1 Motor for machine-mounted
independent cooling fan
12.13 Water seal plate (for outdoor 14.1.1 Lifting device (lifting bolt)
type)
2.16 12.16 Grease nipple 19.1 Main terminal box
2.20 12.20 Grease outlet 19.4 Terminal box for encoder
3 Fan cover 19.5 Terminal box for
machine-mounted
independent cooling fan
3.01 Air intake housing 20.6 Encoder
4 14 Bracket 20.6.1 Cover for encoder
6 Internal fan 20.6.2 Mounting plate for encoder
6.2 Fan guide 20.6.3 Set bolts connecting encoder
coupling
7 Rotor assembly 20.4 Encoder coupling
7.1 Shaft

Figure 5 : Detail of mounting encoder (Example)

5 - (1) : Motors with shielded type ball bearings 5 – (2): Motors with regreasable anti-friction bearings

Notes:
(i) Remove paint, dirt and burr on machined-finished fitting faces such as encoder, encoder mounting plate, and
bracket etc (○
a part of Figure 5).

(ii) Add insulation to leads (○

b part of Figure 5) with insulating tape if totally enclosed type motors.

(iii) When putting encoder shaft into coupling, check leaf spring on coupling not being deformed and then fix
encoder shaft and coupling with setscrew. Apply screw lock agent to part of screw preventing loosening.
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