Leroy-Somer — Greasing bearings with grease nipples
Maintenance
From a Leroy-Somer service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Too much grease causes the bearing to overheat
- The new grease must be recently manufactured and free of impurities (dust, water, etc.)
- When using a different type of grease of similar quality, dismantle the motor and clean bearings and accessories before regreasing
Procedure
- Always begin by cleaning the waste grease channel
- Remove the covers and clean the grease nipple heads
- Grease with the motor running so the new grease is well distributed in the bearing
- If greasing cannot be done with the motor running: stop the motor, inject only half the grease shown on the nameplate, turn the motor a few minutes, then add more grease until the indicated quantity i
Tools required
- Grease gun Amazon
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Specs & values
- Grease type on nameplate, standard ESSO UNIREX N3
- Grease nipple M8 x 125 Tecalemit-Hydraulic
Source: Leroy-Somer service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.