Preparing for Periodic AC Motor Maintenance

Train in the the characteristics of periodic motor maintenance and the major components of an AC motor.

Prerequisites

Review of the lessons, Introduction to AC Motor Maintenance and Records, Tools, and Instruments, is recommended.

Description

This is the fifth lesson in the iKNOW AC/DC Motor Maintenance Library. The lesson identifies the characteristics of periodic motor maintenance and the major components of an AC motor. Instruction in testing winding resistance, and winding insulation resistance, as part of pre-maintenance testing is given.

Objectives

Identify characteristics of periodic motor maintenance. Identify the major components of an AC motor. Perform pre-maintenance testing: Winding insulation resistance. Perform pre-maintenance testing: Winding resistance.