1.4.1.4
Frames
Motor frames, end bells, covers, conduit boxes, and any other parts, if of
steel, and if they will be coated during the process of insulating the
windings, shall be cleaned of rust, grease, millscale, and dirt, and then
treated and rinsed per manufacturer's standard process. If any of the
above-listed parts are not coated during the process of insulating the
windings then, in addition to the above, they shall be given one coat of
primer and then two coats of manufacturer's standard moisture-resistant
coating, processed as required.
1.4.1.5
Cores
The assembled motor core shall be thoroughly cleaned and then immediately
primed by applying a minimum of two coats of a moisture-resisting and
oil-resisting insulating compound. Air gap surfaces shall be given a
minimum of one coat.
1.4.1.6
Shafts
Exposed surfaces of motor shafts shall be cleaned of rust, grease, and dirt
and, except for bearing surfaces, given one coat of a zinc molybdate or
equivalent primer and two coats of a moisture-proof coating, each cured as
required. Shafts of a corrosion-resisting steel may be used in lieu of the
above treatment.
1.4.1.7
Finish Painting
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NOTE: If severely moist conditions exist, a
separate paint system should be specified using
Section 09964 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES,
system 21, epoxy finish or equivalent. When such
painting is specified, care must be taken to specify
a paint that will adhere to and not be injurious to
the protective painting provided under these
specifications.
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Finish painting of all equipment shall be in accordance with the standard
practice or recommendation of the manufacturer, as approved by the
Contracting Officer.
1.4.2
Nameplates
Nameplate data shall include rated voltage, rated full-load amperes, rated
horsepower, service factor, number of phases, RPM at rated load, frequency,
code letter, locked-rotor amperes, duty rating, insulation system
designation, and maximum ambient design temperature.
1.4.3
Government Study
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NOTE: Item d. may be used only when the pump and
motor are furnished under the same procurement.
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The Contractor shall supply to the Government, for completion of its Motor
SECTION 16221A
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