Motor starter inspection

[Indy]

We have a motor starter for a 1.5kw motor that have both been out of service for around 5 years. We plan on bringing this motor and starter back into service. My question is, is there an official checklist to a standard such as bs7671? For this fitness for service inspection or is it case of check the condition of what is there for example:

Check all terminations are tight
Check the condition of contactor
Check the condition of fuses
Check the condition of over load
Check the condition of cabling


Thanks very much

 

[waross]

Check both starter and motor for insect and/or rodent infestation.
Check for water damage (condensation).
Clean dust or other contaminant buildup.
Check insulation integrity (megger)of starter, conductors and motor.

Bill
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Jimmy Carter

 

[Indy]

Thanks waross,
Is your list of checks an extension of my List or is that all the checks that would need to be carried out?

Thanks

 

[dArsonval]

Put some power to the beast. That's your best test.

John