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Motor direction issue
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:35 pm
by Beave2012
Got my stand for bandsaw set, but one overlooked issue... the motor direction is counter clockwise. Anyone familiar with motor specs that could tell me how exactly I can or cannot change direction? Took a picture of the spec label.
This the last bit before my bandsaw gets its own permanent stand.
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Re: Motor direction issue
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:49 pm
by rpd
Beave2012 wrote:Got my stand for bandsaw set, but one overlooked issue... the motor direction is counter clockwise. Anyone familiar with motor specs that could tell me how exactly I can or cannot change direction? Took a picture of the spec label.
This the last bit before my bandsaw gets its own permanent stand.
20180702_172839-768x1024.jpg
The label says it is reversible.
"Rotation CCW - OPE to reverse ... interchange Black with Red leads."
Take off the access plate where the wires enter the motor. There should be a terminal plate.
Re: Motor direction issue
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:23 pm
by Beave2012
rpd wrote:Beave2012 wrote:Got my stand for bandsaw set, but one overlooked issue... the motor direction is counter clockwise. Anyone familiar with motor specs that could tell me how exactly I can or cannot change direction? Took a picture of the spec label.
This the last bit before my bandsaw gets its own permanent stand.
20180702_172839-768x1024.jpg
The label says it is reversible.
"Rotation CCW - OPE to reverse ... interchange Black with Red leads."
Take off the access plate where the wires enter the motor. There should be a terminal plate.
I was hopingmy guess was right. You gave me the confidence to "rewire" it. Lol. It works. I did not fry my motor and all is good. Thank you.
Re: Motor direction issue
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:37 pm
by wdphillips
Flashback with the Marathon Electric motor!
I went to work for them as Electrical Engineer after graduating from the University of Wisconsin, BSEE, back in 75.
Designed motors and generators for 8 years.
BTW they are still in business.
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