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TRACTION GENERATORS
Model No. 5GT564B1 - 5GT564C1 - 5GT566CI

MAINTENANCE DATA

" Model No. 5GT564B1 5GT566C

5GT 564C1
" Rotation (Facing
Comm. End) CCW CCW
Classification 10-pole, 12-pole,
comm. pole, comm. pole,
41 shunt-wound,
d-c gen.
shunt-wound,
&c gen .
Resistance at 25 C :
" Shunt field 1. 73 ohm 0 . 918 ohm
Commutating field 0.00141 ohm 0 .00103 ohm
Starting field 0. 00153 ohm 0 . 00119 ohm
Brush-holder clearance 3/32 to 3/32 to
1/8 in. 1/8 in.
" Brush Data
Pressure 50 to 60 oz 50 to 60 oz
Size 3/4 by 1 1/4 3/4 by 1 1/4`
by 2 1/4 in. by 2 1/4 in.
Minimum length 1 1/8 in. 1 1/8 in.
"Nominal Air Gap
Exciting field 0.145 in. 0.135 in.
Commutating field 0. 340 in. 0.280 in.
Commutator side mica
Thickness 0. 045 in. 0.060 in.
Grooving Depth 5/64 in. 5/64 in.
Commutator Diameter
New commutator 23 3/4 in. 23 3/4 in.
Minimum permissible 23 in. 23 in.
Recommended Run-out
Limit (after cond.) .002 in. . 002 in.
" Lubrication (Initial Fill .) 44 oz(GT-564B) 5 pints
5 pt (GT-564C)

" Weights Form B Form C

Comp. unit Assem . 11, 400 lb 12, 360 lb 13, 368 lb
Generator only 10,120 lb 10, 080 lb 11, 087 lb
" Armature with fan 5,075 lb 5,040 lb 5,430 lb
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The GT-564-B generator has auxiliaries mounted

on top of generator frame and they are belt driven from
a pulley on the shaft extension . The GT-564-C and 00
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GT-566-C generators have the three auxiliaries bolted ~I I ~ I , 18
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to a gear box on end of framehead and they ate gear
driven by a driving gear mounted on the generator shaft.
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LUBRICATION $4
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These generators are equipped with a cylindrical a
roller bearing on the commutator end of armature ; the to
fan end is supported by main engine bearing through a Lq
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coupling.
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The Type GT-564-B generator bearing is grease- F

lubricated; after conversion to sealed lubrication (see C7
BEARINGS in General Maintenance), re-pack bearing
with G-E ball bearing grease, Type D6A2C4 . F
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The GT-564-C and GT-566-C generator bearings are 0
oil lubricated by splash from the gear box which has a U
capacity of five pints of engine lubricating oil . Main
tain oil level between FULL and ADD mark on the bayonet
gage, when measured with threads disengaged and engine
shut °down .

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REMOVAL OF ARMATURE FROM FRAME
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TYPE GT-564-B GENERATOR

Refer to Fig. 1-1 and 2-1 .

1 . Remove amplidyne exciter and auxiliary genera-

tor from main generator . Loosen hinge bolts,
then loosen turnbuckle until the belts can be re-
moved from pulley ; remove turnbuckle and hinge
bolts, permitting the exciter or generator to be
lifted off .
2 . Takeout clamping-plate bolts and remove clamp-
ing plate and locking plate .
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3. Install special pulley puller, Cat . 6746426G2,

00 and pull Vee-belt pulley from shaft .

4. Take out capscrews and remove bearing cap .

Do not damage gasket under cap.
00 5. Assemble armature lifting tool, Cat . 6746426G4,
to hold armature and frame together while turn-
30 0 ing generator . See Fig. 2-1 .

6. Turn generator with shaft in a vertical position.

Place a sturdy and level support under the coup-
ling face to support the armature and block up
Gq under face of magnet frame .

7. Remove the special armature-lifting tool .

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8. Remove framehead covers and remove or lift the
brushes from commutator . Wrap heavy paper
around commutator to protect it during further
handling.

9. Disconnect the connecting strap between bus ring

and commutating-field circuit . Remove frame-
head bolts .
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10. Remove framehead assembly by lifting it verti-
cally off the armature . Avoid cocking the frame-
head which will cause it to bind on the bearing .
N Outer bearing race with rollers will come off
with framehead .

11 . Lift frame assembly vertically from armature.

12 . Turn armature to a horizontal position. Cut

locking wires from fan bolts, remove bolts and
take off the fan .

13 . Install bearing puller, Cat. 6746426G3 and pull

bearing inner race, two flingers and sleeve from
shaft.
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TYPE GT-564-C AND GT-566-C GENERA TORS

Refer to Fig . 3-1, 4-1 and 5-1 . 00

1 . Remove amplidyne exciter and auxiliary genera-

tors from gear box . Take up weight of auxiliary.
by hoist ; remove capscrews from gear box and
swing generator out to disengage the pinion from N
driving gear .
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2. Remove gear box from generator. Note that

capscrews inside gear box are locked with wire" eo
through the heads ; cut this wire and remove cap U
screws . Then slide gear box out horizontally to
disengage the idler gear from generator gear . m
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3 . Install puller, Cat . 674642764, and pull driving "
gear from end of traction-generator shaft. See
Fig . 5-1 . F
4 . Cut locking wires, takeout capscrews and remove 0 0
retaining ring which secures outer race of bear- 0a
ing . Install armaturelifting tool, Cat . 674642766 .
and securely bolt it to framehead and end of shaft. U

5 . Remove fan from coupling end of armature. ~

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6 . Turn generator so that shaft is in a vertical

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position, as follows : Lift generator by a single bb
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hook in the lifting bail on framehead until lowest -MR
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point of frame is 8 to 10-inches above the floor .

Then place an 8-inch block under rabbet fit of .6i m .1
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frame and slowly lower the generator as it turns "
to a vertical position. Place a steady and level .e6'n
support under coupling face, and block up under W
frame .
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7 . Remove armature lifting fixture from end of shaft

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and framehead .

8 . Remove framehead covers, lift brushes offer'

commutator and wrap heavypaper around commu-
tator for protection during handling .
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9 . Disconnect connecting strap between bus ring

0 49 and commutating-field circuit .
head bolts .
Remove frame-

" 10 . Lift framehead assembly vertically from arma-

ture . Avoid cocking the framehead which will
cause it to bind on the bearing. Outer bearing
" race with rollers will come off with framehead .

J 11 . Lift frame assembly vertically from armature.

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" 12 . Turn armature to a horizontal position . Install

en bearing puller, Cat. 6746427G2 and pull inner
o race of bearing from armature shaft .

" 13. To remove outer bearing race with rollers from

0 . framehead fit, install special puller I Cat .

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6746427G7 . Bearing retaining ring has been re-
moved in item 4 above . Inspect bearing and
housing before reassembly . See BEARINGS in
section on GENERAL MAINTENANCE .
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REMOVAL OF FIELD COILS
oW~Q " When field coils are to be removed, provision must

" " be made to keep each pole, coil, and accompanying shims
together . Upon reassembl, relace them in their iypor-

7 ginal positions .

Defective field coils canbe removed without remov-

ing the armature by sliding them out at fan end as fol-
lows:

" 1 . Block up armature by inserting 1/8-inch shims

between an exciting pole and armature core.
These may be inserted from commutator end.

" 2 . Remove fan from coupling end of armature.

3 . Disconnect leads from defective coil and remove

pole-piece bolts .
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4 . Slide pole-piece and coil assembly out horizon-
tally through fan end of frame.
REMOVAL OF FIEI..D COIL IN LOCOMOTIVE
1 . Remove framehead cover necessary to gain ac-
cess to coil .
2 . Disconnect sufficient number of leads to permit
removal of coil .
3 . Place heavy paper or pressboard over armature
and commutator to prevent damage while coil is
being removed .
4. Remove pole-piece bolts and slide coil out of
frame through opening in framehead . Be careful
to avoid damage to brush holders or commutator .
To remove a commutating pole and coil, first re
move an exciting pole and coil . To remove one of the
lower exciting coils, first remove one or more adjacent
coils.
ASSEMBLY OF FIELD COILS
1 . Thoroughly clean coil terminals and contact sur-
face of pole piece where it fits against frame .
2. Assemble pole and coil together and install it in
frame with original shims under the pole . Al-
ways use new lock washers under the bolt heads
when assembling a coil .
3 . If coil has been reconditioned or if a new coil is
being installed, assemble it hot. Assemble all .
coils and pole pieces into frame and make con-
nections in accordance with Connection Diagram.
Then pass a current of 55 amperes through the
field circuit for about 30 to 35 minutes . When
coils have become hot (about 100 C), tighten
pole-piece bolts.
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Individual exciting coils may be heated in an oven
to 100 C and then installed in frame.
4. Connect coils together according to Connection
Diagram and reinsulate and tape the connectors .
Be sure to make connections tight. Exciting
coils are OPEN and CLOSED type as indicated;
care must be taken to assemble them alternately
in correct position .
5. If a complete set of coils are installed, apply
low voltage, direct current to each circuit and
check polarity of each coil, using a compass.
ASSEMBLY OF ARMATURE IN FRAME
TYPE GT-564-B GENERATOR
Refer to Fig. 1-1 .
1 . Set armature with shaft in a vertical position ;
take care that it is level and on a solid support.
2 . Clean and inspect bearing fit; remove nicks or
burrs. Place inner bearing cap with gasket in
place on shaft. Heat flinger to 150 C and assem-
ble it on shaft tight against collar .
3. Heat inner bearing race, to 110 C (230 F) and
place on shaft tight against flinger .
4. Heat outer flinger and sleeve to 180 C (356 F)
and assemble on shaft .
5 . Lower assembled magnet frame over armature
and block it up to correct height with respect to
armature core .
6. Assemble outer bearing race with rollers into
the framehead fit.
7 . Lower assembled framehead over the armature
so that the lifting bail is midway between the two
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lifting bails on magnet frame . Assemble frame-

head bolts and draw them down evenly to pull
framehead into the rabbet fit . 00
8 . Install armature lifting tool, Cat . 6746426G4, to
hold armature and frame together while turning Igo
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the generator .

9 . Connect lead from commutating-field circuit to

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bus ring.

10. Lift complete generator by means of two lifting

bails on magnet frame and place it in horizontal

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position . Remove armature lifting tool.

11 . Measure out 44 ounces of G-E ball-bearing grease

and pack it around bearing rollers and in outer

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bearing cap. If bearing has a grease fitting, use
Type D6A2A3 grease ; if bearing is sealed, repack
it with D6A2C4 grease . See BEARINGS under

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE .

12 . Assemble outer bearing cap with gasket in place

between it and framehead .

13. Assemble fan on coupling end of armature.

Tighten bolts and lock them with locking wire .
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14 . Heat pulley to about 25 C above shaft temperature
and assemble it on shaft. Assemble clamping
plate with locking plate and bolts . Tighten bolts
and lock them .

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15 . Remove heavy paper from around commutator
and install a good set of brushes . When install
ing a brush, locate the pigtail terminal at angle

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of 45 degrees to centerline of brush holder as 1, Brush 4. Terminal
shown in Fig. 7-1 to keep shunt out from under 2. Brush pigtail 5. Brush-holder body
the brush-holder lever at lower limits of brush 3. Brush lever 6. Spring
wear .

Assemble commutator covers . Fig. 7-1 Generator brush holder with brush installed
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16 . For shipping or other handling, insert a strip of
1/16-inch fiber around the fan between outer fan
diameter and frame bore. For shipment by rail
or truck, this generator must be properly skidded
in accordance with instructions given in
GEI-25136 ; obtain a copy from the nearest
General Electric Company representative .
TYPE GT-564-C AND GT-566-C GENERATORS
Refer to Fig . 3-1 and 4-1 .
1 . Set armature with shaft in a vertical position ;
take care that it is level and on a solid support.
2 . Clean and inspect bearing fit ; remove nicks or
burrs. Heat inner race of bearing to 110 C and
place it on shaft tight against the collar .
3 . Lower assembled magnet frame over armature
and block it up to correct height with respect to
armature core.
4 . Drop or tap outer bearing race with rollers into
framehead fit . Assemble retaining ring to se-
cure the bearing race.
5. Assemble packing ring in groove in shaft collar.
Liftframeheadassembly and lower it over arma-
ture so that the lifting bail is about midway be-
tween the two lifting bails on magnet frame.
Guide framehead so that rollers of the bearing
are centered over inner race on the shaft to pre-
vent damage to bearing. Assemble framehead
bolts and draw them up evenly to pull framehead
into the rabbet fit .
6 . Connect the lead from commutator-field circuit
to bus ring.
7 . Remove bearing retaining ring and install the
armature-lifting tool, Cat . 6746427G6, to hold
armature and frame together when turning the
generator . See Fig. 5-1 .
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8 . Lift complete generator by means of two lifting
bails on magnet frame and turn it to horizontal
position .
9 . Assemble fan on coupling end of armature . Tighten
bolts and lock them by wiring the heads in pairs .
10 . Remove armature-lifting tool from end of genera-
tor . Assemble bearing retaining ring, tighten
capscrews and wire the heads together to lock
them.
11 . Heat driving gear in oven to approximately 180 C
and assemble it on shaft tight against inner bear-
ing race. DO NOT HEAT GEAR ABOVE 190 C
(374 F) .
12 . Assemble gear box to end of framehead . Tighten
capscrews and wire them in pairs . Be sure that
sealing gasket is in place between gear box and
framehead .
13 . Assemble auxiliary generators to gear box with
sealing gaskets in positionto prevent oil leakage .
14 . Remove heavy paper from around commutator
and install a good set of brushes in brush holders .
See Fig . 7-1 for proper method of securing brush
pigtail terminal to brush holder . Assemble
commutator covers .
15 . For shipping or other handling, insert a strip of
1/16-inch fiber around the fan between fan and
frame bore .
Due to their weight and bearing construction,
these generators require special treatment and
extra precautions in skidding for shipment by
rail or truck . Generator must be skidded accor-
ding to instructions GEI-25136, which may be
obtained, on request, from the nearest General
Electric Company representative.
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INSPECTION AFTER REPAIRS

After repairs have been made, carefully check to " .

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insulation resistance with a megohmmeter . If insula-
tion resistance measures not less than one megohm at
room temperature, apply following hi-pot tests to the 0
windings:

Apply 2000 volts, a-c, to generator armature,

commutating field and starting field.

Apply 1100 volts, a-c, to generator shunt field .

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" " 2-51 General Elec tr ic Traction Gen .

TRACTION GENERATOR
Model No. 5GT581A1

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MAINTENANCE DATA

Rotation (facing commutator end) . . . . . . . . . . CCW

Classification . . . . . . . . 10-pole, commutating-pole,

shunt-wound, d-c generator

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Resistance at 25 C
Shunt field . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . 73 ohm
Commutating field . . 00585 ohm (in series)
Starting field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00154 ohm

" " Brush Data

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 50 to 60 oz
Size (duplex) . 3/4 in. by 1 1/4 in . by 2 1/2 in. lone
Minimum length . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1/8 in .
. .Brush-holder clearance to commutator . " 3/32 to 1/8 in.

Isis Nominal Air Gap

Exciting field . .
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. 0 .145 in .
Commutating field . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 330 in.

" " Commutator Side Mica

Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .045 in.
Grooving depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/64 in.

. ,Commutator Diameter

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New commutator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3/4 in.
Minimum permissible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 in.
Recommended run-out limit
(after conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .002in .

" " Lubrication

Gear case capacity (initial filling) . . . 5 pints

. " Weights
Complete unit assembled . . . 11, 945 lb

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Generator only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 660 lb
Armature with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 040 lb
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Traction Gen. General Electric 2-51 " 2-51 GeneralElectric Traction Gen .

AUXILIARY
GENERATOR
AUXILIARY
GENERATOR

Fig. 13-1 Type GT-581 traction generator with

amplidyne exciter and two auxiliary
generators assembled

. " Fig. 14-1 Gear box assembled on Type GT-581

generator and bayonet gage, with markings
indicated

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34 SUPPORT
33 GASKET
32 SHAFT
3/ CAP SCREW $ LOCKING WIRE
30 CAP SCREW 8 LOCKING WIRE
29 OILITE FLANGE BEARING
28 IDLER GEAR
27 THRUST BEARING
2'6 SHAFT
25 PACKING
'SZSZ9' X SPACING COLLAR
23 SEAL RING
22 ROLLER BEARING
2/ GENERATOR GEAR
2O BOLTING RING
19 CAP SCREW 4' LOCKING WIRE
, .nvIUIIy~Ey'~) 49 CAP SCREW f LOCKING WIRE
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16 PINION
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14 CAP SCREW f LOCKWASHER
PAP 13 CAP SCREW 4 LOCKWASHER
I2 GEAR BOX
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9 BUS RINGS
8 BRUSH HOLDER STUD
7 FRAME COVER
SECTION THRU 6 FIELD COILS
IDLER GEAR S MAGNET FRAME
4 ARMATURE
3 POLE BOLT 4 LOCKWASHER
2 FAN
/ BOLT, LOCKWASHER $ LOCKING WIRE

Fig. 15-1 Longitudinal section of Type GT-581

generator
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LUBRICATION

Commutator end of armature is supported on a

cylindrical roller bearing ; fan end is supported by main
engine bearing through a coupling .

The roller bearing is oil lubricated by splash from

the gear box which has a capacity of five pints of engine
lubricating oil (initial filling) . Maintain oil level between
'ULL, and ADD marks on the bayonet gage, when mea
sured with threads disengaged and engine shut down .
See Fig. 14 - 1 .

REMOVAL OF ARMATURE FROM FRAME

Refer to Fig. 15-1 .

Remove amplidyne exciter and auxiliary genera-

tors (or power take-off) from gear box . Take up
weight of auxiliary by hoist, remove capscrews
from gear box and swing auxiliary out to disengage
the pinion from driving gear.

Remove gear box from generator . Note that cap-

screws inside gear box are locked with wire
through the heads ; cut this wire and remove cap-
screws . Then slide gear box out horizontally to
disengage the idler gear from generator gear .

Install puller, Cat. 6746427G4, and pull driving

gear from end of traction-generator shaft . See
Fig. 5-1 .

Cut locking wires, take out capscrews and re-

move retaining ring which secures outer race of
bearing. Install armature-lifting tool, Cat .
6746427G6 and securely bolt it to framehead and
end of shaft . Insert wedges between poles and
armature to prevent bearing misalignment.

5 . Remove fan from coupling end of armature .

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6 . Turn generator so that armature shaft is in a

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vertical position, as follows : Lift generator by
a single hook in the lifting bail on frame over the
commutator until lowest point of frame is eight
to 10 inches above the floor . Then place an eight-
inch block under rabbet fit of frame and slowly
lower the generator as it turns to a vertical 1 0
position . Place a steady and level support under
coupling face, and block up under frame. .

7 . Remove armature lifting fixture from end of

shaft and framehead .

8. Remove frame covers, lift brushes off commuta-

tor and wrap heavy paper around commutator for
protection during handling .

9. Assemble special lifting fixture over end of

shaft (see Fig. 18-1) and bolt it to end of frame.
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For details of construction of fixture, see Fig.
16-1 .

10. Assemble a pilot sleeve over end of shaft, rest

ing against inner bearing race. See Fig. 17-1
for details of sleeve .

11 . Lift coiled frame vertically from armature.

Pilot sleeve guides bearing assembly during re-
moval, preventing damage to commutator and
brush holders. Fig . 16-1 Lifting device for assembling coiled frame
over armature
12 . Lift pilot sleeve off shaft and turn armature to a
horizontal position . Install bearing puller, Cat .
6746427G2 and pull inner race of bearing from
armature shaft . See Fig. 5-1 .

13 . Place frame assembly on floor and remove the

special lifting fixture, used for handling . Install
bearing puller, Cat. 6746427G7 and pull outer
bearing race with rollers from frame fit . Bear-
ing retaining ring has been removed in item 4
above.
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Inspect bearing and housing before reassembly -

see under BEARINGS in section on general
maintenance .

00 REMOVAL OF FIELD COILS

When field coils are removed from frame, keep

"each pole, coil and accompanying shims together . Upon
reassembly, replace them in their original position .

Defective coils can be removed without removing

" *the armature by sliding them out at fan end as follows :
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44 between an exciting pole and armature core. In-
sert these from commutator end .

2. Remove fan from coupling end of armature.

3 . Disconnect leads from defective coil and remove

pole-piece bolts.

4 . Slide pole-piece and coil assembly out horizon-

tally through fan end of frame .

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REMOVAL OF FIELD COIL IN LOCOMOTIVE

Remove frame covers to gain access to coil.

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removal of coil .

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3. Place heavy paper or pressboard over armature
and commutator to prevent damage while coil is
being removed .

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frame through opening in framehead . Be care-
ful to avoid damage to brush holders or commu-

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tator .
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To remove a commutating coil, first remove an

exciting pole and coil. To remove one of the
lower exciting coils, first remove one or more
adjacent coils.

REPAIRS

When making minor repairs or reconditioning

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armature, field coils, commutator, bearings, etc ., re-
fer to General Maintenance Section for procedures and
methods .

ASSEMBLY OF FIELD COILS IN FRAME

1 . Thoroughly clean coil terminals and contact sur-

face of pole piece where it fits against frame.

2. Assemble pole and coil together and install in

frame with original shims under the pole . Al-
ways use new lock washers under bolt heads
when installing a coil .

3 . If coil has been reconditioned, or if a new coil

is being installed, assemble it hot . Assemble
all coils and pole pieces into frame and make
connections in accordance with Connection Dia-
gram . Then pass a current of 55 amperes
through the field circuitfor about 30 to 35 minutes .
When coils have become hot (about 100 C), tighten
pole-piece bolts . over armature
:re bolted to frame
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Individual exciting coils may be heated in an oven assembly
to 100 C and then installed in frame .

4 . Connect coils together according to Connection Fig. 18-1 Method of assembly and removal of coiled
Diagram and paint the connectors . Be sure to frame over armature, using special tools
make connections tight . Exciting coils are OPEN
and CLOSED type as indicated ; care must be
taken to assemble them alternately in 'correct
position .
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5 . If a complete set of coils are installed, apply
low-voltage, direct-current to each circuit and
check polarity of each coil, using a compass .
ASSEMBLY OF ARMATURE IN FRAME
Refer to Fig . 15-1 .
1 . Place armature with shaft in a vertical position;
take care that it is level and on a solid support.
2 . Clean and inspect bearing fit ; remove any nicks
or burrs . Heat inner race of bearing to 110 C
and place it on shaft tight against the spacing
collar .
3. Assemble felt packing ring in groove in shaft
collar .
4 . Clean bearing fit in end of frame and, if seal
ring has been removed, tap it into position at
bottom of fit .
5. Drop or tap outer bearing`race with rollers into
frame fit .
6 . Assemble special lifting fixture by bolting it to
end of frame . See Fig. 18-1 .
7 . Place pilot sleeve over end of armature shaft
until it rests against inner bearing race . This
sleeve is necessary to guide rollers into position
on inner race and prevent damage to bearing,
commutator or brush holders as frame assembly
is lowered over armature.
8. Lift frame assembly by lifting bails on special
fixture and slowly lower it over armature. Block
up under rabbet fit on fan end of frame to support
frame assembly; do not permit weight of frame
to rest on bearing housing.
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9. Take pilot sleeve from over shaft and removethe
special lifting fixture .
10. Install armature lifting tool, Cat . 6746427G6,
(see Fig . 5-1) and securely bolt it to end of
armature and end of frame .
11 . Remove heavy paper from around commutator
and install a good set of brushes in brush holders .
See Fig . 7-1 for proper method of securing
brush pigtail to brush holder .
12. Lift complete generator by lifting bails (see Fig .
6-1) and turn it to horizontal position .
13. Assemble fan on coupling end of armature .
Tighten bolts and lock them by wiring the heads
in pairs.
14 . Remove armature lifting tool from end of genera-
tor and assemble bearing retaining ring to se-
cure outer bearing race in frame fit . Tighten
capscrews and wire the heads together to lock
them .
15. Heat driving gear in oven to approximately 180 C
and assemble it on shaft, tight against inner
bearing race . DO NOT HEAT GEAR ABOVE
190 C (374 F) .
16 . Assemble gearbox to end of frame . Tighten
capscrews and wire their heads together in pairs .
Be sure that sealing gasket is in place between
gear box and frame .
17. Assemble amplidyne exciter and auxiliary genera-
tors and/or power take-off to gear box with seal-
ing gaskets in position to prevent oil leakage.
18. Assemble frame covers .
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commutating field and starting field .

Apply 1100 volts, a-c, to generator shunt field .

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