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CTRLPSB023 – Addition of
Drain Holes to 17KG535 and
17KG537 Air Exhaust Covers

M. Pundzak
I. DESCRIPTION and OBJECT of CHANGE
The objective of this bulletin is to add drain holes to 17KG535 and 17KG537 IGBT air duct
exhaust covers. Four drain holes are added to each cover to allow any water that may
accidentally enter the air duct to drain back out.

II. ITEMS REQUIRE

Quantity GE Part number Description
3 84C604178ABP1 IGBT Exhaust Air Cover
OR
3 84C604178ADP1 IGBT Exhaust Air Cover

III. SPECIAL TOOLS / PROCESSES REQUIRED

½” wrench or socket
Sherwin Williams white touch up paint # 1400522 or equivalent
Drill with 5/16” drill bit
Personal protective equipment

IV. POSSIBLE SYSTEMS AFFECTED

-17KG535A1, 17KG535B1, 17KG535C1, 17KG535C2, 17KG535C3, 17KG535C4

-17KG537A1, 17KG537B1, 17KG537B2, 17KG537B3, 17KG537B4, 17KG53C1,

17KG537D1, 17KG537D2, 17KG537D3

WARNING:
Electric shock can cause serious or fatal injury. To avoid such injury,
personnel should take and observe proper precautions when making system
adjustments or performing system or component electrical tests. This
includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all equipment is de-energized,
including energy storage components such as capacitors.
V. MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
1. Locate the exhaust covers that are at the locations shown in Figure 1.
2. Remove each cover using ½” wrench or socket. Keep all mounting hardware.
3. Drill four 5/16” holes per cover at the locations shown in Figures 2 and 3.
4. Apply touch up paint to the drain holes and allow to dry.
5. Reinstall cover using mounting hardware from Step 2.

Figure 1. Exhaust Cover Locations

 26.375”
9.125” φ 0.312 TYP

8.535”

0.625”
Figure 2. 84C604178ABP1 Drain Hole Locations

26.375”
9.125” φ 0.312 TYP

8.535”

0.625”
Figure 3. 84C604178ADP1 Drain Hole Locations