DRILLlNG MOTOR/GENERATOR. TYPE GE752.

GEK-64271

to determine ir insulation railure or excessive moisture

is causing the low megohmmeter reading. Correct the
cause 01' low readings before returning the motor to
service.
lnspect all accessible parts 01' the field coil insulation
for cracking and evidence of overheating.

Power Cables
Inspect the power cables for signs of excessive
heating. poor insulation or mechanical damage.
Assure all terminals are tight.
FIG.4. CORRECT POSITION OF BRUSH SHUNTS. E-22568
Mounting Bolts

J. Check the brush shunts to be sure they are not Check all mounting bolts to assure tightness.
twisted or out of position. Fig. 4. Make sure all
brush-shunt terminal connections and all SEMI-ANNUALL y
brushholder cable connections are tight. l. Perform inspection operations listed under
Monthly section.
Commutator
2. Refer to DATA section for Brushholder Clear­
Inspect the commutator for possible flashover ance dimension, and check the clearance between
damage. The commutator should be clean, smooth. the brushholders and the commutator surface.
glossy and free of high mica, high bars, flat spots or
rough surfaces. If clearanee adjustment is required, refer to
BASIC REPAIRS, Brushholder Clearance Ad­
If there are indications the commutator is out­ justment seetion for instruetions.
of-round (e.g., variations in width of the ridge between
brush paths), check the concentricity 01' the commuta­ BASIC REPAIRS
tor with a dial indicator. Condemning limits for con­
centricity are listed in DATA section. CHANGING CONNECTION BOXES
11' the commutator requires grinding, refer to Com­ Conneerion boxes on the following models can be
mutator Resurfacing under BASIC REPAIRS section changed from one síde to the other. Determine ¡he
ofthis manual for instructions. eorreet connection box drawing from Table I 00
page 20.
Creepage Band R6A*, R6B** AR2A*, AR2B**
Clean the creepage band (located on the commuta­ R7A,R7B ARJA, AR3B
tor cap) with a clean cloth dipped in an approved R8A.R8B AR4A, AR4B
solvent. Inspect the band for possible flashover UIIA, UIIB AlJ3A, AU3B
damage. U12A.U12B AU4A, AU4B
U13A, UIJB AUSA, AUSB
Make sure the creepage band is tight on the com­
mutator cap.
Procedure
Flash Ring The foIlowing details the proeedure for changing a
conneetíon box from lhe right side of the machine to
Examine the flash ring for possible flashover
¡he left side lO convert an "A" to a "8." The procedure
damage. Wipe the flash ring c1ean. Keep ring free 01'
can be reversed to change a conneetion box from the
dirt and varnish.
le ft side to the right si de to con ven a "8" to an "A. "
Insulation
*A denotes eonneetion box mounted on the right side

Measure the insulation resistance with a meg­ ofmotor when viewed from ¡he pinion end.

ohmmeter (Megger) to determine the condition of the **8 denotes conneetion box mounted on ¡he left side
insulation. Ir reading is low, make a further inspection of motor when viewed from the pinion end.

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 GEK-6421', DRILLlNG MDTOR/GENERATOR, TYPE GE152
l. Diseonneet aH aeeessories from the eonneetion
box. Refer to the appropriate outline drawing.
2. Remove eonneetion box eovers.
3. Diseonneet F 1, F2, Al and A2 leads from the
eonneetion box. Loosen strain relief eonneetors
at the bottom of the box and remove all cables
and conduit from the bottom ofthe box.
4. Diseonneet blower and heater leads from termi­
nal board. Disconnect blower and heater conduit
and flUings from the connection box and remove
leads. Diseonneet pressurizing assembly and fit­
ting from the eonneetion box. Diseonnect pres­
sure sensing tube from rear of the eonnection
box.
5. Remove mounting bolls and take the eonnection
box off 01' the right side of motor.
6. Remove pressure sensing tube and fitting, heater
conduit and fitting and pressurizing conduit and
fitting from the right side of commutator
chamber.
7. Remove pipe plugs from the left side 01' com­
mutator chamber and install them in matching
holes on the right side.
8. Remove heater leads and heater from eommuta­
tor chamber.
9. Change Fl and F2 leads from the right side to the
left side. * Refer to appropriate coiled frame as­
sembly drawing:
a. Remove lower splash guards from pinion end
of motor.
b. Remove insulation from FI and F2 connee­
tions inside of the magnet frame through air
outlet holes.
c. Remove bolts from connections and remove
FI and F2 external leads from elbow in the
magnet frame. Remove elbow.
d. Insulate bare terminals left in the magnet
frame and lie down if necessary. See Note.
e. Remove pipe plug from the left side of frame
and install in hole vacated by elbow and F1 and
F2leads.
*On motors built not be
necessary to break the insulated connections as in
Steps b and f. Longer length cables of these motors
are rerouted from the right to the left si de of the
magnet frame for the conversíon. Plugs and elbows
are exchanged as in Steps e and g.
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f. Remove insulation from F terminals inside of
the magnet frame on the left side through air
outlet hole.
g. Install elbow and F I and F2 leads in hole on
the left si de of the magnet frame. Conneet Fl
and F2 leads to eorreet bare terminals and re­
ínsulate. See Note.
h. Replaee lower splash guards.
NOTE: When insulating terminal connections,
jill all cavities and cover all bolt heads with
putty (41A238526PlJ. lhen insulate entire
terminal assembly with varnished cloth tape
(A22C2A2) jirst, followed by a glass taping
(A 2L14B). Both tapings to be 1/2Iapped. After
second taping, coat entire assembly with varnish
(A15B17A).
10. Change Al and A2 leads from the right side to
the left side. Refer to the appropriate coiled
frame assembly drawing:
a. Remove commutator inspection covers.
b. Remove blower mounting bolts and remove
blower from air inlet hole.
C. Diseonnect Al lead from connectíon busbar
through blower inlet hole. Remove lead (rom
the magnet frame.
d. Remove insulation from A2 connection and
disconnect A2 lead from connection busbar.
Remove lead from the mag net frame.
e. Remove bushings.
f. Remove pipe plugs and caps from holes in Ihe'
left side 01' frame and install in holes, vacated
by Al and A2 cables and bushings, in the right
side.
g. Install bushings in the left side holes.
h. Thread A2 lead through commutator
chamber, from the right side, under connec­
tion strap, and out through lower bushings on
the left side. Connect A2 lead to connection
busbar using holes adjaeent to commutating
coil conneetion. Insulate entire connection.
Tie lead to the connection slrap. See Note.
NOTE: When insulating terminal connections,
jill all cavities and cover all bolt heads with
putty (41A238526PlJ. lhen insulate entire
terminal assembly with varnished cloth tape
(A22C2A2) jirst, followed by a glass taping
(A2L14B). Both tapings to be 1/2Iapped. Afier
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applying glass tape, coat entire assembly with
13. Stamp "-B" on nameplate immediately follow­
varnish (A15BI7A).
ing model number. It is important to doeument
1. Install Al lead through upper bushing on the
left si de and bolt to connectíon busbar.
j. Re-align blower with air inlet hole and bolt in
place.
Assembly of the connectíon box and accessories to
opposite side of motor is as follows:
l. lnstall pressure sensing fitting and heater conduit
fitting in appropriate holes on the left si de of com­
mutator chamber.
2. Install heater. Thread leads through commutator
chamber and out heater conduit fitting on the len
side of chamber. Tie leads insíde chamber where
necessary.
3. Install the connection box on the len side 01'
motor.
NOTE: Install A I-A 2 cable support on the com­
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
mutator end mounting block.
4. Connect pressure sensing tube to commutator
chamber fitting and lO rear ofthe connection box.
5. Dísconnect auxiliary switch leads from terminal
board. Interchange auxiliary switch with cover at
the opposite side of lhe connectíon box. Recon­
nect auxiliar)' switch leads.
6. Insta11 heater conduit and fittings to the connee­
tion box and connect leads to terminal board.
7. Install pressurizing assembly between commuta­
tor chamber and the conneetion box.
8. Install Al and A2 leads through strain relief
connectors to connectíons insíde the connection
box.
9. Install Fl and F2 leuds and eonduit through
strain relief connectors and conneet FI and F2
leads to the terminal board. Tighten all strain
relief connectors.
10. Install blower conduit, fitting and cables to [he
connection box and connect to the terminal
board. Test for correct blower rotation.
11. Plug a11 vacant holes in the connection box with
plug buttons already supplied with the box.
Bend over four prongs 90 degrees apart to lock
in place.
12. Install top and front cover on the connection
box.
DRILLlNG MDTDR/GENERATOR. TYPE GE152. GEK-64211
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the machine 's history of changes and to keep
the nameplate up-to-date.
EXAMPLE: G E752 R6A TO R6B
14. Insure all holes in frame from which cables have
been removed are plugged.
GE752 Series Motor O1ange
The only difference in the connection box change­
over procedure between the series motors and the
shunt motors is in the FI and F2 cables.
The change will consist of removing insulation from
the cable connections on the right side and the busbar
connection on the left side. These cables should then
be reconnected as shown in the appropriate connection
diagram and re-insulated. The caps and plugs must be
interchanged with the bushings. See appropriate out­
line drawing.
NOTE: Brush spring pressure is pre-set and
non-adjustable for the brushholders used on
these machines. Any brushholder that is dam­
aged or has a low spring pressure should be re­
placed before installing new brushes. Spring
pressure can be measured with a 20-lb. spring
scale pulling radially on the brush pressure
finger over the center of each brush. See DATA
section for limits.
1. Remove the commutator inspectíon covers.
2. Disconnect the brush shunt from the terminal
screw, Fig. 3, located on rhe brushholder body.
3. Lift the pressure finger away from the brush to
the toggled-up position. Remove Ihe brush.
4. Use dry, compressed air and blow Ihe carbon
dust from the carbonway.
WARNING: When using compressed air for
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the im­
mediate area. Personnel should be prorided
with, and trained in the use of, personal protec­
tille equipment as specified by applicablefederal
or state safet y regulations.
5. Insert new brush and make sure brush slides
freely in the carbonway.
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GEK-64271. DRILLlNG MOTOR/GENERATOR. TYPE GE752
6. Carefully lower the pressure finger on the brush.
~ Do not allow the finger to snap down on the
\brush as brush damage may result.
7. Bolt the brush shunt terminals to the
~ brushholder(s). Arrange the brush shunt
'strands so they c1ear the pressure fingers, Fig. 4,
~nd tighten the terminal screw(s). Make sure
brush shunts are not positioned under the pres­
sure fingers. Check and tighten all brushholder
cable connections.
8. Seat the new brushes with a white seater stone.
CAUTION: 'When replacing brushes, use the
GE recommended grade. Mixing of brush
grades in the same motor or changing brushes to
another grade will seriously affect
commutation, surface film, commutator and
brush life. See DA TAsectionforbrush grade.
BRUSHHOLDER REPlACEMENT
Removal
l. Remove brushes from brushholders and cover
the commutator with heavy paper.
2. Disconnect the cable from the brushholder(s)
involved.
3. Remove bolt, washer and brushholder clamp.
Lift the brushholder out of the frame.
Installation
l. Position the brushholder in the frame with the
brushholder studs resting in the clamp surfaces
of the brushholder support.
2. Install boh and washer. Tighten bolt but do not
torque until the brushholder-to-commutator
c1earance has been established. Refer to
Brushholder Clearance Adjustment section for
instructions to adjust brushholder c1earance.
3. After brushholder c1earance has been set, con­
nect the brushholder cable and remove protective
paper from commutator surface.
4. Check brushes lO insure they exceed the mini­
mum brush length dimension and are free of any
damage. If they are long enough and are not
damaged, they can be re-used. 1f not, replace
with new brushes.
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BRUSHHOLDERCLEARANCE
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ADJUSTMENT
Refer to DATA section for brushholder­
to-commutator clearance dimension and adjust
brushholder as follows:
l. Remove the brushes.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brushholder to
touch, bump or rest on the comm utator.
2. Insert a fiber gauge (equal in thickness to the
clearance dimension) between the commutator
and the brushholder. (Loosen brushholder first if
below mínimum allowable c1earance.)
Do NOT use a metallic gauge.
3. Loosen the brushholder support boh and move
the brushholder against the fiber gauge so
clearance-to-commutator is the same as the
gauge thickness.
4. Torque boh to 225-250 ft.-Ib. and recheck the
brushholder c1earance gap.
COMMUTATOR RESURFACING
Prior to resurfacing, consider the following:
1. The brush surface diameter of the commutator
must not be less than the minimum permissible
diameter, listed in the DATA section, after
resurfacing operations are completed.
2. The commutator can be resurfaced by sanding,_
stoning or grinding. Choose the method to be
used based on the condition of the commutator.
NOTE: Outside power will be required to oper­
ate the motor for the following commutator­
resurfacing p rocedu re.
WARNING: For the safety ofpersonnel during
resurfacing operations, thefollowing safety pre­
cautions must be adhered to:
1. A second person must be at the auxiliary
power (welder) control station, ready to shut
off power in case of an emergency during the
grinding operation.
2. The grinding operator should wear goggles
and a dust mask when resurfacing or blowing
out the commutator.
3. To avoid electrical shock, do not touch any
part of the machine interior during grinding
operations.
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REF. DESCRIPTlON
COMMUTATOR 2 RESURFACING STONE
BRUSH SURFACE 3 COMMUTATDR GRINDER
4 MOUNTING 8RACKET
5 HEX.BOLT
6 LOCKWASHER
7 HEX.BOLT
8 RESURFACING STONE

COMM. END VIEW

FIG.l0. COMMUTATOR GRINDER. E-18249

WARNING: Do not come into close proximity Fixture Grinding

o/ an energized motor during the cleaning Perform fixture-grinding operations to correct a
process. The armature commutator amI lirush commutator thatis grooved, threaded or out-of-round.
rigging haTe a Idgh electrical eharge whieh
co"ld cause serious injll1'Y or death. Always use
a hosetipthatisan eleetrical non-coalletor
when cleaRing with airo CAUTION: Be sure there is enough materialon
the commutator so grinding will not decrease
WARNING: When lISing compressedair /01'
the commutator diameter below the minimum
clellmngpllrposes. flying debris andJla,.ticlea permissible diameter Iisted in the DATA section.
may p~ent IJ lumI,d lo pe,sonneUiJtflefm­
mediate· ·a'f!BIJ. Pe1'solfnel shollld bej.!onded
with~ lIa tnJinediDthe lISe o/, perso,"".p,.,ec;.
tiveeqllipmenllUSpecified byapplicllbhf.le4erlll Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS ANO EQUIPMENT sec­
or lita. satety nglllatiou. tion for commutator grinder part number. See Fig. 10
for grinder nomenclature.

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GEK-6421', DRILlING MOTOR/GENERATOR. TYPE GE152
Grinder Installation
NOTE: Jnspect the grinder helore installing it
to he sure it is reasonahly clean. Make sure the
traverse slides are Iree 01 accumulated dirt and
copper chips; otherwise, the carriage may hind
during the grinding operation.
1. Remove the inspection covers from the machi ne.
2. Remove the most accessible brushholder, and
clamp the grinder mounting bracket to the frame.
3. Remove the brushes from one brushholder adja­
cent to grinder in a CCW direction.
4. Install old brushes in remaining brushholders.
5. Bolt the grinder to the mounting bracket.
NOTE: For most applications, finish-grade
resurlacing stones are recommended. Medium­
grade stones can he used lor rough grinding a
deeply grooved or threaded commutator, or a
commutator with deep flat spots, lollowed hy
finish-grade stones lor the final grinding. JI new
stones will he used, they should he contoured on
a carhorundum wheel to approximate the curva­
ture 01 the commutator.
Install the stones in the grinder so the entire surface
of the commutator will be resurfaced when the carriage
is traversed from side-to-side. Proceed with alignment
of the grinder as follows:
Install the resurfacing stones in the grinder and pro­
ceed as follows:
l. Traverse the carriage to one end of the commuta­
tor and check the clearance between the com­
mutator surface and one stone with a feeler gauge
or a tiber strip (approximately 0.030 in. thick).
Traverse the carriage to the other end of the com­
mutator and check the clearance under the same
stone. The clearance should be the same at both
ends. If clearance is not equal at both ends, adjust
the mounting bracket by means of the set screws
to obtain equal clearance at both ends.
2. Turn the feed control to back the stones away
from the commutator before starting the
machine.
NOTE: JI possihle, use some method 01 collect­
ing the copper chips and ahrasive dust produced
hy the grinding operation. For example, use a
vacuum cleaning device with the suction wand
setjusI hehind the trailing edge olthe slones.
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Grinding
l. Apply power to the machine and gradually in­
crease speed to 900-1000 rpm.
NOTE: Do not grind the commutator to a depth
where no mica undercut remains, or to a diame­
ter which is smaller than the minimum permissi­
hle diameter Usted in the DA TA section.
2. Begin grinding by radially feeding the stones
lightly against the commutator. Then, slowly
move the carriage back and forth longitudinally
across the surface. When the cutting action of the
stone ceases, again feed the stone lightly against
the commutator and continue grinding. Use care
to make a light cut and to avoid chatter. Cutting
action should take place at the trailing edge ofthe
stones. Heavy cuts will cause excessive copper
drago
3. Grind the commutator to obtain a uniformly
smooth surface, but do not remove any more
copper than necessary.
4. Lighten the cutting pressure on the stones near
the end of the grinding operation. If medium­
grade stones were used, stop the motor, change
to tinish-grade stones and repeat Steps 1, 2, 3 and
4. After the tinal cut, traverse the stones back
and forth without changing the feed until cutting
action ceases.
5. Remove power from the machine.
6. Check commutator runout with a dial indicator.
Refer to D ATA section for concentricitytimits.
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7. If necessary, continue grinding to meet concen­
tricity values listed in DATA section.
8. Remove the grinder.
9. See Fig. 11 for slot raking too1. Rake the com­
mutator slots to remove projecting mica fins or
copper whiskers.
10. Run the machine again at 1000 rpm and polish
the commutator with 00 sandpaper, crocus cloth
or 400A Triemite* paper. The abrasive sheet
should be mounted on a wooden block curved
to tit the surface of the commutator.
*Product of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
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3. Diseonnect t he generator cables (ir applieable l. v·
SERIES O·C WElOER SET
MACHINE GENERATOR 4. Connect the machine lO an outside souree ol' con­

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trolled d-c power, Fig. 6.

ARMATURE 5 Apply power as follows:

a. Im:rease the field supply lO-50 v) lO 32.0 volts

at 25 amps.

FIG.5. OIAGRAM OF CONNECTIONS TO RUN SERIES

b. l ncrease the armarure supply lO-ISO v) lO

MACHINE FROM A WElOING SET. E-28718

ISO volts.

Preparation For Operating Series c. Slowly decrease the ¡ield supply to bring the

Machines For Commutator Resurfacing speed up to 1000 rpm.

(Models 5GE752AR and AU)

l. Break the coupling (ir applicable) so the machine NOTE: Jnren shutting down, increase field

can be operated from a d-e welding set or other supply to maximum , and then turn off armature

outside d-c power souree. supply. .Ilfter armature supply is shut off, shut

downfield supply.

2. Lirt all the brushes except two 01' opposite polaríty

(adjacent brushholders) which are necessary lO Preparation For Operating Compound
operate ¡he motor. Machines For Commutator Resurfacing
3. Diseonneel the generator cables (ir applicable). (Models 5GE752X and T)
4. Conneet the machine to an oUlside source of con­ l. Break the coupling (if applicable) so the machine

trolled d-c power: such as a 3-5 k w, 100 vdc weld­ can be operated from a d-c power source.

ing set which is capable of driving it al a speed of 2. Lift all brushes except two of opposite polarity

900-1000 rpm. (adjacent brushholders) which are necessary to

5. Refer to Fig. 5 for diagram 01' connections to run operate the motor.

a series machine from a welding set. Connect

3. Disconnect the generator cables (ir applicable).
leads so machine will operate as a series motor.
and the armature will rotute countercloekwise 4. Conneel the machine to an outside souree 01' eon­

(viewed from the commutator end). trolled d-c power. Fig. 7.

5. Apply power as follows:

Preparation For Operating Shunt
Machines For Commutator Resurfacing a. Increase lhe fieJd supply to mainlain 12.5 amps

(Models 5GE752R and U) through FI-F2.

1. Break the coupling (if applicable) so ¡he maehine b. Increase the shunt supply ifneeessary.
can be run from a d-c power source. c. Adjust the armature voltage supply lO turn the

2, Lift all brushes except two of opposite polarity armature at 1000 rpm. Armature vollage allhis

(adjacent brushholclers) whieh are necessary to point should be approximately 100 VOllS.

operate rhe motor.

Sanding Procedure
11' the commutator is dirty, blackened or slightly
Fl rough, resurface it by sanding with 00 sandpaper, or
050 VOC. 0·150 VOC. finer, as follows:
40 AMP 100 AMP
REGULATEO REGULATED l. Attach the fine sandpaper lo a wooden block

POWER POWER
SllPPl y SUPPL y shaped to fit the eommutator, Fíg. 8.

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F2 2. Run the machíne at approxímately 1000 rpm and

A2
hold the block against the commutawr with a

FIG.6. CONNECTlONS TO RUN A SHUNT MACHINE FROM A light, even pressure. Move the block back and

O-C POWER SOURCE. E-23930A forth longitudinally lO c1ean the commutator.

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Ul L SI
...
0-125 VDC. ... 0-350AMP. 0-250 VDC.
10KW ... 5 KW. D-e 15KW
REGUlATED REGULATED REGULATED
POWER
SUPPlY
PDWER
SUPPlY
.. POWER
SUPPlY
1 F2 r S2

FIG.7. CONNECTIONS TO RUN A COMPOUND MACHINE FROM A O-C POWER SOURCE. E·23931A

3. Use clean, dry compressed air, to remove dust
and sand.
CAUTION: Never use an emery cloth on this or
any commutator. The abrasive partieles on
emeryeloth scratch the commutator surface and
lodge in the gro ves between commutator
segments. The condition creates the possibility
01 an eventual flashover which could seriously
damage the machine.
WARNING: Do not come into c10se proximity
o{ an energiz.ed motor during the c1eaning
process. fu armat"re .commuttJtor and brush
rigging ha,e a higA electrieal charge whieh
eo"ld cause serious injury or death. Always use
a hose tip that is an electrieal non-conductor
when cleaning with airo
WARNING: JffIm using compressed air {or
cleaning p"rposet, flying debris and particles
may presmt a htlZ.ard to personnel in the im­
mediate area. Penonnel should be pro";ded
with, and trained in 'he use tJ/, personal protec­
tiveequipmmt as specifled byappliclÚJle/ederal
orstate sa/ely regulationa.
Hand Stoning Procedure
If the commutator surface is mildly grooved, thread­
ed or burned, and only a small amount of copper has to
be removed to correct the trouble, use a hand stone.
Hand stoning wiU not correct an out-of-round
commutator. See "Fixture Grinding" section.
1. Use a fine-grade stone ground to fit the commuta­
tor curvature, Fig. 9. lt should also be of suffi­
cient width to bridge any tlat spots; otherwise,
the stone will ride in and out of the flat and will
not correct it.
2. Remove one brushholder for access to the
commutator.
3. Run the motor at approxímately 1000 rpm.
4. Hold the stone firmly against the commutator
surface, and with even pressure, move the stone
back and forth 10ngitudinally across the com­
mutator surface.
5. Blow away dust and sand with clean, dry. com­
pressed air.

WOOD BLOCK
SHAPED TO HANDSTONE
COMMUTATOR ~.~-: ~--:~ ~-;
-:-- - T . ~ ... :­ ':.. _ : :

I
. ~~-;-"', -'-.

WOOD SCREW
ANDWASHER ' - FlAT
SPOT I
SPAN OF CONTACT - l

FIG.8. METHOO OF SANDING COMMUTATOR. E-18149 FIG. 9. PROPER SHAPE OF HANOSTONE. E-8779A

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SCREWDRIVER BlADE DR lODl STEEl
BAR GRDUND lO A 60° ANGlE FOR
RAKI~GSlOTS. 3/16
60° !
~~~[JP , .r~l.'
~3/16
\
1/32 RAOIUS ON TlP
All OIMENSIONS SIOE VIEW
IN INCHES
FIG. 11. COMMUTATOR SLOT RAKING TOOL. E-19771 A
CAUTION: Never use an emery cIoth on this or
any commutator. The abrasive particles on
emery cIoth scratch the commutator surface and
lodge in the grooves between commutator
segments. This condition crea tes the possibility
of an eventual flashover which could seriously
damage the machine.
Blow the dust from the commutator and the
interior of the motor with dry, compressed air.
Hold the air nozzle one to two inches from the
surface of the commutator and sweep nozzle
longitudinally to dislodge copper chips and mica
dust.
WARNING: Do not come into cIose proximity
of an energized motor during the c1eaning
process. The armature commutator and brush
rigging have a high electrical charge which
could cause serious injury or death. Always use
a hose tip that is an electrical non-conductor
when c1eaning with airo
WARNING: When using compressed air for
c1eaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the im­
mediate area. Personnel should be provided
with, and trained in the use o/, personal protec­
tive equipment as specified by app/icablefederal
and state safety regulations.
11. Air cure the commutator. See the following sec­
tion for air curing instructions.
Air Curing Commutator
After the commutator has been sanded. stoned or
ground and blown clean. it should be air cured as
follows:
1. Rotate the armature slowly with the same source
of power used for sanding, stoning or grinding.
DRILLlNG MOTOR/GENERATOR. TYPE GE752. GEK-64271
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2. Use' a rubber air-hose with the nozzle removed
and sweep the commutator surface with 70 psi air
pressure.
WARNING: Observe all the following safety
precautions to alloid injury.
RemOlle all metalfittingsfrom the alr hose or, if
impossible i;;e;ol7e, insulate thefitting.
Be certain an operator is stationed at the power­
supply control to quickly remOl7e power from the
machine should an emergency arise.
Wear rubber-insulated glolles and goggles while
air curing. Stand on an insulated platform.
A 1I0id contact with the cable terminals.
3. Increase the machine speed to approximately
900 rpm and blow air on the commutator until
the sparking stops.
4. Increase the speed until full speed is reached (do
not exceed 1000 rpm) and continue to blow air
on the commutator until all sparking stops.
5. Stop the machine.
6. Disconnect external power supply to machine.
Make all necessary mechanical and electrical
changes to restore the machine to service.
7. Use a clean cloth and wipe off the brushholders.
creepage band and accessible surfaces in the COffi­
mutator chamber.
8. Brushholder Clearance - Install the brushholder
previously removed and check and adjust as re­
quired the brushholder-to-commutator clearance
on all brushholders. See previous Brushholder
Replacement and Brushholder Clearance Adjust­
ment sections for instructions to install the
brushholder. and to adjust brushholder clearance.
9. Installing Brushes - Refer to BASIC REPAIRS.
Brush Replacement section. and install service­
able or new brushes per instructions listed.
10. Vacuum interior ofcommutator chamber.
BASIC OVERHAUL
NOTE: Be sure to use the correct drawings for
the machine being overhauled. Refer to Table 1
on page 20 to determine the correct drawing.
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TABLEI

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lnst. Bearing Grease Arm.

Book PullerTools Connee- Coiled Oislributíon Locking "Con-
Comm Pinion Arm. lion Frame Orive Comm Arrange­ neclion
End End Shan Oiagram Assembly End End menl BOJ(
Fig.16 Fig.22 Fig.25 Fig.30 Fig.47 Fig.51 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig.74
Fig.16 Fig.25 Fig.30 Fig.37 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig.68
Fig.16 Fig.25 Fig.31 Fig.37 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig.68
Fig.16 Fig.25 Fig.30 Fig.37 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig.69 Fig.79
Fig.16 Fig.25 Fig.31 Fig.37 Fig.53 Fig, 60 Fig.69 Fig.79
Fig.16 Fig.25 Fig.30 Fig, 37 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig.70 Fig, 79
Fig.16 Fig, 53 Fig.60 Fig.70 Fig, 79
Fig, 16 Fig.56 Fig.60 Fig, 67 Fig.79
Fig, 18 Fig.65 Fig.80
Fig.18 Fig.80
Fig.68 Fig.69 Fig.80
Fig.18 Fig.68 Fig.69 Fig.80
Fig.18 Fig.69 Fig.80
Pig, 18 Fig.69 Fig.80
AU5A Pig.18 Fig, 24 Fig.37 Pig.61. Pig.70 Fig.80
AU5B Pig.18 Fig.24 Fig.31 Fig.37 Fig.61 Pig, 70 Pig.80
AUPI Pig.18 Fig.24 Fig, 30 Fig.37 Fig.61 Fig.81
Pig.16 Fig.25 Fig.27 Fig, 38 Fig.60 Pig.62 Fig.63 Fig.64 Fig.79
Fig.16 Fig, 25 Fig.27 Fig.39 Fig.60 Pig.62 Pig.63 Pig.64 Pig.79
5 Pig.16 Fig.25 Fig.40 Pig.60 Fig.68 Fig.69 Pig.79
Pig.16 Fig.22 Fig.60 Fig.68 Pig.69 Pig.79
R7A Fig.16 Pig.69 Fig.79
R7B Fig.15 Fig.16 Pig.79
R8A Pig.15 Fig.16 Fig, 79
R8B Pig.15 Fig.16 Fig.79
nA Pig.17 Fig.18 Fig.80
T5A Fig.17 Fig.18 Fig, 24 Fig.29 Fig.46 Pig.54 Fig.61 Fig.80
T8 Pig, 17 Fig.18 Fig.24 Fig.29 Fig.42 Fig.54 Fig, 61 Fig.68 Fig, 69 Fig, 80
U2A Fig.20 Pig.18 Fig.26 Fig.27 Fig.43 Fig.55 Fig,61 Fig, 71 Fig.72 Fig.82
U6A Fig.17 Fig.18 Fig.24 Fig.27 Fig, 43 Fig.54 Fig,61 Fig.71 Fig, 80
Fig.18 Fig.24 Fig.27 Fig, 39 Fig.54 Fig.61 Fig.62 Fig.63 Fig, 64 Fig.80
Fig, 18 Fig.24 Fig, 27 Fig.38 Fig.54 Fig, 61 Fig, 80
Fig.18 Fig.26 Pig.27 Fíg.39 Fig.55 Fig.61 Fig.80
Fig.18 Fig, 24 Pig, 27 Pig.40 Fig.54 Pig.61 Fig.69
Fig.18 Fig.54 Fig.69
Fig.18 Pig.54
Fig.17 Fig.18 Fig.54
U13A Fig.17 Pig.18 Fig.54 Fig.
UI3B Fig, 17 Fig.18 Pig.28 Fig.40 Pig.54 Fig.
UPI Fig.19 Fig.18 Pig.24 Fig.27 Pig.40 Fig.54 Fig, 61
XI Fig.15 Pig.16 Fig.25 Fig.32 Fig, 44 Fig, 53 Pig.60 Fig.65 Fig, 73
X2 Fig.15 Fig.16 Fig.22 Fig.25 Fig.32 Fig, 45 Fig.51 Fig.53 Fig.60 Fig, 62

"Normally only one Iype connection box is used per molor.

It is recommended that a basic overhaul be per­ TESTING BEFORE DISASSEMBL y

formed every two years, or 18,000 hours. The time in­
ter val between overhauls may vary, depending on the
condition of the machine and the severity of service.
The following basic overhaul procedures include in­
structions to disassemble, c1ean, inspect, repair,
reassemble and test the machine.
Perform the following tests prior to disassembly of
the machine:
Megohmmeter Test
Uft the brushes and perform a megohmmeter test
on the armature windings and field coils to determine
the condition of the insulation_ A reading of less than

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