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Segment Removal (for
wheel cfm 17,500 and
higher)
For energy wheel applications
requiring 17,500 cfm and higher,
wheel segments with satellite
sections are used (see Figure 12).
Removal Procedure for
Outer Segments
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Disconnect all electric power,
including remote disconnects before
servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the
power can not be inadvertently
energized. Failure to disconnect
power before servicing could result
in death or serious injury.
Note: Install and remove all
segments at location indicated by
arrow in Figure 12.
1. Disconnect all electrical power.
2. Align outer segment with wheel
drive pulley. Secure pulley and
belt with vise grip to prevent
rotation (see Figure 13).
3. Insert flat tipped screwdriver
between rim and segment
retainer latch. Rotate screwdriver
to release latch from under catch.
4. Rotate latch 90 degrees from rim.
Remove forked segment
retainers.
5. Insert screwdriver tip between
corners of segment and spoke.
Gently pry ends of segment part
way out. Grasp one end of
segment and lift straight out.
6. Remove vise grip. Repeat steps 1
through 3 for each segment in the
order shown in Figure 12.
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Routine Maintenance
Removal Procedure for
Inner Segments
Remove inner segments in the order
shown in Figure 12 as follows:
1. Align inner segment with wheel
drive pulley. Secure pulley and
belt with vise grip to prevent
rotation (see Figure 13).
2. Support segment with one hand
while removing 1/4-20 flat head
retaining screw in hub with 5/32
inch Allen wrench.
3. With weight of segment resting
on lower spoke, carefully slide
segment out from between hub
plates.
Figure 12. Install and remove segments in the order shown
Figure 13. Secure pulley and belt with
vise grip to prevent wheel rotation.
4. Being careful to balance segment
on lower spoke with one hand,
grasp nose of segment with other
hand and remove from wheel.
5. Reinsert 1/4-20 screws in segment
nose bracket to avoid loss.
6. Remove vise grip. Repeat steps 1
through 5 for each segment in the
order shown in Figure 12.
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