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wi th
no load
finally
when
nameplate.
Load
applied,
then
at
half
loaded
to
its
full
the
gener a tor
capac i ty
capacity
as
rated
on
Generator
Vol tage
Speed
llSv.
230v.
AEElied
4 Eole
Freguencl::
plants
Plants
None
1830
61
129
258
Half
1800
60
120
240
Full
1755
58~
115
230
and
the
The output voltage should be checked periodically to insude proper
operation of the generating plant and appliances.
If the genera-
tor
is not equipped with a voltmeter,
it can be checked with a
portable meter.
3.
Maintenance
See the engine instruction book for engine maintenance.
BRUSHES -
Check the brushes
for
wear after about 1000 hours of
operation and
every few
hundred
hours of operation
thereafter.
They should be replaced when worn down to one half inch.
Whenever
replacing
brushes
or
removing
them
to
do
other
service
work,
remove one brush at a time and put the screws back into the brush
holder
to hold the wire terminals on place so there will be no
difficulty replacing the wires correctly.
COMMUTATOR -
A commutator
and is brownish in color.
may
be
cleaned wi th
very
cloth. )
in good condi tion has a glossy finish
If it gets greasy, rough or dirty, it
fine
sandpaper.
(Do
not
use
emery
BEARINGS - All ball bearings used in these generators are packed
with grease before assembly - no further greasing is required.
If
they become rough or worn they should be replaced.
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