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PUBLICATION NO.

 

17228 

0210 

 
 
 
 
 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 

 
On this brake, the magnet coil is a separately enclosed unit mounted between an inner and outer armature. When the coil is 
properly energized, the armatures are attracted to each other until their outer poles seal. The action of the armatures moves the 
shoes away from the wheel. The inner armature moves the inner shoe and the outer armature moves the outer shoe. When the 
coil is de-energized, the compression spring forces the armatures apart and presses the shoes against the wheel. 

 

 

 

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 

(Refer To Dimension Drawing For Mounting Dimensions) 

 

1. 

Assemble brake wheel  “B” on motor shaft 

2. 

Back off lock nut “U” and pull rod nut “P” about 
one inch. 

3. 

Back off lock nut “T”. Turn screw “C” clockwise to 
lift the wedge at the top of the inner shoe lever “L”. 

4. 

Slide the brake into place around the brake wheel 
“B” and start bolts into the base mounting surface. 

5. 

Loosen the holding screws “K” on both shoe 
levers leaving only a light grip. 

6. 

Push the shoe  levers “N” and “L” against the 
brake wheel “B” and check to insure shoes fit 
evenly across the wheel face. 

7. 

Bump the base into the best position to get the 
most favorable fit of the shoes against the wheel 
“B”. C/L of the wheel must be aligned with the 
punch mark of base to obtain proper horizontal 
positioning of the brake, and with C/L of shoe 
pivot sockets to obtain the proper vertical 
positioning of the brake.

 

8. 

If the mounting surface is not flat or is not parallel 
to the shaft axis, shimming may be necessary. 
Tighten the holding bolts to hold the base firmly in 
place. 

INSTRUCTION SHEET 

For Type GH505 23” DC Magnetic Shoe Brake 

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