GE CD2512AT, Instructions Manual

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GEH-5304A
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A. Disassembly
The following procedure should be used for disassembly:
1. Remove all covers.
2. Disengage brush springs.
3. Remove complete brushholder assemblies.
4. Remove four (4) nuts on CE bracket.
5. Remove commutator end cover plate, if fitted.
6. Remove four (4) CE bearing cap bolts.
7. Using a soft mallet, tap on CE bracket to remove it.
8. Remove four (4) DE bearing cap bolts.
9. If the machine is not filled with an internal fan, pull the armature out of the commutator end.
10. If the machine has an internal fan, remove four (4) 3/8” through studs from the commutator end.
11. Remove DE bracket.
12. Pull armature out from drive end.
B. Reassembly
The following procedure should be used for reassembly:
1. Place armature into frame.
2. Install DE bearing bracket and bearing cap.
3. Install the four (4) 3/8” through studs into DE bracket.
4. Install CE bearing bracket and bearing cap.
5. Loosely tighten four (4) nuts on the 3/8” through studs.
6. Set machine on a flat, true surface to align feet on both brackets.
NOTE: If Step 6 is not performed, distortion or breakage of brackets may occur during bolt-down of the
motor.
7. Torque four (4) nuts on CE bracket.
8. Reinstall brushholders and engage brush springs.
9. Replace all covers.