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6. Using a rotor lifting fixture and a suitable
hoist, carefully remove the rotor assembly
from the main stator and frame assembly
through the drive end. (Figure 6-29.)
CAUTION:
SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
WHEN REMOVING THE MAIN ROTOR,
WINDING DAMAGE COULD RESULT IF
THE ROTOR IS ALLOWED TO HIT THE
MAIN STATOR.
Figure 6-29
WARNING
DO NOT APPLY ANY FORCE TO THE
GENERATOR FAN FOR LIFTING OR
ROTATING THE GENERATOR
ROTOR. DISREGARDING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PER-
SONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.
FRONT END BRACKET REMOVAL
1. Remove front bracket mounting
screws. (Figure 6-30.)
2. Remove the front-end bracket from the
main stator assembly. (Figure 6-31.)
CAUTION:
ON LARGE GENERATORS,
A HOIST AND LIFTING STRAP SHOULD
BE USED
TO ASSIST IN THE FRONT END
BRACKET REMOVAL
Figure 6-30
Figure 6-31
EXCITER INSPECTION
EXCITER STATOR
1. Clean dust and dirt from the exciter stator
winding. (Figure 6-32.) (See section 5.)
Figure 6-32
