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Installation and Service Instructions 
for 1-056-X00* Series (all revisions)
Manual Adjust Brakes

®

 

Spring-Set Disc Brakes

P/N 8-078-905-60

effective 04/03/09 

Typical Nameplate

Important

Please read these instructions carefully before 
installing, operating, or servicing your Stearns 
Brake. Failure to comply with these instructions 
could cause injury to personnel and/or damage 
to property if the brake is installed or operated 
incorrectly. For definition of limited warranty/lia-
bility, contact Rexnord Industries, LLC, Stearns 
Division, 5150 S. International Dr., Cudahy, WI 
53110, (414) 272-1100.

Caution

Installation and servicing must be made 

1. 

in compliance with all local safety codes 
including Occupational Safety and Health 
Act (OSHA). All wiring and electrical con-
nections must comply with the National 
Electric Code (NEC) and local electric 
codes in effect.

Use of this brake in atmospheres contain-

2. 

ing explosive gases and dusts must be 
in accordance with NEC article 501. This 
brake is not suitable for use in certain 
atmospheres containing explosive gases 
and dusts. 

HazLoc

 inspection authorities 

are responsible for verifying and authorizing 

the use of suitably designed and installed 

HazLoc

 equipment. When questions arise 

consult local 

Authority Having Jurisdiction 

(AHJ)

.

To prevent an electrical hazard, disconnect 

3. 

power source before working on the brake. 
If power disconnect point is out of sight, 
lock disconnect in the 

off

 position and tag 

to prevent accidental application of power.

Make certain power source conforms to 

4. 

the requirements specified on the brake 
nameplate.

Be careful when touching the exterior of an 

5. 

operating brake. Allow sufficient time for 
brake to cool before disassembly. Surfaces 
may be hot enough to be painful or cause 
injury.

Do not operate brake with housing 

6. 

removed. All moving parts should be 
guarded.

Installation and servicing should be per-

7. 

formed only by qualified personnel familiar 
with the construction and operation of the 
brake.

For proper performance and operation, only 

8. 

genuine Stearns parts should be used for 
repairs and replacements.

After usage, the brake interior will contain 

9. 

burnt and degraded friction material dust. 
This dust must be removed before servic-
ing or adjusting the brake.

DO NOT BLOW OFF DUST using an air 
hose. It is important to avoid 
dispersing dust into the air or inhaling it, as 
this may be dangerous to your health.

a) Wear a filtered mask or a respirator 
while removing dust from the inside of a 
brake.

b) Use a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to 
remove dust from the brake. When brush-

ing, avoid causing the dust to become air-
borne. Collect the dust in a container, such 
as a bag, which can be sealed off.

 

10. 

Caution!

 While the brake is equipped with 

a manual release to allow manual shaft 
rotation, the motor should not be run with 
the manual release engaged, to avoid over-
heating the friction disc(s).

General Description

These series of brakes are spring-set, elec-
trically released. They contain one or more 
rotating friction discs (4) driven by a hub (16) 
mounted on the motor or other shaft.

Note:

 Fan-guard mounted brakes requiring 

IP54 & IP55 protection may require additional 
sealing measures beyond seals provided with 
this brake. Pressurized sprays aimed at the 
fan and brake hub surfaces can result in fluid 
migration along the motor shaft and keyway, 
and into the brake. The use of an appropri-
ate sealant such as 

RTV

 or a 

forsheda

 seal is 

advised.

Operating Principle

These series contain one or more friction discs 
(4) assembled alternately between the endplate 
(2) friction surface, stationary disc(s) (3) and 
pressure plate (also called stationary disc) (3). 
The stationary disc(s) are restrained from rotat-
ing by being keyed into the endplate. With the 
brake released, all disc pack components are 
free to slide axially and the friction disc(s) to 
rotate.

Brake release occurs when the solenoid coil 
is electrically energized, causing the solenoid 
plunger to travel a specified distance and 
through a lever system, overcoming the pres-
sure spring force. This action releases the 
clamping force on the disc pack, thereby allow-
ing the friction disc(s) and brake hub to rotate.

Brake 

sets

 and torque is produced when electric 

current to the solenoid coil is interrupted, there-
by collapsing the solenoid magnetic field. The 
solenoid plunger returns to its original de-ener-
gized position allowing the lever arm to move 
forward by virtue of the compressed torque 
springs. This action compresses the disc pack 
components which applies a retarding torque to 
the brake hub and ultimately restores the brake 
to a spring-set static condition.

* This sheet includes Series 1-056,000; 1-056,100; 1-056,200; 

1-056,300; 1-056,400; 1-056,500; 1-056,600 and 1-056,900. 
For other series consult factory.

Tools required for installation and servicing:

3/8”  hex wrench 

5/16” nut driver

5/16” hex wrench 

1/4” screwdriver

3/16” hex wrench 

8” adjustable wrench

1-056-100
1-056-600 

1-056-200
1-056-900 

1-056-300

1-056-000
1-056-400
1-056-500 

For replacement parts refer to sheets: 

Series 

 

Sheet Part No.

1-056-000 8-078-906-00
1-056-100 8-078-906-01
1-056-200 8-078-906-02
1-056-300 8-078-906-03
1-056-400 8-078-906-04
1-056-500 8-078-906-05
1-056-600 8-078-906-06
1-056-900 8-078-906-09

Also available at 

www.stearns.rexnord.com

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Summary of Contents for Stearns 1-056-000 Series

Page 1: ... the brake When brush ing avoid causing the dust to become air borne Collect the dust in a container such as a bag which can be sealed off 10 Caution While the brake is equipped with a manual release to allow manual shaft rotation the motor should not be run with the manual release engaged to avoid over heating the friction disc s General Description These series of brakes are spring set elec tric...

Page 2: ... 056 X00 2 Remove support plate screws and lift support from brake Install new friction disc s and stationary disc s as shown Remove and discard old friction disc counter clockwise Brake series Torque 1 056 000 1 056 300 1 056 400 1 056 500 8 lb in 1 056 100 1 056 200 1 056 600 1 056 900 12 lb in Reposition support plate on endplate and tighten mounting screws to 55 lb in clockwise Note Stabilizer...

Page 3: ...he side opposite the indent mark see Figure 5B Stationary disc should be placed on a clean flat surface with a clearance hole to allow the tip of the spring to extend through the bottom side of the stationary plate Using the 1 8 pin provided and a hammer drive the spring until the large coil diameter bottoms out against the disc Reassemble the disc pack with the stationary discs in the proper arra...

Page 4: ... an Inverter motor or other voltage current limiting device Wire coil to dedicated power source with instantaneous coil rated voltage MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS CORRECTION Wrong or over tightened torque Replace with proper spring or refer to Installation section for proper spring height Excessive air gap Reset refer to Installation Section 4 EXCESSIVE WEAR OVERHEATING AIR GAP CAUSE AIR GAP ...

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