Stearns 55,000 Series Installation And Service Instructions Download Page 2

Note 2:

 Check face of motor, machine or 

foot mounting bracket to which brake is to 
be mounted to be sure NEMA dimensions 
of 0.004” T.I.R. on concentricity and face 
run out are met. Shaft run out is to be 
0.002” T.I.R. Maximum shaft end float is 
0.020”. On foot mounted brakes, dowels are 
recommended for bracket.

2. Use a key (not supplied) tight fitting and 

full axial length of hub (16). Slide hub 
on shaft positioning inboard face of hub 
about 3/16” from mounting face or at 
5/16” for 57,500 Series. See Figure 3. 
Securely tighten both hub set screws 
(16S) with torque of 78 in-lbs on 1/4” 
and 156 in-lbs on 5/16”. Recommended 
practice is to drill a set screw dimple into 
shaft, especially on vertical installation.

Figure 3

3. Attach brake to mounting face by sliding 

brake friction disc(s) (4) over hub, 
engaging without force. Brake endplate 
(2) face is to be tight against mounting 
face.

Note 3:

 If motor or assembly is to be ceiling 

or horizontally wall mounted, orient brake so 
that plunger will be above solenoid frame at 
final installation.

4. Install 3/8” – 16 cap screws (not supplied) 

or 1/2” size for 57,500 Series to attach 
endplate to mounting surface. Tighten 

to manufacturer’s recommended torque. 
Continue with Step D.

B. Method of installing 55,000 and 
55,400 Series with waterproof, dust-tight 
enclosure:

1. Remove screws (142S) and support plate 

assembly (142).

2. Remove stationary disc(s) (3) and friction 

disc(s) (4).

Note: 

Vertically mounted multi-disc brakes 

have special pins which guide vertical 
mounting springs. Observe color coded 
sequence of springs from reinstallation.

See Notes 1, 2 and 3 in 

Method I-A of 

Installing Brakes with Standard Enclosure

.

3. Attach endplate (2) to mounting face 

and tighten 3/8” – 16 cap screws 
(not supplied) to manufacturer’s 
recommended torque.

4. Use a key (not supplied) tight fitting and 

full axial length of hub (16). Slide hub on 
shaft positioning square inboard face of 
hub 1/32” to 1/16” from unfinished cast 
surface of endplate (2). See 

Installation 

Procedure,

 A, Step 2 for set screw 

tightening.

5. Reassemble friction disc(s) (4) and 

stationary disc(s) in the same order, 
being sure all slide freely without binding. 
If vertical mounting springs are used, be 
sure to reassemble in original sequence 
or refer to Sheet 301.4.

6. Mount support plate assembly (142) 

and torque screws (142S) evenly to 43 
in-lbs. Be sure plunger is above frame on 
horizontal brakes. Continue with Step D.

C. Method of installing 55,200 Series:

1. Do not disassemble brake.

2. Bolt foot mounting bracket to a suitable 

base.

3. For in-line coupling, follow coupling 

manufacturer’s suggestions on alignment.

4. If installing pulley or sprocket on brake 

shaft, do not use excessive force during 
installation. Maximum overhung load at 
center of keyway length is 150 lbs.

5. After alignment, dowels are suggested to 

maintain alignment.

6. Remove housing (7). Continue with

Step D.

D. For all sizes

1. Refer to solenoid air gap, Table 2 in 

Section IV-A. Follow Steps 1 and 2 
for checking and air gap adjustment, if 
necessary.

2. See Section II,

 Electrical Connection of 

the Brake,

 for coil connection.

3. Replace housing. On 55,300; 55,500 and 

57,500 Series Brake, tighten housing 
nut (15) 3/4 to 1 turn (8 in-lb) beyond 
contacting the housing surface. On 
55,000 and 55,400 Series standard 
enclosure brake, tighten housing nut 1/4 
turn (30 in-lb) beyond contacting housing. 
On 55,000 and 55,400 Series DTWP 
enclosure brake, housing nut gaskets are 
provided. Tighten housing nut 1/2 to 3/4 
turn (20 in-lb) beyond contacting gasket 
on housing.

Note:

 If brake is 

upside down

 for later 

ceiling mount, turn brake upright before 
installing housing.

II. Electrical Connection of Brake

CAUTION: Inverter Motor and Special 
Control Systems.

 This brake contains 

either a single phase AC coil or DC coil 
that requires instantaneous power within ± 
10% of rating at the coil. A separate power 
source is required when this brake is used 
in conjunction with a motor or control system 
that limits voltage or current input (i.e. 
inverter motors) or causes a ramping of the 
power supply.

Note 1:

 Brake coil connections described 

here cover common motor connections. For 
nonstandard motor or control connections 
contact respective supplier or Stearns 
Division.

Note 2:

 On brakes with space heater, 

connect to appropriate power source. Heater 
is to be energized continuously, even during 
storage, if rust may occur.

Note 3:

 Be sure lead wires to coil are not 

tight or pinched, and that leads will not be 
rubbed by friction disc, trapped between 
solenoid plunger and frame, caught between 
lever arm and endplate, or by linkage.

A. AC coils – single and dual voltage

1. All Stearns AC coils are single-phase. 

Connect single voltage coils to any two 
wires of single or three-phase power 
source, or, for operation with motor 
control, to any two motor leads of proper 
voltage.

Method of connecting dual voltage coil 
for use on high or low voltage is shown 
in Figure 4. Observe the lead numbering 
sequence for proper connection as shown 
in next column.

2. To use a 230 volt coil (or a dual voltage 

coil connected for 230 volts) with a 
230/460 dual voltage three-phase motor, 
the brake leads are connected across 
two motor terminals as shown, or other 

55,000 and 55,400 Series

Remove housing nuts (15) by unscrewing 
from housing studs (150), remove 
housing (7) by pulling back.

55,500; 55,300 and 57,500 Series

Remove housing nuts (15) by unscrewing 
from housing studs (150), remove 
housing (7) by pulling back.

55,200 Series

Remove wraparound sheet metal 
housing (7) by turning wing-nut on 
latch counterclockwise until latch 
releases.

Figure 2

Summary of Contents for 55,000 Series

Page 1: ...ed on the motor or other shaft except the 55 200 Series which has the hub mounted on a shaft supported by two brake bearings 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 rotating by being keyed into the...

Page 2: ...ing installation Maximum overhung load at center of keyway length is 150 lbs 5 After alignment dowels are suggested to maintain alignment 6 Remove housing 7 Continue with Step D D For all sizes 1 Refer to solenoid air gap Table 2 in Section IV A Follow Steps 1 and 2 for checking and air gap adjustment if necessary 2 See Section II Electrical Connection of the Brake for coil connection 3 Replace ho...

Page 3: ... 1 Torque adjust screws on older brakes are 1 4 shorter than shown in Table 1 For replacement screws use part number 8 009 501 00 and specify 2 length needed or use part number 8 009 503 00 and specify 2 3 4 length needed based on series and torque from Table Note 2 Both adjustment screws 11 Figure 8 must be turned equal amounts counterclockwise to decrease torque IV General Maintenance Warning An...

Page 4: ...rgized and housing 7 removed check compressed length of pressure springs 11 Compare to tabulated values and adjust to minimum height to obtain desired stop times See Torque Adjustment Section III Table 1 7 Is solenoid air gap adjusted correctly See Section IV and refer to Air Gap Setting Table 2 8 Solenoid may not be energizing and releasing the brake Check voltage at the coil and compare to the c...

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