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Generator Brushes
Inspect the generator brushes about once every two to three years. Brush wear is
proportional to use. The more you use the Human Power Generator, the sooner you will need
to replace the brushes. You can reasonably expect one set of brushes to last 3 to 5 years. In
order to change the brushes, follow instructions below. If you require help with this,
Windstream will do the work free of charge – minus the cost of the new brushes and the cost
of shipping.
1. To inspect the brushes, locate the brush caps on
each side of the generator (2 total). With the
Human Power Generator, there is a hole in the
base of the frame to access one of the brush
caps. The other cap is easily accessed as it is on
top.
2. Use a coin to open each cap, and then carefully
pull out each brush.
3. If the brushes are shorter than 3mm (about 1/8
in), indicated by the wear line near the base of
the brush in the image at left, or if they are
chipped or cracked, they should be replaced
(stock # 443732).
4. Replace brushes, replace cap and tighten.
