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adjustment is at least 0.5 volt less than the current voltage regulator unit setting. This should be 12.8
volts.
Current-Voltage Regulator Unit:
This requires two inspections and adjustments: The armature air gap and
the voltage setting. Disconnect battery before making these adjustments.
1.
Armature Air Gap:
To check air gap, push the armature down until contact points are still just
touching, then measure air gap. This should be .075". Adjust by loosening contact mounting screws
and raising or lowering the contact bracket as required. Be sure points are lined up and screws are re-
tightened after adjustment and before resetting voltage setting.
2.
Voltage Setting:
Adjust the voltage setting by turning adjusting screw -- clockwise to increase the
voltage setting and counterclockwise to decrease the voltage setting. After each adjustment, replace
cover and allow ample running time to again stabilize voltage and temperature before rechecking the
voltage setting.
CAUTION:
If adjusting screw is turned down (clockwise) beyond normal range required for adjustment, the
spring support may fail to return when pressure is relieved. If this happens, turn screw counterclockwise until
enough clearance develops between the screw head and spring support. Then bend spring support upward
carefully with a small pliers until contact is made with the screw head. The final setting should always be
approached by increasing spring tension. In other words, if setting is too high, unit should be adjusted below
the required value then raised to the exact setting by increasing spring tension. Be sure screw is exerting force
on hanger.
Spring Replacement:
When current voltage unit is badly out of adjustment or requires spring replacement,
use following procedure: Replacing regulator spring requires care to prevent bending or distorting spring
support or the armature hinge. Preferably spring should be hooked at lower end first then stretched up with a
screwdriver blade or other suitable tool, inserted between the turns until the upper end of the spring can be
hooked.
Figure 1 5 Cutout Relay Adjustments
Figure 16 Current - Voltage Adjustments