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Single-bearing alignment
Before assembling the generator to the prime mover, remove the exciter
cover and adapter cover. Remove the blocking holding the drive discs to
the adapter. Also make sure the generator bearing end clearance is not
less than the total engine crankshaft axial movement plus 1/16 inch. The
generator is shipped from the factory with 1/8-inch minimum bearing
end clearance. (This dimension is recorded on the Factory Recorded
Dimensions sheet, packaged with the generator.)
Measure the distance from the end of the exciter shaft extension to the
bearing housing on the endbracket (dimension A in Figure 13). This
dimension is recorded on the Factory Recorded Dimensions sheet,
packaged with the generator. If the dimensions do not match, move the
rotor axially relative to the stator until the dimensions are equal.
Check the engine fl ywheel housing pilots’s radial and face runout by
mounting a dial indicator and measuring the fl ywheel to the fl ywheel
housing as shown in Figure 5. See Table 1 for maximum allowable
runout.
Check the engine fl ywheel’s radial and face runout by mounting a dial
indicator and measuring the fl ywheel housing to the fl ywheel as shown
in Figure 3. See Table 2 for maximum allowable runout.
Measure the generator drive plate diameter (dimension S of Figure 14)
and fl ywheel bore diameter (dimension B of Figure 15). Drive plate
diameter must not be greater than the fl ywheel bore diameter. Also check
to make sure the hole centers match (dimension W of Figure 14 and
dimension C of Figure 15).
NOTICES: Mounting of the indicators must
allow complete rotation of the prime mover.
Use dial indicators that are rigid so indicator
sag won’t be a factor. Using the shortest
offset distance of the indicator bracket will
reduce the effects of indicator droop or sag.
During alignment, you may also need to
compensate for engine expansion due to
heating.
If the genset is moved to a different
location, check alignment before startup.
WARNING: Do not pry on the
generator fan blades. Blades can weaken
which could result in serious injury or death
from fl ying debris.
Figure 13: Generator coupling check
Bearing
Endbracket
Exciter fi eld
Shaft extension
A