Instruction and Service Manual Repair Procedures
Pacific Scientific REDI-LINE Generators
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3. 100W light bulb assembly (for testing generator performance). This device
consists of a 100-watt light bulb in a keyless fixture mounted on a utility box.
Equip the utility box with a short power cord and plug. Follow good electrical
practices when constructing the device.
Disassembly of Small Frame Units
NOTE: Steps 2, 3, and 4 can be done independently of one another.
1. Remove any electrical connections to the generator.
2. Remove DC Brush Assembly (1) from unit. Brushes are not retained in the
assembly, so withdraw the assembly carefully. Note wire connections for later
re-assembly.
3. Remove solenoid cover (3) by removing acorn nuts (9). Disconnect the
electrical connections carefully, noting their relationships. If necessary, remove
solenoid (14) or printed circuit board (24) from solenoid cover.
4. Remove fan shroud (10) by removing screws (11).If necessary remove fan
impeller (12) from armature shaft by removing C ring (13)
NOTE: Steps 5 through 8 must be done in the order presented.
5.
Remove nuts (37) from tie rods (36).
6.
Remove rear end bell (30). See the paragraph below titled Brush Replacement
for further disassembly instructions.
7.
Remove front end bell (31) and armature (39) as a unit. Withdraw the
components from the shell briskly to reduce the amount of magnetic attraction
to the armature.
8.
If armature (39) is to be replaced, separate bearing (35) from front end bell (30)
end bell with a rubber hammer (the bearing is bonded to the end bell).