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E.
ASSEMBLE - Continued.
3.
ASSEMBLE BRUSHES AND BRUSH SPRINGS.
INSTALL
BRUSH
HOLDER
ASSEMBLY
INTO
FRAME/FIELD ASSEMBLY.
a.
Install brush springs (22) onto post of brush
holder assembly (16), enough to hold inside end
of spring from turning.
b.
Use needle nose pliers to turn brush springs
clockwise over top of brush sockets (23).
c.
Push brush springs (22) onto posts and position
springs in notches in brush sockets (23).
Brush leads are fragile. Do not
overflex leads near clip welds on
brushes.
Brush
leads
may
be
damaged by overflexing and clip
welds may break off.
NOTE
Insulated brushes must be installed
in brush sockets of brush holder
assembly
that
are
mounted
on
insulation.
d.
Use needle nose pliers to turn brush spring (22)
clockwise to clear brush socket (23).
e.
Insert insulated brushes (25) and grounded
brushes (24) partially into brush sockets (23).
f.
Release brush spring (22) slowly to touch sides
of brushes (25 and 24).
NOTE
Brushes will remain retracted until
after
brush
holder
assembly
is
installed over armature.
g.
Insert lockwashers (21) onto brush screws (20).
h.
Install brush screws (20) through grounded
brush leads and into brush holder assembly (16).
Tighten screws to 13 lb-in (1, 5 N.m).
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