OM-2245 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
ITW GSE 4400 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
March 15, 2015
Chapter 3-2
Page 6
(5) Slide the generator armature as far as it will go toward the fan housing. Block the armature to
maintain this forward position throughout the installation procedure. Block the armature with a
wooden block or wedge, being careful not to damage any components of the armature or exciter.
CAUTION
Do not rotate the armature while this block is installed.
(6) Install the key in the shaft keyway.
(7) Place the bushing in the hub over the installed key, and install the coupling assembly on the
shaft, with the bushing approximately flush with the end of the shaft.
(8) Using a 3/16-inch Allen wrench, tighten the set screw in the bushing to apply pressure on the key.
(9) Refer to Figure 3-2-7. Place a straightedge across the two adjacent bushings and measure the
distance from the bushings to the mounting face of the generator fan housing. Slide the coupling
assembly on the shaft until this dimension is met and then move the coupling 1/16-inch (1.6 mm)
less than the dimension recorded from the adapter ring measurement. The tapered hub will be
pulled onto the split bushing 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) when the 3/8-16 bolts are completely tightened.
(10)Tighten the 3/8-16 bolts alternately and evenly as follows:
a
Set a torque wrench to 30 foot-pounds (41 N-m) and tighten all three 3/8-16 bolts to that
value. Block the coupling against clockwise rotation with a bar, as illustrated in Figure 3-2-2.
Observe the
CAUTION
above when it is necessary to rotate the shaft.
b
Repeat step (a) above until 3/8-16 bolts can no longer be tightened.
c
Recheck the dimension in Figure 3-2-7 to be sure it is the same as the dimension in
Figure 3-2-6.
5) Reassemble Engine and Generator
CAUTION
Use of the proper coupling bolts is very important. Failure to use the proper bolts, as
outlined below, can result in coupling failure and damage to the generator set.
a)
Insert the new coupling bolts with lock washers through the bushings from the fan side of the
coupling.
b)
Using a hoist, align the generator fan housing flange with the flange on the engine flywheel housing
and insert two of the attaching bolts, one on each side of the flange. Start the bolts into the tapped
holes in the flywheel housing just enough to ensure thread engagement. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
c)
Block rotation of generator and turn all of the coupling bolts into the tapped holes in the flywheel until
finger tight. DO NOT tighten with a wrench.
d)
Insert all remaining attaching bolts through the generator flange, engaging the tapped holes in the
flywheel housing, and tighten them all securely.
e)
Torque all coupling bolts to 85 ft-lbs (115 N-m).
