GE GEH-5304A User Manual

GEH-5304A
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Table of Contents
Subject Page
Introduction..............................................................................................................................5
Receiving..................................................................................................................................5
Storage ............................................................................................................................5
Handling ..........................................................................................................................6
Installation................................................................................................................................7
Location...........................................................................................................................7
Mounting .........................................................................................................................8
Alignment ........................................................................................................................8
Coupled Drive.........................................................................................................8
Alignment Procedure-Flexible Coupling, Non-Self-Supporting Bases..............8
Alignment Procedure-Flexible Couplings, Self-Supporting Bases.....................9
Grouting..................................................................................................................9
V-Belt Drives ..........................................................................................................9
Bearing Life.............................................................................................................9
Special Load Considerations..................................................................................11
Pinion Drives.........................................................................................................11
Thrust Loads.........................................................................................................11
Operation................................................................................................................................11
Inspection Before Starting..............................................................................................12
Bearings and Couplings .........................................................................................12
Commutator and Brushes.......................................................................................12
Rectified Power Supplies.......................................................................................12
Power Supply Identificaiton...................................................................................14
Connections...................................................................................................................15
Protective Devices..........................................................................................................15
Motor Field Heating.......................................................................................................15
Thermostats...................................................................................................................15
Speed Limit Device ........................................................................................................16
Space Heater..................................................................................................................16
Ventilation System.........................................................................................................17
General Mechanical Inspection.......................................................................................17
Accessory Mounting ......................................................................................................18
Brakes............................................................................................................................18
Inspection After Starting................................................................................................18
Bearings ................................................................................................................18
Noise and Vibration...............................................................................................19
Inspection After Short Time In Service..................................................................19
Maintenance............................................................................................................................19
Disassembly ...................................................................................................................20
Reassembly ....................................................................................................................20
Bearings.........................................................................................................................21
Replacement of Bearings................................................................................................21

GE GEH-5304A Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GEH-5304A
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English