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GEK–91584D, Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
GE752 motors are used by the oil and gas industry to
power offshore and land–based drill rigs. Designed for
vertical operation, they are d–c machines which require
a nominal 750 volt d–c power source.
With suitable switching, they will operate equally well
in either rotational direction. The following provides a
listing of basic features.
The GE752UP and US models are of the “Shunt”
class of motors which means they are separately excited with shunt wound fields.
The GE752AUP and AUT models are of the “Series”
class of motors which means they are self excited with
series wound fields.
FIG. 1. GE752 VERTICAL DRILLING MOTOR.
E–39088.
INTRODUCTION
GE752 drilling motors designed for vertical operation, Fig. 1, are available in GE’s UP, AUP , US and AUT
series. This instruction provides inspection, maintenance and basic overhaul procedures for all of these
motors. See Table I (page 3) for the models covered.
These motors have a ball bearing and a reinforced
framehead at the commutator end to support the armature shaft vertically. They also have a shaft extension at
the commutator end for installation of a brake. Mounting
feet are precision machined to align with the rotational
ovals of the motor.
Refer to GEK–64271C for coverage of GE752 models designed for horizontal operation.
GE752UP and AUP motors are original design motors introduced in 1983. GE752US and AUT motors are
Hi–Torque motors with:
1.A new shallow slot design and split conductor arrangement reduce heat generating eddy currents. Kapton insulation and new slot design
allow more copper cross–section and allow the
field windings and armature to operate at increased power levels.
2.The spiral groove commutator provides better
commutator and brush cooling, better commutation ability, and increased brush life.
3.An additional six exhaust openings in the motor
drive end framehead and revised air flow passage increases air flow and the motor’s ability to
transfer generated heat.
*Kapton is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de
Nemours & Co.
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Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
TABLE 1. MODEL DIFFERENCES
MotorModel DifferencesSuperseded By
752UP1This is a shunt motor with the following distinctions:
– Has internal greasing tubes for both drive end (pinion end)
and commutator–end bearings
– Has a double–ended shaft.
752UP2Same as UP1 except:
– Has armored cable
– Has no grease tubes at commutator end
MotorModel DifferencesSuperseded By
752UP3Same as UP2 except:
– Has a single grease tube at drive end which is part of the
framehead/bearing assembly for ease of armature
disassembly.
752UP3ASame as UP3 except:
– Has class H Kapton wrapped exciting coils
752UP4Same as UP3A except:
– Has an ABS certified shaft.
752UP5Same as UP3A except:
– Has a thermal sensor embedded in each of its exciting and
commutating coils.
752UP6Same as UP3A except:
– Has an improved commutator–end bearing assembly and an
ABS–certified armature shaft.
752US1This is a shunt motor with the following distinctions:
– Same as UP3 except:
– Has an AG type armature with an AF commutator and
a standard AUP flash ring.
– Has AG type commutating coils and poles with brazed
instead of bolted connections.
– Has air vents in the drive–end framehead
– Has a frame specially machined for mounting the
customer gearbox at the drive end.
– Has a different drive–end grease arrangement.
– Has rubber hardtop brushes instead of regular duplex
brushes.
752US2Same as US1 except:
– Has an improved commutator–end bearing assembly and an
ABS–certified armature shaft.
752AUP1This is a series motor with the following distinctions:
– Has internal greasing tubes for both drive end and
commutator–end bearings
– Has a double–ended shaft.
752AUP2Same as AUP1 except:
– Has armored cable
– Has no grease tubes at commutator end
– Mounting feet have dowel holes for vertical mounting.
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TABLE 1 (Cont’d) MODEL DIFFERENCES
MotorModel DifferencesSuperseded By
752AUP3Same as AUP2 except:
– Has a single grease tube at drive end which is
part of framehead/bearing assembly for ease of
armature disassembly.
752AUP4Same as AUP3 except:
– Has improved insulation for higher temperatures.
752AUP5Same as AUP4 except:
– Has an improved commutator–end bearing assembly and an
ABS–certified armature shaft.
752AUT1This is a series motor with the following distinctions:
– Same as 752AUP3 except:
– Has an AG type armature with an AF commutator and
a standard AUP flash ring.
– Has AG type commutator coils and poles with brazed
instead of bolted connections.
– Has air vents in the drive–end framehead
– Has a frame specially machined for mounting the
customer gearbox at the drive end.
– Has a different drive–end grease arrangement.
– Has rubber hardtop brushes instead of regular duplex
brushes.
752AUT2Same as AUT1 except:
– Has an improved commutator–end bearing assembly and an
ABS–certified armature shaft.
**NOTE: With 2800 SCFM air flow and ABS temperature rise standards, 155C over 40C ambient.
Grease Specification
D6A2C10 grease is a lithium soap base grease with added antioxidant. It contains an oil of heavy viscosity and is
especially suitable for high speed, high temperature open or shielded bearings in drilling motors.
Specifications:
CAUTION: This machine is of open splash–proof
construction. It is force–ventilated and requires
an ample supply of cooling air. The cooling air
should not contain combustible gases. If it is
applied in an environment which may contain
combustible gases, an adequate supply of non–
contaminated cooling air must be provided.
The following items are required to maintain, repair
for Armature Asm. In Frame6717114P1. . . . . . . .
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding motor frames is required to safeguard
personnel from electric shock in event of an insulation
failure in the machine.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground electrical
equipment may expose personnel to a potentially
hazardous condition in which serious or fatal injury from electrical shock is possible.
Grounding conductors must be provided between
the machine frame and the supporting structure to avoid
hazardous potential difference between the machine
frame and the adjacent surface on which a person may
be standing while touching the machine.
NOTE: This type of ground connection is referred to in electrical standards as “equipment
grounding” or “enclosure grounding” which is
not to be confused with “system” or “circuit”
grounding. Drilling drive systems normally do
not have intentional circuit ground connections, except through high impedance detectors.
Grounding conductors must be provided on drilling
units on which the construction of the unit and/or the installation of the machines do not inherently insure positive grounding of the equipment. Examples are those
portable (modular) platform rigs and land rigs which do
not already have ground cables to all machinery structures. Offshore rigs with equipment fastened to the
decks by bolting or welding should not require additional
grounding. (References: ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel V essels, Section 35.9.6, and IEEE Standard 45–1977, Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard, Section 21.4.)
GROUNDING PROCEDURES (Fig. 2)
Most GE drilling machines have extra tap blocks on
the frame for mounting of the connection boxes. One of
these may be used for attaching the grounding cable. If
one is not available, use the lower chain case mounting
boss on the end opposite the drive end in accordance
with Step 2.
1.To attach the ground cable to a tap block, obtain
a 0.75–10 bolt with length of 1.0 to 1.5 in. and a
lockwasher. Also obtain a cable lug to fit the
ground cable and large enough for the 0.75 diameter bolt.
2.T o attach the cable to the chain case boss, obtain
a 1.25–7 bolt with length of 1.0 to 1.75 in. and a
lockwasher. Prepare a copper plate at least 1/8
in. thick with a 1.25 in. diameter hole for bolting to
the chain case boss, and with enough extra area
for holes to attach a cable lug. Drill hole(s) in
plate for cable lug. Clean all paint, rust and oil
from the chain case boss and bolt the copper
plate to the chain case boss.
5.Use a digital ohmmeter to check that the bolted
connections are solid, low resistance connections from the cable conductor to the ground
point and to the motor frame. The meter reading
should be 0.2 ohms or less.
OVERHAUL
Overhaul intervals will depend on the severity of ser
vice seen by the machine. However, General Electric
Co. recommends that an overhaul be performed every
18,000 hours (approximately every two years) on all
machines subjected to normal operation.
The motor should be removed, disassembled,
cleaned, inspected and reconditioned as necessary (including varnish treatment of armature and fields). Motor
bearings should be repacked with grease. See the
DATA section for grease type and quantity.
LUBRICATION
Periodic lubrication is required on all GE752 drilling
machines designed for vertical operation between
scheduled overhaul periods. Every six months or 2500
hours, whichever comes first, apply approximately 2 oz.
of grease at each end.
GREASE TUBES AND PIPE PLUGS
The following lists grease tube and pipe plug configurations for all models covered in this publication:
3.Prepare a ground conductor* long enough to run
from the motor frame to an existing ground conductor system or to a suitable equipment ground
point as defined by the National Electrical Code
Article 250 or other applicable regulation. Check
that the system ground detector is also connected to the Common ground point for the rig
and make connection if necessary.
4.Install terminal lugs on cable. Remove paint, rust
and oil from the surfaces to which the cables are
to be attached and bolt the lugs securely to these
surfaces.
*Use 4/0 size or larger copper cable for GE752 machines. (Reference: National Electrical Code, 1978
Edition, Table 250–95.)
1.UP1 and AUP1 — Four grease tubes with pipe
plugs, two at each end.
2.UP2 and AUP2 — Two grease tubes with pipe
plugs, one at each end.
3.UP3, UP3A, UP4, UP5, UP6, AUP3, AUP4,
AUP5 – One grease tube with a pipe plug at the
drive end, one pipe plug only at the commutator
end.
4.US1, US2, AUT1, AUT2 – One pipe plug only at
each end.
Pipe plugs are provided on bearing caps and on the
ends of all grease tubes to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination.
Remove the pipe plugs and install grease fittings to
facilitate lubrication. Replace the pipe plugs after adding
lubricant. See the DATA section for recommended
grease type.
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GEK–91584D, Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752
INSPECTION
MONTHLY
Inspect the exterior of the machine, including cables,
for damage.
Covers, Seals, Latches
Clean the outside of the machine and remove the inspection covers. Use clean, dry compressed air and
blow the dirt and carbon dust from the interior of the machine.
WARNING: When using compressed air for cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles may
present a hazard to personnel in the immediate
area. Personnel should be provided with, and
trained in the use of, personal protective equipment as specified by applicable federal or state
safety regulations.
FIG. 3. RESIZING BRUSHHOLDER
CARBONWAYS. E–11281.
Start at one end and work along the ridge to the
other end.
Check exter i o r covers to be sure felt seals are intact.
If seals are missing or covers are damaged, replace
seals or covers as necessary. Make sure covers fit properly and cover latches work properly.
Brushholders (Fig. 5)
Satisfactory operation of the drilling motor requires
the brushholders to be in good condition. Of particular
importance is the inside dimension of the carbonways.
Operation may also be impaired by brushholders which
have been mechanically damaged or sustained damage as the result of motor flashovers.
Inspect the brushholders for damage. If they require
replacement, refer to BASIC REPAIRS, Brushholder
Replacement section for instructions.
When new, brushholder carbonways should measure 0.753 +/–0.002 in x 2.2575 +/–0.0025 in. If or when
the 0.753 in. dimension exceeds 0.765 in., the brushholder should be scrapped. If it falls between 0.758 and
0.765 in., the carbonway can be restored to its proper
dimension according to the following instructions:
2.Check progress frequently by means of a “Go/
No–Go” gage made to the dimensions shown in
Fig. 4.
1.Remove the brushholder . Position it as shown in
Fig. 3 and tap the metal ridge with a hammer.
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FIG. 4. BRUSHHOLDER CARBONWAY
GAGE. E–11283A.
Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
3.Continue tapping as described in Step 1 until the
0.753 dimension falls between 0.751 and 0.755.
4.If, due to excessive pounding, the inside dimension becomes less than 0.751 in., file back to size
with a fine mill file.
Additional repairs can be made to restore damaged
brushholder bodies. Brushholder damage is fairly typical when flashovers have occured, resulting in some
burning or melting of metal at the corners of the brushholder. Metal thus removed can be restored according
to the following instruction, unless more than 1/4 in.
buildup of metal is required in the af fected area, in which
case the brushholder should be scrapped. Proceed as
follows:
1.Thoroughly clean the affected area by wire
brushing, and grind off any metal flow resulting
from a flashover.
2.Apply a suitable brazing flux such as
GE–A10B15 to the area to be built up.
spots caused by flashovers. Replace any damaged
brushholder or one having a damaged sleeve.
WARNING: MEK is a volatile solvent. The fumes
should not be inhaled. Use only in a well–ventilated area and take adequate precautions to protect eyes, skin and hands.
NOTE: Never paint these sleeves. Periodically
wipe them clean with a dry cloth or a cloth
dipped in an approved non–oily cleaning solvent.
Inspect the brushholder cables and make sure all
terminal bolts and all brushholder clamp bolts are tight.
Brush Spring Pressure
Lift the brush pressure fingers to the “toggled–up”
position, Fig. 5, and check for free movement of the
spring assembly.
Inspect the brush springs for obvious failure or damage. Check brush–spring pressure by comparing spring
pressure with a spring known to be good. Refer to the
DATA section for brush spring–pressure value.
3.Insert a carbon brush into the brushholder to prevent the brazing material from flowing into the
carbonway.
4.Using a brazing torch and a 1/16 in. diameter
brass brazing rod, puddle in sufficient metal to
restore the metal that had been removed.
5.Check the carbonway for size with the “Go/No–
Go” gage after the brushholder has cooled to
room temperature.
6.Resize as required using the preceding method.
Brushholder Sleeves
Use a clean, lintless cloth and wipe dirt and grease
from the Teflon* brushholder sleeves, Fig. 5. If necessary, use a cleaner such as MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)
to clean the sleeves. Inspect sleeves for cracks and thin
BRUSH PRESSURE FINGER
(IN TOGGLED–UP POSITION)
TEFLON
SLEEVES
PRESSURE
SPRING
CARBONWAY
BRUSH–SHUNT
TERMINAL
SCREWS
FIG. 5. BRUSH SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
E–18963.
*Product of E.I. duPont de Nemours Company.
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GEK–91584D, Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752
Brushes
Brush wear is determined by measuring actual brush
length from the top of the carbon. Lift the brush spring,
remove the brush and measure brush length on the
longest side.
NOTE: If brush replacement is not required, be
sure that brushes are of sufficient length to last
until the next inspection.
If one or more brushes are worn to or near the minimum length listed in the DA TA section it is generally recommended that all twelve brushes be replaced at the
same time.
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock or
injury from rotating equipment, do not remove or
replace brushes while equipment is energized or
rotating.
If brushes are to be replaced, see the BASIC REPAIRS, Brush Replacement section for brush installation instructions.
brush–shunt terminal connections and all brushholder cable connections are tight.
Commutator
Inspect the commutator for possible flashover damage. The commutator should be clean, smooth, glossy
and free of high mica, high bars, flat spots or rough surfaces.
If there are indications that the commutator is out–
of–round (as evidenced by variations in width of the
ridge between brush paths), check the concentricity of
the commutator with a dial indicator. Condemning limits
for concentricity are listed in the DATA section.
If the commutator requires grinding, refer to Commutator Resurfacing in the BASIC REPAIRS section of
this manual for instructions.
Creepage Band
Clean the creepage band (located on the commutator cap) with a clean cloth dipped in an approved solvent. Inspect the band for possible flashover damage.
If brushes are not to be replaced, the following brush
inspection should be made:
CAUTION: When replacing brushes, use only the
GE recommended grade. Mixing of brush grades
in the same motor or changing brushes to another grade may seriously affect commutation, surface film, commutator and brush life. See the
DATA section for brush grade.
1.Inspect all brushes to be sure they are not
chipped or broken. Make sure brush shunts are
not frayed or broken. Replace any brush which
shows damage of any kind.
NOTE: Chipped, burned or rough–faced
brushes may indicate the commutator needs
resurfacing.
2.Move the brushes up and down in their carbonways to be sure brushes slide freely.
3.Check brush shunts to be sure they are not
twisted or out of position, Fig. 6. Make sure all
Make sure the creepage band is tight on the commu-
tator cap.
Flash Ring
Examine the flash ring for possible flashover damage. Wipe the flash ring clean. Keep ring free of dirt a n d
varnish.
BRUSH
SHUNTS
FIG. 6. CORRECT POSITION OF BRUSH
SHUNTS. E–22568.
KEEP SHUNTS CLEAR
OF LEVER ARMS
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Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
Insulation
Measure the insulation resistance with a meg– ohmmeter (Megger) to determine the condition of the insulation. If reading is low, make a further inspection to determine if insulation failure or excessive moisture is causing the low megohmmeter reading. Correct the cause of
low readings before returning the motor to service.
Inspect all accessible parts of the field coil insulation
for cracking and evidence of overheating.
Power Cables
Inspect the power cables for signs of excessive heating, poor insulation or mechanical damage. Assure all
terminals are tight. Replace any cables which show low
insulation resistance or will not stand 75% above rated
voltage.
Mounting Bolts
Check all mounting bolts to assure tightness.
SEMI–ANNUALLY
1.Perform inspection operations listed under
Monthly section.
2.Refer to the DATA section for the Brushholder
Clearance dimension, and check the clearance
between the brushholders and the commutator
surface.
ger over the center of each brush. See the DA TA
section for limits.
1.Remove the commutator inspection covers.
2.Disconnect the brush shunt from the terminal
screw, Fig. 5, located on the brushholder body.
3.Lift the pressure finger away from the brush to
the toggled–up position. Remove the brush.
4.Use dry, compressed air and blow the carbon
dust from the carbonway.
WARNING: When using compressed air for cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles may
present a hazard to personnel in the immediate
area. Personnel should be provided with, and
trained in the use of, personal protective equipment as specified by applicable federal or state
safety regulations.
5.Insert a new brush and make sure it slides freely
in the carbonway.
6.Carefully lower the pressure finger on the brush.
Do not allow the finger to snap down on the
brush; this could damage the brush.
7.Bolt the brush shunt terminals to the brushholder(s). Arrange the brush shunt strands so they
clear the pressure fingers, Fig. 6, and tighten the
terminal screw(s). Make sure brush shunts are
not positioned under the pressure fingers. Check
and tighten all brushholder cable connections.
8.Seat the new brushes with a white seater stone.
If clearance adjustment is required, refer to the BASIC REPAIRS, Brushholder Clearance Adjustment section for instructions.
BASIC REPAIRS
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Brush spring pressure is pre–set and
non–adjustable for the brushholders used on
these machines. Any brushholder that is damaged or has a low spring pressure should be replaced before installing new brushes. Spring
pressure can be measured with a 20–lb. spring
scale pulling radially on the brush pressure fin-
CAUTION: When replacing brushes, use the GE
recommended grade. Mixing of brush grades in
the same motor or changing brushes to another
grade will seriously affect commutation, surface
film, commutator and brush life. See the DATA
section for brush grade.
BRUSHHOLDER REPLACEMENT
Removal
1.Remove brushes from the brushholders and
cover the commutator with heavy paper.
2.Disconnect the cable from the brushholder(s) involved.
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3.Remove bolt, washer and brushholder clamp.
Lift the brushholder out of the frame.
Installation
1.Position the brushholder in the frame with the
brushholder studs resting in the clamp surfaces
of the brushholder support.
2.Install bolt and washer. Tighten bolt but do not
torque until the brushholder–to–commutator
clearance has been established. Refer to Brushholder Clearance Adjustment section for instructions to adjust brushholder clearance.
3.After brushholder clearance has been set, connect the brushholder cable and remove protective paper from commutator surface.
4.Check brushes to insure they exceed the minimum brush length dimension and are free of any
damage. If they are long enough and are not
damaged, they can be re–used. If not, replace
with new brushes.
COMMUTATOR RESURFACING
Prior to resurfacing, consider the following:
1.The brush surface diameter of the commutator
must not be less than the minimum permissible
diameter, listed in the DATA section, after resurfacing operations are completed.
2.The commutator can be resurfaced by sanding,
stoning or grinding. Choose the method to be
used based on the condition of the commutator.
NOTE: Outside power will be required to operate the motor for the following commutator–resurfacing procedure.
WARNING: For the safety of personnel during
resurfacing operations, the following safety
precautions must be adhered to:
1.A second person must be at the auxiliary
power (welder) control station, ready to
shut off power in case of an emergency
during the grinding operation.
BRUSHHOLDER CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the DATA section for the brushholder–to–
commutator clearance dimension and adjust brushholder as follows:
1.Remove the brushes.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brushholder to
touch, bump or rest on the commutator.
2.Insert a fiber gauge (equal in thickness to the
clearance dimension) between the commutator
and the brushholder. (Loosen brushholder first if
below minimum allowable clearance.)
Do NOT use a metallic gauge.
3.Loosen the brushholder support bolt and move
the brushholder against the fiber gauge so clearance–to–commutator is the same as the gauge
thickness.
2.The grinding operator should wear
goggles and a dust mask when resurfacing or blowing out the commutator.
3.To avoid electrical shock, do not touch
any part of the machine interior during
grinding operations.
Preparation For Operating Series Model
Machines For Commutator Resurfacing
1.Break the coupling (if applicable) so the machine
can be operated from a d–c welding set or other
outside d–c power source.
2.Lift all the brushes except two of opposite polarity
(adjacent brushholders) which are necessary to
operate the motor.
3.Connect the machine to an outside source of
controlled d–c power; such as a 3–5 kw, 100 v dc
welding set which is capable of driving it at a
speed of 900–1000 rpm.
4.Torque bolt to 225–250 ft.–lb. and recheck the
brushholder clearance gap.
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4.Refer to Fig. 7 for diagram of connections to run
a series machine from a welding set. Connect
FIG. 7. DIAGRAM OF CONNECTIONS TO RUN
A SERIES MACHINE FROM A WELDING SET.
E–28718.
leads so machine will operate as a series motor,
and the armature will rotate counterclockwise
(viewed from the commutator end).
Preparation For Operating Shunt Model
Machines For Commutator Resurfacing
Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
NOTE: When shutting down, increase the field
supply to maximum, and then turn off the armature supply. After the armature supply has been
shut off, shut down the field supply.
Sanding Procedure
If the commutator is dirty, blackened or slightly
rough, resurface it by sanding with 00 sandpaper , or finer, as follows:
1.Attach the fine sandpaper to a wooden block
shaped to fit the commutator, Fig. 9.
2.Run the machine at approximately 1000 rpm and
hold the block against the commutator with a
light, even pressure. Move the block back and
forth longitudinally to clean the commutator.
1.Break the coupling (if applicable) so the machine
can be run from a d–c power source.
2.Lift all brushes except two of opposite polarity
(adjacent brushholders) which are necessary to
operate the motor.
3.Connect the machine to an outside source of
controlled d–c power, Fig. 8.
4.Apply power as follows:
a. Increase the field supply (0–50 v) to 32.0 volts
at 25 amps.
b. Increase the armature supply (0–150 v) to
150 volts.
c. Slowly decrease the field supply to bring the
speed up to 1000 rpm.
3.Use clean, dry compressed air, to remove dust
and sand.
Hand Stoning Procedure
If the commutator surface is mildly grooved,
threaded or burned, and only a small amount of copper
has to be removed to correct the trouble, use a hand
stone. Hand stoning will not correct an out–of–round
commutator. See “Fixture Grinding” section.
1.Use a fine–grade stone ground to fit the commutator curvature, Fig. 10. It should also be of sufficient width to bridge any flat spots; otherwise,
the stone will ride in and out of the flat and will not
correct it.
2.Remove one brushholder for access to the commutator.
WOOD BLOCK
SHAPED TO
COMMUTA T OR
WOOD SCREW
AND WASHER
FIG. 8. CONNECTIONS TO RUN A SHUNT
MACHINE FROM A D–C POWER SOURCE.
E–23930A.
FINE
SANDP APER
FIG. 9. METHOD OF SANDING COMMUTATOR.
E–18149.
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CAUTION: Never use an emery cloth on this or
any commutator. The abrasive particles on
emery cloth scratch the commutator surface
and lodge in the groves between commutator
segments. The condition creates the possibility of an eventual flashover which could seriously damage the machine.
WARNING: Do not come into close proximity
of an energized motor during the cleaning process. The armature commutator and brush rigging have a high electrical charge which could
cause serious injury or death. Always use a
hose tip that is an electrical non–conductor
when cleaning with air.
WARNING: When using compressed air for
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the immediate area. Personnel should be provided
with, and trained in the use of, personal protective equipment as specified by applicable
federal or state safety regulations.
3.Run the motor at approximately 1000 rpm.
WARNING: Do not come into close proximity
of an energized motor during the cleaning process. The armature commutator and brush rigging have a high electrical charge which could
cause serious injury or death. Always use a
hose tip that is an electrical non–conductor
when cleaning with air.
WARNING: When using compressed air for
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the immediate area. Personnel should be provided
with, and trained in the use of, personal protective equipment as specified by applicable
federal or state safety regulations.
Fixture Grinding
Perform fixture–grinding operations to correct a
commutator that is grooved, threaded or out–of–round.
CAUTION: Be sure there is enough material on
the commutator so grinding will not decrease
the commutator diameter below the minimum
permissible diameter listed in the DATA section.
4.Hold the stone firmly against the commutator
surface, and with even pressure, move the stone
back and forth longitudinally across the commutator surface.
5.Blow away dust and sand with clean, dry, compressed air.
FIG. 10. PROPER SHAPE OF
HANDSTONE. E–8779A.
Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT section for commutator grinder part number. See Fig. 11 for
grinder nomenclature.
Grinder Installation
NOTE: Inspect the grinder before installing it to
be sure it is reasonably clean. Make sure the traverse slides are free of accumulated dirt and
copper chips; otherwise, the carriage may bind
during the grinding operation.
1.Remove the inspection covers from the machine.
2.Remove the most accessible brushholder, and
clamp the gr i nder mounting bracket to the frame.
3.Remove the brushes from one brushholder adjacent to grinder in a CCW direction.
4.Install old brushes in remaining brushholders.
5.Bolt the grinder to the mounting bracket.
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Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
FIG. 11. COMMUTATOR GRINDER. E–18249.
NOTE: For most applications, finish–grade
resurfacing stones are recommended. Medium
grade stones can be used for rough grinding a
deeply grooved or threaded commutator, or a
commutator with deep flat spots, followed by finish–grade stones for the final grinding. If new
stones will be used, they should be contoured
on a Carborundum wheel to approximate the
curvature of the commutator.
Install the stones in the grinder so the entire surface
of the commutator will be resurfaced when the carriage
is traversed from side–to–side. Proceed with alignment
of the grinder as follows:
Install the resurfacing stones in the grinder and pro-
ceed as follows:
1.Traverse the carriage to one end of the commutator and check the clearance between the commutator surface and one stone with a feeler
gauge or a fiber strip (approximately 0.030 in.
thick). Traverse the carriage to the other end of
the commutator and check the clearance under
the same stone. The clearance should be the
same at both ends. If clearance is not equal at
both ends, adjust the mounting bracket by
means of the set screws to obtain equal clearance at both ends.
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2.Turn the feed control to back the stones away
from the commutator before starting the machine.
NOTE: If possible, use some method of collecting the copper chips and abrasive dust produced by the grinding operation. For example,
use a vacuum cleaning device with the suction
wand set just behind the trailing edge of the
stones.
Grinding
FIG. 12. COMMUTATOR SLOT RAKING TOOL.
E–19771A.
1.Apply power to the machine and gradually increase speed to 900–1000 rpm.
NOTE: Do not grind the commutator to a depth
where no mica undercut remains, or to a diameter which is smaller than the minimum permissible diameter listed in the DATA section.
2.Begin grinding by radially feeding the stones
lightly against the commutator. Then, slowly
move the carriage back and forth longitudinally
across the surface. When the cutting action of
the stone ceases, again feed the stone lightly
against the commutator and continue grinding.
Use care to make a light cut and to avoid chatter.
Cutting action should take place at the trailing
edge of the stones. Heavy cuts will cause excessive copper drag.
3.Grind the commutator to obtain a uniformly
smooth surface, but do not remove any more
copper than necessary.
4.Lighten the cutting pressure on the stones near
the end of the grinding operation. If medium–
grade stones were used, stop the motor, change
to finish–grade stones and repeat Steps 1, 2, 3
and 4. After the final cut, traverse the stones
back and forth without changing the feed until
cutting action ceases.
7.If necessary, continue grinding to meet concentricity values listed in the DATA section.
8.Remove the grinder.
9.See Fig. 12 for slot raking tool. Rake the commutator slots to remove projecting mica fins or copper whiskers.
10. Run the machine again at 1000 rpm and polish
the commutator with 00 sandpaper, crocus cloth
or 400A Triemite* paper. The abrasive sheet
should be mounted on a wooden block curved to
fit the surface of the commutator.
CAUTION: Never use an emery cloth on this or
any commutator. The abrasive particles on
emery cloth scratch the commutator surface
and lodge in the grooves between commutator segments. This condition creates the possibility of an eventual flashover which could
seriously damage the machine.
1 1. Blow the dust from the commutator and the inte-
rior of the motor with dry, compressed air. Hold
the air nozzle one to two inches from the surface
of the commutator and sweep nozzle longitudinally to dislodge copper chips and mica dust.
12. Air cure the commutator. See the following section for air curing instructions.
5.Remove power from the machine.
6.Check commutator runout with a dial indicator.
Refer to the DATA section for concentricity limits.
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*Product of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Co.
Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
WARNING: When using compressed air for
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the immediate area. Personnel should be provided
with, and trained in the use of, personal protective equipment as specified by applicable
federal or state safety regulations.
Air Curing Commutator
After the commutator has been sanded, stoned or
ground and blown clean, it should be air cured as follows:
1.Rotate the armature slowly with the same source
of power used for sanding, stoning or grinding.
2.Use a rubber air–hose with the nozzle removed
and sweep the commutator surface with 70 psi
air pressure.
WARNING: Observe all the following safety
precautions to avoid injury.
1.Remove all metal fittings from the air hose
or, if impossible to remove, insulate the
fitting.
3.Increase the machine speed to approximately
900 rpm and blow air on the commutator until the
sparking stops.
4.Increase the speed until full speed is reached (do
not exceed 1000 rpm) and continue to blow air on
the commutator until all sparking stops.
5.Stop the machine.
6.Disconnect external power supply to machine.
Make all necessary mechanical and electrical
changes to restore the machine to service.
7.Use a clean cloth and wipe off the brushholders,
creepage band and accessible surfaces in the
commutator chamber.
8.Brushholder Clearance – Install the brushholder
previously removed and check and adjust as required the brushholder–to–commutator clearance on all brushholders. See previous Brushholder Replacement and Brushholder Clearance
Adjustment sections for instructions to install the
brushholder, and to adjust brushholder clearance.
9.Installing Brushes – Refer to BASIC REPAIRS,
Brush Replacement section, and install
serviceable or new brushes per instructions
listed.
10. Vacuum interior of commutator chamber.
2.Be certain an operator is stationed at the
power–supply control to quickly remove
power from the machine should an emergency arise.
3.Wear rubber–insulated gloves and
goggles while air curing. Stand on an insulated platform.
4.Avoid contact with the cable terminals.
WARNING: Do not come into close proximity
of an energized motor during the cleaning process. The armature commutator and brush rigging have a high electrical charge which could
cause serious injury or death. Always use a
hose tip that is an electrical non–conductor
when cleaning with air.
BASIC OVERHAUL
NOTE: Be sure to use the correct drawings for
the machine being overhauled. Refer to Table 2
on page 20 to determine the correct drawing.
It is recommended that a basic overhaul be performed every two years, or 18,000 hours. The time interval between overhauls may vary , depending on the co n dition of the machine and the severity of service.
The following basic overhaul procedures include instructions to disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble and test the machine.
TESTING BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Perform the following tests prior to disassembly of
the machine:
Lift the brushes and perform a megohmmeter test on
the armature windings and field coils to determine the
condition of the insulation. A reading of less than 2
megohms indicates poor insulation, dirt accumulation or
excessive moisture.
Bar–To–Bar Resistance Test
Test for open or short–circuited armature coils.
1.Pass a regulated d–c current through the armature coils.
2.Read the voltage drop between the commutator
bars with a millivoltmeter. if the reading varies
more than +/– 5% from the average value, a defective or short–circuited coil is indicated.
DISASSEMBLY
Armature Removal From Frame
Models UP, AUP
Before turning the machine from horizontal to vertical (or vice–versa), attach the armature locking arrangement to prevent the armature from moving axially.
Remove the armature locking arrangement before operating the machine.
See Table 2 to determine the correct armature locking arrangement drawing.
Refer to the longitudinal drawing, Fig. 15, and puller
tool drawings, Figs. 16 and 17.
1.Clean the outside of the frame.
2.Remove the hubs from the shaft if not already removed.
3.Remove the commutator covers. Disconnect
and remove all brushes and brushholders. Wrap
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Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752, GEK–91584D
heavy paper around the commutator for protection during handling.
4.Remove grease tubes from the commutator–
end bearing cap:
a. On UP1 and AUP1 models, there are two
grease tubes (19, 20).
b. On UP2 and AUP2 models, there is one
grease tube (19).
c. On all other models, only a pipe plug is pro-
vided in the bearing cap.
5.Install puller (Part 6751547G4) and pull sleeve
(42) from the shaft at the commutator end. The
sleeve has four tapped holes for applying the
puller. Apply heat to the sleeve with a torch while
pulling to facilitate removal.
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6.Remove bolts and washers (52) and remove
bearing cap (4) and gasket (57) from the frame
head.
7.Make sure the armature locking arrangement is
securely installed. Turn the machine on end on a
stand (commutator–end down) and level it so the
armature can be lifted vertically out of the frame
without damaging the bearings, commutator or
brushholders. Remove the armature locking arrangement.
FIG. 13. COMMUTATOR–END BEARING PILOT.
E–18150.
FIG. 14. ARMATURE LIFTING BAIL. E–23932.
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GEK–91584D, Vertical Drilling Motor, Type GE752
VIEW OF COMMUTATOR END FOR
ALL MODELS EXCEPT UP1, UP2, AUP1 AND AUP2
THIS GREASE TUBE CONFIGURATION
IS APPLICABLE TO MODELS UP1, UP2
AUP1 AND AUP2 ONL Y. SEE VIEW ABOVE FOR
ALL OTHER MODELS
VIEW OF PINION END FOR ALL
MODELS EXCEPT UP1, UP2, AUP1
AND AUP2
8.Reach into the drive–end of the motor and disconnect grease tubes.
a. On UP1 and AUP1 models, disconnect two
grease tubes (21 and 22) from the inner bearing cap (51). Pull these tubes out through
their hole in the frame. The sealing RTV in the
hole will separate with sufficient force.
b. On UP2 and AUP2 models, disconnect one
grease tube (21) from the inner bearing cap
(51). Pull this tube out through its hole in the
frame. The sealing RTV in the hole will separate with sufficient force.
c. On all other models, only one grease tube is
used, connected between the inner bearing
cap and the framehead. Remove this tube.
9.Place three 0.125 in. spacers (wedge shaped)
around the armature in the air gap between the
armature and the fields to maintain a vertical attitude of the armature and to prevent the armature
from contacting the fields.
10. Remove bolts (10) and lockwashers (12) from
the framehead (55). Insert bolts into the jackout
holes in the framehead.
11. Install a lifting bail, Fig. 14, onto the end of the
shaft.
12. Line up the hoist cable with the centerline of the
armature before engaging the hook in the lifting
bail on the end of the shaft. Engage the hook and
lift slightly. With sufficient strain on the hoist
cable to take the weight of the armature off the
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