This manual describes the installation of the Cutsforth Shaft Grounding Assembly.
These parts are included in the Shaft Grounding Assembly installation package:
|
1 Shaft Grounding Assembly with Junction Box Part # EGSA-310 |
|
2 Shaft grounding ropes Part # EGHK-205 |
|
|
1 Weldless attachment arm assembly Part # EGSA-301 |
|
1 Rope guide spacer (1/16" thick) |
|
|
1 Custom drill bushing for weldless attachment arm elbow Part # EGSM-308 |
|
1 Custom drill bit assembly (0.201" Dia) Part # EGSM-309 |
|
|
[Optional] 1 Shaft Contact Assembly with Junction Box Part # EGSA-320 |
|
-
1/2" hex wrench socket or IP40 Torx Plus bit
-
1/4" hex key wrench
-
3/16" hex key wrench
-
5/32" hex key wrench
-
5/16" hex key wrench
-
Drill
-
5/16"-18 tap
-
Letter F drill bit
-
Wire cutters
-
Wire strippers
-
Wire crimpers
-
Tape, banding, and/or clamps
-
Saw for cutting 1.25" diameter pipe
-
Torque wrench (min torque required: 100 in-lbs, max torque required: 70 ft-lbs)
-
Rope guide width: 1.25" (3.18 cm)
-
Compatible with 3/4" flexible conduit
-
Attachment Arm mounting bracket dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm)
-
Maximum operating temperature of the Shaft Grounding Assembly: 300˚F (149˚C)
-
Minimum shaft diameter: 5" (13 cm)
-
The shaft must be fully coupled.
-
The generator and turbine bearing caps in the load compartment must be fully installed.
-
The condition of the shaft at the Shaft Grounding Assembly installation location must be documented by photo or video. If the shaft is still rotating, use a strobe to capture a video of the shaft condition. To facilitate a robust electrical contact for the shaft grounding system, make sure that the shaft surface is free of grooving, pitting, oxidation, and contamination.