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Product: GENERATOR SET
Model: 3412C GENERATOR SET 4BZ
Configuration: 3412 Generator Set 4BZ00001-UP
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Varistor - Test
SMCS - 4466-081
Table 1
TOOLS NEEDED
Part Number Tool Quantity
6V-7070 Digital Multimeter 1
243-3134 (1)
Tester Group 1
(1)
Or equivalent.
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Varistor CR7
Varistor CR7 can be checked with a megohmmeter or equivalent meter. Use the megohmmeter in
order to measure the clamping voltage between the terminals.
Note: For testing rectifier blocks with integral varistor CR7, refer to Testing and Adjusting,
"Rotating Rectifier - Test".
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Improper test equipment can fail and present a high voltage shock
hazard to its user.
Make sure the testing equipment is designed for and correctly operated
for high voltage and current tests being made.
Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if there is a "Do Not
Operate" or similar warning tag attached to the start switch or
controls.
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Procedure
The two following procedures test the ability of the normal state of two different varistors. The
following procedures are to be used for the 9Y-9412 Varistor (CR7) and the 4P-6009 Varistor
(CR7. Determine which varistor is being used in your application, then use the appropriate
procedure. If any meter reading does not fall within the given ranges, replace the varistor (CR7).
1. Remove all of the leads that are connected to varistor (CR7) block.
2. Place the 500 VDC or the 1000 VDC megohmmeter test leads on the varistor (CR7). The
varistor (CR7) device is not polarity sensitive.
3. If the megohmmeter is not capable of reading DC voltage, then hook up a 500 VDC
voltmeter across the CR7 terminals.
4. Select either 500 VDC or 1000 VDC setting of the megohmmeter. Apply the voltage to the
varistor (CR7).
Note: Do not apply voltage to the varistor for more than three seconds. .
◦ If the readings are greater than 430 VDC, the varistor (CR7) is OPEN.
◦ If the readings are less than 353 VDC, the varistor (CR7) is SHORTED or
DEGRADED.
NOTICE
Do not over torque. Applying torques greater than the listed torques
may cause damage to the components.
◦ Terminal connections - 1.4 N·m (12 lb in) to 1.7 N·m (15 lb in)
◦ Varistor mounting to heat sink - 8.1 N·m (72 lb in) to 16.3 N·m (144 lb in)
Note: If the varistor (CR7) is found to be faulty, then the varistor (CR7) most likely failed
due to a transient voltage surge on the main rotor. Varistor failure is not usually a
component failure. Root causes of varistor (CR7) failure include:
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2. Place 1000 VDC megohmmeter test leads on the varistor (CR7). The varistor (CR7) device
is not polarity sensitive.
3. If the megohmmeter is not capable of reading DC voltage, then use a voltmeter that is able
to check 1000 VDC. Connect the voltmeter across the CR7 terminals.
4. Select the 1000 VDC setting of the megohmmeter. Apply the voltage to the varistor (CR7).
Note: Do not apply voltage to the varistor (CR7) for greater than 3 seconds..
◦ If the readings are greater than 911 VDC, the varistor (CR7) is OPEN.
◦ If the readings are less than 735 VDC, the varistor (CR7) is SHORTED or
DEGRADED.
NOTICE
Do not over torque. Applying torques greater than the listed torques
may cause damage to the components.
◦ Terminal connections - 1.4 N·m (12 lb in) to 1.7 N·m (15 lb in)
◦ Varistor mounting to heat sink - 8.1 N·m (72 lb in) to 16.3 N·m (144 lb in)
Note: If the varistor (CR7) is found to be faulty, the varistor (CR7) most likely failed due to
a transient voltage surge on the main rotor. Varistor failure is not usually a component
failure. Root causes of varistor (CR7) failure include:
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