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Loose Connections on Voltage Regulators Can Lead to Above Normal Voltage Output and Regulator Failure [TIBU3825]
GENERATORS
REGULATOR GP-VOLTAGE
Loose Connections on Voltage Regulators Can Lead to Above Normal Voltage Output and Regulator Failure

CONFIDENTIAL TIBU3825-00

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN

June 25, 2003

PRODUCT FAMILY(S)

All Generators that use VR3, VR6B, and DVR Voltage Regulators

 

Component Code: 1410

SUBJECT: Loose Connections on Voltage Regulators Can Lead to Above Normal Voltage Output and Regulator Failure

PROBLEM:

Loose connections on Voltage Regulators can lead to above normal voltage output and regulator failure.

SOLUTION:

In order to help prevent unwanted above-normal voltage outputs and voltage regulator failures, perform the following actions: terminals:

VR3 Voltage Regulators (149-6130, 149-6131, 155-3819, 155-3820, 155-3821)

Add a 5H-6555 Lockwasher beneath VR3 Terminals 6, 7, 20, 22, and 24. Refer to Illustration 1.

 

VR6B Voltage Regulators (202-8634, 202-8638)

Add a 5H-6555 Lockwasher beneath VR6B Terminals 6, 6A, 7, 20, 22, and 24. Refer to Illustration 2.

 

DVR Voltage Regulators (155-3831, 155-3832, 155-3833, 155-3834, 155-3835, 155-3836)

Add a 5H-6555 Lockwasher beneath DVR Terminals 7, 20, 22, 24, 44, and 45. Refer to Illustration 3.

 

Illustration 1. VR3 Voltage Regulator

 

 

Illustration 2. VR6B Voltage Regulator

Illustration 3. DVR Voltage Regulator

 

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