Magnetek MST E User Manual

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Chapter 9.0:  Maintenance and Repair 
 
NEMA Standard ICS 9-1993, Part 1 recommends that brakes be fitted with new or re-lined shoes 
before the lining material is worn excessively.  Refer to Table 4 for minimum thickness.  
 
9.1: 
Replacing the Brake Shoes 
 
9.1.(a):  Remove and reinstall the brake shoes as follows.  Use a lifting devise as necessary. 
 
9.1.(a).(i):  On a hoist lower the load to the floor and disconnect the load from the bottom block. 
 
9.1.(a).(ii):  Reset the bottom block on the floor, or on a suitable support.  Chock drum to prevent 
rotation of the drum. 
 
9.1.(a).(iii):  Refer to Fig. 5.   
 
9.1.(a).(iv):  (1) Manually release the brake as instructed in Chapter 6. 
 
9.1.(a).(v):  (2) Remove cotter pin and withdraw the actuator drive end pivot pin. 
 
9.1.(a).(vi):  (3) Remove hitch pin at the active upper end of each link arm; withdraw the pivot 
pins. 
 
9.1.(a).(vii):  (4) Lift the brake rod and lever assembly clear of the brake body. 
 
9.1.(a).(viii):  (5) Remove hitch pin at the fixed lower end of each link arm; withdraw the pivot 
pins. 
 
9.1.(a).(ix):  (6) Lift out the link arm/brake shoe assemblies. 
 
9.1.(a).(x):  (7) Remove hitch pins and withdraw the shoe pivot pins.   
 
9.1.(a).(xi):  (8) Brake shoes can now be removed for service.  To avoid loss, restrain the spring 
loaded shoe alignment tension device when removing a shoe. 
 
 
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