GE Industrial Solutions Galaxy Verification - Manual (Page 84)

Galaxy Power System Verification Procedures
4 - 16 Replacement Procedures Issue 3 January 2008
GPS4812 Replacement Procedures
Installing or
Replacing a 596A
Rectifier
Step Action
1 Locate and turn off the ac service feeding the rectifier.
Note: Do not turn off ac service to the entire system, only to
the rectifier that has failed.
2 Turn the rectifier’s ON/STBY switch to STBY.
Caution
Rear portion of the rectifier that is in operation is HOT to
the touch. Use appropriate precautions.
3 (Steps 3 and 4 for replacement only. For a new installation,
proceed to Step 5.)
Locate the Allen-head bolt in the center of the rectifier front
panel. Using the Allen wrench provided, rotate the bolt
counterclockwise to release the rectifier for removal.
4 Caution
Handle the rectifier using two hands, one hand supporting
the rear of the unit, the other hand on the front handle.
Grasp the front handle and slide/pull the rectifier from the
shelf assembly. Support the rear of the unit as it slides from
the shelf.
Figure 4-4: Detail of 596A Rectifier Position
5 Slowly slide new rectifier onto the shelf until it contacts the
rear connector.
6 Using the Allen wrench, turn the Allen-head bolt clockwise to
pull the rectifier into the shelf.
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