PUBLICATION NO.

17224
1107
INSTRUCTION SHEET
For Type GH505 10” DC Magnetic Shoe Brake

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

On this brake, the magnet coil is a separately enclosed unit mounted between an inner and outer armature. When the coil is
properly energized, the armatures are attracted to each other until their outer poles seal. The action of the armatures moves the
shoes away from the wheel. The inner armature moves the inner shoe and the outer armature moves the outer shoe. When the
coil is de-energized, the compression spring forces the armatures apart and presses the shoes against the wheel.

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

(Refer To Dimension Drawing For Mounting Dimensions)

1. Assemble brake wheel “B” on motor shaft 7. Bump the base into the best position to get the
2. Back off lock nut “U” and pull rod nut “P” about most favorable fit of the shoes against the wheel
one inch. “B”. C/L of the wheel must be aligned with the
3. Back off lock nut “T”. Turn screw “C” clockwise to punch mark of base to obtain proper horizontal
lift the wedge at the top of the inner shoe lever “L”. positioning of the brake, and with C/L of shoe
4. Slide the brake into place around the brake wheel pivot sockets to obtain the proper vertical
“B” and start bolts into the base mounting surface. positioning of the brake.
5. Loosen the holding screws “K” on both shoe 8. If the mounting surface is not flat or is not parallel
levers leaving only a light grip. to the shaft axis, shimming may be necessary.
6. Push the shoe levers “N” and “L” against the Tighten the holding bolts to hold the base firmly in
brake wheel “B” and check to insure shoes fit place.
evenly across the wheel face.

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PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION – (Continued)

9. Be sure there is some spring pressure tending to 13. With the brake set, tighten screws “K” on the shoes.
separate the two armatures “D” and “F”. This can 14. Note that when the brake is correctly adjusted for proper
be tested by turning nut “G” clockwise. If nut “G” stroke, the torque adjuster washer face stands clear of the
cannot be turned, the gland inside is tight against armature “F” surface. As the lining wears this clearance
the stop on the screw and a maximum spring decreases. If the adjustment is neglected, the brake
pressure is applied. operation can become sluggish and when the torque
10. Turn the screw “C” on the top of the inner shoe adjuster washer touches the armature, the torque drops
lever counter-clockwise to move the wedge rapidly reaching zero when the flexure of the lever is used
downward until the inner armature “D” sounding up. The clearance dimension is not a measurable value
pin “E” is flush when pressed. Tighten locknut “T”. but is determined by proper adjustment of individual
Readjust after wheel has reached normal brakes.
operating temperature to allow for thermal
expansion of the brake wheel. Re-inspect and TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
adjust if necessary after several operations.
11. Tighten the pull rod nut “P” until the outer armature Turn
“F” sounding pin “E” is flush when pressed. Tighten “G” Back Off
Size
locknut “U”. Readjust after wheel has reached Coil Rated Clock Turns If
Of Duty
Winding Torque wise “G” From
normal operating temperature to allow for thermal Brake
To Solid
expansion of the brake wheel. Re-inspect and Solid
adjust if necessary after several operations. Shunt Int. 200 X 0
12. Full torque is obtained by turning the torque
Shunt Int. 150 X 2-5/6
adjuster “G” until the gland inside is snug against 10”
Series ½ Hour 200 X 0
the stop. Less than full torque is obtained by
turning the torque adjuster “G” counter-clockwise. Series 1 Hour 130 X 4
Check the nameplate on the brake and the table in Minimum Torque 100 X 5-4/6
paragraph 14 for maximum torque setting for the
duty rating of the brake.

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RENEWAL PARTS
(Refer to Fig. 2, Page 2)

Item No. Item No.

Description Of Part Part No. Description Of Part Part No.
No. Req. No. Req.
18 Self-Locking Screw 1/2”-13 X .875 4 11-4640
1 Locknut 5/8-11 ……………………. 1 15-670
Angle Bracket Bushing (not 4 29-5535-2
2 Spherical Washer ………………… 1 16-1598
shown) ……………………………...
½-13 X .750 Hex Head Bolt 4 11-3555
3 Spring ……………………………… 1 69-2024 19
½” Helical Washer 4 916-199
4 Spring Pin .187 X 1.50” Long 1 13-3186-7 20 Angle Bracket ……………………... 2 79-15572-6
5 Pull Rod (includes items 3 & 4) 1 61-1006 21 Gasket 2 32-467-7
6 Locknut ……………………….……. 1 915-1403Z 22 Inner Shoe Lever (includes item 7) 1 24-3288-11
7 Wedge Adj Screw Assembly……... 1 54-11507-2 23 Base (includes items 21, 25, 26, 1 17-6371-3
(includes item 6).………………….. 27, 28) ………………………………
24 Brake Wheel (give complete 1 …………..
8 Adjusting Wedge …………….……. 1 54-2813
nameplate data) ……………………
9 Inner Armature ……………………. 1 48-627-5
Sounding Pin ……………………... 1 13-3485 25 Retainer ……………………………. 4 55-1650
Sounding Pin Bushing ……………. 1 29-2762
10 Pin .625 X 3.625 long ……….……. 1 13-506-9 26 Lock Bracket ………………………. 4 79-6783-5
11 Outer Armature …………………… 1 48-627-9
Sounding Pin ……………………... 1 13-3485 27 ½-13 X 1.25” Screw …………….. 4 11-2051
Sounding Pin Bushing ……………. 1 29-2762
12 Rubber Guard …………………….. 1 73-1017-2 28 Gasket ……………………………… 2 32-467-2
13 Spring Pin .187 X .875” Long 1 13-3186-5 29 Outer Shoe Lever …………………. 1 24-3289-4
14 Torque Adjusting Screw …………. 1 11-4625-2 30 Shoe Lining (for riveted shoe only 2 48-1818-2
(includes items 13 & 15) …………. Groov-Pin (rivet) …………………... 16 13-4762
15 Gland ………………………………. 1 49-2194-2 31 Clamp ……………………………… 4 55-1037
16 Torque Spring …………………….. 1 69-1680 32 Self-Locking Bolt 3/8-16 X 1.50” … 4 11-3046-2
33 Shoe (w/ bonded lining) …………. 2 48-1268-4
17 Coil (Give No. On Coil) …………... 1 …………
Shoe (w/ riveted lining) …………… 2 48-1463-3
34 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-11 ……………… 1 915-1443Z

RENEWAL OF BRAKE SHOE LININGS

(Linings Fastened with Groov-Pins)

1. After removing the old lining and groov-pins,

clamp the new lining so it lies closely in the
shoe.
2. Drill through the lining from the rear of the shoe
with no. 13 (.185) drill.
3. Counter-bore 9/16” to dimensions shown in the
sketch to the right. Bottom of counter-bore to
be 135° included angle. (number of holes
required per table below)

BRAKE LININGS FASTENED WITH GROOV-PIN

Groov-Pin
Brake Size No. Req’d Part No. Hole In Lining Hole in Shoe Counter-Bore Lining
Per Shoe
3/16” Ream and 20° Cts’k to 9/16” Diameter Depth
10” 8 13-4762 # 13 (.185”) drill
.210-.220 Diameter Per Above Sketch

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF A SHOE

(Refer to Fig. 1 page 1)

1. Back off locknut “U” and nut “P” on the pull rod 4. Re-assemble new shoe into groove in shoe
“A”. or loosen locknut “T” and turn screw “C” lever. Do not tighten screws at this time.
clockwise to lift the wedge to relieve the pressure 5. Press the shoe against the wheel and tighten
between the chosen shoe and wheel. screws “K”.
2. Remove screws “K” from the shoe being 6. Readjust brake.
removed.
3. Slide the shoe out sideways

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PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF A SHOE LEVER

(Refer to Fig. 1, Page 1)

1. If removal of the outer shoe lever “N” is 4. To remove the inner shoe lever “L”, loosen
required, loosen locknut “U” and back off nut locknut “T” and turn screw “C” clockwise until
“P” until the pull rod “A” may be lifted up the pressure of the shoe against the wheel is
around the pivot in the outer armature “F”. relieved. Refer to shoe retainer “M”. Both
2. Refer to shoe retainer “M”. Both sides of the sides of the shoe lever are equipped with a
shoe lever are equipped with a lock bracket, lock bracket, screw, and retainer plate. Bend
screw, and retainer plate. Bend back tab of back tab of the lock bracket. Remove screw
the lock bracket. Remove screw and retainer and retainer plate. When re-installing and
plate. When re-installing and after tightening after tightening the screw, bend the tab of the
the screw, bend the tab of the lock bracket lock bracket against the flat of the screw.
against the flat of the screw. 5. With the retaining plate removed, slide the
3. With the retaining plate removed, slide the outer shoe lever “L” to either side of the
outer shoe lever “N” to either side of the brake.
brake.

REPLACEMENT OF A COIL
(Refer to Fig. 1, Page 1)

1. Turn torque adjuster “G” counter clockwise 7. Set the armature “F” back into position. The
until the torque spring is loose. spring gland of the torque adjuster must be
2. Disconnect thee pull rod end from the outer centered in the hole of the inner armature
armature “F”. ”D”. Assemble angle bracket and screws “H”
3. Remove screws “H” from base. and “R” with screws hand tight only.
4. Lift the outer armature “F” out of the pocket 8. Attach pull rod “A” to armature “F”.
in the base and pull outward. 9. Pull armatures “F” and “D” together
5. Remove the screws “J” used to attached the magnetically or by using a clamp. Tighten
coil to the base pedestal and slide coil from screws “H” and the base such that a
base pedestal. clearance of 0.25 ± 0.015 will be maintained
6. Set the new coil on the pedestal and install between the armature “F” and bracket “S”.
mounting screws “J”. Do not tighten at this The clearance should be uniform. Remove
time. clamp (if used).
10. Adjust the torque spring and shoe positions
as described in the installation instructions.

PROCEDURE FOR RE-ADJUSTMENT FOR LINING WEAR

(Refer to Fig. 1, Page 1)

Periodic checks should be made on the 2. Loosen locknut “T”. Turn screw “C”
installation and when the sounding pins depress counter-clockwise to move the wedge
more than 1/64” below surface, adjustments downward until the inner armature
should be made to compensate for normal lining sounding pin is flush when it is pressed
wear. This check and the adjustments should be inward.
made when the wheel is at normal operating 3. Tighten locknuts “U” and “T”.
temperature to allow for thermal expansion of the
wheel. Re-inspect after several operations. It is recommended the brake shoe linings be
replaced when the lining thickness at the
1. Loosen the locknut “U” and tighten nut center of the shoe has decreased to .125”
“P” on the outer end of pull rod “A” until for riveted construction and .062 for bonded
the sounding pin in the outer armature construction. Use genuine OEM lining
is flush with the surface when it is material only to insure brake maintains
pressed. rated torque.

(See paragraph 14, Page 2)

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