TM5-6115-593-34NAVFAC P-8-631-34TO-35C2-3-463-2CHAPTER 6MAINTENANCE OF THE SUPPORT FRAME ASSEMBLY6-1. GENERAL. The support frame assembly (figure 6-1) is mounted directly on the generator set baseassembly. It provides support for major components ofthe generator set, as well as providing a support for theoptional housing kit. It is comprised of front, center, andrear support frames held together by tie bars.6-2. REPLACEMENT. Removal and replacement ofsupport frame assembly members, are as follows:NOTEIf generator set had a housing kit,mufflers would be partially removedprior to removing the housing kit.a.Remove housing kit, refer to Chapter 15.b.Remove the AC-DC control box, external powerbox, control cubicle and reconnection box (seeChapter 2).c.Partially disassemble the air-cleaner and mufflerassemblies in order to dismantle the supportframe. The air-cleaner bracket bolts mountedon the top center support frame (5, figure 6-1)must be removed. Also, remove boltssupporting the mufflers to the silencer frame tiebar assembly (13), and remove mufflers.d.Frame supports (4, 5, 6 11, and 12) areremoved by removing screws (1), nuts (3), andwashers (2).e.Remove silencer frame tie bar assembly (13) asa complete unit.WARNINGSILENCER FRAME ASSEMBLY ISHEAVY. BE SURE TO PROVIDEADEQUATE SUPPORT.f.Support frames (uprights) (21, 22, 23, 24, 25,and 26) are mounted to base assembly withscrews (18), nuts (20) and washers (19).NOTEThe bar assembly (7) must beremoved before removing rearsupport frames (25 and 26).g.Remove folding step (17) from center right handsupport frame (24) by removing screw (14), nuts(16), and washers (15).6-1
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