“A Stitch in Time...”
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1. AC Motors & Start<strong>in</strong>g Equipment<br />
Figure 11<br />
Connections for test<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>sulation resistance of a motor, start<strong>in</strong>g<br />
equipment and connect<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>es, <strong>in</strong> parallel. Note that the starter switch is<br />
<strong>in</strong> the “on<strong>”</strong> position for the test. It is always preferable to disconnect the<br />
component parts and test them separately <strong>in</strong> order to determ<strong>in</strong>e where<br />
weaknesses exist.<br />
2. DC Generators & Motors<br />
Figure 12<br />
With the brushes raised as <strong>in</strong>dicated, the brush rigg<strong>in</strong>g and field coils can be<br />
tested separately from the armature. Likewise the armature can be tested by<br />
itself. With the brushes lowered, the test will be that of brush rigg<strong>in</strong>g, field<br />
coils and armature comb<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
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A STITCH IN TIME