SPB 46-Alternador Bearing Maintenance

Product
Support Bulletin
Issue Date: January 18, 2011
Service Global Lit Num: CPGK - S - 00000063 - 0
Revision: 0
Title: ESB - Alternator Bearing Maintenance (Ref: ESB-SPB 46)
Model(s) 1250GQNA, C1250 N6C, 1540GQNA, C1540 N5C, 1750GQNB, C1750 N5C,
1750GQPB, C1750 N6C, 2000GQNC, C2000 N5C, 2000GQPC, C2000 N6C,
1200GQMA, 1370GQMA, 1570GQMA, 1000GQKB, C1000 N6C, 1100GQKC,
C1100 N6C, 1160GQKA, C1160 N5C, 1400GQKC, C1400 N5C, 1400GQKA,
C1400 N6C.
Background/Description:
The purpose of this Service/Parts Topic is to remind the field of the maintenance
requirements for the “re-greasable bearings” as fitted to the Cummins Generator
Technologies supplied alternators fitted to the Generator Models as indicated in the above
table.
Warranty Impact:
Correct routine maintenance, as detailed in the Cummins Operation and Maintenance

Manuals is critical for achieving Generator Set service life, reliability and performance.
It is important to understand that the Generator Set must be operated and maintained in
accordance to Cummins published guidelines. Failure to follow these published guidelines
can result in severe Generator Set damage. Whilst failing to follow these guidelines will not
void Cummins warranty, it must be understood that Cummins will deny coverage for any
corrective work or progressive damage that Cummins alone determines was caused by not
following the applicable Operation and Maintenance guidelines and service intervals.
Cummins Warranty Bulletin 3624642 states that the Owner is responsible for the operation
and maintenance of the Generator set as specified in the Cummins Operation and
Maintenance Manuals. The Warranty Bulletin also states that Cummins is not responsible
for failures resulting from Owner or operator abuse, such as: operation without adequate
coolant or lubricants; overfueling; overspeeding; lack of maintenance to lubricating, cooling
or air intake systems.
The information contained within this Service / Parts Topic does not authorise TRP or
Campaign practices.
©2011 Cummins Power Generation, Inc. All rights reserved
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Background:
All alternators supplied by Cummins Generator Technologies (CGT) for use on the QSK60G
(all model variants), QSV81/91G (all model variants) and QSV91G 2MWe (all model
variants are currently two-bearing alternators). They are equipped with two “re-greasable”
bearings, fitted at the drive end and non-drive end of the alternator.
It is important that the recommended maintenance procedures are followed to re-grease

alternator bearings. The interval of the re-grease maintenance must be in compliance with
the applicable maintenance schedule in the Generator Set Operation & Maintenance Manual
(also available on QSOL). Failure to follow the procedure or recommended interval will
degrade alternator life or lead to premature failure.
Corrective Actions:
Re-Greasable Bearings:
Where re-greasable bearings are fitted the bearing housings incorporate fittings for pipe
work to an external grease nipple.
Generators with re-greasable bearings are supplied with information labels advising the
user of the following:
 Grease type
 Re-lubrication frequency
 Quantity of grease to be used
These instructions must be followed. This information is repeated in the Operation and
Maintenance manuals, as well as the CGT Installation, Service and Maintenance Manual for
the specific range of alternator.
NOTE: The specified grease must never be mixed with that of another type as bearing
failure will occur.
Bearing Maintenance – Re-lubrication:
Reference should be made to the following Cummins procedures and publications (available
via QuickServe Online):
 66-021-027om-ng Bearing, Generator (4021313 Operation and Maintenance Manual –
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QSV Generator Sets)
 05T21-1 Alternator Bearing Maintenance (Cummins, Inc. Service/Parts Topic -
QSV81G & QSV91G)
 84-021-027-om-pwgn Bearing, Generator (4021395 Operation and Maintenance
Manual – QSK60G)
The maintenance recommendations contained within these publications must be followed;

otherwise alternator bearing life and reliability will be greatly reduced.
NOTE: An increase in alternator bearing operating temperature can be observed following

the re-lubrication process. Bearing temperature will return to normal after approximately 10
hours of operation.
Alternator Bearing Replacement:
Reference should be made to the following Cummins procedures and publications (available
via QuickServe Online):
 66-021-027tr-ng Bearing, Generator (4021314 Troubleshooting and Repair Manual –

QSV Generator Sets – section 21)
 84-021-027-tr Bearing, Generator (4021396 Troubleshooting and Repair Manual –
QSK60G Generator Sets – section 21).
These publications detail the recommended procedures for the replacement of the
alternator bearings. Reference should also be made to the specific Generator Set Operation
and Maintenance Manual for the recommended replacement interval.
Contact:
If required, further advise can be obtained by containing your local Cummins authorised
distributor or Energy Solutions Business (ESB) regional Project Company.
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Correct routine maintenance, as detailed in the Cummins Operation and Maintenance

It is important that the recommended maintenance procedures are followed to re-grease

Bearing Maintenance – Re-lubrication:

 66-021-027om-ng Bearing, Generator (4021313 Operation and Maintenance Manual –

The maintenance recommendations contained within these publications must be followed;

NOTE: An increase in alternator bearing operating temperature can be observed following

Alternator Bearing Replacement:

 66-021-027tr-ng Bearing, Generator (4021314 Troubleshooting and Repair Manual –

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