Torque Cheat Sheet6
Torque Cheat Sheet6
Torque Cheat Sheet6
Bedplate-to-Yaw Bearing
2800NM / 2065 ft.lbs Avanti 3 6800psi
Size 60mm Avanti 3 Dual 6600psi
10% Annual HY-3MXT 6400psi React off adjacent bolts not tower wall.
Stealth 4 5100psi
Electric Torque Gun 2065 ft.lbs
Main Bearing
3500Nm / 2582 ft lbs HY-5MXT 4600psi Will not reach all bolts on some bearings.
Size: 60mm Avanti 5 Dual 4700psi Will not reach all bolts on some bearings.
10% Annual Avanti 3 Dual 8200psi
Avanti 3 8600psi
Pitch Drive
8.8-210Nm / 155 ft.lbs 8.8-155ft.lbs
10.9/12.9-280Nm / 206 ft.lbs Torque wrench, 1/2" drive 10.9/12.9- 206
Size: 14mm Hex ft.lbs
100% BIM 10% Annual Extension, 1/2" drive, 9 inch Due to low torque value an extension is allowed.
Yaw Drive
10.9 = 580Nm / 427 ft.lbs 10.9-5200psi 10.9 / 12.9 refers to bolt hardness, found on bolt
HY-.7MXT
12.9 = 690Nm / 510 ft.lbs 12.9-6200psi
Size: 17mm Hex 10.9-5500psi 10.9 / 12.9 refers to bolt hardness, found on bolt
LC1
10% Annual 12.9-6600psi
Generator to Damper
800Nm / 590 ft.lbs Torque wrench, 1/2" drive 200Nm Must be used with 4 to 1 multiplier.
Size: 46mm 100% All "Norwolf" 4 to 1 multiplier N/A Warning: Follow arrows on tool.
The information in this chart is subject to change. Refer to 1.xSerie_xxHz_TSP_BoltTorquexx_ENxxx.01 for updated information. April, 2012
GE 1.X Series Torque Chart
Torque Value Approved Tool Setting Special Considerations
Generator Damper to Bedplate
450Nm / 331 ft.lbs Torque wrench 3/4" drive 331 ft.lbs 30mm, 3/4" drive, Non-Impact, Thin wall socket.
Size:30 100% BIM, 10% Annual
Generator J-Boxes
Torque value is listed in J-Box Torque Wrench 1/2" drive Value in J-Box Due to low torque value extensions are allowed.
Shrink Disc
1700Nm / 1254 ft.lbs Avanti 3 4100psi
Size: 46 Avanti 3 Dual 4000psi
100% BIM HY-3MXT 3900psi
10% Annual Electric Torque Gun 1254 ft.lbs Need to replace cut zip ties, 7 required.
25% Annual Electric Torque Gun 959 ft.lbs Only used for easily reached bolts.
Anchor Bolts
Specifications for anchor bolt maintenance MUST come from the foundation design engineer.
Request the following information from the customer: Frequency, Torque Spec, Quantity, and Corrective Action if found out of spec.
Questions relating to anchor bolt maintenance should be directed to a member of the TPM team.
The information in this chart is subject to change. Refer to 1.xSerie_xxHz_TSP_BoltTorquexx_ENxxx.01 for updated information. April, 2012