ARMY TM 9-8115-843-10
AIR FORCE TO 3SC2-3-445-21
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e. Remove moisture from generator set components
before and after each operating period.
The generator set will operate at elevations up to 4000 feet
f. Keep fuel tank full to protect against moisture,
(1219.1 meters) above sea level without special
adjustment or reduction in load. At elevations greater than
4000 feet (1219.1 meters) above sea level, the kilowatt
2-17 OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS.
rating is reduced approximately 3.5 percent for each
additional 1000 feet (304.8 meters).
2-19
Failure to remove waterproof material before
operating generator set could result in
2-19.1
equipment darmage.
If possible, provide a shelter for the generator set.
a.
Locate generator set so that radiator faces into
2-19.2
prevailing winds. Use natural barriers or, if possible,
construct a barrier to protect generator set from salt
water. Cover generator set with canvas or other
waterproof material when it is not being operated.
Keep all generator access doors dosed, as much as
b.
possible, to prevent entry of salt water into housing
assembly.
b. Start discharged generator set, refer to paragraph
Wash exterior surfaces frequently with dean water
c.
when generator set is not operating.
c. Remove NATO slave cable after generator set
d.
Check wiring connections for corrosion and wire
starts.