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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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GENERAL.
The winterization kit is designed to be mounted in generator sets where extreme cold temperatures are anticipated. The kit
consists of a coolant heater, which allows the generator set to operate to -50F (-45.6C). The coolant heater circulates the
coolant from the generator set through the heater pump and heats the coolant by the heater and returns it back through the
radiator of the generator. Then, continues the cycle until the temperature reaches 176F. The heater then goes into low heat.
If the coolant temperature drops to 158F, then the heater will switch to high heat mode.
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
1-10.1 Characteristics. The Winterization Kit consists of a coolant heater, which allows the generator set to operate
up to -50F (-45.6C).
1-10.1.2 Capabilities and Features. The heater burns fuel from the generator fuel tank to heat the coolant, which is
pumped through the engine block. The kit consists of a heater and coolant pump, a control unit, an ON-OFF switch, a fuel
pump and line, coolant circulating lines, a wiring harness and mounting hardware to ensure operation to -50F (-45.6C).
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Figure 1-1 illustrates the major components of the kit and shows their locations on the 30kW Tactical Quiet Generator Set.
(Refer to Table 1-1 for item names).
Item
No.
Item Name
Description
A fuel-burning heater, pre-heats engine coolant permitting generator operation
Winterization Kit
to -50F (-45.6C).
1
Control Unit
Controls heater operations.
2
Heater
Circulates coolant.
3
Fuel Pump
Provides fuel for heater.
4
Fuel Lines
Provides a means of transporting fuel to heater.
5
Coolant Pump
Pumps coolant from generator to heater.
6
Coolant Lines
Provides a means of transporting coolant for circulation.
7
Switch/Lamp
Turns on/off heater and lamp indicates operations.
8
Wire Harness
Provides a flow of electricity to different components to operate.
