TM 5-6115-365-15
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three methods, depending on the location and the
terrain.
(a)
A ground rod driven to a depth of 8
feet.
(b)
An
underground
metallic
water
piping system.
(c)
A metal plate (9 sq. ft.) buried at a
depth of 4 feet.
(2)
The ground lead must be No. 6 AWG
copper wire bolted or clamped to the rod, plate, or piping
system.
(3)
Connect the other end of the ground lead
to the generator set ground stud.
Warning
Never operate the generator set in an
enclosed area unless the exhaust
gases are piped to the outside.
Inhalation of exhaust fumes will
result in serious illness or death.
5-4. Starting
a.
Perform the pre-starting procedures described in
paragraph 5-3.
b.
Start
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-321-12.
5-5. Stopping
Stop
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-321-12.
5-6. Operation
Operate
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-321-12.
Section III. DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEPOT
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
5-7. Generator Set
a.
Removal. Remove the generator set from the
trailer as illustrated in figure 5-3.
b.
Installation. Install the generator set as
illustrated in figure 5-3.
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