TM 5-6115-365-15
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Section II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
16-3.
Setting-Up Instructions
a.
Leveling.
(1)
Locate the trailer on as level a surface as
possible in order for the generator sets IA) operate
efficiently.
(2)
Set brakes and block wheels securely to
prevent any movement. Operate the handbrake at
weekly intervals to assure freedom of linkage.
(3)
Pull leg support down and adjust length
for firm contact with ground.
Warning
Wheels must be blocked, brakes set,
and leg support down in support
position before attempting to roll up
the tarpaulin and before starting to
assemble or set up the equipment for
operation.
b.
Preparation For Starting.
(1)
Roll up tarpaulin, remove splash shield
and set it aside as shown in figure 16-3.
(2)
Remove all loose auxiliary items and
anything else that might restrict the free circulation of air
through the trailer and around the generator set. There
should be a minimum of 25 inches of air space on all
sides of the generator.
Caution
It is of foremost importance that
there be free circulation of air around
the generator set at all times during
operation. Inadequate ventilation is a
major cause of damage to the
equipment.
(3)
Connect the load cable as shown in figure
16-4.
c.
Grounding.
Warning
Never operate the generator set until
it
has
been
properly
grounded.
Electrical defects in the load lines or
equipment
can
cause
death
by
electrocution when contact is made
with an ungrounded system.
(1)
The generator set must be grounded prior
to operation. The ground may be any of three methods,
depending on the location and terrain:
(a)
A ground rod driven to a depth of 8
feet.
(b)
An underground metallic water
piping system.
(c)
A metal plate (4 ft. sq) 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 terminal stud and connect
the generator to the ground terminal stud and connect
the generator to the ground terminal stud as shown in
figure 16-3.
d.
Fuel Hose Connection. Connect the fuel hoses
as illustrated in figure 16-5.
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.
16-4.
Starting
a.
Perform
the
setting-up
and
pre-starting
procedures (para 16-3).
b.
Start
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-450-15.
16-5.
Stopping
Stop
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 56115-450-15.
16-6.
Operation
a.
Operate the generator set as instructed in
TM 5-6115-450-15.
b.
Perform the fuel transfer procedure as instructed
in figure 16-5.
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