TM 5-6115-365-15
C2
Section II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
17-3. Setting-up Instructions
a.
Leveling.
(1)
Locate the trailer on as level a surface as
possible in order for the generator set to 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
tarpaulin and before starting to
assemble or set-up the equipment for
operation.
b.
Preparation for Starting.
(1)
Roll up tarpaulin and remove bows and
racks. (Fig. 17-2)
(2)
Open trailer tailgate and remove all loose
auxiliary items and anything else that might block the
free circulation of air through the trailer and around the
generator set.
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 equipment.
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 (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 terminal stud and connect
the generator to the ground terminal stud as shown in
figure 17-3.
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.
17-4. Starting
a.
Perform setting-up and pre-starting procedures
(para 17-3).
b.
Start
the
generator
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-450-15.
17-5. Stopping
Stop
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-450-15.
17-6. Operation
a.
Operate the generator set as instructed in
TM 5-6115-450-15.
b.
Perform the fuel transfer procedure as instructed
in figure 17-4.
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