TM 5-6115-365-15
C 2
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 as shown in
figure 19-3.
(4)
Be
sure
that
both
generators
are
connected to the generator set ground terminal stud, as
shown in figure 19-3.
d.
Fuel Hose Connection. Connect the fuel hoses
as illustrated in figure 19-4.
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.
19-4. Starting
a.
Perform
the
setting-up
and
pre-starting
procedures (para 19-3).
b.
Be sure the generator transfer switch is OFF
(fig. 19-3).
c.
Start
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
19-5. Stopping
a.
Turn the generator transfer switch OFF or in
position to select a standby generator (fig. 19-3).
b.
Stop
the
generator
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
19-6. Operation
a.
Start the generator (para 19-4) and position the
transfer switch to the desired generator.
b.
Operate
the
generator
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
c.
Perform
the
fuel
connection
and
transfer
procedure as instructed in figure 19-4.
19-4
