TM 5-6115-365-15
Section II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Wheels must be blocked, brakes set, and leg supports down in support position
before operating the equipment.
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.
Never operate the generator set in an inclosed area unless the exhaust gases are
piped to the outside. Inhalation of exhaust fumes will result in serious illness or
death.
23-3. 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 hand brake at
weekly intervals to assure freedom of linkage.
(3)
Pull leg supports down and adjust length
for firm contact with ground.
b.
Grounding.
(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 stud.
23-4. Starting
a.
Perform the pre-starting procedures described in
paragraph 1-3.
b.
Start
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-545-12.
23-5. Stopping
Stop
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-545-12.
23-6. Operation
Operate
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-545-12.
¶U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1991 - 554-030/40122
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