TM 5-6115-365-15
Section II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4-3. Setting-Up Instructions
a.
Leveling.
(1)
Locate the trailer on as level a surface as
possible in order for the generator sets 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 the leg support down and adjust
length for firm contact with ground.
Warning
Wheels must be blocked, brakes set,
and leg prop down in support
position before attempting to roll up
the tarpaulin and before starting to
setup or assemble the equipment for
operation.
b.
Preparation for Starting.
(1)
Roll up tarpaulin and remove splash shield
as shown in figure 4-1.
Caution
It is of foremost importance that
there be free circulation of air around
the generator sets at all times during
operation. Inadequate ventilation is a
major cause of damage to the
equipment.
(2)
Remove all loose auxiliary items and
anything else that might block the free circulation of air
through the trailer and around the generator sets.
Caution
Before starting either generator set,
check
that
the
output
selector
switches located in the control boxes
of both generator sets, are positioned
to the same generator output setting
(i.e.,
the
same
selector
switch
setting) denoting voltage, phase, and
number of wires. Failure to check the
selector switch setting could result in
damage to the connected equipment.
(3)
Be sure transfer switch load cables are
connected to the generator sets as illustrated in figure 4-3.
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 underground 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)
The 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 as shown in figure 4-4.
(4)
Be
sure
that
both
generators
are
connected to the generator set ground stud as shown in
figure 4-4.
d.
Fuel Hose Connection. Connect the fuel hoses
as illustrated in figure 4-5.
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.
4-4. Starting
a.
Perform setting-up and pre-starting procedures
(para 4-3).
b.
Be sure generator transfer switch is OFF
(Fig. 4-3).
c.
Start
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
4-5. Stopping
a.
Turn generator transfer switch OFF or in position
to select standby generator (Fig. 4-3).
b.
Stop
the
generator
set
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
4-6. Operation
a.
Start the generator (para 4-4) and position
transfer switch to desired generator.
b.
Operate
the
generator
as
instructed
in
TM 5-6115-332-12.
c.
Perform the fuel transfer procedure as instructed
in figure 4-5.
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