TM 5-6115-629-14&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section l. OPERATING PROCEDURES
2.1.
Power Plant Operating Procedures. The typical mission for any mobile power generating
equipment can be described in three steps or phases. In the first phase, the power plant is towed to
the worksite and installed by unit level technicians (paragraph 4-2). In the second phase of the
mission, the operator starts the generator sets, runs them to power a system or equipment, and
eventually shuts them down. In the final phase, the power plant is dismantled, packed up and either
moved to a new worksite or returned to standby status (paragraph 4-3). This final phase is also
accomplished by unit level technicians.
a. Generator Set Operating Procedures.
WARNING
Do not operate power plant generator set(s) until properly grounded
(paragraph 4-2, b.) Serious injury or death by electrocution can result from
operating an ungrounded generator set.
Operating noise level of generator sets can cause hearing damage. Ear
protectors, as recommended by medical or safety officer, must be worn when
working near power plant.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to equipment, make certain of voltage, frequency, and
phase requirements of load connected to power plant.
NOTE
Before starting generator set, do your Before PMCS as described in table 3-2.
Detailed procedures for prestarting, starting, operating, and shutting down the power plant generator
sets are found in TM 5-6115-545-12 and on the Operating Instruction data plates found on the equip-
ment. Refer to the data plate, located inside the right hand control panel door, to start and run the
generator sets. Monitor and adjust power output as required during operation. At the end of the
mission, shut down the generator sets in accordance with the operating instructions on the data plate.
b. Switch Box Operating Procedures. Start and stop generator sets in accordance with paragraph
2-1, a., when instructed to do so in the following procedures.
CAUTION
Close all doors on generator sets except doors over control panels and
louvers.
(1) Set circuit breakers on both power plant generator sets to OFF position.
(2) Set both switches on switch box to OFF position.
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