ARMY TM 9-6115-643-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-22
Section VI. RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
2.7.
GENERAL METHODS USED TO ATTAIN PROPER SUPPRESSION.
Suppression is attained by providing a low resistance path to ground for stray currents. The methods used include
shielding the ignition and high-frequency wires, grounding the frame with bonding straps, and using filtering systems.
2.8.
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS.
2.8.1.
Primary Suppression Components. Primary suppression components are those whose primary function is to
suppress electromagnetic interference.
The primary suppression components on this generator set are the output box access door EMI seal (outer seal), para-
graph 2.18, the load output terminal board EMI fitters, paragraph 2.101, and t he voltage reconnection terminal board ca-
pacitors, paragraph 2.94.
2.8.2.
Secondary Suppression Components. Secondary suppression components have electromagnetic interfer-
ence suppression functions which are incidental or secondary to their primary function. The only secondary suppression
component for the generator set is the housing, refer to Section Section IX, Maintenance of Housing for removal and
installation procedures.
Section VIl. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
2.9. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION. The generator set is capable of being operated by per-
sonnel wearing nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) protective clothing without special tools or support equipment. Refer
to FM 3-5, NBC Decontamination for information on decontamination procedures. Specific procedures for the generator
set are the following:
2.9.1.
Control panel indicators sealing gaskets, rubber sleeves, rope draw cords at output terminal access ports, con-
trol panel door gaskets, access door gaskets, rubber tubing and belts within the engine compartment, coverings for electri-
cal conduits, external water drain tubing, and retaining cords for slave receptacle covers will absorb and retain chemical
agents. Replacement of these items is the recommended method of decontamination.
2.9.2.
Lubricants, fuel, coolant, or battery fluid may be present on the external surfaces of the generator set or compo-
nents due to leaks or normal operation. These fluids will absorb NBC agents. The preferred method of decontamination
is removal of these fluids using conventional decontamination methods in accordance with FM 3-5.
2.9.3.
Continued decontamination of external generator set surfaces with supertropical bleach (STB)/decontaminat-
ing solution number 2 (DS2) will degrade clear plastic indicator coverings to a point where reading indicators will become
impossible. This problem will become more evident for soldiers wearing protective masks. Therefore, the use of STB or
DS2 decontaminants in these areas should be minimized. Indicators should be decontaminated with warm soapy water.
2.9.4.
External surfaces of the control panel assembly that are marked with painted or stamped lettering will not with-
stand repeated decontamination with STB or DS2 without degradation of this lettering. The recommended method of de-
contamination for these areas is warm soapy water.
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