TM 9-6115-646-14&P
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Description. Power Unit PU-495 (figures 1-1 and 1-2) is made up of one Tactical Utility Generator Set, DOD
Model MEP-007 mounted on a modified M353 trailer. The generator set is a liquid-cooled, diesel engine-driven unit with a
load capacity of 100 KW at 50/60 Hz. The trailer is a two-wheeled, single-tired unit with a 3-1/2-ton carrying capacity.
Modifications to the basic trailer provide stowage for the accessories and all equipment necessary for mobile operation.
Steps mounted on each corner of the trailer, and cover plates on the sides and front frame rails, provide a work platform
for the operator and maintenance personnel when servicing the generator set.
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Tabulated Data. The tabulated data provides operator and unit level personnel with the dimensions and weights
for Power Unit PU-495. These specifications are computed from the combined dimensions and weights of the generator
set and trailer as modified for use with the power unit. Specifications of the individual components can be found in their
respective technical publications. For additional information concerning Generator Set, DOD Model MEP-007A, refer to
TM 5-6115-457-12 and -34. For additional information concerning Generator Set, DOD Model M EP-007B, refer to TM 5-
6115-600-12 and -34. For additional information on the M353 trailer, refer to TM 9-2330-247-14&P. The tabulated data
also includes the location and content of all data plates unique to the power unit.
a.
Identification and Instruction Plates.
(1) Identification plate.
(a)
Location. This plate is located on the front roadside frame between the trailer body and the drawbar ring.
(b)
Content.
US
US
POWER UNIT
POWER UNIT
PU-495A/G
or
PU-495B/G
KW 100
KW 100
HERTZ 50/60
HERTZ 50/60
NSN 6115-00-394-9575
NSN 6115-01-134-0165
(2) Instruction plate.
(a)
Location. This plate is located near the ground stud on the front, roadside comer of the trailer body.
(b)
Content.
GROUND TERMINAL
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