TM 9-6115-669-13&P
2.8.2 Converting Electric Power Plant III to Road Travel Configuration.
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CAUTION
If commercial power is being used, disconnect power supply from
commercial power converter.
Shut down EPP III as instructed in paragraph 2.8.1.
Unscrew connectors of the four power cables (13, figure 2-26) at RS and ECS (and commercial
power converter if used), and at plug connectors J1 to J4 (15 to 17, 19) at EPP III PDU.
WARNING
The operation of cable drums and handling of the cables is a two
person job. If not performed properly, severe back injury can
result.
CAUTION
When moving the cables, keep the connectors off the ground;
dragging the connectors can damage them and results in short
circuits and system failure.
Manually wind on cable portion with EPP connector (20), slide “green sock” over connector,
and secure with strap.
Reel in cable portion with ECS connector (21) by briefly pulling on cable to unlatch locking
device. Then slowly release the cable until it is completely reeled in. Slide “green sock” over
connector and secure with strap.
Set up the four power cable drums (22) by pulling up on the right angle pin (23) at the base of
the drum and then turning the entire drum assembly 90° counterclockwise. The drum will
lock in place when the right angle pin slips into the hole.
Unscrew connectors for control cable (14) at ECS (and commercial power converter if used),
and at plug connector J5 (18) at EPP III PDU.
Manually wind on cable portion with EPP connector (24), slide “green sock” over connector,
and secure with strap.
Reel in cable portion with ECS connector (25) by briefly pulling on cable to unlatch locking
device. Then slowly release the cable until it is completely reeled in. Slide “green sock” over
connector and secure with strap.
Disconnect the above 98 ft (30 m) grounding cable (1) from the ECS.
Disconnect the far end of the grounding cable (6) from the grounding bar (4) on the PDU.
Using washers (9, 10), serrated lock washer (8), and nut (7). Tighten nut (7).
Disconnect the above 98 ft (30 m) grounding cable (1) from the RS.
Disconnect the far end of the grounding cable (6) from the grounding bar (4) on the PDU.
Using washers (9, 10), serrated lock washer (8), and nut (7). Tighten nut (7).
Disconnect the 49 ft (15 m) grounding cable (1) from the grounding rod (2).
Disconnect the far end of the grounding cable (6) from the grounding bar (4) on the PDU.
Using washers (9, 10), serrated lock washer (8), and nut (7). Tighten nut (7).
Wind grounding cables 98 ft (30 m) around union (3), and store grounding cable 49 ft (15 m)
beside PDU (5) next to U.S. Standard Grounding Assembly
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