TM 9-6115-669-13&P
WARNING
Never attempt to connect control or power cables while the
Generator Set 150 kW is running. Failure to observe this
warning could result in severe personal injury or death by
electrocution.
j.
Connect all cables to Generator Set 150 kW:
Connect control cable:
(1) Remove protective cap (8, Figure 4-20) from plug at end of control cable (6).
(2) Remove protective cap (7) from J9 PARALLEL OPERATION socket.
(3) Coat threads of control cable plug (6) and socket J9 with copper paste.
(4) Insert plug of control cable (6) into J9 PARALLEL OPERATION socket, and tighten
down.
(5) Screw protective caps (7) and (8) together.
N O T E
The interlock switch (interlock loop) of sockets L1 (OA), L2
(OB), L3 (OC), and N will not close until the cable plugs are
correctly tightened down.
Connect power cables as follows:
(1) Remove protective covers (15, 16, 17 and 18) from end of cables L1, L2, L3, and N.
(2) Coat threads of plug from power cable L1 (12) and socket L1 (OA) with copper paste.
(3) Insert plug of power cable L1 into socket L1 (OA), and tighten down.
(4) Insert plugs of power cables L2, L3 and N (9, 10, 11) and tighten down.
k.
If necessary, swing cable drums (1 to 4) back in the operation position, and lock in place.
l.
If necessary, attach exhaust hoses (4, figure 4-22).
m. Connect load bank to generator set and perform procedures in paragraph 4.34.
CAUTION
Use the forklift only on the side of the Generator Set 150 kW shown
in figure 4-23. This requires folding down side panels (2).
Use only forklifts with a fork length of at least 80 inches (2000 mm)
and a capacity of approximately 12,000 lb. (6 metric tons). Place a
mark at 20 inches (600 mm) as shown in figure 4-24.
Do not damage RDU cable (3, figure 4-22) during set down of the
Generator Set 150 kW.
a.
Arrange PDU cable (3) so it will not be damaged when the Generator Set 150 kW is set down.
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