TM 9-6115-669-13&P
4.34 LOAD BANK PROCEDURES (AVTRON 150 kW RESISTIVE)
This task covers:
a.
O p e r a t i n g b .
Shutdown
Load Bank
(item 23, appendix )
Reference
Generator Set 150 kW,
shutdown paragraph 2.5.2.
None
Two
WARNING
Potential 208VAC shock hazard, Do not disconnect or
connected control or power cables while generator set 1 or 2 is
running.
Always install protective covers on control and power cables
when cables are disconnected.
CAUTION
Load bank is configured for 120/208 volt, 3-phase, 400 Hz
condition,
make sure generator set matches this
configuration.
CAUTION
Never exceed the rated voltage, as this will cause the load
bank to overheat.
Do not apply DC voltages, as the contractors do not have arc
blowout magnets.
Do not exceed the 30 kW rating on the PU-789 or PU-804 30 kW
generator set.
1.
Set-up load bank
a.
Set all switches on the EPP III/EPU junction box to OFF.
b.
Set all switches on the load bank to OFF.
c.
Connect load bank cables L1, L2, L3, and LO to EPP III/EPU junction box. Connect power
and control cables of generator set to junction box. Connect all ground cables to earth
ground.
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