ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
4-136
4.53. MAIN AC CONTACTOR.
This task covers: a. Test
b. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Shop Equipment, Electrical Repair,
Semitrailer Mounted
(Item 3, Appendix B)
Equipment Conditions
MASTER ON-OFF switch on APU control unit set to
OFF.
Contactor mounting plate removed (para 4.52.).
Materials/Parts
Main AC Contactor
Reference: Figure FO-1
TEST
a. Refer to Figure FO-1 (SICPS/WIN-T) or F0-7 (JTACS) and tag and disconnect electrical leads from
terminals T1, T2, and T3 on main AC contactor by loosening three screws.
b. Using a Multimeter, test for continuity between terminals L1 and T1 on main AC contactor. There
should be no continuity.
c. Refer to Figure 4-41, sheet 1, and apply 24 VDC across main AC contactor (1) terminals A1 and A2
by connecting positive lead from a power supply to terminal A1 and negative lead from power
supply (5) to terminal A2.
d. Repeat step b. There should be continuity.
e. Remove 24 VDC. Continuity between L1 and T1 should be broken.
f. Perform steps b through e, testing continuity between L2 and T2 and L3 and T3 on main AC
contactor (1).
g. If any pair of contacts fails the continuity test, the main AC contactor is defective. Replace main AC
contactor.
WARNING
Ensure
that
APU
DC
power
supply
is
disconnected.
Failure to observe this warning could result in
severe injury or DEATH to personnel.
WARNING
Ensure that the APU is turned off and completely
de-energized before opening generator housing.
Failure to observe this warning could result in
severe injury or DEATH to personnel.
