ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.
SCOPE.
1.1.1. Type of Manual. This technical manual provides a general description; theory of operation;
operating instructions; operator, unit, direct support, and general support troubleshooting; preventive
maintenance; and corrective maintenance instructions for the Auxiliary Power Unit 10 kW, 120/240 VAC,
60 Hz (Figure 1-1).
1.1.2. Equipment Name and Model Number. The equipment covered in this manual is called the
Auxiliary Power Unit, 10 kW, 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz (APU), MEP-903A (SICPS), MEP-903B (JTACS), or
MEP-903C (WIN-T).
1.1.3. Purpose of Equipment. The APU is a light weight power supply designed for use with
Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) and Joint Tactical Area Communications System
(JTACS) shelters. It fits into the SICPS or JTACS shelter tunnel and supplies sufficient power to operate
installed shelter equipment when external power is not available, or during mobile operation.
1.2.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
by DA PAM 738-750 as contained in the Maintenance Management Update.
1.3.
ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
Administrative storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have preventive
maintenance performed in accordance with the PMCS charts before storing. When removing the
equipment for administrative storage, the PMCS should be performed to assure operational readiness.
1.4.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Destruction of Army and Marine Corps electronics materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance
with TM 750-244-3.
NOTE
This manual will indicate if certain procedures apply
to either WIN-T, JTACS, or SICPS. Unless indicated,
the procedure applies to all three configurations.
NOTE
Refer to “Table 1-1. Differences Between Models” for
differences between MEP-903A, MEP-903B and
MEP-903C, which may not be depicted in the TM
illustrations.
