TM 9-6115-729-10
100 kW TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR SET
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OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS Continued
OPERATION AT HIGH ALTITUDES
Generator set will operate at elevations up to 4,000 feet (1219.1m) above sea level without special adjustment or
reduction in load. At elevations greater than 4,000 feet (1219.1m) above sea level, kilowatt rating is reduced
approximately 3.5 percent for each additional 1,000 feet (304.8m).
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OPERATION USING BATTLE SHORT SWITCH
CAUTION
Continued operation using the BATTLE SHORT switch can result in damage to the generator set.
NOTE
If any emergency situation requires continued operation of the generator set, the BATTLE SHORT switch
is used to override all protection devices except the overspeed, short circuit devices, and EMERGENCY
STOP function.
BATTLE SHORT switch must be OFF to start generator set.
1.
On EMCP, set BATTLE SHORT switch to OFF.
2.
Set ENGINE CONTROL switch to MANUAL START.
3.
Once generator set starts, lift cover on BATTLE SHORT switch and set to ON.
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OPERATION WHILE CONTAMINATED (NBC)
Generator set will operate in a normal manner when exposed to nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) contamination. It is
capable of being operated by personnel wearing NBC clothing without special tools or support equipment. Refer to FM 3-3, FM
3-4, and FM 3-5.
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