TM 9-6115-730-10
200 kW TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR SET
0006 00
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS Continued
NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE START OPERATION
WARNING
Slave receptacle (NATO connector) is electrically live at all times and is unfused. The Battery
Disconnect Switch does not remove power from the slave receptacle. NATO slave receptacle has 24
VDC even when disconnect switch is set to OFF. This circuit is only dead when the batteries are
fully disconnected. Disconnect the batteries before performing maintenance on the slave receptacle.
Failure to comply can cause injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
The NATO slave receptacle can be used to start the generator set when batteries are discharged.
1.
Connect one end of NATO slave cable to fully charged 24 Vdc system and other end to discharged generator set NATO
SLAVE RECEPTACLE.
2.
On EMCP of discharged TQG, set ENGINE CONTROL switch to MANUAL START to start generator.
3.
Remove NATO slave cable after generator set starts.
END OF TASK
OPERATING PROCEDURES
WARNING
Metal jewelry can conduct electricity and become entangled in generator set components. Remove
all metal jewelry when working on generator set. Failure to comply can cause injury or death to
personnel.
High voltage is produced when this generator set is in operation. Make sure unit is completely shut
down and free of any power source before attempting any repair or maintenance on the unit. Failure
to comply can cause injury or death to personnel.
DC voltages are present at generator set electrical components even with generator set shut down.
Avoid shorting any positive with ground/negative. Failure to comply can cause injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
WARNING
Exhaust discharge contains deadly gases including carbon monoxide. Do not operate generator set
in an enclosed area unless exhaust discharge is properly vented outside. Failure to comply can cause
injury or death to personnel.
