TM 9-6115-730-10
200 kW TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR SET
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS Continued
OPERATING PROCEDURES Continued
Starting Continued
CAUTION
Do not crank engine in excess of fifteen seconds. Allow starter to cool at least fifteen seconds
between attempted starts. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the starter.
2.
Ensure that all generator set access doors, except control panel access door, are closed.
3.
On EMCP (1), set ENGINE CONTROL switch (2) to MANUAL START. Engine should crank and ramp up to
operating speed.
4.
Operate engine at no load for approximately 5 minutes or until coolant temperature reaches 100F (38C). If required,
load can be applied immediately.
5.
When TQG is running smoothly, fine tune VOLTAGE (3) and FREQUENCY (4) adjust potentiometers to required
values for voltage and frequency if necessary.
WARNING
High voltage power is available when the main contactor is closed. Avoid accidental contact with
live components. Ensure load cables are properly connected and the load cable door is shut before
closing main contactor. Ensure load is turned off before closing main contactor. Ensure that
soldiers working with/on loads connected to the generator set are aware that main contactor is about
to be closed before closing main contactor. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
personal injury or death by electrocution.
6.
Set AC CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (5) switch to CLOSED (up) and release to connect load to TQG.
7.
If operating with auxiliary fuel source, set AUX PUMP (6) switch to ON.
8.
On GSC panel keypad (7) , press ENGINE METER (8) and check coolant temperature to be 170 to 200F (77 to 93C)
and oil pressure to be 35 to 70 psi (241 to 483 kPa).
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