Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

TM5-6130-301-13&P

1.3. AMINISTRATIVE STORAGE. Instructions relating to administrative storage of the battery charging

distrtibution panel are included in TM 740-90-1.

1.4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Refer to TM 750-244-3 for

instructionson on destruction of the distribution panel to prevent enemy use.

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1.5. PURPOSE AND USE. The Battery Charging Distribution Panel is designed to take the output of a

28-volts, direct current power source and distribute that output dc voltage to batteries requiring a charge. The

distribution panel can be used to charge lead-acid batteties having a nominal voltage rating of 24-volts, 12-volts

and/or 6-volts when proper cabling connections to the distribution panel and battefies are made. Refer to

Chapter 2, SectionIII for instructions and procedures for making proper cabling connections and operation of

the distribution panel.

Do not charge NICAD batteries with this equipment.

1.6. DESCRIPTION. The distribution panel is housed in a water-vapor-proof carrying case which is fabricated

from heavy-gauge aluminum. Operation controls, voltage and current indicating meters, receptacle connections,

and power distribution system components are mounted on a control panel located in the top portion of the

carrying case. The control panel is hinge-mounted to the carrying case and held in place by five (5) aluminum

stud fasteners. Releasing these stud fasteners allows the hinge-mounted panel to be raised for easy access to,

and maintenance of the power distribution system components. A main power cable assembly, battery

connecting cables and jumper cables are stored in the bottom portion of the carrying case. The cable storage

area is secured by a hinged panel that is held shut by five (5) aluminum stud fasteners. Releasing the stud

fasteners will allow the hinged panel to be opened for easy access to and removal of the cables for use,

NOTE

When not in continual use, cables should be cleaned and kept in the

cable storage area of the carrying case to prevent loss or damage.

1.7. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS. This manual applies to all Battery Charging Distribution Panels,

MIL-P-52457, NSN 6130-00-940-7866.

1.8. TABULATED DATA.

Overall Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 inches (39.37 centimeters)

Overall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.5 inches (31.75 centimeters)

Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5 inches (69.85 centimeters)

Overall Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 pounds (45.0 kilograms)

b. Input- Power and Distribution :

Operating Voltage (Max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 volts dc

Operating Current (Max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 amps dc

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