Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

TM5-6130-301-13&P

Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

4-9. GENERAL.

a. Scope. This section contains troubleshooting information for locating some of the troubles that may develop

in the Battery Charging Distribution Panel. Each malfunction or symptom of trouble given for an individual unit

or system is followed by a list of probable causes or tests, and corrective action to remedy the malfunction.

b. Method. This technical manual cannot cover all possible troubles and deficiencies that may occur under the

many conditions of operation. If a specific trouble, test, or remedy is not covered, isolate the system in which the

trouble occurs, and then locate the defective components.

c. Maintenance Level. The tests and remedies in this section are governed by the organization level of

maintenance.

Table 4-1. Organizational Troubleshooting

NOTE

In all cases check for broken wires or loose connections.

MALFUNCTION

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. NO VOLTAGE ON VOLTMETER

No input power (all stations read 0)

Step 1. Check generator or power supply.

Turn on power.

Step 2. Check power cable.

Replace cable if defective.

Step 3. Check main switch power on/off.

Position switch to on.

Replace switch if defective.

Step 4. Check K1 relay.

Replace K1 relay if defective.

Meter circuit open.

Step 1. Check meter switch.

Replace switch if defective.

Step 2. Check meter.

Replace meter if defective.

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