Load Connections for Parallel Operation.

TM 5-6115-465-12

T O 35C2-3-446-1

NAVFAC P-8-625-12

T M 06858B/06859D-12

(2) Rotate the VOLTS-AMPS

WARNING

transfer switch to each phase

position while observing the ac

Do not attempt to connect the

ammeter. If more than rated load

paralleling cable while either or both

of the sets to be paralleled is

is indicated in any phase, reduce

operating. Make sure that there is no

the load.

input to the load from another

source. Failure to observe this

warning may result in death by

If the indication is

electrocution.

more than 100 percent rated load,

reduce the load.

CAUTION

c. Load Connections for Parallel Operation.

Precise generator sets equipped with

the electric govenor system cannot

NOTE

be paralleled with sets that have the

electro hydraulic governor system.

Prior to attempting parallel opera-

tion, ensure all generator sets have

(1) If the generator sets are to share a load greater than

the same frequency and voltage

the KW rating of a single set, connect load terminal boards

output.

as shown in figure 2-4. This arrangement allows for sharing

or transferring of the load between generator sets.

WARNING

(2) Open the left access door to the set compartment and

Lethal voltages are present at the

remove the safey cover from the terminal board (figure 1-2).

load terminal board of the generator

set during operation. Donotattempt

to connector disconnect load leads

while the generator set is operating.

Donotattemptto connect or discon-

nect load leads with the generator set

shutdown and the load connected to

another power source, or while the

generator set is paralleled to another

set which is operating.

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