CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TM 5-6115-545-12 TO 35C2-3-444-l NAVFAC P-8-626-12 TM-00038G-12 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL 2-1. Unloading Equipment. The dry weight of the engine generator set is 4240 pounds (50/60 Hz utility set), 4300 pounds (50/60 Hz precise set) or 4400 pounds (400 Hz set). A crane, fork lift or similar lifting device or fabricated skids must be used to unload the equipment. The equipment must be kept in the UP position while unloading. WARNING Do not use a lifting device with a capacity of less than 6,000 pounds. Do not allow the crated generator set to swing while it is suspended. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel. 2-2. Unpacking the Equipment. a. Before unpacking, move the engine generator set as near as possible to the location where it will be operated. CAUTION Exercise care in the use of bars, hammers, and similar tools while uncrating the unit to avoid damaging the equipment. b. Remove the top and then the sides of the crate (fig. 1-25). c. Remove barrier bag, dessicant bags, and shipping material from engine generator set. d. Disconnect engine generator set from crate skid by removing carriage bolts, nuts, washers, and lift set off of skid crate. 2-3. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment. a. Preparation. Prepare the engine generator set for inspection and operation as outlined in the following paragraphs. For Army users refer to DA Form 2258. b. Inspection. Inspection is to be performed as follows: (1) Inspect radiator for damage and foreign material (table 3-l). (2) Inspect all air cleaner connections for tightness and damage. (3) Check fan belts and alternator drive belt for correct adjustment (table 3-1 ) (4) Check engine intake (fig. 3-5) and exhaust systems (fig. 3-12) to make certain they are unobstructed by foreign material. (5) Inspect the fuel, water and coolant lines for cracks, leaks, or other damage (table 3-l). (6) If cooling system shutoff cock (21, fig. 3-29) and/or crankcase drain plug (11, fig. 3-50) have been removed, install them properly. Check that these drain cocks are closed. Check that oil cooler drain plug is installed. (7) Check that main fuel tank drain cock (fig. 3-7) and day tank drain cock (36, fig. 3-27) are closed. (8) Make a thorough visual inspection of the entire engine generator set for loose or missing mounting hardware, or damaged or missing parts. Report all damaged or missing parts on DD Form 6. (9) (AF Only) Assure that the noise level warning sign is stenciled on the top half of both rear (generator end of set) side doors as shown on fig. 2-1 A. c. Servicing. Servicing of the equipment is to be performed as follows: WARNING Do not smoke or use an open flame in the vicinity when filling fuel tank. WARNING Hot refueling of generators while they are operating poses a safety hazard and shall not be attempted. Hot engine surfaces and sparks produced from the engine and generator circuitry are possible sources of ignition. Severe injury, death and/or damage to equipment may result. (1) Fill fuel tank with appropriate fuel through filler neck and set FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (A, fig. 2-5) to SET TANK position to connect main fuel tank to electrical fuel pumps. If an auxiliary source of fuel is to be used in operating the engine generator set, connect fuel hose to AUXILIARY FUEL CONNECTION and set FUEL SELECTOR VALVE to AUXILIARY position. (2) Fill radiator with arctic antifreeze solution, the standard coolant for this engine generator set, in accordance with table 2-1. In case of emergency, water with rust inhibitor can be used. Depreservation of the cooling system includes draining the cooling system (para 3-41) and cleaning the system with low pressure steam or, if steam is not available, with hot water. Depreservation requires that the coolant in the lube oil cooler also be drained and refilled (para 3-199). Change 18^2 - 1