Figure 4-1. Uncrating Generator Set

TM 5-6115-584-12 NAVPAC P-8-622-12 TO-35C2-3-456-1 Figure 4-1. Uncrating Generator Set (9) Check crankcase oil level (paragraph 3-2) and add oil as necessary (paragraph 3-3) in accord- ance with the lubrication order (figure 3-1). 4-2. INSTALLINGGENERATOR SET a. General. The engine Generator Set should be in- stalled on a site clear of obstacles, with ample venti- lation and level within ±15 degrees maximum. b. Outdoor Installation. When preparing for a per- manent installation, be sure the base is solid enough to support the weight of the unit. See figure 1-4 for dimensions of the base. Select a location where there will be sufficient space on all sides for servicing and operation of the engine Generator Set. When prepar- ing a temporary installation, move the engine Gener- ator Set as close to the worksite as practical. Use suitable planks, logs, or other material for a base in an area where the ground is soft. c. Indoor Installation, Keep the area well ventilated .t all times, so that the engtne Generator Set will re- ceive a maxtmum supply of air. If a free supply of fresh air is not available, provide duct work which will assure at least 1350 cubic feet of air per minute. 4-2 Change 10 If louvers are used at the air entrance, increase the duct work size by 25 to 50 percent. Install a gas-tight metal pipe exhaust from the exhaust outlets to the outside of the installation. The termination of the exhaust pipe shall be such that hot gases or sparks will be discharged harmlessly and will not be directed against combustible material or into an area con- taining flammable gases or vapors. Use as few bends in the pipe and as short a pipe as possible. The ex- haust pipe should include a low point with suitable means for draining of condensate. Provide metal shields, 12 inches larger in diameter than the ex- haust pipe where the line passes through flammable walls. Line the exhaust pipe with fiberglass if there is any danger of anyone touching it. Do not operate the engine Generator Set in an enclosed area unless the exhaust gases are piped to the outside. Inhalation of exhaust fumes will result in serious illness or death. d. Leveling. The Generator Set is a portable unit and is designed to operate satisfactorily up to 15°