TM 10-3610-202-14 CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section I.  OPERATING PROCEDURES 2-1. General. a. The instructions in this section are published for the information    and    guidance    of    personnel    responsible    for operation of the printing plant. The editorial and photomechanical   unit   of   the   special   warfare   transportable printing  plant  is  used  in  conjunction  with  the  press  shelter component of the printing plant. b. The    operator    must    know    how    to    perform    every operation of which the printing plant is capable.  This section provides   instructions   on   starting   and   stopping   the   printing plant  which  includes  procedures  for  applying  primary  power and  adjusting  the  lighting  and  air  conditioning.    This  section also   provides   instructions   on   the   operation   of   the   major components installed in the printing plant and on coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which the equipment  is  designed.    Since  nearly  every  job  presents  a different   problem,   the   operator   may   have   to   vary   given procedures to fit the individual job. 2-2. Starting the System. NOTE Power  to  the  shelter  Unit  is  provided by a 15KW diesel powered generator. a. Grounding    the    Shelter.        Before    the    shelter    is connected to a power source, it must be grounded as follows: WARNING Do    not    connect    shelter    to    power supply  or  attempt  to  operate  shelter equipment until the shelter is properly     connected     to     a     suitable ground.        Failure    to    observe    this warning  may  result  in  serious  injury or death. (1) Select a bolt or a screw to which the ground lead can be fastened securely and attach the lead to the bolt. The ladder-attaching screw will serve this purpose satisfactorily. (2) Remove any paint or grease from the ground rod.      Select   the   lowest.      dampest   area   within   10   feet   (3 meters)   of   the   bolt   to   which   the   ground   lead   is   attached, scoop out a hole about 6 inches (15 cm) deep, and drive the ground rod into the hole until only about 3 Inches (7.5 cm) of the rod extends above the ground. (3) Attach the ground lead to the ground rod then saturate the ground around the rod with water. b. Preparation for Starting. WARNING Do not perform any electrical maintenance   or   make   any   electrical connection   or   disconnection   at   the main     power     receptacle     while     the generator set engine is running. (1) Connect the primary power cable to the input power receptacle located near the door of the shelter, prior to connecting the cable to the power source The cable connector and the receptacles are keyed to ensure proper connection. (2) Connect   the   power   cable   to   the   generator power source. c. Starting the System. (1) Start the generator set in accordance with the applicable Department of the Army Technical Manual. (2) Position all circuit breakers in the main power service box to the right of the shelter door to on. (3) Position both fluorescent light switches to the left of the shelter door to on. (4) Position   the   air   conditioner   controls   for   the desired mode of operation, relative humidity and temperature setting.  (See fig.  2-1.) 2-1