ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE

TM 5-3610-295-13&P-1

2-14. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE. - Continued

Setting Up 15 KW Generator and Connecting Main Power Cable. - Continued

Connect the leads of the 6 foot power cable to the generator in accordance with the following

color code:

L1 - black - Pin 1

L2 - red - Pin 3

Ground - green - Pin 4 (marked with blue band)

LO - white - Pin 2

Setting up Equipment. Plug the power cords of the individual items of equipment into the wall receptacles

provided near their operating positions. Specialized preoperating instructions for individual items of equipment, where

necessary, will be found in the respective commercial equipment manuals provided with the shelter.

Prestart Procedure.

NOTE

Power to the shelter unit can be provided by commercial power or portable

generator set.

(1)

Set all circuit breakers in main power service box to OFF position.

WARNING

DEATH or serious injury could result if electrical precautions are not taken when

maintaining this equipment.

Be sure that power cables are unplugged/

disconnected, that circuit breakers are set to OFF and that generator cables are

unplugged/disconnected. Be sure that the generator/commercial power system is

properly grounded. Always have another person standing by who is familiar with

electrical shock first aid.

(2)

Connect the main power cable to the main 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.

(3)

If setting up the Editorial Shelter for use with the Modular Printing System (MPS), refer to TM 5-3610-

294-13&P for connection of the power cable to the power distribution box.

(4)

Notify Module C supervisor that electrical connections are complete and power is required.

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