chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ARMY TM 5-6115-633-14&P

CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section l. OPERATING PROCEDURES

2-1. Operating Procedures. Before the power plant generators are started and operated, the power

plant is towed to a worksite and installed. Installation instructions are provided in paragraph 4-2.

Instructions for dismantling the power plant for movement are given in paragraph 4-3.

a. Generator Set Operating Procedures. Detailed prestarting, startup, operating and shutdown

procedures for the generator sets can be found on the Operating Instructions data plate located on the

right hand side of each generator set control cubicle, and in the generator set technical manual, TM

WARNING

Do not operate power plant until it is properly grounded (paragraph 4-2, b).

Serious injury or death by electrocution can result from operating an

ungrounded generator set.

Operating noise level of the generator sets can cause hearing damage. Ear

protectors, as recommended by medical or safety officer, must be worn when

working near power plant.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to equipment, make certain of voltage, frequency, and

phase requirements of load connected to generator sets.

NOTE

Make sure generator set circuit breakers and switch box rotary switch are in

OFF position before proceeding.

Before starting generator set, do your Before PMCS as described in table 3-2.

b. Switch Box Operating Procedures.

(1) Single generator set operation. Use the switch box to operate only one generator set as

follows:

(a) Make sure power and ground cables are connected to generator set and switch box.

(b) Turn generator set on and bring it up to rated speed, voltage and frequency. (Refer to

(c) Close generator set circuit breaker (move to ON position).

(d) Turn rotary switch on switch box to GEN 1 or GEN 2 position, as applicable.

(e) To stop operation, move rotary switch and generator set circuit breaker to OFF position.

Turn generator set off. (Refer to TM 5-6115-585-12.)

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