TM 5-6115-376-13
(4) Close circuit breakers on both generator
(5) Connect a parallel cable from parallel
sets.
connector of PU-699/M to same socket of PU-
(5) Open control panel door (fig. 1-11) and
700/M.
position synchronizing toggle switches to ON
(6) Connect common ground to both gener-
ator sets.
(6) Press by-pass toggle switches down.
NOTE
Both sets now operating are parallel and share
These five cables are the only cables furnished
the load. (Adjust frequency meters of both gen-
with the PU-699/M and PU-700/M. Reels for
erator sets for same frequency, if necessary).
100-foot cables are furnished but cabling must be
(7) To stop operation, turn synchronizing
supplied by using command. There are 18 reels
and 6 holddown rods with the PU-700/M; 2
switches to OFF; open circuit breaker on control
reels and 1 holddown rods supplied with the PU-
panel of generators, and stop generator sets as
699/M. To supply power (115 VAC, single phase,
given in paragraph 2-15. If halt is to be lengthy,
60 hertz) to equipment, proceed with steps ('7)
remove load cables, parallel cables, and power
through (9).
cables, and install dust covers.
(7) Connect one end of a cable from one of
(8) Perform only maintenance checks and
the 100-foot reels to a connection on distribution
services outlined in applicable generator manual
panel to the distribution box on either PU-699/M
(TM 5-6115-239-10 or TM 5-6115-247-15 for
or PU-700/M.
45KW; TM 5-6115-42512 for 60KW units).
(8) Connect other end of cable to power
b. Normal Operating Procedures With Switch
input connector of a portable distribution box
BoX (PU-699/M).
(6 supplied with PU-700/M, 2 with PU-699/M).
(1) Connect power cable from generator set
(9) Connect 115 volt, 2 prong connector from
No. 1 (PU-699/M) to Gen 1 of switch box.
one of the 6 connectors of the portable distribution
(2) Connect power cabIe from bottom rear
box, to the equipment requiring 115 VAC single
of distribution box of PU-699/M to Load 1 of
phase power.
switchbox.
CAUTION
(3) Connect power cable from generator set
No. 2 (PU-700/M) to Gen 2 of switchbox.
When making connections to distribution
(4) Connect cable from bottom of distribu-
boxes be sure to divide total load equally
tion box of PU-700/M to Load 2 of switchbox.
between generator sets
Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2 - 1 7 . PU407/M and P U 4 0 8 / M
2-18. PU-699/M and PU-700/M
For information on operation and maintenance of
For information on operation and maintenance
the diesel engine generator sets (45KW) under
of the 60KW diesel engine generator sets under
adverse weather conditions refer to TM 5-6115
adverse weather conditions refer to TM 5-6115-
239-10 (Model 4070) or TM 5-6115-247-15
425-12,
(Model 54400).
Section VI.
OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT
Winterization Kits and Heaters
For information on use and maintenance of fire
extinguishers in the 45KW generator sets refer
Refer to TM 5-6115-239-10 or TM 5-6115-247-
to TM 5-6115-239-10 (Model 4070) or TM
1.5 (45KW) or TM 5-6115-425-12 (60KW) for
5-6115-247-15 (Model 54400) or to TM 5-6115-
information on use and maintenance of cold
42512 on 60KW units.
weather starting aids, winterization kits, and
heaters.
