TM 5-6115 400-12
STEP 4. AFTER ENGINE HAS STOPPED, PULL DC
POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN.
STEP 1. REMOVE LOAD (PUSH CIRCUIT BREAKER
STEP 2. ALLOW ENGINE TO OPERATE FIVE (5)
SWITCH TO OPEN POSITION).
MINUTES AT NO LOAD
STEP 3.
STOP ENGINE BY PUSHING ENGINE
SWITCH TO OFF POSITION
6115-400-12/2-8
Figure 2-8. Stopping instructions.
incoming
unit
while
the
(4) voltage change boards of both units for the
synchronizing lights are on. Damage
selected operating voltage (para 2-6).
to one or both sets may result.
(5) Designate one unit as the operating unit and
d. Removal from Parallel Operation. Refer to
connect the load cable to this unit. Consider the
figure 2-11 and remove the generator set from parallel
other unit as incoming unit.
operation.
(6) Refer to figure 2-10 and operate the generator
Caution:
sets in parallel.
Before removing a generator set from
Note.
parallel operation, see that the load
When parallel switch of each unit is
does not exceed the full rating of the
on the synchronizing lights of
remaining set.
incoming
unit
should
light.
Warning:
Synchronizing lights of operating
unit should remain off.
If necessary to move generator set,
Caution:
stop remaining set or sets before
Do not close the circuit breaker of
detaching load terminal wires or
the
ground wires.
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