TM 5-6115-465-12
TO 35C2-3-446-1
NAVFAC P-8-625-12
TM 06858B/06859D-12
with one pin. In order to utilize the NATO Slave Cable on
the Generator Set, an Adapter Connector must be used.
See Additional Authorization List (AAL) for Adapter Con-
The generator set will operate at elevations up to 5000
nector.
feet above sea level without special adjustment or reduc-
tion in load. At 8000 feet above sea level, the kilowatt rat-
CAUTION
ing is reduced approximately 10 percent. Refer to
Before you use any cable, make sure the mas-
ter battery switches and all electrical switches
2-20A. OPERATION USING NATO SLAVE CABLE.
in both the live and dead equipment are in the
OFF position. If you attempt to install the ca-
The existing Army Slave Cable has end connectors with
ble into live operating equipment, arcing can
two pins to mate with the Slave Receptacle on the Genera-
occur. You can get burned and your cable will
tor Set (fig 1-1). The NATO Slave Cable has end connectors
be damaged.
Section VI. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERATOR SET
through the cylinder block. After leaving the cylinder
2-21. GENERAL.
block, the coolant is returned to the radiator. Power for
operation of the electric vvinterization kit may be obtained
This section provides the information and instructions
from any 208 to 240 volt, 50/60 Hz or 400 Hz, single phase
necessary for the effective operation of auxiliary equipment
source.
used in conjunction with the generator set. Included are
the fuel burning winterization kit, electric winterization kit,
b. Controls and Indicators.
wheel mounting kit, and load bank.
(1) Circuit Breaker (figure 2-11). The circuit breaker is
a trip-free, push-pull type circuit breaker. It opens and
closes the circuit to the winterization kit controls.
a. General. The fuel burning winterization kit is uti-
lized to preheat the engine coolant and lubricating oil in ex-
(2) POWER ON Indicator (figure 2-11). The power on
tremely cold weather. In ambient temperatures of -65F
indicator is a press-to-test type indicator light. It il-
(-53.9C) the winterization kit should be placed in opera-
luminates when power is applied to the heater control
tion a minimum of 55 minutes prior to starting the genera-
circuits.
tor set.
(3) ON-OFF Switch (figure 2-11). The ON-OFF switch
b. Controls and Indicators.
is a two-pole, two position switch. It opens and closes the
two heater and the coolant pump motor circuits.
(1) Heater Indicator Light (figure 2-10). The heater in-
dicator light is a press-to-test indicator light with a yellow
(4) HEATER ON Indicator (figure 2-11). The HEAT-
lens. It illuminates when the winterization kit is in
ER ON indicator is a press-to-test type indicator light. It il-
operation.
luminates when the kit is in operation.
(2) Circuit Breaker (figure 2-10). The circuit breaker is
c. Operation. Refer to figure 2-11 for operating in-
a trip-free, push-pull type circuit breaker. It opens and
structions.
closes the 24 Vdc circuit to the heater controls.
(3) ON-OFF Switch (figure 2-10). The ON-OFF switch
is a double pole, two position toggle switch. When the
a. General. The wheel mounting kit extends the mobili-
switch is placed in the ON position, it closes the 24 Vdc cir-
ty of the generator set. It consists of a pair of two-wheeled
cuit to the fuel pump and the igniter.
axles which are bolted to the generator set skid frame. The
front axle is equipped with a tow bar and safety chain. The
c. Operation. Refer to figure 2-10 for operating in-
front wheels are swivel mounted for steering. The rear axle
structions.
is equipped with a parking brake.
b. Using the Wheel Mounting Kit. Refer to figure 2-12
for operating instructions.
a. General. The electric winterization kit uses an exter-
nal power source to maintain the engine coolant and
lubricating oil at normal operating temperature in standby
situations which require immediate starting of the genera-
a. General. The load bank kit is an air cooled, balanced,
tor set. The kit will function effectively down to an ambient
three phase resistive load which may be operated at either
temperature of -65F (-53.9C). Coolant from the radia-
120/208 or 240/416 volts. It provides up to 50 percent of the
tor is pumped into the heater assembly where it is heated
generator set rated load to minimize carbon buildup in the
by the heater elements. The heated coolant is circulated
engine while the generator set is carrying a light load. The
through the heat exchanger in the engine oil pan and
load bank incorporates protective devices which
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