TM 5-6115-465-12
T O 35C2-3-446-1
NAVFAC P-8-625-12
T M 06858B/06859D-12
c. Operation. Refer to figure
automatically removes its load
2-13 for operating instructions.
should the generator become
overloaded.
The load bank kit will
ACOUSTIC SUPPRESSION KIT.
also automatically cease operation
in the event that it overheats.
The acoustic suppression kit
provides the ability to lower the
b.
Controls
and
Indicators.
noise level of the generator set to
70 dB(A) at 7 meters. The kit
(1) Voltage Selector
consists of panels, doors, and
Connectors (figure 2-13). The
components that cover or replace
voltage selector connectors are
original components of the
e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t o r s . They are
generator set.
used to reconnect the load bank
circuits for 120/208 Vac or 240/416
The generator set is operated
Vac operation.
and maintained in the same manner;
however, access to components and
(2) Over Temperature Reset
operation will change slightly due
Switch (figure 2-13). The OVER
to configuration changes.
TEMPERATURE RESET switch is a
triple circuit breaker. The switch
Remember that the overall weight
trips automatically to open the
and cube of the generator set will
load bank circuits to remove the
increase with the acoustic
unit from operation in the event of
suppression kit installed. (Refer
overheating. It is reset manually.
to paragraph 1-6.e.)
(3) Load Selector Switch
The ground wire must be
switch is a five position rotary
installed on the generator set
prior to mounting on a trailer.
type switch. It is graduated in
The ground stud cannot be reached
12.5 percent increments which is
due to the side panel skirts.
1/8 of the generator set rated
load.
It actuates the load bank
For best sound attenuation
power circuits.
results, tape all loose tools or
anything that may rattle. Ensure
(4) Load Bank Power On
all trailer hardware is checked for
Indicator (figure 2-13). The LOAD
tightness. Ensure fire
B A N K POWER ON indicator is a
extinguisher bracket is free of
press-to-test type indicator light
rattles.
with a red lens. It illuminates
when power is applied to the load
When moving generator set with a
bank.
fork lift, both side panel skirts
must be in the raised position.
(5) Mode Selector Switch.
The mode selector switch is a two
When positioning or moving
position switch. When placed in
generator set, 1-inch ground
the AUTO position, the load bank
clearance must remain between
will automatically dump the load in
bottom tray and surface to prevent
the event that generator set load
damage. D o n o t s k i d u n i t w i t h
e x c e e d s 8 1 % o f r a t e d v a l u e . When
bottom tray installed.
t h e switch is placed in MANUAL
position, the load must be manually
removed.
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