CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1-1. Scope.
a. These instructions are published for use by
personnel to whom the 60 KW Diesel Engine Driven
Generator Sets are issued. The 50/60 Hertz (Mode I)
Tactical Utility (Class 2) Set is used in application
where exact frequency is not required. The 50/60
Hertz, (Mode I) Tactical Precise (Class 1) and 400
Hertz, (Mode II) Tactical Precise Sets are used in
applications which demand precise frequency control.
This manual provides information on the operation
and organizational maintenance of the equipment.
Also included are descriptions of main units and their
functions in relationship to other components.
b. Demolition of material to prevent enemy use
will be in accordance with the requirement of
TM 750-244-3. (Procedures For Destruction of
Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use for U.S. Army).
c. Preservation for shipment and storage for
U. S. Air Force will be in accordance with T. O.
35-1-4. Shipment and storage for U.S. Army will
be in accordance with TB 740-97-2.
1-2. Forms and Records.
THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS USED BY THE
ARMY, AIR FORCE, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.
THE USE OF FORMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
DIRECTIVES AS STATED HEREIN WILL BE AC-
COMPLISHED ONLY BY THE PERSONNEL OF
THE SERVICE TO WHICH THEY APPLY.
a. Forms and Records used by the Army will
be only those prescribed by DA Pam 738-
750. Those used by the Marine Corps will
be those prescribed by TM 4700-15/1.
Other Service users should refer to ap-
p r o p r i a t e
s p e c i f i c a t i o n / p u b l i c a t i o ns
for equipment maintenance forms and
r e c o r d s.
b. Report of errors, omissions, and recom-
mendations for improvement of this publication by
the individual users is encouraged. Reports
should be submitted as follows.
(1) Air Force-AFTO Form 22 direct to:
Commander, Sacramento Air Materiel Area,
McClellan Air Force Base, ATTN: MMST, California,
95652, in accordance with T0-00-5-1.
(2) Army-DA Form 2028 directly to:
Commander, U. S. Army Troop Support Com-
mand, ATTN:
AMSTR-MCTS, 4300 Good fellow
Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63120-1798.
(3) Marine Corps- NAVMC Form 10772 direct to:
Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps, ATTN: Code
LMO, Washington, D. C., 20380.
(4) Navy-by letter direct to:
Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy, Ships Parts
Control Center, ATTN: Code 783, Mechanicsburg,
Pa., 17055.
NOTE
(Army only)
Applicable Army Forms, excluding
Standard Form 46 (United States
Government Motor Vehicles Operators
Identification Card) which is carried by
the operator, shall be kept in manual
compartment mounted on equipment.
Section II DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-3. Description.
a. General. The generator sets, military models
MEP105A, MEP006A and MEP115A (fig. 1-1 and 1-2),
are portable skid mounted self contained units. They
are provided with controls, instruments and acces -
series necessary for operation as a single unit or in
parallel with up to two other units of the same Class
and Mode. Each set is equipped with engine oil pan
heating elements and necessary connections for field
installation of winterization kits. The generator sets
may be mounted on trailers or wheel kits if desired.
In addition, to extend their capability, the sets have
been designed to accept and operate with the follow-
ing kits: (See chapter 4 for Items 1 thru 4.)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Load Bank.
Fuel Burning Winterization.
Electric Winterization.
Wheel Mounting.
Automatic Transfer Panel 50/60 Hz. Pro-
vides a means to monitor 60 Hz primary power and
automatically start and transfer the load to a standby
generator set in the event of abnormal primary power
fluctuation.
(See Appendix A for technical manual. )
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