ARMY TM 9-6115-464-12
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-1
NAVY NAVFAC P-8-624-12
Section V. LOAD BANK KIT
5-20 GENERAL. The load bank is a balanced three phase, four wire, air cooled, resistive load which maintains
the generator up to approximately 50 percent of its rated load to prevent excessive engine carbonizing due to light
loads. It maybe operated at 120/208 or 240/416 volts as determined by the voltage selector connectors. Generator
load may be selected in 12.5 percent increments by use of the load selector switch.
5-21 INSTALLATION, TESTING, AND REPLACEMENT OF LOAD BANK.
a.
Installation.
Do not attempt to install load bank assembly while the generator set is oper-
sting. Serious electrical shock or death by electrocution may result from
failure to observe this warning.
(1) Install load bank assembly (Figure 5-11) onto generator set radiator grille and secure with screws
and Lockwashers.
(2) Connect wiring harness leads to load terminal board assembly load measuring unit and tactical relay
assembly (see Figure 5-13).
b. Testing. Refer to paragraph 2-25 and operate the load bank to see if it is functional.
c.
Replacement.
(1) Removal.
Do not attempt to remove load bank while generator set is operating. Seri-
ous electrical shock or death by electrocution may result from failure to ob-
serve this warning.
(a) Disconnect load bank wiring harness from generator set load terminal board load measuring
unit and tactical relay assembly.
(b) Remove screws (Figure 5-11) and lockwashers to remove load bank assembly.
(2) Installation. Install load bank as outlined in paragraph 5-21a. above.
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