ARMY TM 9-6115-464-12AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-1NAVY NAVFAC P-8-624-122-17a.b.c.d.e.2-18a.b.c.2-19OPERATIONUNDERRAINYORHUMIDCONDITIONS.General. If possible, provide a shelter for the generator set. Keep the generator set doors closed as muchas possible. Cover the generator set with canvas or other waterproof material when it is not being operated.Provide adequate drainage to prevent water from accumulating on the operation site.Lubrication. Keep the generator set well lubricated to protect components from moisture. Use caution tokeep lubricants from becoming contaminated with water.Fuel System. Keep the fuel tank as full as is practical to keep moisture condensation to a minimum. Drainwater from fuel tank, day tank, and filters daily. Service the fuel filters more frequently than under normaloperating conditions.Electrical System. Wipe the electrical system components dry before and after each period of operation.Rust Prevention. Remove moisture from the generator set components before and after each operatingperiod. Clean and repaint any rusty surfaces. Remove peeling or blistered paint and repaint.OPERATIONINSALTWATERAREAS.Protection. If possible, provide a shelter for the generator set. Locate the generator set so that the radiatorfaces into the prevailing winds. Utilize natural barriers or, if possible, fabricate a barrier to protect the generatorset from salt spray. Keep the generator set covered when not in use and keep all access doors dosed asmuch as possible.Cleaning. When the generator set is not operating, wash the exterior surfaces off frequently with clean water.Rust Prevention. Clean and repaint any rusty or corroded surfaces. Remove any defective paint and repaint.OPERATION AT HIGH ALTITUDES.The generator set will operate at elevations up to 5000 feet above sealevel without special adjustment or reduction in load. At 8000 feet above sea level, the kilowatt rating is reducedapproximately 10 percent. Refer to paragraph NO TAG for additional information.Section Ill. OPERATION UNDER BATTLE CONDITIONS2-20 BATTLEDAMAGEREPAIR.For battlefield damage assessment and repairs of the 15 KW Generator Set,Diesel Driven, refer to TM 9-6115-624-BD.Section IV. OPERATION OF ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT2-21 GENERAL.This section provides the information and instructions necessary for the effective operation of auxiliaryequipment used in conjunction with the generator set. Included are the fuel burning winterization kit, electric winterizationkit, wheel mounting kit, bad bank, and applications kit.2-22 FUEL BURNING WINTERIZATION KIT.a. General. The fuel burning winterization kit is utilized to preheat the engine coolant and lubricating oil inextremely cold weather. In ambient temperatures of -65°F (-53.9°C) the winterization kit should be placedin operation a minimum of 55 minutes prior to starting the generator set.b. Controls and Indicators.(1)(2)(3)Heater Indicator Light (Figure 2-10). The heater indicator light is a press-to-test indicator light witha yellow lens. It illuminates when the winterization kit is in operation.Circuit Breaker (Figure 2-10). The circuit breaker is a trip-free, push-pull type circuit breaker. Itopens and closes the 24 Vdc circuit to the heater controls.ON-OFF Switch (Figure 2-10). The ON-OFF switch is a double pole, two position toggie switch.When the switch is placed in the ON position, it closes the 24 Vdc circuit to the fuel pump and theigniter.c. Operation. Refer to Figure 2-10 for operating instructions.2-25
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