ARMY TM 9-6115-604-12NAVY NAVFAC P-8-633-12CHAPTER 2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOnly properly trained and qualified personnel should operate this equipment. Donot operate the generator set unless the chassis ground terminal Is connected to asuitable ground. The generator neutral line is grounded through a transformer forground fault protection. The generator neutral line must be grounded. Failure tocomply with this warning could cause loss of life and/or severe damage toequipment.SECTION I. OPERATING PROCEDURES2-1. GENERAL. This section provides Information on how to operate the generator set under normal conditions.Conditions other than those covered in Section III of this chapter and where the generator set is functioning properly areconsidered normal The location and function of the controls and Instruments necessary for operating the generator setare presented in Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-12 and Table 2-1 through Table 2-12. The purpose of these figures andtables is to enable the operator to become familiar with these controls and indicators prior to actually operating theequipment. Take the time to study these figures and tables while inspecting the actual equipment. The knowledgegained will greatly improve your ability to operate the generator set. The step-by-step operating Instructions for startingthe generator set are presented beginning with Figure 2-13. The operating procedures are followed by detailedInstructions on how to apply an electrical load to the generator, then by procedures for stopping the set. If equipmentmalfunctions, refer to the troubleshooting and maintenance procedures In Chapter 3.2-2. QUALIFICATION AND LICENSING OF PERSONNEL . Qualification and licensing of operator personnel shall be Inaccordance with:a.(A) U S Army qualification and licensing shall be In accordance with AR 350-224, TB600-1, and USAFESASupplement 1 to TB600-1b.(N) U.S. Navy qualification and licensing shall be accomplished by the local commands licensing agency wherethe generator unit is deployed2-3. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS . The purpose, location, and normal operating readings or setting of generatorset controls and instruments are illustrated in Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-12 and described in Table 2-1 through Table 2-12.2-1
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