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5.53
LOAD BANK PROCEDURES (AVTRON 150 kW RESISTIVE).
This task covers:
a. Operating
b. Shutdown
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Load bank
(item 19, appendix B)
Equipment Conditions
Reference
Generator Set 150 kW shut
down
paragraph 2.5.2
Personnel required
Materials/Parts
None
Two
Potential 203 VAC shock hazard. Do not disconnect or connect control or
power cables while Generator Set 1 or 2 is running.
Always Install protective covers on control and power cables when cables are
disconnected.
Load bank Is configured for 120/203 volt, 3-phase, 400 Hz condition, make sure
generator set matches this configuration.
Never exceed the rated voltage, as this will cause the load bank to overheat.
Do not apply DC voltages, as the contractors do not have arc blowout mag-
nets.
Do not exceed the 30 kW rating on the PU-739 or PU-304 30 kW generator set.
1. Set-up load bank.
a.
Set all switches on the EPP III/EPU junction box to OFF.
b.
Set all switches on the load bank to OFF.
c.
Connect load bank cables L1, L2, L3, and LO to EPP III/EPU junction box. Connect power and control cables
of generator set to junction box. Connect all ground cables to earth ground.
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