Connecting Load and/or Paralleling Cables.

TM 9-6115-661-13&P

2-3.4 Connecting Load and/or Paralleling Cables.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect load cables while the generator set

is running. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal

injury or death by electrocution.

NOTE

Before comecting the load, determine voltage and frequency requirements

of the system or device that is being supplied with power. Refer to

TM 9-6115-643-10 and verify that voltage reconnection board is in proper

position for voltage requirements and the frequency select switch is in the

proper position. If board requires repositioning notify next higher level of

maintenance.

2-3.4.1 Power Unit. Refer to TM 9-6115-643-10 for installation of load cables.

2-8.4.2 Power Plant. Load may be connected to the switch box (figure 2-8) by either of two methods.

One method is to connect the load cable to the J1 connector (6, figure 2-8). The other method is to connect

load cables to the load terminals (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, figure 2-8). Connect unit A to unit B as follows:

NOTE

A paralleling cable is furnished with each generator set. Cables are located

in a storage box inside battery access doors.

a. Connect paralleling cables as follows:

(1) Connect one end of cable (13) to connector J3 (15) of the switch box located on unit A.

(2) Route the other end of cable (13) through power cable sock (10) and connect to connector J16 (8)

on Unit B generator set.

(3) Connect the other paralleling cable (11) between the two paralleling receptacles (7) located on

the generator set control panels.

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