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TM 5-<strong>6115</strong>-631-14&PCHAPTER 2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 1. OPERATING PROCEDURES2-1. Operating Procedures. Before the power plant generators are started and operated, the powerplant is towed to a worksite and installed. Installation instructions are provided in paragraph 4-2.Instructions for dismantling the power plant for movement are given in paragraph 4-3.a. Generator Set Operating Procedures. Detailed prestarting, startup, operating and shutdownprocedures for the generator sets can be found on the Operating Instructions data plate located on theright hand side of each generator set control cubicle, and in the generator set technical manual, TM5-<strong>6115</strong>-584-12.WARNINGDo not operate power plant until it is properly grounded (paragraph 4-2, b).Serious injury or death by electrocution can result from operating anungrounded generator set.Operating noise level of the generator sets can cause hearing damage. Earprotectors, as recommended by medical or safety officer, must be worn whenworking near power plant.CAUTIONTo avoid damage to equipment, make certain of voltage, frequency, andphase requirements of load connected to generator sets.NOTEMake sure generator set circuit breakers and switch box rotary switch are inOFF position before proceeding.Before starting generator set, do your Before PMCS as described in table 3-2.b. Switch Box Operating Procedures.(1) Single generator set operation. Use the switch box to operate only one generator set asfollows:(a) Make sure power and ground cables are connected to generator set and switch box.(b) Turn generator set on and bring it up to rated speed, voltage and frequency. (Refer toTM 5-<strong>6115</strong>-584-12.)(c) Close generator set circuit breaker (move to ON position).(d) Turn rotary switch on switch box to GEN 1 or GEN 2 position, as applicable.2-1