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the external load. The RESET function of the switch is
bypassed when the emergency switch is ON.
f. Output Contactor Trip Indicator Lamp.
(1) Description. A filament type press-to-test lamp with
a red lens.
(2) Purpose. Illuminates to indicate that the output
contactor has tripped to disconnect the external load
from the 400 Hz electrical system.
g. Main Contactor Switch.
(1) Description. A three position toggle switch.
(2) Purpose. In the CLOSE position, the switch actuates
the main contactor to close and connect the external
and internal 400 Hz electrical load to the electrical
system. In the OPEN position, the switch actuates the
main contactor to open and disconnect the external and
internal 400 Hz electrical load from the electrical
system. In the RESET position the switch resets the
protective circuits in the generator control panel if the
main contactor trip light is ON.
h. Main Contactor Trip Indicator Lamp.
(1) Description. A filament type press-to-test lamp with
a red lens.
(2) Purpose. Illuminates to indicate that the main
contactor has tripped and disconnected all external and
internal 400 Hz electrical loads from the electrical
system.
2-8. Receptacle Panel Controls
The receptacle panel controls are located at the top of
the panel (fig. 2-3). The description, purpose, and
function of the receptacle panel controls and described
as follows:
a. 60 Hz Convenience Receptacle Circuit Breaker (fig.
2-9).
(1) Description. A manual reset type circuit breaker
installed in the electrical circuit to the two 60 Hz
convenience receptacles.
(2) Purpose. Provides short circuit and over- load
protection to the 60 Hz convenience receptacles circuit.
The circuit breaker opening amperage is 15 amps.
b. Panel Illumination Lamp (fig. 2-9).
(1) Description. A hooded filament type lamp adjustable
for directing the illumination on the panel.
(2) Purpose. Illuminates the electrical output connection
panel for night operations. The lamp is energized by the
panel lights switch (fig. 2-4).
c. Fuel Heater Circuit Breaker (fig. 2-9).
(1) Description. A press-to-reset type circuit breaker
installed in a fuel heater electrical circuit (used with
winterized units only).
(2) Purpose. Provides short circuit and overload
protection for a fuel heater electrical circuit (used with
winterized units only). The circuit breaker opening
amperage (60 amps) is marked on the reset button.
d. Water Line Heaters Circuit Breaker (fig. 2-9).
(1) Description. A press-to-reset type circuit breaker
installed in the water line heaters circuit.
(2) Purpose. Provides short circuit and overload
protection for the water line heaters circuit. The circuit
breaker opening amperage (25 amps) is marked on the
reset button.
e. 400 Hz Convenience Receptacle Circuit Breaker.
(1) Description. A press-to-reset type circuit breaker
installed in the electrical circuit to the two 400 Hz
convenience receptacles.
(2) Purpose. Provides short circuit and over- load
protection to the 400 Hz convenience receptacle circuit.
The circuit breaker opening amperage (15 amps) is
marked on the reset button.
f. Reverse Polarity Indicating Lamp.
(1) Description. A filament type bulb with a red lens.
(2) Purpose. Illuminates to indicate that an external 24V
DC power source has been connected to the external
DC power source connector with the polarity reversed in
comparison with the power unit DC circuits.
g. Cold Weather Heaters and Battery Activation
Switches.
Use only with units with winterization kit installed.
h. Remote Operation Cable Adapter.
(1) Description. An adapter with a male and female
side.
(2) Purpose. Used for connecting two standby cables
together to gain added length when required. The
adapter is carried on this panel but is not connected to
any circuit. It is to be removed from the receptacle
panel for use.
2-9. Operation Under Normal Conditions
a. The following instructions are published for the
information and guidance of personnel responsible for
operation of the power plant.
b. The operator must know how to perform every
operation of which the power plant is capable.
Instructions are given for starting and stopping the
power plant, operation of the power plant, and for
coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific
tasks for which the equipment is designed. Since nearly
every job presents a different problem, the operator may
have to vary given procedures to fit the individual job
2-10. Starting the Power Plant
a. Preparation for Starting.
(1) If the power plant is to be operated for the
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