TM 5-6115-275-14
NAVFAC P-8-615-14
TO 35C2-3-452-1
CHAPTER 9
GENERATOR SET TEST AND INSPECTION AFTER REPAIR OR
OVERHAUL
Section I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The activity performing the repair or overhaul is
responsible for the performance of all applicable tests
and inspections specified herein. Activities performing
maintenance
on
any
portion
of
the
gen-
erator set must perform those tests and inspections
required by the applicable component or system repair
instruction.
Section II. INSPECTION
Refer to Table 9-1:
Section III. OPERATIONAL TESTS
The following operational checks will be
made:
a.
The proper operation of all components
under no load and full capacity load conditions.
b.
Proper function and adjustment of all
instruments, controls, gages and lights.
c.
Overheating, vibration and unusual noises.
d.
Record voltage, current, power factor,
frequency and temperature readings at the above loads.
e.
Check operation of control and protective
equipment while conducting the test run and when the
test run periods are completed and the load gradually
removed, shut down the unit after the ¼ hour idle period.
f.
Oil or fuel leaks.
CAUTION
If
during
the
operational
test
excessive
noise
or
vibration
is
observed
or
any
overheating
or
malfunctions occur which may cause
damage
to
the
equipment,
stop
operation
immediately
until
necessary repairs are made.
g.
If the malfunction is minor and will not
damage the generator set, the tests may continue and
defects corrected upon completion of tests.
h.
Inspect for proper functioning, components
which have been overhauled or repaired
i.
Presence of one or more defects shall be
cause for rejection until acceptable repair has been
made. If repair is required to a major component, repeat
the entire operational test.
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