TM 10-3610-202-14
17-2. Main Power Cable Assembly.
a. Inspection. Inspect the main power cable for
general condition of the insert, barrel, cable adapter,
and deterioration of cable. Replace as required.
b. Insert and Barrel.
(1)
Removal. Remove female barrel and
insert as follows:
WARNING
High voltage capable of causing
death is utilized in this power
circuit. Use extreme caution
during the disconnect process.
(a) Shut down the generator power
source in accordance with the applicable technical
manual.
(b) Disconnect the main power cable
from the power receptacle.
(c) Using suitable wrenches on the
hexagonal portions of the barrel and cable adapter,
loosen the connection between the two and separate the
unit.
(2)
Repair. Repair of the main power cable
consists of replacing components.
(3)
Installation. Install the female barrel and
insert as follows:
(a) Install the threaded male portion of
the replacement barrel into the female portion of the
cable adapter.
(b) Using suitable wrenches, tighten the
connection between the two units.
(c) Connect power cable to receptacle.
c. Cable and Cable Adapter.
(1)
Removal. Remove the cable and cable
adapter as follows:
WARNING
High voltage capable of causing
death is utilized in this power
circuit. Use extreme caution
during the disconnect process.
(a) Shut down the generator power
source in accordance with the applicable technical
manual.
(b) Disconnect the main power cable
from the power receptacle.
(c) Using suitable wrenches on the
hexagonal portions of the barrel and cable adapter,
loosen the connection between the two and separate the
units.
(d) Using suitable wrenches on the
hexagonal portions of the adapter and the cable end,
loosen the connection between the two and separate the
units.
(2)
Repair. Repair of the power cable
consists of replacing components.
(3)
Installation. Install the cable and cable
adapter as follows:
(a) Inspect the new cable for correct
wire color coding and wire end labels.
NOTE
Green wire may be used in lieu of
blue. However, the green wire
should be marked as a blue wire
by
painting
or
similar
identification as a hot lead.
(b) Install the threaded male portion of
the adapter into the female portion of the cable end.
(c) Using suitable wrenches, tighten the
connection between the two units.
(d) Install the threaded male portion of
the barrel into the female portion of the cable adapter.
(e) Using suitable wrenches, tighten the
connection between the two units.
(f) Connect power cable to receptacle.
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