TM 10-3610-203-14
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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