TM 10-4610-310-14
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTWEIGHT WATER PURIFIER
GENERATOR, RAW WATER SYSTEM, AND INITIAL START PROCEDURE
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Safety Considerations
Observe all safety warnings and cautions
Wrench, adjustable
Wrench set, combination
GENERAL
This work package contains information and instructions for setting up the 3kW Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG)
set and settling tank of the Lightweight Water Purifier (LWP) in the operational area deploying the raw water
system, filling the settling tank, and main power connection. These instructions must be followed to adequately
prepare the LWP for startup and production of potable water for the soldiers in the field. See WP 0009 00 for
startup instructions.
GENERATOR GROUNDING
1. Make sure the 3kW TQG set, modules, and tanks have been offloaded and placed in the operational area.
See WP 0006 00, and WP 0007 00. Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
See WP 0037 00.
WARNING
Never attempt to start the generator if it isn't properly grounded. Failure to observe this
warning could result in personnel injury or death and damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Do not step on the hoses and cables. Care must be taken when working around the LWP in order to avoid
tripping over the hoses and cables. Equipment damage may result. Death or injury may occur to personnel.
2. Drive the grounding rod in the ground approximately 3 feet (0.91 meters) in accordance with Generator set
manual TM 9-6115-639-13.
3. Connect the ground cable to the control module and to the grounding rod with the attached clamp. See
Figure 1.
4. Ground the TQG to the ground rod in accordance with TM 9-6115-639-13.
GROUND CABLE
(GENERATOR)
CLAMP
GROUNDING CABLE
(CONTROL MODULE)
Figure 1. Grounding Rod.
