TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19
Table 9-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Electrical Power Systems(Continued)
B - Before
D - During
A - After
H - Hourly Interval
INTERVAL
ITEM
PROCEDURES
EQUIPMENT
ITEM
TO BE
CHECK FOR AND HAVE
IS NOT READY/
NO.
INSPECTED
REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED
AVAILABLE IF
B D A
H
AS NECESSARY
d. With generator load applied, check from
switchboard:
1) PRESS-TO-TEST Engine Failure
Lights.
2) PRESS-TO-TEST 440-Volt Ground
Detection Light.
3) Report failures to shift leader or
bargemaster.
e. With engine idling, check that oil pressure
Oil pressure
gauge shows positive pressure. If not,
gauge does not
stop engine and report problem to shift
indicate positive
leader or bargemaster.
level.
f. With engine idling, check that fuel pres-
Fuel pressure
sure gauge on engine is normal (green)
gauge does not
range. If not, report problem to shift
indicate normal
leader or bargemaster.
(green) range.
g. With engine idling, check that coolant
Gauge does not
temperature gauge is registering. As
register or tem-
engine warms up, gauge should move to
perature exceeds
higher reading. If gauge does not register
operating limits.
or if temperature exceeds operating lim-
its, stop engine and report problem to
shift leader or bargemaster.
50 hrs
h. Check that batteries and battery cables
and connections are tight, corrosion free
and coated with anti-corrosion grease.
WARNING
Fumes from batteries may be flammable
and explosive. Do NOT smoke or have open
flame when checking or working on battery
bank. Battery electrolyte presents potential
health hazards. Contact with eyes and skin
should be avoided. Safety glasses, gloves,
and rubber aprons must be worn when
handling this chemical. Electrolyte contains
sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns
and is highly toxic to skin, eyes, and
respiratory system.
50 hrs
i. Check batteries for proper electrolyte
level. Add distilled or clean tap water to
bring level above plates.
9-11