Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)-CONT

TM 55-1905-223-24-4

E - Every 20 hours

W - Weekly

Q - Quarterly

S - Semiannually

A - Annually

B - Biennially

ITEM

INTERVAL

ITEMS TO BE

Procedures

NO.

INSPECTED/SERVICED

EWQ

Battery - CONT

d. Place the Emergency Generator Run-Off-Auto Switch to

CONT

Auto, and insure that the Emergency Stop PB Switch is Pulled out

Oil filter

e. Place the Emergency Switchboard Mode Switch to Auto.

NOTE:

The Emergency System is now ready to energize the Emergency

Switchboard in case of a main switchboard power failure.

CAUTION

When testing, run the generator at

25% to 100% load. Extended operation

under very light or no load will

result in more frequent maintenance.

Check the specific gravity of the battery

electrolyte in each cell.

Remove the cell caps and check the electrolyte

level in each cell. Add distilled water as

required to bring the level to the split ring in

each cell. Refer to TM 55-1905-223-24-18.

Visually inspect the terminals for loose, broken,

or corroded connections.

a. Repair or replace broken cables or terminals (TM 55-1905-223-24-18).

b. On corroded terminals, remove the cables and

clean with a battery brush. Connect the cables and tighten.

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