TM 10-7360-226-13&P
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CONTAINERIZED KITCHEN (WITH TRAILER)
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
4. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding terminal on the Power Entrance
Panel. Ensure that the connection is tight.
Energizing the CK from the Onboard Generator
The following procedures should be followed to properly and safely supply power to the kitchen
from the generator. While the generator is capable of taking the full load of the kitchen appliances
and utilities all at once, it is not recommended that all loads be turned on at the same time. The
following procedures allow the kitchen to be brought on line safely and effectively. Except as
noted, the applicable controls and indicators are located on the Main Control Panel, shown in
Figure 12.
CAUTION
If appliances have been moved into position before energizing the onboard
generator, ensure that the switches for the water pump and water heater
are left OFF until the water system and water heater are filled. Energizing
these components without water in them will result in equipment damage.
Also turn off the lights, exhaust fans, and oven fans. The refrigerators may
be plugged in and turned on, and the Environmental Control Unit (ECU) has
a built in time delay and may be left on.
1. From the generator control panel, start the generator and close its output contactor (AC Circuit
Interrupter) in accordance with the procedures in TM 9-6115-642-10.
NOTE
If its battery is discharged, the generator can be started by connecting a 24
VDC power cable to the NATO slave receptacle on the side of the
generator. Refer to TM 9-6115-642-10 for slave starting procedures.
On CK units with serial numbers CK000151 and higher, the slave receptacle
is behind the generator access door in the wall of the food preparation
area. On units with serial numbers CK000150 and lower, it is behind the
access plate located next to the first aid kit (on these units, the right-angle
NATO plug does not fit and cannot be used).
2. Verify that the amber GENERATOR POWER AVAILABLE indicator is lit.
3. If the EXTERNAL POWER ON indicator is lit, press the black System Power OFF button and
verify that the light goes out. This ensures that the kitchen is de-energized before applying
generator power.
CAUTION
Before applying generator power, ensure that the kitchen is properly
grounded as described in "Grounding", above.
4. Press the GENERATOR POWER ON pushbutton and verify that it lights green.
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