TM 5-3895-374-10
The standby generator is used during non operational periods. It provides power to the hot oil heater to maintain the liquid
asphalt at operational temperatures. It also provides 110 volt power to the plant. This permits dedrumming operations to
be performed during the plant down period. This generator is also utilized during set up and tear down.
-Standby Generator Operation
NOTE
Complete the control van and standby generator set up procedures before proceeding.
See section 2-5.
Item
Procedure
1
Start the 60 kW generator - follow procedures recommended on
operator’s instruction plate mounted on the generator. Perform PMCS as
required in the generator manuals.
2
Motor control center #2 - turn main breaker OFF.
3
Motor control center #2 - turn alternate main breaker OFF.
4
Motor control center #2 - remove interlock key from main breaker and
install key and unlock alternate main breaker.
5
Motor control center #2 - turn alternate main breaker ON.
NOTE
Standby power is now available:
Switching from Standby Generator to Primary Generators
Item
Procedure
1
Start the two 200 kW Primary Generators - follow procedures
recommended on operator’s instruction plate mounted on the generators.
Perform PMCS as required in the generator manuals.
2
Stop all equipment being powered through MCC #2.
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