CHAPTER 6 FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT - TM-32-5410-215-14-P0043

TM 32-5410-215-14&P

CHAPTER 6

FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT

position to energize the BO circuit which controls

6-1 SCOPE. The information in this chapter is limited to

automatic switching from normal lighting to BO lighting.

a brief explanation of the Repair Parts Storage Facilities

When the BO switch is ON and the door is opened, the

(RPSF) lighting circuitry and fixtures. For additional

fluorescent lights (normal lighting) are extinguished and

information on shelter equipment functions refer to TM

the BO lamp comes on. When the door is closed,

32-5410-217-14&P, Shelter, Electrical Equipment S-

normal lighting is restored. When the BO circuit breaker

389/MSA-34. For information on the typewriter refer to

switch is set to the OFF position, the BO circuit is

the commercial manual.

discontinued and the normal lighting circuits restored.

c. Ceiling Light Units. The two dual fluorescent

6-2 MODIFIED SHELTER LIGHTING CIRCUIT.

light units are identical to the units in a standard S-389

shelter. Refer to the maintenance section of TM 32-

a. Ceiling Light Switches. The two three-way light

5410-217-14&P for replacement of light unit

switches in a standard S-389 shelter are removed as

components.

part of the RPSF modification. The LIGHTS circuit

breaker controls operation of the ceiling lights (figure 6-

6-3 WORK CONSOLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. This

circuit consists of a power cord, console electrical duct

b. Blackout Lighting Circuits. A plug-in actuator

with two convenience receptacles, and a console light

consisting of a micro-switch is installed in each door and

unit. The work console power cord plugs into a shelter

is plugged into one of the four blackout (BO) receptacles

receptacle providing power to the convenience

(fig. 6-1) located at the top of the electrical ducts. The

receptacles and console light unit. Operation of the light

BO electrical circuits are controlled by a master ON/OFF

is controlled by an ON/OFF toggle switch mounted on

BO circuit breaker switch. This switch must be in the ON

the light unit (figure 6-2).

6-1