Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-15. OPERATION PROCEDURES

The following paragraphs provide generalized operating procedures for the information and guidance of the personnel

responsible for the operation of the editorial and photomechanical plant and the installed equipment. More detailed

information pertaining to equipment operation is contained in the various commercial manuals supplied with the

equipment.

2-16. PRESTART PROCEDURE

NOTE

Power to the shelter unit can be provided by commercial power or portable generator set.

a. Set all circuit breakers in main power service box to OFF position.

WARNING

Death or serious injury could result if electrical precautions are not taken when maintaining this

equipment. Be sure that power cables are unplugged/disconnected, that circuit breakers are set to

OFF and that generator cables are unplugged/disconnected.

Be sure that the

generator/commercial power system is properly grounded. Always have another person standing

by who is familiar with electrical shock first aid.

b. Connect the main power cable to the main power receptacle located near the door of the shelter, prior to

connecting the cable to the power source. The cable connector and the receptacles are keyed to ensure proper

connection.

c. Connect the main power cable to the generator power source.

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