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CHAPTER 6
REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Section I. CABLE ASSEMBLIES REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
source of 120/240 volt 60 Hertz and 120/208 volt 400
6-1. General
Hertz power to the electrical system.
This section contains the electrical cable assemblies
b. Removal. Disconnect cable assemblies (1 and 2,
used to connect an external electrical power source to
the expandable shelter. They consist of a 60 Hertz input
power outlet panel assemblies (fig. 6-3).
cable assembly and a 400 Hertz power input cable
c. Cable Assembly Test. Check continuity of cable
assembly.
assembly wires using a continuity light, multimeter (para
WARNING
11-2), or other continuity checking device. Continuity
Personnel must observe extreme caution to
must not exist between terminals and connector or
avoid contact with electrical circuits when
between wires.
Continuity must exist between
power source is connected.
In case of
connectors. (wire terminal to wire terminal). If continuity
accident from electrical shock, disconnect
check indicates a damaged or defective cable, replace
power source at once. If power source cannot
cable.
be disconnected, free victim from live
d. Repair. Minor cuts or abrasions to the rubber
conductor with a board or other nonconductor.
insulation are acceptable and may be repaired by
If victim in unconscious, apply artificial
wrapping with vinyl electrical tape.
Replace cable
respiration and obtain medical help.
assemblies if cuts or abrasions have severed or
otherwise damaged the individual wires.
6-2. 60 Hertz and 400 Hertz Power Input Cable
e. Installation. Connect cable assemblies (1 and 2,
Assemblies
a General. The 60 Hertz and 400 Hertz power input
panel
assemblies
cable assemblies are heavy duty weather protected
cable assemblies used to connect an electrical power
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