TM5-6130-301-13&P
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF
OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2.1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. Personnel responsible for the use and operation of the Battery Charging
Distribution Panel must be thoroughly familiar with each control and indicator prior to placing the equipment in
service. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the operator controls and indicators and table 2-1 describes the
function of each.
Section II. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
2-2. GENERAL.
a. Scope. This section contains instructions for preventive maintenance of the distribution panel. Preventive
maintenance means systematic care, inspection, and servicing of equipment to maintain it in sound condition, and
to find and correct beginning failures before expensive and time-consuming repairs or replacements are
requied.
b. Resoponsibility. Preventive maintenance is done by operator personnel. Proper operation and use of
equipment is just as important a part of preventive maintenance as are the preventive maintenance inspections
and services prescribed in this section. For description of Army preventive maintenance and its organization,
refer to DA PAM 738-750.
c. Frequency of Servicing. The chief guide for the frequency of preventive maintenance services is the number
of hours the batteyr charging distribution panel is operated. Operation under adverse conditions, such as
extreme temperature, dust, or water, may require more frequent preventive maintenance services. Daily
preventive maintenance services are required to ensure that important parts of the equipment are checked
regularly.
a. General. Daily preventive maintenance services are listed in table 2-2 and shall be performed by the
operator each day the battery charging distribution panel is operated.
b. Intervals.
Before operation (B). These checks and services are to be performed before starting the distribution
panel. Be sure to review the warnings in the front of this manual before placing the distribution panel
into operation.
During operation (D). These checks and services are to be performed while the distribution panel is in
operation. Be sure to keep the Warnings in mind while performing the checks and services. If the
distribution panel fails to operate properly, turn to troubleshooting section of this manual to assist you
in finding and correcting the malfunction. Use DAPAM 738-750 to report any defects.
After operation (A). These checks and services are performed after operation of the distribution
panel. Performing the checks and services assures that the equipment will be ready for operation.
