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SECTION 2
OPERATION
2.1 GENERATOR SET INSTALLATION
The generator set is mounted under the center of the
trailer chassis and is easily handled with a fork lift truck
capable of handling 2,000 pounds. The fork lift pockets
provided are accessible from either side. Mounting
clamps are designed to be attached to outside I-beam
flanges only. Maximum chassis width is 38 inches on
center.
a. Standard Mount
1. Loosen mounting bolts (see Figure 2-1) sufficient to
push mounting plates to the outermost position.
2. Place forks into fork lift pockets of generator set. At-
tach safety chain between unit and fork truck.
3. Center generator under chassis slide mounting
plates fully onto chassis I-beams and torque mount-
ing bolts to 80 - 90 ft-lbs (11.1 - 12.4 mkg). Upon
completion, remove safety chain before removing
forks of fork lift truck from unit.
b. Quick Mount
1. Loosen mounting bolts (see Figure 2-2) sufficient to
bring clamp to open position. To orient in open posi-
tion, lift nutend ofbolt outof slot. Clampwill fall open.
2. Place forks into fork lift pockets of generator. Attach
safety chain between unit and fork truck.
3. Center the generator set in desired position under
chassis.
4. Lift clamp (item 1) in place, ensuring bolt (item 4) is
secured in slot.
5. Tighten bolt to 55 - 65 ft-lbs (7.6 - 9.0 mkg).
6. Upon completion, remove safety chain before re-
moving forks of fork lift truck from unit.
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REAR OF CHASSIS
SECTION A - A
ROADSIDE VIEW
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8
A
A
FORK LIFT POCKET
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5
CONT AINER FLOOR CROSS I---BEAMS
A
1. Bolt
2. Wa sher, Spherical, Male
3. Mounting Plate
4. Generator Frame
5. Wa sher, Belleville
6. Wa sher, Spherical, Female
7. Tee Nut
8. Roll Pin
Figure 2-1 Typical Generator Set Mounting - Standard Mount
