Military Generator Identification

MEP-806A MEP-8O6A 60 kW 50/60 Hz Tactical Quiet Generator

NSN: 6115-01-274-7390

TM numbers:
TM 9-6115-645-10
TO 35C2-3-444-11
TM 09244A/09245A-10/1

Expanded Description:
MEP-806A 60 KW 50/60hz TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR

Additional Notes:
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS,
CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.
The generator sets, models
MEP-806A and MEP-816A (FIGURE
1-2), are fully enclosed, selfcontained,
skid-mounted,
portable units. They are
equipped with controls,
instruments and accessories
necessary for operation as
single units or in parallel with
another unit of the same class
and mode. The generator sets
consist of a diesel engine,
brushless generator, excitation
system, speed governing system,
fuel system, 24 VDC starting
system, control system and fault
system.
NOTE
All locations referenced
in FIGURE 1-2
are given facing the
control panel assembly
(rear) of the generator
set.
1-7 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF
MAJOR COMPONENTS.
1-7.1 Engine (19) . The
generator is powered by a six
cylinder, four cycle, fuel
injected, turbocharged, liquidcooled
diesel engine which
occupies the front half of the
generator set. The engine is
also equipped with a fuel
filter/water separator, oil
filter, and an air cleaner
assembly. Protection devices
automatically stop the engine
during conditions of high
coolant temperature, low oil
pressure, no fuel, over-speed,
or over-voltage.
1-7.2 Radiator (22) . The
radiator is located at the front
of the generator set. It acts
as a heat exchanger for the
engine coolant.
1-7.3 Muffler (3). The muffler
and exhaust tubing are connected
to the exhaust manifold on the
engine. The exhaust exits from
the top of the generator set
housing. Gases are exhausted
upward.
1-7.4 Starter (9). The starter
is located on the right side of
the engine. The electric
starter mechanically engages the
engine flywheel in order to
start the diesel engine.
1-7.5 Battery Charging
Alternator (6) . The battery
charging alternator is located
on the right side of the engine.
It is capable of maintaining the
batteries in a state of full
charge in addition to providing
the required 24 VDC control
power.
1-7.6 Batteries (23). Two
batteries are located at front
of the generator set. The
batteries are electrolyte
serviceable, lead acid, 12 volt
type, connected in series.
After starting, the generator
set is capable of operating with
batteries removed. A diode and
a fuse, located behind the
control panel assembly, protect
the generator set if the
batteries are incorrectly
connected.