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Operation Section
Parking Recommendations
Parking Recommendations
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Equipment Parking
SMCS Code: 1000; 7002
Power Module Operati on Site
The power module must be parked on a flat surface.
A power module can be parked on a concrete pad or
a level natural surface. It is important to prepare the
foundation for the operation of the power module.
The foundation must be able to bear the weight of the
power module and any forces from engine operation.
Place railroad ties or place wood beams beneath the
tires, landing gear, and jack stands if a power module
is operated on a soft surface. This will prevent the
power module from settling in the soft surface due
to the weight of the power module. This should be
considered for the following conditions: loose soil,
loose gravel, loose sand, and wet conditions.
A concrete pad should be considered if the power
module will be operated at a site for a long period of
time or the site is used frequently. A concrete pad
can be installed as a solid base for the tires, landing
gear, and jack stands.
Exhaust Discharge
Heat from the engine must be removed from the
power module during the operation of the power
module. Some of this heat will exit with the engine
exhaust. Other heat is removed from the cooling
system as a cooling fan forces air through a radiator
core. Both of these exhaust streams will leave the
power module. These exhaust streams will enter
the surrounding area. When you choose a site it is
important to consider the hot exhaust that exits the
power module.
Park the power module so there are not any trees
and plants in the path of the hot exhaust. The
excessive heat may destroy trees and plants. Do not
park the power module in the surrounding area of
dry vegetation. Do not place the air inlet of a power
module in the location of the exhaust stream from
another power module.
Be aware of overhead power lines. A 50 feet
minimum height is need if the power module is
parked and power lines are present. Make sure that
any power lines are not exposed to hot exhaust.
Overhead power lines may also become coated
with soot. An electric arc may develop between
the exhaust soot and the ground if exhaust soot is
allowed to build up on power lines.