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TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-42. PARALLELING GENERATORS.
Prior to paralleling generators #1 and #2, the previous procedures, preliminary adjustment, generator local/start,
remote operation generator #1 and remote operation generator #2 must be completed prior to performing the following:
CAUTION
To avoid possibility of damage to the generator, shore power cannot be
paralleled to the ship's generators.
Only one of the ship's generators can be supplying power to the distribution
main breaker.
NOTE
In this procedure, generator #1 is being paralleled
to generator #2. If generator #2 is to be paralleled
to generator #1, reverse the procedure.
a. Shore power main circuit breaker (1) must be in the OFF position.
b. Generator #2 main circuit breaker (2) must be in the OFF position.
c. Generator #1 main circuit breaker (3) must be in the ON position.
d. Generator #1 voltmeter (4) should read 450V.
e. Generator #2 voltmeter (5) should read 450V.
f. Place the auto/manual switches (6 and 7) in the AUTO position.
g. The integral switches (8 and 9) should be in the OFF position.
NOTE
Both voltmeters should read the same.
h. If the shore power circuit breaker (1) is in the ON position, place in the OFF position.
i. Place the generator #1 main circuit breaker (3) in the ON position.
j. Set the droop rheostats (10 and 11) to the center positions.
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