Another MEP-802A problem child

[JRM]

sprint purchased radioshack and is converting them into phone stores

 

[ufc702]

I'm not getting readings from the lugs, got readings from the convenience outlets. Am I doing something wrong? Where should I start looking? Thanks

 

[ufc702]

So far I pulled the panels tested K1 and got power at C1, B1, A1 but nothing at A2, B2, C2 I also don't have readings off of X, Y, 11, & 12 where should I be looking at? Tested the relays they seem to be good.

 

[Guyfang]

Look at the schematics. What tells K-1 to close? When you push up S-5, (A.C. circuit interrupter) whats suposed to happen? You should get a signal at K-1, terminal Y, or X, can't remember and am not at my computer so I can not look. But in any case, one of the wires should have 24 volts. If not, go from there. Its not hard, take it one thing at a time. Trace it back to the S-5. You can also follow the trouble shooting diagram in the book. Its well written for this problem. It explains how to test the K-1 also. Easy and you don't even have to remove it or have the set running.

 

[ufc702]

Look at the schematics. What tells K-1 to close? When you push up S-5, (A.C. circuit interrupter) whats suposed to happen? You should get a signal at K-1, terminal Y, or X, can't remember and am not at my computer so I can not look. But in any case, one of the wires should have 24 volts. If not, go from there. Its not hard, take it one thing at a time. Trace it back to the S-5. You can also follow the trouble shooting diagram in the book. Its well written for this problem. It explains how to test the K-1 also. Easy and you don't even have to remove it or have the set running.

Been busy with work, gonna get back to it sometime next week, will log my progress. Thank You Guyfang!

 

[ufc702]

Look at the schematics. What tells K-1 to close? When you push up S-5, (A.C. circuit interrupter) whats suposed to happen? You should get a signal at K-1, terminal Y, or X, can't remember and am not at my computer so I can not look. But in any case, one of the wires should have 24 volts. If not, go from there. Its not hard, take it one thing at a time. Trace it back to the S-5. You can also follow the trouble shooting diagram in the book. Its well written for this problem. It explains how to test the K-1 also. Easy and you don't even have to remove it or have the set running.

ok so I was able to get to it today, After reading the TM I discovered that I never pushed up S-5 to send the signal to K1 so once I did that got readings instantly. Going to go over the gen more during the week as time permits but I want to get this dialed in, I enjoy learning how this thing works and discovering issues and working them out

 

[Guyfang]

Ah, good old S-5. You will never forget that in you next 60 years.

 

[ufc702]

Ah, good old S-5. You will never forget that in you next 60 years.

You got that right!

Ok so everything is running smoothly and working like it should. I'm thinking of picking one up for a jobsite on another island and I was looking at the trailer mounted units, anything I should be looking out for on both the generator and the trailer?

 

[Guyfang]

Just that its complete. What size you looking at?

 

[Daybreak]

You got that right!

Ok so everything is running smoothly and working like it should. I'm thinking of picking one up for a jobsite on another island and I was looking at the trailer mounted units, anything I should be looking out for on both the generator and the trailer?

Howdy,
Since you are thinking about it. I would suggest you go and inspect the units before you bid on them. You can look at everything. Pictures are good, but physically inspecting is always better.

 

[Guyfang]

It also helps if you know what you are looking at. If you don't, find someone to go with you, who does.