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DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A Generator Set

The DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A is a 1.5 kW (1.5 kVA) gasoline standby generator set powered by a Military MEP 2A016-3 engine. It is available at 120 V and 240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 12.5 A. An integrated tank holds 5.7 L (1.5 gal).

1 kW
Standby
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Specifications

Fuelgasoline
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1 kW
Standby kVA1
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
Phasesingle
Rated current12.50/6.25 A
Power factor1.0
Fuel tank5.7 L

Engine

Military MEP 2A016-3
Rated speed3600 rpm

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
TorqueBaffle-to-generator screws8-10ft. lbs
TorqueGenerator-to-adapter plate screws8-10ft. lbs
TorqueRectifiers20-25ft. lbs
TorqueThrough stud16-18ft. lbs

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
120V single phasesingleOutputs at load selector switchAC Unit (MEP-015A)
240V single phasesingleOutputs at load selector switchAC Unit (MEP-015A)
28V DCDCCircuit breaker outputDC Unit (MEP-025A)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A?

The DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A is rated 1 kW standby (1.5 kVA).

What engine is in the DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A?

The DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A is powered by the Military MEP 2A016-3 engine.

What kind of fuel does the DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A run on?

The DOD/Cummins-Onan MEP-015A runs on gasoline.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
11947and RA710001 through RA714666, hereafterService part / kit Amazon eBay
2028-2located in the back of this manual directly to: Commander, US Army Aviation and Troop Command, ATTN:Service part / kit Amazon eBay
23-36VService part / kit Amazon eBay
244-3(Procedures for Destruction of Equipment toService part / kit Amazon eBay
500001thru QA6901.1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
50001through KA7201.57488Service part / kit Amazon eBay
52282(MO)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
90-1(Administrative Storage).Service part / kit Amazon Amazon eBay
97887E3(97403)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GA64-1thru GA64-7525Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GA65-001thru GA65-4579Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GA67-0001thru GA67-6807Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GA69-0001thru GA69-1250Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GC64-1thru GC64-5915Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GC65-0001thru GC65-2563Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GC66-0001thru GC66-11947Service part / kit Amazon eBay
KA73500001thru KA73507085Service part / kit Amazon eBay
NA68-0001through NA68-0829, GA69-001Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RA710001thru RA714666Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RA71OOO1thru RA714666Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Operator's manual — TM 5-6115-323-14 MEP-015A MEP-025A 1.5KW genset manual (Department of Defense / Cummins/Onan)
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