Military MEP — NATO Slave Receptacle Start Operation
Operation
From a Military MEP operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Slave receptacle is electrically live at all times and is unfused; 24 VDC even when disconnect switch is OFF.
Procedure
- Connect one end of NATO slave cable to fully charged 24 Vdc system.
- Connect other end to discharged generator set NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE.
- On EMCP, set ENGINE CONTROL switch to MANUAL START to start generator.
- Remove NATO slave cable after generator set starts.
Tools required
- NATO slave cable Amazon
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Source: Military MEP operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.