Figure 5-9. Power absorbers, removal and installation.

TM 5-6625-2691-13&P

Figure 5-9. Power absorbers, removal and installation.

b. Removal. Refer to figure 5-9 to remove the power

flow stops. Thermal sensing switches are provided to

absorbers.

interrupt the load bus contractors in the event of over-

c. Cleaning and Inspection. Clean the power absor-

load. The power absorber consists of thirteen incremen-

bers with filtered compressed air. Inspect for cracks or

tal resistive load elements inclosed in a cylindrical

other damage. Replace if inspection proves the unit

duct, and totaling eleven KW. Each load element con-

faulty.

sists of nichrome ribbon sandwiched between heat dis-

d. Test. With an OHM meter (para 7-2), check ele-

sipating, finned plates. The unit is individually forced

ments for continuity.

air cooled by an internally mounted fan and motor. The

e. Installation. Refer to figure 5-9 and install the

unit is protected by a wind switch and thermal switch.

power absorber.

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