INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13

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Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 CONFIDENTIAL ? INSTRUCTIONS for ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 November 1952 CONFIDENTrWL uocoment Is pert of an integrated file. If separated from Ui file it oust ba subjected to individual systematio review. 25X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 FRONT MATTER Change No. CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 RECORD OF CORRECTIONS MADE Date CORRECTION PAGE Signature ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 FRONT MATTER ? CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-43 :IABLE-OF-CONTENTS SECTION.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION Purpose and Function of Equipment Description of Equipment. a. Engine- Equipment. b. generator Equipment'. .Iition Equipment 'Reference Data. SECTION 2 ,TEEORY OF OPERATION General. . Engine. Generator,. Ignition SYstei. Power Wiring 'and Noise Filter. SECTION INSTALLATION Unpacking. Ina talla ti Initial Adjustments, CONTEWTS ? Page 'ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 -v Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 FRONT MATTER ? : CONFIDENTIAL. CONTENTS ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT . ? ?RD-13 ? Pa.r a gra ph . 'TABLE OF CONTENTS .SECTION OMATION ? General. Preparation of Fuel. Starting Procedure. Unsuccessful Starting, Stopping the Engine-. SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Page 10 .0Perator s . 5-1 Starting Malfunction. 5-1 Ignition'"MaliutIctiono 5-1 ,0. Ignition System 5-2 Periodic Inspection. 5-2 ' ?30 Tecmioa1 OaXriteiguide. 5 2- ? ORIGINAL- :CONFIDENTIAi; ? . . ? . - Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 FRONT MATTER CONFIDENTIAL ILLUSTRATIONS ENGINE .GENERATOR UNIT RD-13' LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure ,Title SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1-1 Engine Generator Unit RD-13 1-2 1-3 Front and rear views, Engine Generator Unit RD-13 1-3 Internal view, front half of unit SECTION 2 - THEORY OF OPERATION 2-1 General operating principle of Engine Generator Unit RD-13 2f-2 RD-13. generator characteristic curves ,2-3 RD-13 engine dross-sectional view. 2-4 Intake-exhaust timing diagram 2-5 Generator operation and construction 2-6 Permanent Magnet Generator stator windihg.da.tS and'diagram, Engine Generator-Unit RDi.13. 2-7 Ignition system, schematic diaTram ,27.8 Performing ignition test 2-9 Power schematic diagram SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION 2-0 2-2 .2-3 :2-4 2-6 27 3-1 Packaging details, shipping container 3-2 ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 --FRONT MATTER CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 LIST OF TABLES. = Title SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCH I PT I ON HEquipment:Slipplied.' , Equipmen't,Required-bUt not 'Supplied. ,SECTION 6 PARTS LIST' TABLES .41.M A r 'fInWPITTIRNTIAL IV - Declassified in Part -I.Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 FRONT MATTER CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SAFETY -NOTICE SAFETY NOTICE The attention of all personnel is directed to the hazardous ,conditions that may result from the Operation, maintenance, or storage of the ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13. while every practicable, safety precaution has been incorporated in this equipment, the following rules must be strictly observed: HIGH VOLTAGE: This equipment generates voltages which are dangerous and may be fatal if contacted by operating personnel, Insure that all Connections to the unit have adequate insulation. .HIGH TEMPERATURE: This equipment operates at a sufficiently elevated temperature ,to cause burns if contacted by Unprotected parts of the body. Asbestos or other suitable gloves must be worn by all operating personnel when handling this equipment. FIRE HAZARD: EXPLOSIVE HAZARD: .The exhaust gas if directed toward inflammable material consti- tutes a fire hazard. An inflammable end explosive fuel (gasoline) is used in the unit and must be handled with extreme caution. Dropping of the unit could cause possible rupture of the fuel tank. No open fires should be allowed in vicinity of storage or operation of the unit. Make all electrical connections to the unit prior to starting in order to avoid sparking at the power .receptacle. FATAL OR NOXIOUS FUMES: Fatal or noxious fumes are given off by the ENGINE GENERATOR. UNIT when Operating. The unit must be: used outdoors or under forced air ventilation if in a restricted area. All precautions ? relevant to the exhaust gases of gasoline powered units must apply to this unit. ORIGINAL CONFIDENtIAL 4 V Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 GENERAL CONFIDENTIAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 .SECTION 1 Figure I-I. Engine Generator Unit RD-13. ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part- Sanitized Copy Approved forRelease2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 GENERAL CONFIDENTIAL 6,6UTIviu - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 1 RD-13 SECTION1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT. .The ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 ( gasoline engine and generator for use A self-contained fuel tank, ignition are provided. The generator provides watts at a load power factor of 80%. Is 115 volts at 400 cycles. The unit an ambient temperature range of 00 to altitudes to 10,000 feet. figure 1-1) is a portable as an electrical power source. system, and engine controls an electrical output of 100 The nominal voltage output is designed to operate over 110? Fahrenheit and at 2. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT. The ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 is a self-contained device in a rectangular case 7-1/8 inches high by 5 inches long by 7-3/4 Inches wide. The general construction and location of the controls are shown in figures 171, 1-2 and 1-3. -Fuel, is held in a compart- ment surrounding the generator housing. Provisions have been made for the storage of a spare spark plug and a set of breaker points within the engine compartment. a. ENGINE EQUIPMENT. The prime mover is a gasoline-powered two-stroke cycle engine designed to operate at a speed of 6000 revolutions per minute. Starting is accomplished by a manually operated rope pull. Manual Controls are provided for choking and throttling the engine. The fuel tank contains sufficient fuel for approximately two hours of normal operation. Forced air cooling is provided by an internal tan. A muffler, attached externally to the exhaust port, gives approximately 60% noise quieting below the open-exhaust condition. ? b. GENERATOR EQUIPMENT. The generator is an eight,pole alternator with a permanent Magnet rotes,. NO external electrical excitation is required. The Output Is single phase with a nominal voltage rating of 115 volts CONFIDENTIAL 1-1 ? ORIGINAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: GENERAL DESCRIPTION 0/ CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 SECTION 1 Paragraph 2 at 400 cycles. A power receptacle is..provided.on the unit for -connection Of the load. The generator is directly connected to the engine shaft, and the generator output voltage adjustment is made by the engine throttle. A meter, on the outside ease of the unit, indicates.the a-C terminal voltage. c. IGNITION EQUIPMENT. ,The ignition System consists of two transformers, five capacitors, a selenium rectifier, a distributor and a spark plug.: It is powered )py an.electrical connection to the generator. This system Is self- 'regulating and no adjustments are required. Timing of the spark is accomplished by the distributor, a cam and breaker point assembly mounted on one end of the engine shaft.. The ignition systemis adequately shielded to prevent excessive r-f noise interference to radio receiving equipment. 3. REFERENCE DATA.. a. NOMENCLATURE. ENGINE GENERATOR RD-13. b. CONTRACTOR NUMBER AND DATE.-- 0. d. COGNIZANT INSPECTOR.-- e. NUMBER OF PACKAGES PER SHIPMENT.--One package of equipment. f. TOTAL CUBICAL CONTENT.--Equipment; crated 1000 cubic inches., Uncrated 300 -cubic inches. g. TOTAL WEIGHT.--Equipment; crated 30 pounds uncrated 12 pounds. h. MAXIMUM OPERATING'SPEED.-6000 RPM i. NOMINAL VOLTAGE..-115 Volts, 40q cycles per second, single. phase. j. POWER OUTPUT.-100 watts at a load power factor of 80%.. 25X1 ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 1-2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 cUNt-11)tN I IAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SECTION 1 a.FRONT VIEW b. REAR VIEW Figure 1-2. Front and Rear Views, RD-13. ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 1- 3 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 . .. GENERAL CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 3... DESCRIPT/QN .ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 3 RD-13. lc._ REGULATION.-- Voltage drops 1-0% from a- 40% load to a 100% load, with constant throttle setting. 1. OPERATING TIME.-- Approximately two hours per tank of fuel. m. FUEL CAPACITY.- Approximately 1/8 gallon or 1 pint. n. FUEL MIXTURE.- Gasoline anct.oil.mixture in the ratios: of 114: parts gasoline to 1 part.oil by volume. Commercial grade gasoline from 6o to 80 octane and :commercial grade oil)of SAE viscosity from #10 to #40 are acceptable. o. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.-- 00 to 1100 F. p. MAXIMUM ALTITUDE.--..12,009 feet.: q. STARTING METHOD.- Detachable rope pull. r. RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE.-- Radiated noise; 2-.5 microvoltS maximum. Conducted noise; .50 microvolts maximum between 300 and 1600 kilocycles, 5 Microvolts maximum between. 1.6 and 20 megacycles. s. GENERATOR SYNCHRONOUS IMPEDANCE.-- 16 ohms. ? ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? ? GENERAL DESCRIPTION CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SEC TION 1 ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 1 5 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? TABLE . EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED QUANTITY PER EQUIPMENT NAME OF UNIT TYPE DESIGNATION OVER-ALL DIMENSIONS ( INCHES ), }EIGHT WIDTH LENGTH VOLUME ( CUBIC INCHES) WEIGHT (LBS) 1 Engine Generator RD-13 7-1/8 5 7-34 300 12 Unit 1 Instruction Manual 11 8-1/2 1 Muffler . 3 6 22 0.2 1 Spare Spark Plug 1 Spare Set of Breaker Points TABLE 1-2. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED ? QUANTITY PER ? EQUIPMENT ? NAME TYPE DESIGNATION REQUIRED USE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS Volumetric Flask Gasoline Oil Commercial Grade Commercial Grade Commercial Grade To meter fuel and oil prior to filling tank Fuel Lubrication Octane .rating .60 to 8o *SAE Viscosity #la ?to #0. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 rIVNIOI HO rivi INaca alo o Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? FUEL INTAKE FROM CARBURETOR 115 VOLT AC OUTPUT ROTOR WINDINGS GENERATOR TO IGNITION SYSTEM ENGINE Figure 2-1. General operating principle of Engine Generator Unit RD-13. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 E NO IL OHS Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 THEORY OF CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 2 OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 1 RD-13 SECTION2 THEORY OF OPERATION 1. GENERAL. The general operation ofLENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD 13 is illustrated in figure 2-1. - Rotational energy of the prime mover (engine) is converted to electrical energy in the generator by means of a rotating permanent- magnet field. The voltage developed by thegenerator is a function of the engine speed and the power factor of the load. The generator_ is designed to give 115 volts with a 100 watt, 80% lagging power factor load when operating at a speed of 6000 RPM or 400 cycles per second. With the same throttle setting of the engine the voltage. Will rise to approximately 122.5 volts at a 40 watt load,.80% lagging power factor. The regulation over this range computed from the voltage rating of 115 volts is 7.5%. Figure 2-2 shows how the 411 output terminal voltage rises as the load current is decreased. As the voltage is usually a more important factor than the frequency, the engine speed may be manually throttled to give the desired voltage. ? 2. ENGINE. The engine has two cylinders that are positioned horizontally. Figure 2-3 indicates the general construction of the engine which is known as the U-cylinder type. Both pistons operate from a common crank shaft eccentric. One piston has a master connecting rod, with a bearing on the crankpin, the other a link rod which is hinge-jointed to an arm extending at right angles from the long end of the master connectingrod. The two-stroke principle of operation is utilized. In a conventional two-stroke engine, using symmetrical timing, the exhaust port Is always opened before the intake transfer port. This gives the cylinder a chance for scavenging from the pressure at the end of the effective expansion Stroke. During the latter part of the charge-transfer period the exhaust port is still wide open, s6 it is easy. for some of the fresh charge to escape through it. In the second place, even after the transfer port has closed the exhaust port remains open, and the continuing outward motion of the piston tends to force more of the combustion-chamber contents ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 2-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 UVVrIV.WITIAL SECTION 2 OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 2 RD-13 130 120 10230 r-4 0 i 0 0 P4 4) ,g 90 80 Unity Power Factor 80% Power Factor (Lagging) RD?I3 GENERATOR CHARACTERISTIC CURVES 70 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ID 1.2 1.4 1.6 Load Current in Amperes Figure 2-29 RD-13 generator characteristic curves. ?out through it.. The RD-13 engine overcomes these.disadvantages.by the use of .unsymmetrical timing. . Both cylinders have a common' _ combustion chamber. The exhaust ports. are completely uncovered by one piston before the, intake starts to open due to the action of the, other piston, .(see fig.. 2-4). When the exhaust is closed the intake is wide open. This allows a-higher atmospheric pressure to be maintained in the combustion chamber after closing' of exhaust port. Thus the intake and exhaust functions are separated by .the common cylinder wall?' Better efficiencies are realized by this type of construction. The carburetor is located above the crank case. The function of the carburetor is to prepare a mixture of air and fuel vapor in the proper proportion for efficient combustion. Both air and fuel. are drawn through the carburetor and into the engine cylinder by suction created by the upward motion of' the pistons. This suction ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 2-2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 'IVNIDI:10 avniaaidtioo Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? z 0 0 )-4 00 FROM CARBURETOR ...ON. Figure 2-3. RD-13 engine cross-sectional view. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 e Noi,Loas Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 11"VJUAI ur cAdlirlUteNTIAL SECTION 2 OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT 1 RD-13 ??,f ??.) EXHAUST PORI STARTS TO CLOSE EXHAUST PORT STARTS TO OPEN OR IS FULLY CLOSED al( Intake-sxhaust timing diagram. 0 a) ,...., 2C V) ,=,w bp CONFIDENTIAL 2-4 t Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 , Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 THEORY OF CONFIDENTIAL OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-l3' SECTION 2- Paragraph 2 is due to an increase in the volumetric displacement of the crank- case and a consequent decrease in the gaseous pressure in this chamber. It is the difference between thepressure.of'the atmos- phere and the reduded pressure in the crankcase which causes both air and fuel to flow Into the Chamber. The carburetor is provided with a choke Valve in the air intake, to make it 'possible to'get a rich mixture for starting the engine cold,, and to '1.e.an down" the . mixture gradually as the engine warms p.it This control is located ,on the engine aide of the unit, see:figure 1-1. The adjustment -screw located on top of the carburetoris a needle valve for controlling the fuel-air 'Mixture over * wide range of. ambient temperatures and air pressures at different elevations. .To insure a uniform flow of fuel Into the carburetor, the fuel tank id pressurized. 'Pressurizing is accomplished by mean's of tube connecting thejueltank.to the crankcase. .A check valve in 'the tube line prevents fuel from feeding back into the crankcase. Ignition of the combustible,mixture occurs at "top, dead center" of' the number One piston (located adjacent to the exhaust outlet). - A spark plug centrally, located in.the.combustion chamber ignites - the mixture.. Timing of the spark is accomplished by a cam operated breaker-point assembly directly connected to one,enclof the crank- shaft. No automatic -spark advance is incorporated since the engine operates with a constant speed and load. - GENERATOR. - the generator, (figure24c). converts the rOtary engine motion ,into electrical energy. It consists fundamentally of a permanent magnet rotor, arranged to rotate in a wound steel stator. External field excitation.isnot required. Generator action depends,upon ? the, principle., that a voltage is induced in a.condUctor being cut by magnetic'flux:Jinee.,Figure 2-5a shows a two-pole permanent. . magnet- arrangedtoirevOlve within a wound stator frame. The :lines of magnetic flux Are shown by dashed lines. As the rotor revolves., :its lines of flux:cut.the conductors wound around the stator and voltage is induced. Inthisequipment.the stator has an eight-pole- :single-phase Winding; the rotor has eight:permarientmagnet salient - poles.. ? Magnetic induction. in:the stator windings.results from rotating the permanent magnet assembly by a direct connection with the,engine shaftsaee-figure.2-5b. One rotation of the crank shaft Induces four cycles, and the nominal speed of 6000 RPM results in a generator. frequencyor 4.00 cycles per eeCand.' The waveform of the generator Noltage.is sinusoidal,. fl r? Declassified in-P-a7-1"--- Sanitized Copy Approved fip-reRle--as-e--0-12/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 THEORY OF CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 3 OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 a. Simple 2-pole permanent magnet. generator. CONDUCTOR 8 POLE PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR STEEL STATOR OR c. RD-13 generator. b. 8-pole permanent magnet generator. CONDUCTOR PERMANENT. MAGNET ROTOR I, STEEL STATOR Figure 2-5. Generator operation and construction. C ONFI DE NTI AL 0 2-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? THEORY OF OPERATION CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SECTION 2 Paragraph 3 The permanent magnets in the rotor are "keeper stabilized"; i.e., they will become partially demagnetized if removed from the unit. Normal operation or an accidental short Circuit of short duration will not effect the magnets adversely. However', Pqrs1 Winding' Diagram Number of Coils 8 TUrns per Coil 43 Wire Data (Copper) #24 HF Total Resistance of Windings 3.73 ohms Figure2-6. Permanent Magnet Generator stator winding data and diagram, Engine Generator Unit, RD-13, external excitation to the generator by means of another power source of lower. synchronous impedance could completely demagnetize the field. In order to avoid this, the ENGINE GENERATOR. UNIT RD-13, 'should not be used in parallel with .other units or operated on lines Which are 'subject to other excitation. The power factor of the load alters the terminal voltageoOf the generator as shown In figure .2-2. Armature reaction due to a. , -lagging -power factor. load causes the terminal voltage to decrease while. a leading power factor load causes the terminal voltage to increase. Best regulation of the generator can be realized when the load is maintained at unity power factor. - L. IGNITION SYSTEM, Figure 2-7 shows _System which ignites produced between the nip TINTUAT a complete schematic diagram of .the ignition the combustible mixture by an electric spark pOints of a s ark p plug. The ignition system Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 rIVIII0 I ITO mactidNo Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? 60-400 cycles /Shield 1 Magnetic 1000 Shunt Gap mmf #er 1 1 17-120 v. ac C3 - from generator, '1000 mnif 68 mf Selenium Rectifier Tl Line Transformer' Figure 2-7. Ignition system schematic diagram,. Breaker Points Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 THEORY OF OPERATION '; CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SECTION 2 Paragraph 4. is powered by an electrical Connection to the generator. As one ignition spark is require4per four cycles of generator voltage, electrostatic energy is stored in 'capacitor C. This capacitor 1.0then discharged once :each revolution into spark transformer T2 by,mean'S of the breaker-point assembly. The spark plug fires after the breaker-pointVelose during the high rate of current change in the spark transformer. "Line transformer" Ti connects the:Ignition to the generator voltage. The usual cranking speed gives a generator oUtput:of.approxImately 50 volts while the Morainal -running speed Voltage is 11:5 volts. Ti automatically regulates for the difference between starting and running voltage of the generator.' The line transformer is similar to a constant current transformer in that a large amount of leakage inductance Is employed. A magnetic shunt:path is used between the primary and secondary to increase the leakage, flux. 'In the interest of -conserving power. under the'running,condition, the spark energy, is reduced' to approximately-two-thirds that of starting by action' of the line transformer at operating frequency. Capacitor C4 tunes or peaks- the secondary winding of Ti and improves ignition operation at starting speeds. The voltage from the secondary of the line transformer is _rectified by selenium rectifier CR1 and applied to the storage capacitor, C5. One each revolution of the engine, the breaker- points close and discharge capacitor C5 into the spark transformer. No spark suppression capacitor is required on the points as the primary inductanceof the spark transformer is sufficient to cause no current flow at the instant of contact. Shortly after the points close a high rate of primary current change induces a . secondary voltage that is sufficient for spark over in the spark' =plug. The useful spark discharge has a duration of approximately 100 microseconds. The breaker-points at normal speed have a 210 microsecond or 300 period of closure so that the current broken by the points upon opening is approximately the short circuit current of the line transformer or 20 milliamperes. Charging of the storage capacitor takes "place during the 3300 period when the breaker-points are open. Three-half-wave voltage pulses charge the storage capacitor.. The generator input to the ignition system is (for running) 5.75 watts at a power factor of 50%. The power factor, is improved :by the us b of capacitor C3. Capacitors Cl and C2 serve to reduce electrical or r-fithash."-.created by the ignition system. POWER WIRING AND NOISE FILTER. - Figure 2-9 shows:a schematic diagram of the power wiring system and the noise filter.- In order to reduce the radio noise to a minimum, complete conduit shielding for the power wiring is used Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020003 r1 -1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 111Z Vfl 1. ur OPERATION ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 ?? ORIGINAL Figure 2-8. Per forming Ignition test. CONFIDENTIAL 2-10 Declassified in Pali - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? , ? ? 6 A ? ? CONFIDENTIAL- ' ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT, . - RD-13 THEORY OF tOPERATION SECTION 2 Paragraph. throughout - thrOughout the unit.. The filter. circuit for removing conducted.' ' noise on the power line consists of *a Combination of capaciters. end choke coils. All -filter ?componehis. are located on the lid at the rear of the meter shielding cap& (Item ) . _, V , * ? , TO IGNITION ? SYSTEM :Meter Shield .Box ..1?1111111?10 - Part '' , , ? . Description - . . . Note C6 - 0.7 . r8 ' , 0 . Ll : -L2 , - ? - . 6:1 Mfd 600-volt, paper - 0.1 rntd., . 600.-volt, paper .. 0.1. , led ir: 0010.4 01 t t 'paper - * ? , ? .. ... . , ? 0.1 ' ifd ,..1600.-'vOlt t .-, paper :255716icrohepries ' _ _ - - . . 455':micioheilriet? , , Voltmeter, ' 0.-150 volts ac .. . " , Part of '. rtilli -4', ? , Part of Item 42 :: Part of .140. :42 Part , of . Ite;i?-42 . Il. . . . . . ' Part r of, Item 42 ., , . - Part, of Item 42 . _ , :Part of - ''t.ekra' I.. ? power .schematio din am: ORIGINAL CONFIDFNTIAL - ? . Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000600020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 CONFIDENTIAL 'ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SECTIOZL OPERATION SECTION k Paragraph 1 . GENERAL. . ? The ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 has a self-contained gasoline engine and generator for use as an electrical power source. The electrical output of the generator is brought out to a power receptacle on the front panel of the unit (see figure 1-2). This generator develops a nominal voltage of 115 volts ac at 400 cycles per second. The rated load is 100 watts. . CAUTION! Do not apply any form of external electrical excitation to the power receptacle as damage to the genera- tor May result. This caution in- cludes the operation of two or more RD-l3 UNITS on the same distributing lines. 1 The two-stroke cycle engine is powered by a flIel mixture of gasoline and oil. An internal fuel tank is accesslbie for refueling from the top of the unit by means of the fuel tank cap. Approxi- Mately two hours of operation from the unit may be obtained from 'one tank of fuel. The nominal, engine speed is 6000 RPM, controlled by the throttle knob projecting from the front panel. 2. CONTROLS. H The. controls which the operator will use are illustrated in :figure 1-2. The fuel shut-off valve knob is accessible at the rear, figure Normally during storage or handling of the unit the fuel jhut-off valm-will be closed. TO open the fuel valve prior to 'operation of the unit, turn the valve knob counterclockwise two to 'three full revolutions. -Clockwise rotation to the internal stop Abuts off the fuel supply. The carburetor float well holds Hsufficient fuel for approximately 2 minutes of nogMal operation. If the unit is to be returned to storage, allow the unit to use ? the float well fuel supply by running with the fuel shut-oft valve closed. ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 2 RD-13 ? ? The engine choke control is shown in figure 1-2a. The choke . control is manually operated by turning the choke knob. Positions .indicated are ON and OFF with intermediate positions unmarked. ? The choke control governs the fuel-to-air ratio and will normally be used only during the starting procedure; see paragraph 4, Starting Procedure. The thrOttle is controlled from the front panel by the throttle knob quadrant, figure 2-1a. Clockwi6e rotation closes the: throttle, counterclockwise rotation opens the throttle. During operation the throttle setting governs the speed and consequently the voltage of the generator. Turn ?the throttle knob counterclockwise to increase ? the generator voltage and clockwise to decrease it. ? The voltmeter, located on the'front'panel, meters the generator voltage (see figure 1-2a). A detachable pull rope is shown wound on the pull rope pulley in figure 1-2b. This rope is used for starting the RD-13 unit. Wind the rope counterclockwise around the pulley as the operating 'rotation is in this direction. PREPARATION OF FURT,. The fuel mixture is 14 parts gasoline to one part oil by volume. Commercial grade gasoline from 60 to 80 octane rating and commercial grade oil of SAE viscosity from #10 to #40 maybe used. If available, non-leaded gasoline and #40 oil are preferable. In a clean vessel mix 14 volume units of gasoline and add 1 volume unit of oil. Stir the mixture until homogenous and transfer to the fuel tank. If evidence of water or other foreign matter is present in the mixture, strain throUgh a chamois skin before . transferring to the fuel tank. 4. STARTING PROCEDURE. The fuel-t9-air ratio for starting the two-stroke cycle engine is critical. Unsuccessful starting. attempts may usually be attributed to "loading up" (raw gasoline being deposited on the spark plug and cylinder Walls). Normal starting from the "cold" condition will require two pulls of the 'pull rope. One pull to prime the engine and a second pull to start the engine. Starting the engine from the "hot" condition will normally require one pulls and the procedure is different than that of the "cold" condition. By "hot" condition is meant that the unit was previously operating but shut down momentarily before restarting. The "cold" condition ,ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 4-2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 OPERATION. CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 1+ ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 4 RD-13 Implies that the unit has established temperature equilibrium with the surroundings, or approximately so. Optimum starting perform- ance can only be achieved by strict compliance with the following procedures. Note: Always steady the unit with one hand while pulling the pull . rope with the other hand as the weight of the unit is . not sufficient for counter-action, see figure 2-8. CAUTION: ALL OPERATING PERSONNEL ARE DIRECTED TO READ THE SAFETY . NOTICE IN THE FRONT MATTER OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. a. STARTING FROM "C OLD" CONDITION. 1. Open fuel shut-off valve (Item #119 Figure 1-2) by turning knob counterclockwise. 2. Remove fuel tank cap and blow into tank. Hold pressure In tank about 20 seconds. Replace fuel tank cap and screw down tightly. 3. Set throttle (Item #29 Figure 1-2) one-quarter ?perk 4. 'Open mixture control valve one-half turn counterclockwise This control is located on top of the carburetor, 5. Close choke (Item #14, Figure 1-2), 6. Conneet load to generator outlet (Item #49 Figure 1-2). 7; Wind the pull rope around the pull rope pulley in the direction of rotation. Pull the pull rope sharply. 8. As the engine speeds up open the choke control to open. The engine may start but it will quickly die if the choke control is not eased opensoon enough. 9. As ?the engine warms up the mixture control valve can be brought back to the normal position (clockwise rotation of screw). 10. Adjust the motor speed by the throttle until the proper 111 generator voltage is indicated. Do not exceed 115 volts with a load. ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 11_1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020602-1 OPERATIVN ,,,,,,,..,,,,........ , ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 4 RD-13, 11. "Touch up" the mixture control until the engine runs smoothly at the rated voltage with full load. 12. If the engine fails to start, repeat item 7. Make no further adjustments to the choke until unit starts and continues to run. NOTE IN VERY COLD CLIMATES IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE MORE CHOKE IN ITEM EIGHT; i.e., CHOKE CONTROL ONE-EIGHTH OPEN. UNDER MOST CONDITIONS IT IS BETTER TO USE THE NORMAL PROCEDURE UNLESS EXPER= IENCE WITH THE UNIT DICTATES OTHERWISE. b. STARTING FROM "HOT" CONDITION. 1. Open fuel shut-off valve (Item #11, Figure 1-2) by - turning knob counterclockwise. 2. Open the choke control (Item #14, Figure. 1-2) one-half 3. Open the throttle (Item #2, Figure 1-2) halfway, 4. Connect load to generator outlet (Item, #4, Figure 1-2). 5. Wind the pull rope around tir pull rope pulley in the direction of rotation. Pull the pull rope sharply. 6. The engine should start and continue to run. Slowly . open the choke as the engine approaches running temperature until full open. open. UNSUCCESSFUL STARTING.' A certain amount of operator technique and familiarity with the unit is required for optimum starting success. A sharp pull applied to the pull rope initially will repay many-fold in manual effort saving over weak pulls. CONFIDENTIAL 11:44 ORIGINAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 OPERATION ? CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 4 ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 5 RD-13 If, for any reason, the starting procedures were not followed correctly or rive to ten starting attempts prove futile, future attempts will probably be useless* Malfunctioning of the engine May not be indicated. In most cases the engine is "loaded up" or "flooded"; i.e., an improper mixture too rich for combustion is present in the combustion chamber. The operator may verify this condition by noting a wet vapor sufficient to dampen a piece of paper when placed near the exhaust outlet while cranking. If this condition is present, the following procedure is recommended; 1. Close the fuel tank cap. 2, -Close the fuel shut-off valve. 3, Lay Unit over on its front side and allow fuel to drain from the carburetor float well for ten minutes. ? 4. Upright the unit. ,Wipe away any spilled fuel. 5. Open the choke full open and crank the unit with the pull rope two times. 66 Proceed with the normal starting method for the "cold" condition. STOPPING THE ENGINE. TO stop the engine after use for subsequent restarting, close the throttle to the stop. If the engine is to be stopped for return to storage close the fuel shut-off valve and allow engine to operate until fuel in the Carburetor float well is depleted. The engine will then stop. Close the fuel tank cap tightly. No other method of stopping the engine is recommended. ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 . Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 5 ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 1 RD-13 ' SECTION 5 ? 'MAINTENANCE OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE. . The ZNGINE,GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 is rated for 50 hours life. No lubrication will be required other than the, oil used in the fuel mixture. An operating time chart Should be started With the bringing of a unit into service in order to,keep an accurate account. After 50 hours use, the RD-13 should onli-be used for standby or emergency service. a. STARTING MALFUNCTION. Poor starting success may be the result of insufficient fuel Or no fuel at all entering the intake manifold. Insufficientifuelwill . be indicated by a Short run period followed by 'a sudden drop in: speed, possibly recycling itself.. No fuel entering the intake will be evidenced by the lack of a gasorine vapor smell at the exhaust outlet. In either case, the probable cause 14'foreignmatter becoming lodged in the carburetor float valve or the mixture,control.' This condition may usually be corrected by Opening the mixture control one turn counterclockwise to allow obstruction to pass, through. Tip the unit from side to side and invert momentarily to clear the carburetor float valve. Start the engine following the procedures outlined in Section 4.. If insufficient fuel still .: seems to be the cause of starting malfunctioning, check to see that ,the fuel tank cap is turned down tights Any loss of pressure due to.a loose cap will affect the engine operation, since the fuel ' ',batik-is pressurized to provide a uniform flow to the carburetor* . Other remedies for this malfunction require disassembly of the unit and they are not recommended for the field., b. IGNITION MALFUNCTION. :Another , Cause. of poor starting success is insufficient ignition spark or no spark at all. Inspect the wiring for possible Shorts or damaged insulation. 'Remove the breaker point dust cover, by means :Of the two machine screws. ,Inspect the breaker point arms and spring for possible mechanical damage. Clean the breaker points by pulling strips of clean paper back and forth between the closed contacts* To open and close the contacts rotate the pull , Tope pulley 'by hand. The points should normally separate by it :thousandths' of an inch* Replsee the breaker point dust cover* ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 - Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE .. CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 5 ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph lc RD-13 r " ..? c. IGNITION SYSTEM TEST. T? test the ignition system remove the screen cOver from the side of the unit to expose the spariezplug shield. Remove the. spark plug shield and the spark plug. This is accomplished by pulling out the Spark plug shield to disengage it from the spark plUg-and removing the spark plug by means of a spark plug wrench.', Do not 'lose the copper washer, at the base of the spark plug. - Insert the spark plug in the spark plug shield and lay to one side in such a'fashion that the metal base of the spark plug is .not in . contact with the case of the unit. Engage'the rope pull and give a .sharp Pull.- Normal ignition voltage will cause the spark to jump from-the'metal base of the spark plug tO the spark plug shield, . see figure 2-10. If the preceding checks were, satisfactory .and the ' latter' testunsatisfactory, the ignition system. it 'malfunctioning. - ,The ignition system is replaced as a unit, but this replacement is not recommended in the field. . -*hen replacing the spark plug turn down to only a moderate- ' tightness. Damage may result if the plug is tightened too Much, since the engine head is constructed of aluminum. If a tOrque wrench is available, the recommended value is a 6 ft-lb torque. The correct spark plug gap is between .6. and 20 thousandths of an inch. ? 2,, PERIODIC INSPECTION. 'Periodically the operator should inspect the 'ENGINE GENERATOR' UNIT RD-13 for mechanical and electrical security. It is recommended that the inspection be undertaken once for 'every: five hours' use. Thoroughly inspect all exposed machine screws and nuts for tightness. Wipe away. any Accumulation of dust and oil. 3. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE. 'At the end of each 25 hours of running time, the carbon should be removed from the cylinder head and the exhaust port. The spark plug should be replaced or re-gapped.. To clean the carbon from the top of the pistons and from the cylinder head, remove the cylinder head (Item 21, Figure 2-3) from the engine block. This is accom- plished by removing the spark.plug and the ten Allen head retaining screws in the cylinder head. Carefully remove the cylinder head so as not to tear or damage the gasket. Remove the head gasket without damaging it. Using a screwdriver or flat metal bar, scrape the 'carbon from the top of the pistons- and from the cylinder head, 11/ With,Ahe same tool, scrape the carbon from the inside of the exhaust ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 5-2 ? ? Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE _ CONFIDENTIAL -ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 SECTION 5 Paragraph 3 .port. Shake any remaining carbon flakes from the engine and wipe clean with 6 rag, Replace the head gasket, the cylinder head, and the retaining screws. Replace the copper ring and install the spare spark plug. (If the old spark plug is to be re-gapped, see -SECTION 5# Paragraph lc for the correct gap spacing)* - Any maintenance required that is not covered in this manual will generally be Of such a nature that specialized technical skill must be employed* For example, at the end of each 50 hours of running time, the piston rings should be replaced. This is a major overhaul job and should not be attempted in the field by unskilled personnel. ORTaTATAt nnwmiTrIvvmTAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 IVIIMaCELINOO Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 110 Item No. Description Drawing No. 18 Rod, Master Connecting. Technical Development Co., C-200070 19 Piston. Technical Development Co., C-20042. 20 Block, Engine, Front Half and Rear Half. Technical Development Co., B-20002 & R40003. ? 21 Head, Cylinder. Technical Development Co., A-200040 ?22 Base, Engine Spark Plug Shield. Hoffman Radio Go., SKS-2136. 23 Spark Plug. Electric Auto-Light Co., FM-5. ? 24 .0 Washer, Copper. Hoffman Radio Co., 25 Pin, Piston. Technical Developmea'Co-0', A-200410 26 Ring, Piston. Technical Development 'Co., B-20016. ---- 27 e Rod, Connecting. Technical Development Co., B-20047. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 9 moilipas Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 ? SECTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE. SECTION 5 Paragraph 1 . The ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 is rated for 50 hours life. go lubrication will be required other than the oil used in the fuel mixture. An operating time chart Should be started with the bringing of a unit into service in order to keep an accurate account. After 50 hours use, the RD-13 should only be used for standby or ? emergency service. a. STARTING MALFUNCTION. Poor starting success may be the result of insufficient fuel or no fuel at all entering the intake manifold. Insufficient fuel will be indicated by a Snort run period followed by a sudden drop in speed, possibly recycling itself. No fuel entering the intake will - be evidenced by the lack of a gasoline vapor smell at the exhaust outlet. In either case, the probable cause is foreign matter becoming lodged in the carburetor float valve or the mixture control. - This condition may usually be corrected by opening the mixture' control one turn counterclockwise to allow obstruction to pass through. Tip the unit from side to side and invert momentarily to clear the carburetor float valve. Start the engine following the procedures outlined in Section 4. If insufficient fuel still seems to be the cause of starting malfunctioning, check to see that ,the fuel tank cap is turned down tight. Any loss of pressure due to a loose cap will affect the engine operation, since the fuel . tank is pressurized to provide a uniform flow* to the carburetor, Other remedies for this malfunction require disassembly of the unit. and they are not recommended for the field. b. IGNITION MALFUNCTION. 'Another cause of poor .starting success is insufficient ignition, spark or no spark at all. Inspect the wiring for possible shorts or damaged insulation. Remove the breaker point dust cover, by means of the two machine screws. Inspect the breaker point arms and spring for. .possible mechanical damage. Clean the breaker ,points by pulling strips of clean paper back and forth between the closedcontacts. To open and close the contacts rotate the pull Tope pulley by hand. The points should normally separate by. 12 'thousandths of an inch. Replace the breaker point dust cover. rinwroTrvmtamTA Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE CONFIDENTIAL ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 c. IGNITION SYSTEM TEST. SECTION 5 Paragraph lc. To test the ignition system remove the screen cover from the -side of the unit to expose the spark plug shield. Remove the . spark plug.shield and the spark plug. This is accomplished by pulling out the spark plug shield to disengage it from the spark plug and removing the spark plug by means of a spark plug ;wrench. Do not lope the copper washer at the lase of the spark plug. Insert the spark plug in the spark plug shield and lay to one side in such a fashion that the metal base of the spark plug is not in contact with the case. of the unit. Engage the rope pull and give a sharp pull. Normal ignition voltage will cause the spark to jump from the metal base of the spark plug to the spark plug shield, - ? see figure 2-10. If the preceding checks were satisfactory and the latter test unsatisfactory, the ignition system is malfunctioning. The ignition system is replaced as a unit, but this replacement is not recommended in the field. When replacing the spark plug turn down to only a moderate tightnes6. Damage may result if the plug is tightened too much, since the engine head is constructed of aluminum. If a torque wrench is available, the recommended value is a 6. ft-lb torque. The correct spark plug gap is between 12 and 15 thousandths of an inch. . PERIODIC INSPECTION. . Periodically the operator should inspect the ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT RD-13 for mechanical and electrical security. It is recommended. that the inspection be undertaken once for every five hours Use. . Thoroughly inspect all exposed machine sorews and nuts for tightness. Check all electrical wiring. Wipe away any accumulation of dust . ,-..sand oil. 3. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE. At the end of each 25 hours of running time, the carbon should be removed from the cylinder head and the exhaust port. The spark _plug should be replaced-or re-gapped. To clean the carbon from the top of the pistons and' from the cylinder head, remove the Cylinder ? head (Item 21, Figure 2-3) from the engine block. This is accom-- plished by removing the spark plug and the ten Allen head retaining Screws in the cylinder head. Carefully remove the cylinder head so as not to tear or damage the gasket. Remove the head gasket without damaging it. Using a screwdriver or flat metal bar, scrape the carbon from the top of the pistons and from the cylinder head. With the same tool, scrape the carbon from the inside of the exhaust ORIGINAL CONFIDENTIAL 5-2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 MAINTENANCE CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 5 ENGINE GENERATOR UNIT Paragraph 3 RD-13 port. Shake any remaining carbon flakes from the engine and wipe 'clean with a rag. Replace the head gasket, the cylinder head, and the retaining screws. Replace the copper ring and install the spare spark plug. (If the old spark plug is to be re-gapped, see SECTION 5, Paragraph lc for the correct gap spacing)* Any maintenance required that is not covered in this manual will.. generally be of such a nature that specialized technical skill must be employed. For example, at the end of each 50 hours of running time, the piston rings should be replaced. This is 4 major overhaul job and should not be attempted in the field by unskilled personnel. . ORIGINAL nnmpTnITITTTAT - Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 10 'I VI ItiaCLI d NO 0 Item No. Description Drawing No. 1 Voltmeter; 0-150 volts ac. Cup, Meter Shielding. Cover, Meter Shielding Cover. International Instruments Co., Model 150-40 Hoffman Radio Co., AS-13390 Hoffman Radio Co., AS-13400 2 Quadrant, Throttle. Technical Development Co., B-218330 3 Muffler. Technical Development Co., C-218320 4 Receptacle, Bawer. Amphenol Coo, 61-M1P-61F0 5 , Breaker-Point Assembly. (Distributor) Technical Development Coop C-202414, 6 - Fuel-Air Mixer Valve. Part of Iteni #33. 7 Cap, Fuel Tank. Technical Development Co., B-202920 8 Cover, Power Unit Generator. Technical Development Co., B-20212. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ILS I rl SILUI/c1 ,Id\laGIdNO 0 rIVIIKtECILLIOD Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Item No. Description Drawing No? 9 Pulley. Technical Development Co., 10 Pull Rope Assembly. Technical Development Cop, Bp.21831, 11 Valve, Fuel Shut-off. Technical Development Co., Ref. Dwg. D20316, ' 12 Shield Assembly., Secondary Spark Plug. Hoffman Radio Coos AA-743 and AS-12400 13 Feet, Rubber Suction? Technical Development Co., 14 Knob, Carburetor Choke. Technical Development Co., - Ref. Dwg. C-200100 15 Stator, PM Generator. Ruckstell Hayward Engine Co., 16 . Rotor, PM Generator ? O'Keefe & Merritt Co., 1020612p 100,440, & 100,6350 Technical Development Co., A-201190 17 Crankshaft, Front and Rear Halfs. Technical Development Co?, C-20019. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ISTI SIMId IVIIN HQ LINO 0 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 I ? Item No. Description Drawing No. 18 Rod, Master Connecting. Technical Development Co., C-20007, 19 Piston. Technical Development Co., C-20042. 20 Block, Engine, Front Half and Rear Half. Technical Development Co., R-20002 & R-20003. 21 Head, Cylinder. Technical Development Co., A-20004. 22 Base, Engine Spark Plug Shield. Hoffman Radio Co. SK5-2136. 23 Spark Plug, Electric Auto-Light Co., M.S. 214 Washer, Copper. Hoffman Radio Co., 25 Pin, Piston. Technical 'Development q00, k-200410 26 Ring, Piston.. Technical Development Co., B-20016, 27 Rod Connecting. Technical Development CO., B-20047, Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 SIUY rivizmaidt100 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Item No. Description Drawing No? 28 . Liner, Master Cylinder? Liner, Articulated Cylinder. Technical Development Co., C-200156 Technical Development Co., C-20014. 29 Bearing, Needle Roller. Torrington Co. w-394-Q. 30 Cover (with Shielding Assembly for Power Circuit). Hoffman Radio Co., Ak4449. 31 Box:Assembly, Ignition. Shield, Terminal. Hoffman Radio Co. AA-706. Hoffman Radio Co., AS-13490 32 Housing, Power Unit. Technical Development Co., DN-202060 33 Carburetor. Technical Development Co., El-20008p C-20010, & A-20037. 34 _ Tubing Assembly, Pressure Line. Technical Development Co., 35 Housing, Fan. , Fan,-Cooling. Technical Development Co., B-20011. Technical Development Coo, B-20005 & B-201216 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 9 MO upas I: Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 IIIP ? .Item Noo Description - Drawing.Noo 36 Cover, Engine AsseMblyo Technical Development Coo, 37 ' Tubing AsseMbly, Fuel Lineo Technical Development Coo, 38 Cover, Breakerh.*bint? Assembly? Part of Item #50 39 Shield Assembly, Secondary Spark Plug. See Item 0.2. . 4P , . Shield Assembly, Engine Spark Plug. ,Hoffman Radio Co., SKS-2136o 41 ? Cable, High Tension Shielded. Hoffman Radio Coo, 42 Filter, Noise. Hoffman Radio Co., D1-145 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ISM SI1Pfd Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Document Separator Sheet II II Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ' Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ?2028-52-16 8.ttirity information' AN ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE GP-1 PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE (HOTSHOT) COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY Thia 'document Is pari of an integrated file. If separated from the file it most be subjected to Individual systematic review. 3,!tritTrify ;nfori-ngIoti Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 3 August 1952 SECRET Security infnrmfition: 2c2e-52-16 copy of AN ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE GP-1 PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE (HOTSHOT) Submitted b Reviewed by Approved by Released by This document Is part of an integrated file. If separated from the file it must be subjected to individual systematic review. "'SECRET security Inforrnatioti 25X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 7 s?A turay Information 1. INTRODUCTION The production prototype of the GP-1 (HOTSHOT) miniature gasoline-driven alternator, Under Contract RD-130 was delivered to the Analisis and Appraisal Unit, Research and Development Branch, for testing. Since there was only one unit available, it was deemed inadvisable to dismantle the unit for a complete mechanical investigation at this time. , This report, therefore, is concerned mainly with the electrieal and operational properties of the alternator. 2. SUIVARC 0 o The OP-1 is a con.lpaot, portable, gasoline-driven alternator which measures 7-A by Si by 6i inches and which weighs 12 . pounds When filled with gasoline. The gas tank capacity is 20 fluid ounces, sufficient for 3 1i3 hours operation with 'a 100 watt load. Although rated at 100 watts, 115 volts, and 400 cps at 6000 rpm, the unit is capable of delivering 150 watts at temperatures of 90 degrees P. and at the atmospheric pressures encountered at sea level. This amount of power is more than adequate for the operation of most agent communication equipment. Operationally, the starting characteristics and speed regulation with constant load are excellent. 3. DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION 3.1. Meohanlcal (Notes As explained in the introduction, much of the information in this section will be compiled at a later date when an engine break-down is authorized.) 3.1.1. Specifications bilsam 3.1.1.2. Ifnition 3.1.1.3, parburetion 3.1.1.4. mailag 3.1.1.5. pooling 3.1.1,6. 41brication 4 Jrn L ? -11 '',SIP.ff ? Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 a Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 3.1.1.7. Accessories and Spares The following spares were received with the unit as shipped: (1) One set of breaker points (2) One spark plug (3) One spare length of uU rope (4) One pull rope and handle 3.1.1.8. Size and Weight Size - 71! inches high by e4 inches wide by 6i inches deep Weight - 12 pounds with fuel 3.1.2. Construction 3.1.3. Operation The GP-1 has four operational controls; a fuel shut-off valve, a throttle, a choke, and a mixture control. To start the engine when cold, the gas tank cap is securely tightened, the choke is placed in the ON position, the throttle is opened to one-third, the fuel shut-off is opened, and the engine is pulled through sharply. It is important that the pull rope be wound on the starting pulley in the direction indicated by the arrow; other- . wise, the engine will start and run in reverse but cannot be loaded. Instead of a gravity fuel-feed system requiring a vented fuel tank, this engine operates on a pressure feed, requiring that the gas tank cap be seated tightly. The first pull on the starting rope creates sufficient pressure in the tank for starting. For the second or starting pull, the choke is opened half way and the throttle advanced half way. Once the engine has started, the choke is turned OFF and the throttle is set for a speed of 6000 rpa. With a 100 watt load, this speed corresponds to the red mark on the voltmeter mounted on the front panel. When the engine has been stopped but is still hot, it will normally start with one pull, if the choke is closed part way. -2- Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? Declassified in Part- Sanitized Copy Approved forRelease2012/08/16 : CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? n ISOM In. crmztirri 3.1.3. The mixture control, a screwdriver adjustment atop the carburetor, needs readjustment only when the load is changed. There is a proper setting for each load, which is determined while adjusting the throttle. The following are optimum conditions: smooth running with an absence of popping and vibration, a speed of 6000 rpm, and a gray colored exhaust. The engine is stopped by turning the fuel shut-off valve to OFF and closing the throttle when the speed has decreased slightly. Flooding will be experienced if the choke is not turned OFF as soon as possible after the engine starts, or if the choke is turned ON while the engine is running. To milady this situation, the spark plug must be removed from the cylinder head and the engine "pulled through" a half dozen times. The spark plug should be wiped dry and placed in the cap so that it will fire when the engine is pulled through and prevent break-down within the ignition transformer. The spark plug and ignition cable are replaced and the starting procedure is resumed. I.,. should be noted that the voltage indicator on the front panel can be used in lieu of a tachometer only when the load is 100 wat-,s. For other loads a tachometer is required to set the speed te 6000 rpm, assuring a frequency of 400 cps and proper mechanical timing. 30104. Maintenance 3.1.5. Tests 301.5.1. Rate of Fuel Consumption When loaded to 100 watts, 80 per cent lagging power factor, at a speed of 6000 rpm, the OP-1 will run for 1 3/4 minutes on 5 milliliters of fuel. 3.1.5.2. Gas Tank Capacity 11?01.0 The gas tank capacity is 20 fluid ounces, or approximately 590 milliliters. s71,1.77,T tatirity In :.ormation Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 f". 0? rs?eri e"w orrnV1 3.1.5.3. Time The total running time per tank-full of fuel when loaded to 100 watts, 80 per cent lagging power factor at a speed of 6000 r, 18 approximately 3 1/3 hours. 3.1.5.4. Operating Temperatures The following temperatures were recorded after the unit had been delivering 40 watts for a period of thirty minutes. Throttle control Chlke control ? ? 130 Gas tank cap Spark plug cap ? 190 Carburetor cap ? 130 Breaker point cap 160 Muffler EXhaust gas 139 Degrees F. 118 EXhaust air Intake air (ambient) 3.2. Electrical amaksaltela Voltage Power Frequency Phase ? ? ? ? ? 0? ? ? ? * ? ? Field excitation . Stabilization ?. Number of poles. . . . Rotor speed ? ? ? ? 235 190 215 90 115 vac at 100 watts, 100 watts 400 cps at 6000 rpm single phase permanent magnet keeper stabilized rotor 8 poles 6000 rpm eo% lagging power factor 3.2.2. Construction Since the internal inspection of the alternator involves an extensive teen-down of the GP-1, it was decided to inspect the alternator at a future date when the unit will be completely dismantled for the mechanical examination. -4- y Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ' Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 V7471711:1. Security Information' 3.2.2. However, a superficial examination of the electrical system indicates that satisfactory protection has been afforded all wiring and component parts. The use of conduit and junction boxes for all cabling and electrical connections, together with a potted,ignition transformer and saturable reactor, protects the electrical system from damage due to water, gasoline, and oil. Note This alternator is of the keeper stabilized type and should never be dismantled by inexperienced personnel. 3.2.3. Ipnition System The GP-1 ignition system is a parasitic type, consuming about 6 watts. A line transformer with a great amount of leakage inductance is connected across the alternator output. The inherent regulatory action of this type transformer is the key to the excellent starting characteristics of this unit. As much spark is developed at cranking speeds when the alternator is delivering 20 volts as is developed at the running speed of 6000 rpm when the output voltage is 115 volts* The voltage fram the secondary of this line transformer is: rectified and applied to the storage capacitor. For each revolution of the engine, the breaker points close and discharge the capacitor into the spark transformer. Shortly after the points close, the current change in the primary is sufficiently great to cause a voltage to be generated in the secondary of great enough magnitude to arc over at the spark plug. The use of a capacitor across the points is unnecessary, the inductance of the primary being sufficiently large to prevent current flow at the instant of contact. Tests 3.2.6.1. Terminal Voltage as a Function of Lo..d and UttE Factor at 6boo See curve. ap 3.2.4.2. Terminal Voltage as a Function ofaped and Load at 12nizt no;77Ector See curve. 3.2.4.3. Speed Regulation When loaded to a constant 100 watts with the correct mixture setting, the GP-1 consistently maintains speed to within plus or minus 2 parts in 60, or plus or minus 3 per cent. -5 - Settrity Information' Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ? ? 3.2.4.4. 3.2.4.5. z "o ma ion .1-1:44; riji Radio Interference Radiated noise measurements taken in accordance with JAN-I-225, -between the limits of 0.3 and 20 megacycles, indicate that the unit does not meet specifications. The noise is particularly objectionable between 5.0 and 14.0 megacycles. Field Test with RS6 A field test was conducted to investigate RS-6 operation when powered by the GP-1. It was found that except for radio inter- ference the operation of the GP-I was satisfactory. Through the use of a 100 foot power cable, exhaust noise was reduced to a level comparable and similAr to a locust's hum and did not interfere with operation or low level conversation. By moving the power supply progressively closer to the operator, it was found that the noise level at 50 feet is the maximum tolerable eith the present mnffler. Voltage regulation after warm-up was excellent with a variation of only plus or minus 2 volts in 115. Because of the ideal load 'shift characteristic of the R3-6, no change in load occurs when the transmit key is depressed. Objectionable radio interference was experienced in the 5.0 to 14.0 megacycle frequency band. It was deduced that the major source of interference was radiated rather than conducted noise because removal of the antenna from the R3-6 eliminated the interference, 3.2.4.6. Bench Test with RS-1 illiff?MOMON* ????????? 01?10?1 The GP-1 proved to be a suitable power supply, for the R3-1. The line voltage varied from 122 volts key-up to 102 volts key down; however, this change did not cause the signal to chirp. Radio ? interference was experienced between 5.0 and 14.0 megacycles. 4. CONCLUSIONS 4.1. Nechanical 4.2. Electrical The results of these tests indicate that except for (1) Radio interference, (2) Ekhaust noise, (3) Hot controls, the GP-1 is acceptable for agent radio station operation with power re- quirements up to 100 watts. Its compact size and light weight are very desirable features for this type application. ?6? , - `h; nforniajo Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 .."StuTIET ''-- 71ur!ty Infitithm 4.2. Easy, reliable starting, good speed and voltage regulation, and 3 1/3 hours' running time per tank-full of fuel are additional desirable characteristics of this unit. The GP-1, having no flywheel or governor, was designed to power constant loads at a speed of 6000 rpm. When delivering 100 watts with the correct mixture setting, it consistently maintains speed and voltage to within plus or minus 2 parts in 60, or about plus or minus 3 per cent. Light intermittent changes ieeload, such as are experienced when keying a transmitter, cause decepases in speed and voltage; but in the case of the RSels these changes were tolerable and had no detrimental effects on,eperation.ese" , 5. RECOYMENDATIONS 5.1. Mechanical 5.2. Electrical The following recommendations are offered as suggestions to improve the GP-1: (1) Radio interference should be decreased in order to meet specifications. (2) A suitable muffler should be designed to decrease the exhaust noise, permitting operation of radio equipment at a distance of 20 feet or less. (3) The addition of a radial arm to the throttle control would permit finer adjustment and lower the control's temperature, which at present heats to 130 degrees F. (4) A better gasket is needed for the fuel tank cap to prevent leakage under pressure. (5) For loads other thin 100 watts, the voltmeter needs additional calibration marks. An alternate solution would be the in- clusion of a tachometer with the accessories. (6) There should be a printed notice on the alternator stating that the rotor is keeper stabilized and should not be re- moved except by qualified personnel. ?7? ET _nfo;rra;it-:-.;:( Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/16: CIA-RDP78-03535A000500020002-1 ,,L1:4! 7-777- '1: tp.fa,17,7 ? ' ...... t." 42(11er/owl_ ? .,17- , , ? A7/11/*/7 _Life 477474 - e: r.p._,n7742//1