Terminal spark won't shock.Mechanics, a little sparking from an ammo carrier's auxiliary power unit An auxiliary power unit (APU) is a device on a vehicle whose purpose is to provide energy for functions other than propulsion. Different types of APU are found on aircraft, as well as some large ground vehicles. (APU APU Azusa Pacific University APU Auxiliary Power Unit APU Alaska Pacific University APU Asia Pacific University (Japan) APU American Public University APU Anglia Polytechnic University (Chelmsford) ) junction box junction box n. An enclosure within which electric circuits are connected. junction box An enclosure within which electric circuits, such as the electrical wiring for different sections of a building, are may make you jump, but it won't shock you. Even if the ground has been disconnected at the batteries, there may still be a little voltage present at the APU junction box positive terminal. So when you remove the terminal cover for maintenance, you may see a little spark if you accidentally touch the terminal. Don't worry. That spark isn't enough to injure To interfere with the legally protected interest of another or to inflict harm on someone, for which an action may be brought. To damage or impair. The term injure is comprehensive and can apply to an injury to a person or property. Cross-references Tort Law. you or cause damage to your vehicle. In fact, a new note is being added to TM 9-2350-372-20 that reads: NOTE The APU junction box positive terminal may retain voltage when vehicle ground has been disconnected at the batteries. Accidentally touching or grounding the positive and negative terminals together with a metal object may result in small sparking at the APU junction box terminals, which will not cause any harm to personnel or damage to equipment. |
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