Meadows-Magnicon 27.5kva Generating Set Manuals (Updated)

[Rangie]

UPDATE 15/09/2022

Hello Folks, Well it's been a few years again so I thought I would have a hunt around and ask if anyone had spare copies of the following....

I'm only too happy to scan and return, or purchase if you were up for that. I'll make them available for folk when I have copies 😁 (I'm in the middle of scanning what I currently have in).

Additional Air Ministry References would also be great if anyone had a catalogue of those?

Any other links/references/assistance gratefully appreciated, thanks. I'm intending to make up a suite of manuals and have them available.

I'm interested in copies of literature both the DV/DF and SV/SF Models, there's a number of subtle differences between them and different/respective documents were issued to cover them. Both were however named/preceded by No.1 Mk.1 in their nomenclature so its something to look out for 😣

Looking for:

• Army Code No.9563 - Drill for Generating Sets 27.5kVA (Meadows) No1 Mk1 1959
• Army Code No.11031 - Plant Servicing Schedule - P SS 130 - Generator? Trailer? Both?
• Army Code No.11589 - Parts List - Meadows, CI Engine, 63bhp, 4DJ420, Driving Generating Set, AC 27.5kva 415/240v, 208/120v, 3-phase 50/60 c/s, No.1 Mk.1 
• Army Code No.13095 - Servicing Schedule - Generator? Trailer? Both?
• CES No.33884 - Complete Equipment Schedule, TRAILER FV2502A
• CES No.38066 - Complete Equipment Schedule, Sets, Generator and Power Plants
• CES No.38292 - Complete Equipment Schedule, Sets, Generator and Power Plants
• CES No.38293 - Complete Equipment Schedule, Sets, Generator and Power Plants
• CES No.38569 - Complete Equipment Schedule, Sets, Generator and Power Plants
• CES No.38835 - Complete Equipment Schedule, Sets, Generator and Power Plants
• W.O. Code No.6568 - User Handbook, Generating Sets, AC, 27 ½ K.V.A
• W.O. Code No.10534 - User Handbook, Generating Sets, AC, 27 ½ K.V.A  
• W.O. Code No.10599 - Identification List, Generating Sets 27kva, 415/240V, 3 phase, 50c/s, No.1, Mk 1
• W.O. Code No.10691 - Identification List, Generating Sets, AC, 27 ½ K.V.A    
• W.O. Code No.10918 - Illustrated Spare Parts List Engine, Diesel, Meadows, 4DJ/420
• W.O. Code No.11031 - Servicing Schedule for Generating Sets A.C., 27.5 kVA, 415/240 Volts, 208/120 Volts, 3 Phase, 50/60 C/S, No.1 Mark 1    
• W.O. Code No.11589 - Illustrated Spare Parts List Engine, Diesel, Meadows, 4DJ/420    
• EMER T&M A 028/100 1 1 1 - Meadows Instructions 4-Cyl Type 4DJ/420
• EMER T&M A 028/100 2 1 1 - Meadows Instructions 4-Cyl Type 4DJ/420, Mk7
• EMER T&M A 028/100 4 1 1/2 - Meadows Instructions 4-Cyl Type 4DJ/420, Mk7/4
• EMER Power C 012/1 - Meadows / Magnicon Alternator Operation
• EMER Power C 200/10 -200/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows (DV/DF)    
• EMER Power C 200/8 - 209/8 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, 3 phase Meadows (SV/SF)    
• EMER Power C 202/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows (DV/DF & SV/SF) Technical Description
• AF G 1098 Schedule No.2219 (CSL/158/28)    - Equipment Detail - Generating Set AC 27.5kva 415/240V, 208/120V 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1 Mk1, trailer-mounted - Cat No. X2/XB 18959. Mounted on 2-Ton, 4-Wheeled Trailer FV2502.
• AF G 1098 Schedule No.2635/1 (CSL/158/31) - Equipment Detail - Generating Set AC 27.5kva 415/240V, 208/120V 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1 Mk1, trailer-mounted REME - Cat No. X2/XB 21809. Mounted on 2-Ton, 4-Wheeled Trailer FV2502 with accessories.
• Specifications - Wh Veh F170-F179 - Truck 3-Ton, 4x4 GS, Power Generating and Charging
• Specifications - Wh Veh U280/2-U269/2 - Trailer, FV2502A, 2-Ton, 4 Wh, Low Loading Sentinel
• Filmstrip - FS74 Pt1 - Diesel Generators, Combustion Ignition Engine
• Filmstrip - FS958 - Meadows 27.5kva Generator

Obtained from Clive with thanks:

• EMER Power C 200/10 -202/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows (DV/DF) Data Summary, Operators Instructions, Technical Description Aug 1983
• EMER Power C 203/10 - 204/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows (DV/DF) Unit Repairs, Field and Base Repairs Aug 1983
• EMER Power C 207/10 - 209/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows (DV/DF) Modification Instructions, Inspection Standards, Misc Instructions Sept 1985

Have, but would like a clearer or original copy of:

• W.O. Code No.11375    Identification List

I believe there were 1970s re-issues of manuals but the references I have are sparce. I have a SEME user Handbook from 1980 but that's a bit of an aberration. If anyone has the Bordon Training Manuals (or their references) that would be superb!

The SV/SF (Single Voltage Single Frequency) units appear to have dropped away first, or perhaps they were made in lower numbers? This is the type with the wardrobe-sized control panel on the rear end, large gauges and cast iron isolators. Also appears to have been more commonly fitted with an electric start/charge system, although this option was available for either unit.

The DV/DF (Dual Voltage Dual Frequency) units appear to have been a little more common, better waterproofed, usually air-starting. 

References I have been working from so far:

• FV2502    Army Reference to the 27.5 kVA Generating Sets
• 61 MD/4DJ/420    Meadows Compression-Ignition Engine 4DJ/420
• 16A/1935 - Air Ministry Stores Reference Code for: Trailer, Power, 27 kVA (Gen Set 42J/2500 mounted on Trailer 16A/2048)
• 16A/2048 - Air Ministry Stores Reference Code for: Trailer, 2 Ton, 4 Wheeled, Sentinel Mk1
• 42J/2500 - Air Ministry Stores Reference Code for: 27 ½ K.V.A Generating Sets AC, 415/240Volt, 208/120Volt, 3 Phase, 50/60 C/S No1 Mk1 (N.B. Model DV/DF)
• X2/XB 18958 - Generating Sets, AC, 27.5kva, 415/240V, 208/120V, 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1, Mk1, Less Trailer (N.B. Model DV/DF)
• X2/XB 18959 - Generating Set AC 27.5kva 415/240V, 208/120V 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1 Mk1, trailer-mounted.
• X2/XB 19736 - Tool Kit
• X2/XB 21359 - Generating Sets, AC, 27.5kva, 415/240V, 208/120V, 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1, Mk1, c/w tools and spares
• X2/XB 21809 - Generating Set AC 27.5kva 415/240V, 208/120V 3 Phase 50/60 c/s No.1 Mk1, trailer-mounted REME.
• X2/6115-99-900-6766 - No.1 Mk.1 Trailer Mounted No.1
• X2/6115-99-900-6767 - No.1 Mk.1 c/w repair kit trailer mounted No.1
• X2/6115-99-900-7178 - No.1 Mk.1 c/w repair kit trailer mounted No.2
• X2/6115-99-900-7590 - Generator Set, Diesel Engine, Trailer Mounted No.1 Mk.1, c/w repair Kit
• 6115-99-900-6766 - No.1 Mk.1 Trailer Mounted No.1
• 6115-99-900-6767 - No.1 Mk.1 c/w repair kit trailer mounted No.1
• 6115-99-900-7178 - No.1 Mk.1 c/w repair kit trailer mounted No.2
• 6115-99-900-7590 - Generator Set, Diesel Engine, Trailer Mounted No.1 Mk.1, c/w repair Kit
• Wh Veh F170-F179    Truck 3-Ton, 4x4 GS, Power Generating and Charging
• Wh Veh U280/2-U269/2    Trailer, FV2502A, 2-Ton, 4 Wh, Low Loading Sentinel

I'm going to contact Kew and the IWM to see if they can find mention of the Filmstrip reference.

Cheers, Alec.

Edited September 15, 2022 by Rangie
Updated 15/09/2022

[fv1609]

Alec can you cope with fiche?

I have, I think, a complete EMER POWER C 200/10 -209/10 - Generator set, 27.5 kVA, Meadows in fiche.

I see you have added T&M, I need to check out those.