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Owner’s Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators iii
Section 1: Safety Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
Section 2: General Information
The Generator ......................................................5
Data Decals ..........................................................7
Protection Systems .............................................8
Emissions .............................................................8
Fuel Requirements ..............................................8
Battery Requirements .........................................8
Battery Charger ....................................................8
Engine Oil Requirements ....................................8
Section 3: Operation
Site Prep Verification .........................................11
Controller Lid .....................................................11
Main Line Circuit Breaker (Generator
Disconnect) ........................................................11
Control Panel .....................................................12
Alarm Response Procedures ............................13
Clearing an Alarm/Warning Condition .......................13
Setting the Exercise Timer ................................13
Battery Charger ..................................................13
Manual Transfer Operation ...............................13
Transfer to Generator Power Source ........................13
Transfer Back to Utility Power Source .......................14
Automatic Transfer Operation ..........................14
Automatic Sequence of Operation ...................15
Utility Failure ..............................................................15
Cranking ....................................................................15
Cold Smart Start ........................................................15
Load Transfer ............................................................15
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load Or
During A Utility Outage ..................................... 15
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch .............................. 16
Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance ....................................................... 17
Performing Scheduled Maintenance ............... 17
Clearing a Maintenance Due Condition ........... 17
Service Schedule ............................................... 18
Checking Engine Oil Level ............................... 20
Engine Oil Recommendations ...................................20
Changing the Oil ................................................ 21
Changing the Engine Air Cleaner .................... 21
Spark Plug .......................................................... 22
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............................ 22
Check Valve Clearance .............................................22
Adjust Valve Clearance .............................................22
Battery Maintenance ......................................... 23
Attention After Submersion ............................. 24
Corrosion Protection ........................................ 24
Remove From, and Return To Service
Procedure ........................................................... 24
Remove From Service ...............................................24
Return to Service .......................................................24
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Section 6: Quick Reference Guide
System Diagnosis ............................................. 27
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