Meijer.com APG3201 TM Owner’s Manual 6500 WATT AIR-COOLED DIESEL GENERATOR READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! www.allpoweramerica.
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Meijer.com AIR-COOLED DIESEL GENERATOR CHAPTER 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA 1-1 Technical specifications and data CHANGFA Single-cylinder diesel generator CFA6500CL E /CF A6500CX E Rated frequency (Hz) 60 220 230 240 110 Rated voltage (V) /220 115/230 120/2 40 Rated output power 4.5 (kVA) Max output power 5 (kVA) Rated rotation speed 3600 (rpm) Power factor cos_ 1 Phase number Pole number Excitation Transistorized ATS type Structure type Fuel consumption(g/kw.
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Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 1-2 Basic operating instructions 1-2.1 Under the given conditions, the generator will output the specified power in the table listed below. Table 1. o Height above sea level (ft) Ambient temperature ( F) o 0 +60 (+20 C) RH 60% 1-2.1 Under the given conditions, the generator will output the approximate power in the table listed below. Table 2 o Height above sea level (ft) Ambient temperature ( F) o <3280.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR 2-1 General main points of safety during operation of the generator set. In order to operate the generator set safely, please follow all the instructions provided in this manual carefully. Doing so otherwise may lead to accidents and or equipment damage. 2-1.1 Fire prevention The proper fuel for the diesel generator set is light diesel fuel. Do not use gasoline, kerosene and or other fuels other than light diesel fuel.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL Note: When connecting devices to the generator, make sure all other devices are rated lower than the generators output. Any generator socket should not be overloaded over its regulated limit 2-1.5 Other safety points Before operating this generator, all operators should have a good knowledge of how to break the circuit if any accidents occur. Also, all operators should be familiar with all the switches and functions of the generator before using this machine.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-2 Preparation before operation 2-2.1 Fuel choices and fuel treatment Fuel tank Use only light diesel fuel. The fuel should be filtered clean. Never let dust and water mix with fuel in the fuel tank. Otherwise it will clog the fuel lines and oil nozzles. It may also damage your pressure pump. Note: It is dangerous to overfill the fuel tank. Never exceed the red piston in the filter. CFA6500 Type APG3201 CXES The effective volume of fuel 12.5 12.5 tank:(L) 3.3 3.3 (US gal) a.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-2.2 Filling engine oil Remove the dipstick from the engine Make sure the generator is on level ground, and fill the engine with 15W40 engine oil. Put the dipstick back into the hole to check the engine oil level. Engine oil is the most important factor in determining the life of your generator engine. If you use poor engine oil or if you don’t change the oil regularly, the piston and cylinder will wear easily or seize up.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-2.3 Checking the air filter (1) Loosen the butterfly nut, take the cover of the air filter off and take the air filter element out. Do not wash the air filter element. When the performance of the engine decreases or when the color of the exhaust gases is bad, exchange the filter element. Never start the engine without the air filter as foreign objects may enter the intake and damage the engine.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-3.3 Engine break in When you purchase a brand new engine, the engine must be properly broken in. The break in period is about 20 hours. (1) Avoid overloading the engine when brand new (2) Change the engine oil according to specifications. An oil change for a brand new engine is about 20 hours or every month, an older engine, the oil change is about 100 hours or three months. 2-4 Starting the generator set 2-4.1 Manual starting.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL The electromagnetic iron will be triggered, now turn it clockwise to the “START” position. 4. After the diesel engine is started, remove your hand from the switch handle; the switch will automatically reset itself to the “ON” position. 5. If the engine is not starting after 10 seconds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds before trying it again. If you crank to long, the voltage of the battery will drop. This can lead to improper ignition.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-5 Procedures for starting the generator This procedure applies to the CF series recoil starting style models.
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Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-6 Proper operation of the generator 2-6.1 Operating the diesel engine 1. Pre-heat the diesel engine for 3 minutes under no load conditions. 2. First check the height of the lubricating oil level, if it is low, refill it. Our diesel engines are equipped with an oil switch that will notify you if the oil pressure is too low. The system will shut down the engine if the oil pressures too low. 3. Do not adjust the speed limit regulation bolt or the fuel adjustment bolt.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL Connect the large loads onto the generator first. If everything is functional, smaller loads can then be added. If the generator shuts off, it may be because the load being drawn by all the various devices are too high. In this event, decrease the number of small devices until everything is functional. The total drawn power should not exceed the maximum output power of the generator. Please see Table 1-1 for technical specifications of what the generator can output.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 2-8 Stopping the generator 1. Take the electrical load of f the generator . 2. Put the speed handle in the “RUN” position and let the engine run for 3 minutes after unloading. Do not stop the engine immediately let it warm down. Stopping the diesel engine suddenly may the temperature of the engine abnormally lock the nozzle and damage the diesel engine. 1.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 3-1 Maintenance schedules Keeping your generator well maintained will prolong the life of your generator. Everything needs to be checked including the diesel engine, generator, control cabinet, and frame. Before starting the maintenance, make sure the diesel engine is off. Please refer to the Table 3-1 for the proper maintenance schedule.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 3-1.1 Changing the engine oil (every 200 hours) Take the oil cover off. Remove the oil drain plug when the diesel engine is still hot. Be careful of hot oil and hot engine as you may get burned. The bolt is located at the bottom of the cylinder. After draining the oil, put the bolt back and tighten it. Then fill with the proper engine oil to the proper level. 3-1.2 Air filter maintenance schedule 1. Clean air-filter every 6 months or 400 hours of operation. 2.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 3-1.5 Battery check Make sure the battery acid is full. The engine uses a 12V battery. Due to numerous starting cycles, the battery acid may be used up. Also, before filling, verify that the battery is not damaged in any way. Add distilled water to the battery when filling. Perform checks on the battery once a month. 3-2 Storing for long periods of time If your generator needs to be stored for long periods of time, the following preparations should be made. 1.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 4-1 Questions and doubts If you do not understand anything or have any questions, please feel free to contact your local dealer or with our company directly. Below is a list of some information you should have ready before contacting your local dealer or us. 1. Model of diesel engine generator and engine model number. 2. State of residency 3. Number of hours of operating equipment along with the problem that occurred. 4.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL CHAPTER 5 GENERATOR PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTINGS Figure 5-1. Table 5-1.
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Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Figure 5-4. Hour meter Hour meter bolts DC Fuse Voltmeter Nut 4 prong socket Breaker bracket Nut Breaker Wiring harness Electrical box 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 CFA6500CXE85 CFA6500CXE86 CFA6500CXE87 CFA6500CXE88 CFA6500CXE89 CFA6500CXE90 CFA6500CXE91 CFA6500CXE92 CFA6500CXE93 CFA6500CXE94 CFA6500CXE95 Table 5-4.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 5-5. Fuel system components Table 5-5.
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Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL Limited Warranty All-Power America warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this Warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited Warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e.
Meijer.com OWNER’S MANUAL Limited Warranty (cont’d) THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, or floor or display models.
