Portable Generator User Manual

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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OPERATION 10
SAFETY PROCEDURES 2
Initial Start 10
INTRODUCTION 3
Oil Circulating Systems 10
Warranty 3 Normal Operation 10
Receiving 3 Voltage/Frequency Variation 10
Handling 4 Trouble Shooting 11
Temporary Storage 4
MAINTENANCE 13
Type Designations 4 Preventive Maintenance 13
INSTALLATION 5
Inspection 14
Motor Dimensions 5 Corrective Maintenance 15
Location 5 Rotor Cleaning 16
Foundation 5 Stator Cleaning 16
Mounting 5 Insulation Resistance 16
Coupling of Sleeve Bearing Motors 5 Drying Insulation 16
External Wiring 6 Bearings 17
Changing Direction of Rotation 6 Bearing Lubrication 20
Alignment 6 Bearing Replacement 21
Hot Alignment 7
SPARE PARTS 25
Vibration 8 Identification 25
Doweling 8
MOTOR SERVICE RECORD 29
Force Feed Lubrication 8
VIBRATION ANALYSIS SHEET 30
Typical Motor Control Settings 9
NOTES 32
Note - These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every
possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the user’s
purposes, the matter should be referred to the local Siemens Sales Office. The contents of this instruction
manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or relationship. The
sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens. The warranty contained in the contract between the
parties is the sole warranty of Siemens. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modify
the existing warranty.
Siemens machines are built in accordance with the latest applicable revision of the National Electric Code,
Underwriters Laboratories Standards and Procedures, and NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)
Standards. These publications and this instruction manual should be thoroughly read and understood prior to
beginning any work on this equipment.
The information contained within is intended to assist operating personnel by providing information on the general
characteristics of the purchased equipment. It does not relieve the user of the responsibility of using accepted
engineering practices in the installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Should a conflict arise between the general information in this manual and the contents of the drawings and
supplementary material, the latter shall take precedence.
The illustrations in this book show typical machines. Special features deviate from those pictured.