Installation manual
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE/THE
DAILY
OPERATION
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
After the generator has been started, check for proper
operation and then encourage a fast warm-up. Run the
generator between
20% and 60%
of
full-load for the first
10 hours.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
attempt
to
break-in
your
generator
by
running
without
a
load.
After the first 10 hours
of
the generators operation, the load
can be increased to the full-load rated output, then
periodically vary the load.
Avoid overload at all times. An overload
is
signaled by
smoky exhaust with reduced output voltage and frequency.
Monitor the current being drawn from the generator and keep
it within the generators rating. Since the generator operates at
1800 rpm to produce 60 hertz, control
of
the generator's
engine break-in
is
governed by the current drawn from the
generator.
To
protect against unintentional overloading
of
the generator,
the generator's output leads should be routed through a
circuit breaker that is rated at the rated output
of
the
generator.
NOTE:
Be aware
of
motor starting loads and the high current
drawn required
for
starting motors. The starting amperage
drawn can be 3 to 5 times normal running amperage. See
GENERATOR INFORMATION
in
this manual.
CHECK
LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
• Record the hourmeter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule).
• Visually inspect the generator for fuel, oil, or water leaks.
• Check the oil level (dipstick).
• Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
• Check your fuel supply.
• Check the starting batteries (weekly).
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Check for abnormal noise such as knocking, vibration and
blow-back sounds.
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Confirm exhaust smoke:
When the engine
is
cold-
white smoke.
When the engine is warm - almost smokeless.
When the engine is overloaded - some black smoke.
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NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur
in
a cold engine.
This condition should lessen as normal operating temperature
is reached and loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
operate
the
generator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
generator.
STOPPING
THE
GENERATOR
Remove the major AC liads from the generator one at a time.
Allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabilize the
operating temperature and press the
STOP switch down.
(See
CONTROL PANELS).
NOTE:
After the first 50 hours
of
generator operation, check
the maintenance schedule
for
the 50 hour service check.
GENERATOR
ADJUSTMENTS
Once the generator has been placed in operation and ad
break-in is/has taken place, a no-load voltage adjustment
maybe needed along with a GAIN adjustment. See
VOLTAGE
ADJUSTMENT and
ECU
ADJUSTMENTS in this manual.
A
CAUTION:
VENTILATION
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting the engine,
operate the blower for at least four minutes and check both
the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline vapors.
Run the blower below cruising speed.