Installation manual
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE/DAILY
OPERATION
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
After
the
generator
has
been
started,
check
for
proper
opera-
tion
and
then
encourage
a
fast
warm-up.
Run
the
generator
between 20% to 60%
of
full load for the first 10 hours.
A
CAUTION:
00
not
attempt
to
break-in
your
genera-
tor
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 periodi-
cally vary the load.
Avoid overload at all times. An overload
is
signaled by a
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, or at 1500
to
produce 50
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 cir-
cuit 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. This starting
amperage drawn can be 3 to 5 times normal running amper-
age.
See
GENERATOR INFORMATION
in
this manual.
CHECK
LIST
Follow
this
checklist each
day
before
starting
your
generator.
•
Record
the
hourmeter
reading
in
your
log (engine
hours
relate to
the
maintenance schedule).
• Visually inspect the engine 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 the drive belt for wear and proper tension (weekly).
•
Check
for
abnormal
noise
such
as
knocking,
vibration
and
blow-back sounds.
• 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.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur
in
a cold engine.
This condition should abate
as
normal operating temperature
is reached and loads
are
applied.
A
CAUTION:
00
not
operate
the
generator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
generator.
STOPPING
THE
GENERATOR
Remove
the
major
AC
loads
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,
there
may
be
governor
adjustments
required
for
engine
speed
(hertz)
during the engine's break-in period (first 50 hours)
or
after
this period (see
ENGINE SPEED (HER7Z) ADJUSTMENT
under ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS. A no-load voltage adjust-
ment
may
also
be
required
in
conjunction
with
the
engine's
speed adjustment (see GENERATIOR INFORMATION).
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WESTERBEKE
Engines & Generators
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