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OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR

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2-6.1 Connecting Electrical Loads:
1. Let the engine stably and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired VOLTAGE AC Output with electrical loads.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to SINGLE PHASE Diesel Generator.
DO NOT overload this generator.
To prolong the life of your generator and properly connect your appliances,
please follow these steps to add electrical load:
3. Start the generator with NO ELECTRICAL LOAD ATTACHED.
4. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to STABILIZE.
5. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attached the item with the
LARGEST LOAD first.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Plug in and turn on the next item.
8. Allow the engine to STABILIZE.
9. Repeat step 4-5 for each capacity when adding loads.
NOTE
Do not start more than two devices simultaneously. Each device should be
started one by one to prevent overloading the generator.
The generator should be running at 3600 revolutions per minute in order to
achieve the (60 Hz) frequency. The speed of the engine can be adjusted from
the speed governor.
2-6.2 Output of electricity
1. Raise the revolutions per minute (turn the speed handle to the max setting)
of the generator to get the maximum power out of the generator. If not, the
automatic voltage regulator device will excite and doing this for long periods
of time will cause the AVR to burn. For the rated speed of the generator,
please refer to Chapter 1, item 1-1 technical specification and data.
2. Observe the pointer of the voltmeter, it should point to the voltage you need
5%. Meanwhile put the switch in the GEN (generator) position. The AC
voltage from the socket of the power supply can be output.
2-6.3 Charging the battery
1. For the electric starter on the generator sets, the 12V battery is automatically
charged through the regulator on the side of the engine when it is running.
2. If the generator is not used for long periods of time, the battery should be
disconnected to avoid energy loss from the battery.
3. Do not connect the negative and positive terminals of the battery together at
any time. Doing so will damage the battery and cause serious injuries.
4. Do not reverse the polarities when attaching the battery cables to the battery.
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