Preparation For Shipment - Hobart 60CU20 Operation And Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

OM-2226 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
60CU20 / Series 500062 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
c) Long Time Storage (Over 30 Days)
To protect the generator and other electrical components, the complete unit should be packaged
using moisture proof packaging material and sealing material. Place containers of moisture-
absorbing chemicals (Hobart Part No. 76A-1354-001) in the unit before packaging. The unit may be
stored for long periods with no special preparation if it is possible to operate the engine once each
week. When starting once a week proceed as follows:
(1) Make certain the cooling system is adequately protected.
WARNING
ENSURE adequate ventilation before starting the engine.
(2) Start the engine and operate under full load until coolant temperature has reached at least 176ºF
(80ºC).
(3) While the engine is running, ensure that normal operating controls are in good working condition
before shutdown and storage. If weekly operation is not possible, contact the nearest engine
manufacturer distributor for instructions.

3) Preparation for Shipment

a) Disconnect battery negative terminal before shipping.
b) During long shipments, vibration, jolting, etc may loosen the generator set retaining hardware.
CAUTION
When shipping the unit, provide sufficient retaining materials to ensure the generator
set cannot roll out or off the vehicle in which it is being transported.
NOTE: It is suggested that strong banding be used to secure the generator set, or a strong steel bar
be either welded or bolted across the front of the generator set frame.
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