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- Page 1 PowerchiefR POW’R Products Generator Series PC Installation & Operating Manual 4/04 MN2412...
- Page 2 WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Product Safety Information ............... . Safety Notice . - Page 4 ii Table of Contents MN2412...
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Page 5: Product Safety Information
Any person that installs or repairs this generator must have these specialized skills to ensure that this generating unit is safe to operate. Contact Baldor service department for repairs or any questions you may have about the safe installation and operation of this system. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Precaution Statements Used In This Manual There are three classifications of precautionary statements used in this manual. The most critical is a WARNING statement, then the Caution statement and the least critical is the Note statement. The usage of each statement is as follows: WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. - Page 7 Operation Warning Statements Continued WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency situation. Become familiar with the controls and safety systems provided with this generator set. WARNING: Always wear safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when working near the generator.
- Page 8 WARNING: Installation and repair procedures requires specialized skills with electrical generating equipment and small engine systems. Any person that installs or performs repairs must have these specialized skills to ensure that the generator set is safe to operate. Contact Baldor for installation or repairs.
- Page 9 Warning Statements Continued Maintenance WARNING: Before cleaning, inspecting, repairing, refueling or performing any maintenance to the generator set, always be sure the engine has stopped and that all rotating parts have also stopped. After stopping, certain components are still extremely hot so be careful not to get burned.
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Page 10: Caution Statements
Caution Statements Caution: The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC duplex receptacles have been removed. Each receptacle is powered by a separate generator winding. When replacing a receptacle, inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles. If it is removed, be sure to remove the brass tab from the replacement receptacle before it is installed. -
Page 11: General Information
Limited Warranty Baldor Generators will replace or repair free of charge any part or parts of the generator of their manufacture that are defective in workmanship and materials for a period of time as set forth in the Warranty Period chart below. - Page 12 2-2 General Information MN2412...
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Page 13: Receiving & Installation
Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Inspection When you receive your generator, there are several things you should do immediately. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrier that delivered your system. Verify that the part number of the system you received is the same as the part number listed on your purchase order. -
Page 14: Physical Location
Physical Location The mounting location of the system is important. It should be installed in an area that is protected from direct harmful gases or liquids, dust, metallic particles, shock and vibration. It can only be installed in an outdoor location so the exhaust fumes are vented to the atmosphere. This system must never be installed inside an enclosed building, home, shop or garage etc. -
Page 15: Frame Ground Connection
Electrical Connections Continued Table 3-1 Single Phase Power Receptacle Description Note: GFCI is Ground Fault Protected power. Class 1 wiring methods must be used for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit. Figure 3-2 Receptacle Connections Frame Ground Connection WARNING: Be sure the system is properly grounded before applying power. -
Page 16: Engine Oil
Frame Ground Connection Continued Figure 3-3 Frame Ground Connection Washer Ground Wire Lug Washer Stud Frame Earth Ground Engine Oil Refer to the engine manual that was provided with your generator. Determine the correct type of engine oil and the amount specified by the engine manufacturer. Add the required amount of oil to bring the oil level to full. -
Page 17: Use Of Electric Motor Loads
Battery Connections Continued Note: PC90VE units that have an electronic governor must have a battery installed before the Genset can be started (even with the pull starter). If no battery is present or the battery is discharged, the electronic governor will not operate and the generator set will not run. Procedure: The correct type battery must be purchased and installed in the battery compartment provided. -
Page 18: Optional Wheel Kit
Optional Wheel Kit PDG2 – 2 Wheel Dolly Kit; and PDG4 – 4 Wheel Dolly Kit An optional 2 or 4 wheel dolly kit is available for Powerchief portable generators. If you have purchased one of these kits, refer to MN2409 for the installation instructions. Recommended Engine Oil and Battery Type 3-6 Receiving &... -
Page 19: Operation
Section 4 Operation Operator Control Panel Each operator panel is slightly different, depending on features of the generator you purchased. The Operator Control Panel of Figure 4-1 is shown because it has most of the available features. This will be used to explain how the controls operate. Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panels Press to Reset Press to Reset... -
Page 20: Pre-Start Checks
Pre–Start Checks Before the engine is started, several things must first be checked. Place the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and reasonably level location. If grounding is required for your application, check to make sure your unit is grounded properly (see Section3). -
Page 21: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance This manual contains only very minimal engine maintenance instructions. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for specific engine maintenance instructions for your generator set. Any maintenance instructions or recommendations in the engine owner’s manual take precedence over any of the following general recommendations. -
Page 22: Problems And Solutions
Baldor Generator Service Department by calling (920) 236–4200. Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Guide Service Service for your generator can be obtained from the service department at Baldor Generators by calling (920) 236–4200. Please have the following information available prior to contacting the factory: The model number and serial number of the generator set. -
Page 23: Appendix A Powerchief
Appendix A PowerchiefR Series Information in this Appendix applies to the following Baldor Generators: PC30H, PC40H, PC50H, PC60H, PC90VE Caution: The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC duplex receptacles have been removed. Each receptacle is powered by a separate generator winding. When replacing a receptacle, inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles. -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Replacement parts assembly views for the Generator set are shown in Figure A-3 and A-4. Parts information is provided in Table A-1. Parts information for the engine is provided in the engine manual that was provided with your generator set. Please refer to the engine manual for replacement parts information. -
Page 25: Wiring Diagrams
Table A-1 Generator Set Parts List Continued Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagrams for these generators are contained on the following pages of this appendix. MN2412 PowerchiefR Series A-3... - Page 26 Figure A-5 PC30H Wiring Diagram A-4 PowerchiefR Series MN2412...
- Page 27 Figure A-6 PC40H Wiring Diagram MN2412 PowerchiefR Series A-5...
- Page 28 Figure A-7 PC50H Wiring Diagram A-6 PowerchiefR Series MN2412...
- Page 29 Figure A-8 PC60H Wiring Diagram MN2412 PowerchiefR Series A-7...
- Page 30 Figure A-9 PC90VE Wiring Diagram A-8 PowerchiefR Series MN2412...
- Page 31 Baldor District Offices...
- Page 32 California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. BALDOR GENERATORS 3815 Oregon Street Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 236–4200 or (800) 872–7697 Fax (920) 236–4219 www.baldor.com © Baldor Electric Company Printed in USA MN2412 4/04 C&J1500...