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GRUPPO ELETTROGENO MANUALE DI USO E MANUTENZIONE GENSET USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELEKTROAGGREGATE BRAUCHSANWEISUNG UND WARTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN GROUPE ÉLECTROGÈNE MANUEL D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN GROUPE ÉLECTROGÈNE MANUAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO MPF 16 - 22 Rev.0 A.A. 06 - 02 - 08 cod.42878 Tipo modello N°...
MPF 16-22 INDEX DEFINITIONS USED ..........4 USING THE GENERATOR ......21 GENERAL INFORMATIONS ......6 Preliminary checks ........21 Conform use ........... 6 Refuelling............21 Residual risks ..........6 Battery ............21 Symbols on the generator group ..... 7 Starting ............
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Generators began as a company producing 500 Watt, light and compact portable generators. These generators made the Mase Generators name well known throughout the world. Mase Generators is a leader in high quality, reliable products, and innovative research performed by Research and Development Department.
MPF 16-22 DEFINITIONS USED - The terms used are current technical terms, and where considered necessary the meaning is described below - Generator An assembly of an internal combustion piston engine and an alternate current, synchronous, 2-4 pole, self-excited generator, joined together to create a station for self-production of electrical energy.
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MPF 16-22 - Connection in bad state The live parts are not fully covered with insulation removable by destruction only, the connections are not secure because of unstable tightening of the parts and a development of oxide between the parts.
MPF 16-22 1 GENERAL INFORMATIONS 1.1 C ONFORM USE The generator is suitable for independent production of electrical energy within the voltage and wattage limits declared by the manufacturer. Any other use outside the already stated field of use is prohibited: the generator is intended for industrial use.
MPF 16-22 1.4 P OSITION OF SAFETY LABELS • These labels warn the user of any danger which may cause serious injury. Carefully read the meaning and the precautions described in this manual. • If the label detaches or becomes illegible, replace it with a new one which can be requested from an authorised mase dealer.
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MPF 16-22 Danger Symbols Meaning - Danger of entanglement and cutting: Presence of rotating parts, pulleys, belts and fan. - Danger of burns: Hot surfaces. - Danger of burns: Possibility of pressurised hot water expulsion. Obligation Symbols Meaning - Obligation to connect the generator to earth.
MPF 16-22 1.5 G ENERAL DANGER INFORMATIONS • It is recommended to learn how to stop and operate all the controls. • Do not allow unqualified personnel to use the generator. • Even though the generator is protected, do not stand near it.
MPF 16-22 1.5.3 D ANGER OF HARM TO HEARING • Do not stand near the generator for long periods without protective earmuffs since hearing may be reduced. Prolonged exposure to noise above 85 dB(A) may cause health disorders. It is in any case recommended to use appropriate protection systems (e.g.
MPF 16-22 1.5.7 D ANGER CAUSED BY THE ENGINE STARTING • Do not leave disassembled parts, tools or anything else not forming part of the system on or near the engine. • Install the protections necessary for safety on the parts completing the system.
MPF 16-22 1.6 R 1.8 M EFERENCE DOCUMENTS ARKING The instructions for use provided with each generator are The generator identification plate carries all the made up of a collection of documents of which this manual identification data in accordance with the provisions for represents the General Part.
MPF 16-22 2.4 T ABLE OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MODEL MPF 16 MPF 22 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS L mm 1430 / 2094 DIMENSION W mm 690 / 1042 H mm 931 / 1242 WEIGHT 670 / 500 480 / 510 DEGREE OF PROTECTION...
MPF 16-22 2.5 N of the workforce are the characteristics of the workplace, OISE EMISSION other sources of noise, such as the number of machines The values listed are emission levels and not necessarily and other adjacent processes, and the time an operator is safe operating levels.
MPF 16-22 3 INSTALLATION 3.3.1 E XHAUST PIPE 3.1 G ENERAL INSTALLATION CRITERIA The exhaust pipe must convey the exhaust gas to a zone The installation of one or more Generating Sets must be where it will not cause damage or harm, and away from designed by specialised engineers qualified for the doors, windows and air intakes.
MPF 16-22 3.6 E LECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not tamper with the active protections, thermal The electrical connection must be carried out exclusively by switches and differential magnetothermal switches. a specialised technician according to EN 60 204.1 (IEC • In the event of malfunctioning, do not remove the 204.01) regulations...
MPF 16-22 3.7 O UTDOOR INSTALLATION For units in outdoor installations, it is advisable to ensure a position that provides maximum protection against atmospheric agents, powder, etc. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight that would otherwise cause abnormal heating of the system.
MPF 16-22 3.8 I NDOOR INSTALLATION Correct indoor installation of the system must observe the following installation requirements: The site must be adequately dimensioned in order to allow correct operation of the group as well as easy access for routine maintenance operations and eventual repairs. The figure shows the minimum recommended dimensions for clearance around the system and the height of the site.
MPF 16-22 4 USING THE GENERATOR 4.1 P RELIMINARY CHECKS - Refuelling must be carried out with the generator off and the key selector in position "0" (STOP) Before beginning with any starting procedure, it is extremely important to become «familiar» with the - Do not smoke and do not use open flames during generator and its controls.
MPF 16-22 4.7 E MERGENCY STOP For an emergency stop of the generator press the mushroom-head emergency stop button. Having removed the causes that determined the need for an emergency stop, release the emergency stop button in order to return to the operating conditions.
MPF 16-22 5.2 E NGINE ROTECTION ODULE An engine protection module is incorporated in the electric panel for automatic engine protection in the event that one of the problems listed below occur during operation. Preheating “GLOW PLUG” During the winter periods, when the environment tempe- rature is lower than 5°C, we recommend to perform a...
MPF 16-22 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 P REAMBLE Protect hands from contact with oil by wearing gloves. In the event of accidental Any maintenance operation on contact with engine oil, thoroughly wash the affected the generator must be carried out with the engine off part with soap and water.
MPF 16-22 the fuel circuit through a not perfectly tight seal (pipes, 6.7 B ATTERY CHECK filters, tank) or when the fuel in the tank is at minimum level. To remove the air bubbles from the fuel circuit, the The battery (ref.5) only needs to be checked periodically for...
MPF 16-22 (1) = The regularity of these operations can vary The batteries develop a highly explosive gas. It is depending on engine use and the ambient recommended not to smoke nor cause sparks in the conditions in which it operates.
MPF 16-22 7 ANOMALIES, CAUSES AND REMEDIES On starting, the generator does not run and the starter motor does not emit any signal. • Check that the thermal switch located on the start unit has not tripped. Check battery connection.
MPF 16-22 8 TRANSPORT, STORAGE, LIFTING AND HANDLING 8.1 T RANSPORT AND STORAGE mase Packaging: Supplied directly by The total weight of the packed generator is given in Paragraph 2.4 “Table of technical characteristics”. It is strictly prohibited to pollute the environment with the packaging Transport: During transport the generator (with or without packaging) must be protected against atmospheric agents, it must not be turned upside down and must be protected against knocks.
MPF 16-22 8.3 V ERSION WITH SLOW DRAWN TRAILER A trailer complete with wheels and mobile drawbar is available for movement. In order prevent the machine from rolling on sloping terrain, always use anti-rolling caps on both wheels (ref.1) .
MPF 16-22 9 GUARANTEE AND RESPONSIBILITY 9.1 G UARANTEE mase • The generators and all their components are guaranteed free of defects and are covered by the guarantee for a period of 2 year from the date of installation. • Not covered by the guarantee are: failed observance of the installation regulations, damage caused by natural...
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