Operation; General; Operating Instructions; Summarised Operating Instructions - Mastervolt WHISPER 3,5 User Manual

OPERATION

3 OPERATION
3.1

GENERAL

The generating set is operational after full installation and
filling up with: fuel, engine lubricating oil and cooling li-
quid, filling the starter battery with acid, connecting the
battery to earth and connecting the digital remote control
panel.
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1 Filling cap;
2 Min. oil level;
3 Max. oil level.
Fig. 9.
3.2 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily use)
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check oil level (refer to fig. 9).
2 Engine cooling system (all valves open).
3 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source switch "OFF", or
switch off all consumers in the usual way. If a MAS-
TERSWITCH is installed, this operates automatically.
4 Switch on battery switch (when installed).
5 Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
Push the start button to initiate the full automatic
starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on
the display.
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In operation checks:
1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration
2 Check the voltage
3 Check sea water flow at exhaust outlet
4 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source generator. If a
MASTERSWITCH is installed, this operates automa-
tically.
5 Before loading the generating set up to maximum,
have it run warm. Continuous load should be restric-
ted to 70 % of maximum load.
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Stopping generator:
1 Switch off all electrical devices (consumers). If the
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generating set has been running under full load for a
longer period, do not shut it down abruptly. Reduce
the electrical load to about 30% of the rated load (i.e.
30% of 3 kW is approx. 1000 Watt) and let it run for
approx. 5 minutes.
2 Press the STOP button.
3 Close the inlet sea water cock.
4 Switch to an other 120V power source, if available. If
a Masterswitch is installed, this is done automatically.
3.2.2

Extended operating instructions

Check when starting the first time or after a longer period
of rest:
1 If there is any damage caused by transport or instal-
lation.
2 Check if installation conforms with the installation
instructions.
3 Ensure the generating set is free to turn without ob-
struction.
4 Check all hoses and hose connections for leaks.
5 Check all cables and cable end terminal connections.
6 Check the engine and generator mounting bolts.
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check engine oil level.
The generator switches off in case of insufficient oil-
pressure. Even when the oil level is too low the oil
pressure can be high enough. Do not
generator with the oil below the lowest mark, because
a smaller volume of oil will become contaminated
considerably quicker than a larger volume. Therefore
we recommend daily oil-checks.
Check oil level prior to starting the engine, or at least
5 minutes after the engine has stopped.
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April 2004 / WHISPER 3,5 / USA