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OPERATOR’S MANUAL POWERCENTER 15 CAUTION Do not operate the Generator, or any other appliance, before you have read and understood the instructions for use. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Shindaiwa Sound Proof Diesel Engine Generator. This operation manual has been created to ensure the safe operation of this equipment. Therefore, the manufacturer of this equipment strongly recommends that the user follow the instructions herein, to avoid unnecessary accidents and repairs.
The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Directive 2011/65/EU The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive hereby declare that: Engine driven generator Equipment PowerCenter 15 Model number W0165500581 Serial Number(s) is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents Ref. No.
Do not modify the equipment and do not operate with parts removed. Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key before performing any equipment check or maintenance. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or changing the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will result in hot oil spurting out. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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If using the equipment as a power source for medical equipment, you must check with the medical equipment manufacturer, doctor and hospital before using the equipment. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
If using the equipment as a power source for medical equipment, you must check with the medical equipment manufacturer, doctor and hospital before using the equipment. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
During operation, the 3-phase output voltage of the AC power source is constantly displayed regardless of whether the breaker for 3-phase voltage is set to "ON" or "OFF". Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -13- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1...
If the engine is automatically stopped, return the starter switch to "STOP" and restart the engine. Watch the lit/unlit status of the monitor lamps the next time an automatic stop occurs and check the error contents. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -14- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1...
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Do not use the equipment with liquid accumulated in the spill containment. Drain the spill containment before using. (Refer to section "9. (7) Draining Liquid from the Spill Containment".) -15- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
[ON] position. Leakage relay keeps shut off the circuit once it is Slide Switches activated, until reset button is pressed or engine is stopped. Shindaiwa Limited -16- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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1sec. (0.8-1.2 sec.) 2sec. (1.3-2sec.) <Note> ※1: Whenever Switch1 is set to「ON」position, the setting is back to default as 30mA/0.04sec, regardless of Switch2~8 position. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -17- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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In case 3-phase ELCB leakage indication button does not protrude or the leakage warning lamp is not turned on, the AC output is over supply. Shindaiwa Limited -18- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
An automatic engine stop feature is incorporated in the equipment, if the left side terminal cover is opened. Do not open the terminal cover while engine is operating or engine will not be restarted. Terminal Cover Terminal Cover Switch Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -19- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Minimum Single-phase Cabtyre (Armoured) cables (Unit: mm Length 50 m 75 m 100 m or less Current 10 A 20 A 30 A 50 A 70 A 100 A Shindaiwa Limited -20- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Three-Phase Output Terminal For three-phase load: Terminal voltage is 415 V. Load For single-phase load: Terminal voltage is 240 V. Load Load Load Shindaiwa Limited -21- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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For single-phase 110 V load: Load (3) Receptacle spec 1-Phase 110V 1-Phase 240V 3-Phase 415V Cover: Yellow) (Cover: Blue) (Cover: Red) ⑦ ⑥ ③ ⑤ ① ② ④ Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -22- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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1-phase 240V Output Terminal Receptacle Total ② ③ ④ R - O S - O T - O 4.8kVA 4.8kVA 4.8kVA 4.8kVA 3.6kVA 4.8kVA 10.4kVA 4.8kVA 4.8kVA 4.8kVA Shindaiwa Limited -23- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Use is possible up to the kVA as shown below. 1-phase 110V Receptacle Output Total Terminal ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ U - W 10.4kVA 3.3kVA 3.3kVA 1.65kVA 10.4kVA -24- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Operating the equipment when the oil has been filled above the maximum level can result in engine cylinder internal damage. Enough Much -25- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Top Plate Change the LLC every 2,000 hours or every 2 years. Mixing Ratio Guide -15C -20C -30C Min. Temp. Mixing Ratio 30% 35% 45% Shindaiwa Limited -26- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Cover standards if using the equipment in a cold weather region. Shindaiwa recommends using a fuel with a Fuel Inlet sulphur content of less than 1,000 ppm. Change the engine oil and oil filter after a shorter period than normal (approximately one- half the normal period) if using a high-sulphur (sulphur content of between 5,000 to 10,000 ppm) fuel.
* Install the battery by performing the above procedures in reverse order.(Always be sure to first attach the "+" (positive) side.) <Note> Use the specified battery.<46B24L> (Japanese Industrial Standard) -28- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
If using the equipment as a power source for medical equipment, you must check with the medical equipment manufacturer, doctor and hospital before using the equipment. -29- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Starter 3-Phase Switch Leakage Relay Preheat Lamp 1-Phase Breaker 3-Phase Breaker 1-Phase Breaker Terminal Ring Latch Cover (LOCK) (Close) Close Open Fuel Lever Bolt (M8) -30- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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1) Turn off all switches of devices using the equipment as an AC power source. 2) Push up the breaker lever that have operated to the "ON" position. -31- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
If the engine does not stop when the emergency stop switch is pressed, turn the fuel lever to "CLOSE". The engine will stop a few minutes afterwards. Shindaiwa Limited -32- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
※1: Warning lamp is turned on (Refer to 5-4) ※2: Indicates 「E06」 on the multi meter.(Refer to 5-3) ※3: Leakage warning lamp is turned on, or the leakage indication button protrude.(Refer to 5-5) Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -33- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1...
Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or changing the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will result in hot oil spurting out. -34- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Leakage ○ Inspect/Add Battery Fluid 2nd time Clean Air Element time and after ○ ○ ○ Replace Air Element Drain Liquid from Spill ○ Containment Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -35- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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After tightening the oil drain plug, operate the engine for a short period and check that there is no oil leakage. Stop the engine when completed. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -36- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Air Cleaner Cap Element <Note> Clean sooner than scheduled if using the equipment in a dusty location. Element part no.: 1G319-11211(Kubota part no.) Clip Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -37- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Packing part no.: 6C090-58961 (Kubota part no.) Always be sure to check that there is no fuel leakage after tightening the fuel drain plug. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -38- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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Properly dispose of liquid drained from the spill containment in a manner according to the applicable laws and regulations. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -39- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1...
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If the spill containment has a leak, request repair at the retail outlet where the equipment was purchased. -40- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
6) Clean all parts and store the equipment in an area with low humidity and little dust with a cover or similar protection covering it. <Note> Recharge a removed battery approximately once every month. -41- Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or changing the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will result in hot oil spurting out. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -42- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1...
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1.Turn the breaker to "ON" . output 1.The current of devices 1.Refer to "Usable Device AC power output is using the equipment Capacities" . weak. exceed the rated current. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -43- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
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