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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
Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK
T: +44 (0)1902 791855
POWERCENTER 15
PC15-OM-Vs: 1

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8-3. Protective Functions ..............33 9. Inspection/Maintenance ..............34 10. Long-Term Storage ................41 11. Troubleshooting ................42 12. Engine Wiring Diagram..............44 13. Generator Wiring Diagram .............. 45 Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    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...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 (4) Hot surface (X505-006420) (5) Burns(No. X505-006410) (6) Keep 1 meter(No. M707-000260) (7) Injuries(No. X505-007630) (8) Electric shock(No. X505-007560) (9) Earth leakage relay(No. X505-004890) (10) Positioning handle(No. X505-006430) Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 10 LABEL REPRODUCTION ①X505-007650 ②X505-007570 ③X505-000240 ④X505-006420 ⑤X505-006410 Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 11 ⑥M707-000260 ⑦X505-007630 ⑧X505-007560 ⑨X505-004890 ⑩X505-006430 Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 12: Specifications

     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...
  • Page 13: Parts

    4. Parts 1-Phase 4. Breaker Cover 3-Phase Operation Panel Breaker Cover Circuit Breaker Cover Ring Latch Terminal Cover Shindaiwa Limited -10- POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 14 (110V 15A) 1-PHASE 1-PHASE 3-PHASE Receptacle Receptacle 1-PHASE Receptacle (110V 16A) (240V 16A) 1-PHASE Receptacle (415V 32A) Receptacle (110V 32A) (240 32AV) Bonnet Grounding Terminal Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -11- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 15 Fuel Inlet Fuel Inlet Cover Muffler Top Plate Positioning handle (Not to be used for lifting) Accessories Owner’s Operators Manual Starter Key 1 Door Key 1 Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -12- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 16: Equipment

     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...
  • Page 17: Error Code Display

    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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker And Grounding

    [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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22: Emergency Stop Switch

    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...
  • Page 23: Load Connections

    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...
  • Page 24: Connecting Load Cable

    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...
  • Page 25  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...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28: Pre-Operation Inspection

     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...
  • Page 29: Cooling Water Inspection

    Top Plate  Change the LLC every 2,000 hours or every 2 years. Mixing Ratio Guide -15C -20C -30C 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...
  • Page 30: Fuel Inspection

    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.
  • Page 31: Inspection For Fuel/Oil/Cooling Water Leakage

    * 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...
  • Page 32: Operating Procedures

     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...
  • Page 33: Initial Startup/Pre-Check

    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...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35: Stopping Operation

    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...
  • Page 36: Protective Functions

    ※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...
  • Page 37: Inspection/Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39  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...
  • Page 40 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...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44: Long-Term Storage

    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...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47: Engine Wiring Diagram

    12. Engine Wiring Diagram Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -44- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 48: Generator Wiring Diagram

    13. Generator Wiring Diagram 11. Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 -45- Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 49: Shindaiwa Limited Powercenter

    Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...
  • Page 50 EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTER FOR UK & EIRE SHINDAIWA LIMITED 6 THE DELL ENETRPRISE DRIVE FOUR ASHES Wolverhampton WEST MIDLANDS WV10 7DF PHONE: 01902 791855, FAX: 01902 791933 WWW.SHINDAIWA.CO.UK Shindaiwa Limited POWERCENTER 15 2014 SHINDAIWA LIMITED Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK PC15-OM-Vs: 1 T: +44 (0)1902 791855...

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