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BREAK~IN
PROCEDURE/DAILY OPERATION
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
After the generator has been started, check for proper operation
and then encourage a fast warm-up.Run the generator between
20%
to
60%
of
full
load for the
first 10
hours.
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A
CAUTION: ·
Do.notattempt to brsa/c-ln YDllT gsnera-
tor by running without a
/tfad~
After the first I 0 hours of the generators' operation, the load
can be increased to the full'-load·rated output;then periodically
vary the foad;
·
· ·
·
Avoid
qverl()~ ~:all tllJ1~,
An
9~6~ ~s
signaledpy
_a·
smoky eXhaust
withrc:do~ o~tput vol~ge.and
rreqtiency.
Monitor the current beingdrawn·frc)tritb.e generator
and
keep
it
within the:genetattifS'tatirig.
Since the
generator opetates
at 1800
rpm
to produce
60
h~,
or
atJ500to produce 50
hertz, control of the generator's engine
break~inis
governed
by the current drawn. from
the
generator.
To protect against unintentional overloading dfthe generator, .
the generator's output leads should be routed through a circuit
breaker that is rated at the rated output
of
the ge11erat0r.
NOTE:
Be aware of motor staningloads
<»Z(j
the high
current drawn required for starling fnf)tors'.
This
starting
amperage drawn can be
$
to 5 tim¢s.normgl riin,ning amper-
age. See GENERATOR INFOR°MA:Tl()_N in.
this
manual
CHECKLIST
Follow this checklist each day before starting your generator.
a
R_ecord the hourmeter readifig in yoi.Jr log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance
schedule)~
a
VISually inspect the engine for fuel, oil, orwater leaks.
II
Check the oil level {dipstick).
a
Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
a.
Check your fuel supply.
a
Check the starting batteries·(weekly).
a
Check the drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
a
Check for abnormal noise such as knocking, vibration and
blow-by sounds.
a
Confirm exhaust smoke:
When the engine is cold - White Smoke.
When the engine is wann - almost Smokeless.
When the engine is overloaded - some Black Smoke.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine,
This
condition should abate as.normal operating temperature
is reached and loads are applied.
A
CAUTION: Do
not operate the gsnerator for long
periods of time
without
a load being placed on the
gsnerator.
STOPPING
THE GENERATOR
Remove the major AC loads from the generator one at a time.
Allow the:generatortb.run
for a few
minutes.to stabilize the
operating temperature and press the STOP switch down, (see
CONTROL PANELS).
NOTE:
After the
first
50 hours of generator operation check
. the »14interuzn,ce schedule for the 50 hour service check.
. GENEllA.TOR· ADJUsTIVJENTS
Once the generator has been placed in operation, there may
be governor adjustments required for engine speed (hertz)
during the engine's break-in period (first SO hours) or after
this period (see ENGINE SPEED (HER1Z) ADJUSTMENT
under ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS. A ne>-Ioad voltage adjust-
ment rnay
also
be required in conjunction with the engine's
speed adjustment (see GENERATIOR INFORMATION).
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&
.GenilratOts
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