Vanair AIR N ARC RELIANT 300 Series Operations Manual & Parts List page 75

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AIR N ARC 300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
WATER
Water in the fuel can freeze at temperatures below 32°F
(0°C), blocking fuel lines. Keep the fuel tank full to
prevent condensation from forming inside the tank and
lessen the chances of water getting in the fuel line.
At an extremely cold temperature, the viscosity of
hydraulic fluid and lubrication oil may increase and the
torque of starter may exceed its permissible value,
hindering proper
REQUIREMENTS FOR COLD WEATHER STARTING ).
The standard recommendation of 10W-30 engine oil is
suitable for temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C). If
temperatures are consistently below 30°F (-1°C), it is
recommended that 5W-30 oil be used. If temperatures
are below -25°F (-32°C), a high-performance, fully
synthetic oil, such as AMSOIL 5W-30 should be used
which is suitable to temperatures of -55°F (-48°C).
GELLING
Diesel fuel turns to a gel-like consistency at temperatures
around 0°F (-18°C) the diesel forms wax crystals when
TABLE 5E: REQUIREMENTS FOR COLD STARTING
Item
Fuel
Combustion
Preheating
Starter
Turning
force
Battery
Lubrication Oil
Cooling Coolant
1) Above table may be changed by application due to the drag torque of various machines.
2) Material of all pipes, resins and rubbers must be cold resistant material in extreme cold condition.
starting (refer to
Cold Intensity
Low temperatures
more than
258 K (5°F [-15°C])
For cold No.1-D
weather (ASTM D975-94)
Combustion
Glow 10 sec
chamber
Intake air
Engine body
Standard
Standard
For cold SAE #10W or SAE
weather #10W30
Antifreeze
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Table 5E:
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Vanair offers a cold weather kit option,
installed at the factory, which enables
operation at temperatures from 0°F down
to -40°F (-18°C to -40°C). Consult
Appendix Section A.5 (options list) and
Intense cold
more than
253 K (-4°F [-20°C])
No.1-D
(ASTM D975-94)
Glow 10 sec
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- -
Size up from std.
Size up from std.
SAE #5W or SAE
#10W30
Antifreeze
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SECTION 5: OPERATION
NOTE
Vanair for details.
Extreme cold
more than
248 K (-13°F [-25°C])
No.1-D
(ASTM D975-94)
Glow 10 sec
Preheating
Preheating
Size up from std.
Size up from std.
SAE #5W or
SAE #5W20
Antifreeze
Preheating
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