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S AND OPERATOR S MANUAL Vertical, Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Diesel Engine CAUTION Do not operate the Generator, or any other appliance, before you have read and understood the instructions for use and keep near for ready use. DG15BMK/UKV X753-008 72 0 X753801-590 0...
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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.
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Beware of extremely hot components. Always be sure to stop the engine and leave the engine to cool down before performing any inspection/maintenance. Beware of injury. Always lock the doors and never open during operation to avoid injury by moving parts. Beware of injury.
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JAPAN declares, under the sole responsibility thereof, that the hereunder specified new unit: DIESEL POWERED AC GENERATOR [GENERATING SET] Brand: Shindaiwa Type: DG15BMK/UKV Serial Number D20101000049 to D20101999999 complies with: ・ the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC (use of harmonized standard EN ISO 8528-13:2016 ・...
1. Safety Instructions Danger: Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside an enclosed area, even if doors and windows are open. ...
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Provide at least 1 meter (3 feet) of distance between the equipment and walls and other obstacles, and operate the equipment on a flat surface. Allow the equipment to cool before covering with protective covers and similar items. ...
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Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil can be very harmful if contact with eyes, skin or clothing is made. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large amount of water and contact physician. Caution: Injuries Use this equipment with it situated on a stable level surface so that it is prevented from moving.
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■Location of Warning Labels Replace warning labels when they become difficult to see or damaged by affixing new labels in the specified locations. Order the necessary labels by numbers in parentheses. ① Warning: Fire Part no. :X564-000640 ② Suffocation from exhaust fume Part no.
2-2. Ambient Conditions ・Temperature : -15 to 40 °C (5 to 104 °F) ・Humidity : 85% or less ・Elevation : 300 m (984 ft.) or less 3. Applications Power Source for Light, Electric Tools and Appliances Caution: Physical and Secondary Damage ...
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1-PHASE 3-PHASE Fuel Meter ELCB Monitor Lamp (Breaker) (Relay) Multi digital Preheat Lamp Meter Starter Switch 3-PHASE Breaker Meter Selector Emergency Stop Switch 1-PHASE Breaker 1-PHASE (240V 20A) Breaker (110V 30A) 1-PHASE 1-PHASE Breaker Breaker (240V 15A) (110V 15A) 1-PHASE 1-PHASE 3-PHASE Receptacle...
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Air Cleaner Side Door Oil Level Gauge Oil F iller Battery Fuel Valve (Fuel Strainer) Coolant Sub Tank Oil Filter Fuel Water Spill Containment Drain Plug Spill Containment Drain Plug Drain Plug Drain Plug Lifting Lug Fuel Inlet Cover Muffler Fuel Inlet Top Plate Positioning handle...
5. Equipment 5-1. Spill Containment Warning: Fire Always be sure to wipe away any spilled fuel or oil. Spilled fuel and oil accumulates in the spill containment. Do not operate the equipment with fluids accumulated in the spill containment. ...
5-3. Error Code Display The equipment includes an error code display[E06]function that notifies the operator of Engine over speed after the engine shuts off automatically. Consult your authorized dealer when the error code[E06]is displayed on the meter. 5-4. Monitor Lamp Warning: Injuries/Electric Shock ...
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(1) Water Temperature Monitor Lamp The water temperature monitor lamp ("WATER TEMP") illuminates and the engine is automatically stopped if the coolant temperature becomes irregularly high during operation. If this occurs, inspect the water level of the sub tank and add coolant if the water level is insufficient.(Refer to section "8-2.
5-5. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker and Grounding Warning: Electric Shock Do not operate the equipment with wrong adjustment of Earth Leakage relay, to avoid electrical shock when the relay is not properly set. Always be sure to stop the engine and repair the corresponding earth leakage fault when earth leakage circuit breakers operate.
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Selection of Rated Sensitivity Current Slide switch position Current Switch setting 30mA (Operating ※1 time:0.04 sec. or less) 100mA 300mA 500mA 1000mA Selection of Operating Time (not applicable to 30mA) Slide switch position Time Switch setting 0.04sec. or less 0.3sec. (0.2-0.36 sec.) 0.5sec.
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(2)Single phase 110V Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) Rated Sensitivity current: 30mA (Duration 0.10sec). Test Button Operation Check 1) Start the engine (Refer to 9-1). 2) Turn the 1-phase ELCB to [ON] position. 3) Push the test button on 1-phase ELCB. The devise is found to be normal when the leakage indication button protrude and the lever positions in between [ON] and [OFF].
5-6. Emergency Stop Switch Stop Press the emergency stop switch to stop the engine immediately. After pressing the emergency stop switch, return the starter switch to the "STOP" position and turn the emergency stop Reset switch clockwise to reset. 5-7. Terminal Cover Switch An automatic engine stop feature is incorporated in the equipment, if the left side terminal cover is opened.
Lifting Lug (2) Transport When transporting this generator, securely fix it with rope or equivalent item so that it cannot move. < Note > Handle this generator with great care when raising, lowering and transporting. Rough handling of generator can result in damage or malfunction. ...
If installing this generator, set up barriers or fencing completely around the boundary line of the construction area and take measures to prevent persons not involved in the construction from entering the area. Position this generator on a hard, flat and leveled surface. ...
(Ex.) If used voltage is required 110 V(±5%) Minimum Single-phase Cabtyre (Armoured) cables (Unit: mm 50 m Length 75 m 100 m or less Current 10 A 20 A 30 A 50 A 70 A 100 A 7-2. Connecting Load Cables Warning: Electric Shock ...
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(1) 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 For single-phase load: Terminal voltage is 415 V. Load Load Load (2) Single-Phase Output Terminal and Receptacle ...
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(3) Receptacle spec 1-Phase 110V 1-Phase 240V 3-Phase 415V (Cover: Yellow) (Cover: Blue) (Cover: Red) ⑦ ⑥ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ (4) Allowable maximum current for each output 3-Phase 415V 3-Phase 415V (Cover: Red) ① Total Use is possible up to the kVA as shown below. 3-Phase 415V Receptacle Total...
1-Phase 110V ■1-phase 110V (Cover: Yellow) ⑥ ⑦ ⑤ Total Use is possible up to the kVA as shown below. 1-phase 110V Receptacle Output Terminal Total ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ U - W 10.4kVA 3.3kVA 3.3kVA 1.65kVA 10.4kVA 8. Pre-Operation Inspection Warning: Injuries/Electric Shock ...
8-1. Checking Engine Oil Caution: Fire Starting this product in an explosive atmosphere location may cause an explosion even with the weak sparks generated by the switch of the equipment. Do not take this equipment into an explosive atmosphere location. Caution: Injuries to Eyes and Skin ...
(1) Adding Water to the Coolant Sub Tank 1) Remove the sub tank cap. 2) Pour coolant into the sub tank until it reaches the "FULL" level. 3) Re-attach the cap. Coolant Sub Tank (2) Adding Water to the Radiator 1) Open the top plate.
Caution: Injuries to Eyes and Skin Use protective gear, such as rubber gloves, when inspecting or replacing the Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil. Be sure that fluid does not contact eyes, or on skin or clothing. Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil can be very harmful If contact to eyes, skin or clothing.
8-6. Checking the Battery Warning: Explosion Do not operate the equipment or recharge the battery when the battery fluid level is below the lower level. Do not generate any sparks near the battery and do not allow any fire, open flames and sparks near the equipment because the battery generates ignitable gas.
9. Operating Procedures 1. Warning: Injuries Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open, and always lock them. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts. Warning: Suffocation from Exhaust Fumes ...
Caution: Physical and Secondary Damage 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. Caution: Fire Starting this product in an explosive atmosphere location may cause an explosion even with the weak sparks generated by the switch of the equipment.
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Terminal Ring Latch Cover Fuel valve (ROCK) (Close) Close Open Bolt (M6) <Note> Do not crank the starter motor for 15 seconds or more continuously. If repeating starter switch operation, wait 30 seconds or more between operations. After the engine starts, do not turn the starter switch to "START" during operation. ...
9-2. Stopping the Engine 1) Turn all circuit breakers (main, 3-P and 1-P and circuit protector) to "OFF". 2) Allow the engine to cool down for approximately 5 minutes. 3) Set the starter switch to "STOP". 4) After the engine stops, turn the fuel valve to "CLOSE". <Note>...
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Protection Feature List Engine Action Breaker Automatic Warning Cause Abnormality Trip Shutdown Activates due to high water temperature High Water ※1 in the engine Temperature Default 115℃ Activate due to low oil pressure in the Low Oil ...
10. Inspection/Maintenance Warning: Electric Shock・Injuries Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key before performing any equipment check or maintenance. The person performing the maintenance must always keep the key. Do not touch the equipment during operation if the equipment or your body is wet.
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Request the authorized distributor which the generator was purchased to perform the procedures in the table with a “”. Always be sure to use genuine parts when replacing parts. When removing waste fluid from the equipment, place a container to collect the fluid and prevent it from spilling on the ground.
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Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every 1500 3,000 Description Daily 1,000 2,000 Remarks hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours 1st time Adjust V-belt at 50hrs Tension ● Replace V-belt 2years ● Clean Radiator Fin ●...
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(2) Replacing the Oil Filter 1st time 50 hours 2nd time Every 200 hours and after 1) Drain the engine oil according to the procedures of " (1) Engine Oil Replacement". Oil Filter 2) Remove the oil filter using a filter wrench. 3) Apply a thin layer of oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.
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(4) Fuel Strainer Cleaning/Replacement Cleaning 1st time: 50 hours 2nd time and after: Every 100 hours Replacement Every 400 hours 1) Place a container under Fuel Filter to catch fuel spilling Retainer Fuel out of the filter. Ring Valve 2) Turn the fuel valve to "CLOSE". 3) Turn the retainer ring counter clockwise and remove Close the cup and element.
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<Note> Replace the packing with a new part each time you change the coolant. Packing part no.: 6C090-58961 (Kubota part no.) Operate the engine for a short period and check that there is no coolant leakage. Stop the engine when completed.
1) Drain the spill from the containment. Lifting Lug 2) Remove the seven installation bolts (M8) of the spill containment. 3) Lift up the equipment body to separate the spill containment and set the equipment on a level surface. 4) Clean the inside of the spill containment using a high-pressure washer or similar equipment.
Caution: Burns The engine, muffler and similar parts and surrounding components are extremely hot during operation and immediately after stopping the equipment. Never touch hot parts. Never open the radiator cap during operation or immediately after stopping the equipment.
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Caution: Injuries to Eyes and Skin Use protective gear, such as rubber gloves, when inspecting or replacing the Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil. Be sure that fluid does not contact eyes, or on skin or clothing. Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil can be very harmful If contact to eyes, skin or clothing.
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