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AF Series
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
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Document Number: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024

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  • Page 1 Generators Electric Motors (800) 808-2131 worldwideelectric.com Generator User’s Manual This Manual Covers for the following WorldWide Electric Generators Pancake Style Single Bearing Double Bearing AF Series Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Product Manual Document Number: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please retain this manual in your files for future reference. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 4: Principles Of Operation

    Consult the regulator manual for specific adjustment and operating instructions. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 5 40°C (104°F), de- rating of the generator is necessary. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Bolt sizes and required torque values are shown in Appendix D, SAE Data. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 7 Test Voltage = 0.8(2 X Rated Voltage + 1000). Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 8 Appendix E. Please refer to the nameplate on the generator frame to determine which AVR model is installed in the generator. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 9 Installation - continued AS460 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 10 Installation - continued AS440 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 11 4 Pole, 60 Hz 1 & 3 6 Pole, 50 Hz No Link 6 Pole, 60 Hz 1 & 2 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 12 4 Pole, 60 Hz 1 & 3 6 Pole, 50 Hz No Link 6 Pole, 60 Hz 1 & 2 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Again, please note the type of connection; line-to-line or line-to-neutral, the voltmeter is hooked up to when setting the voltage. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 14 (speed) setting and turn off the LED. Ideally, the knee point should be set so that the LED lights whenever the frequency becomes less than the nominal frequency. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 15 X and XX should be within 5% of 70 volts. This is the correct setting of the excitation trip. Stop the generator to reset. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 16 When making electrical connections to the terminal block, be sure the output cable connectors are placed on top of the existing generator winding connectors. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 17 The installer and/or end user is responsible for making sure the all local electrical and safety codes & regulations pertaining to the installation site are followed. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 18: Service

    If the IR value is still below 1 MΩ for any of the measurements, then the windings may need to be replaced. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 19 Using two electric fan heaters rated 1 to 3 kW; direct hot air into one of the openings. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 20 Kluber Asonic GHY 72 grease. Do not mix with any grease of different specifications. Mixing grease of differing specifications will reduce bearing life. The specification for WorldWide Electric grease is available on request from the factory. Lifetime Lubricated bearings are fitted with integral seals and are not greasable.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Generator produces low voltage with load ap- • Check speed with tachometer plied • Check diodes • Test and adjust or replace AVR Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 22 Generator produces low voltage with load ap- • Check speed with tachometer plied • Check diodes • Test and adjust or replace AVR Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 23 AVR. Follow Section 5.6 to check generator windings and rotating diodes. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 24 • Verify generator connections • Replace defective or worn rheostat • Test and adjust or replace AVR Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 25 10 ohms. A open (bad) diode will give a infinite reading in both directions while a shorted (bad) diode will have a very low resistance in both directions. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 26 Resistance values should be within +/-10% of the values given in the tables below. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 27 0.136 1.55 0.184 1.77 0.184 1.96 0.184 2.16 0.184 1.75 0.158 1.88 0.158 2.09 0.158 2.36 0.158 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 28 0.31 BGD7 0.01 AHB7 0.21 BGD8 0.008 AHB8 0.16 BGD9 0.006 AHB9 0.13 BGD10 0.006 AHB10 0.10 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 29 AVR types. Should the bulb fail to light, the AVR has failed and should be replaced. Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 30: Appendex A - Generator Warranty

    Appendex A - Generator Warranty Return Policy 1. All WorldWide Electric products (electric motors, motor controls and gearing products) that are purchased as normal stock items may be returned, with freight to be paid, back to the closest WorldWide Electric warehouse by the customer.

  • Page 31: Appendex B - Generator Data

    Appendex B - Generator Data Model Number WorldWide Electric Generators use a model number system conforming to that used by many manufacturers of similar types and models of generators. For example, WorldWide Electric Generator Model BBD4 can be interpreted as shown below:...

  • Page 32: Appendex B -Connection Diagrams

    1PH 3W L-L0 L –L0 L –L0 L-L0 L-L0 L –L0 L –L0 L –L L –L Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 33 Series High Delta 3PH 4W SERIES HIGH DELTA 3PH 4W L-L0 L-L0 L –L0 L –L L-L0 L –L0 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 34 Series High Wye (Star) 3PH 4W SERIES HIGH WYE (STAR) 3PH 4W L-L0 L –L L-L0 L –L0 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 35: Appendex C - Parallel Operations

    Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 36 Droop WorldWide Electric Generators use the droop method. The method of kVAr sharing is to create a generator voltage characteristic, which falls with decreasing power factor (increasing kVAr). This is achieved with a current transformer (C.T.), which provides a signal dependent on current phase angle...

  • Page 37: Appendex D - Sae Data

    O - Most Common X - Special Order AG184 H & J - Only Coupling & Adaptor Combinations Available Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 38 11-1/4" 22-1/2" 22-1/2" 8 BOLT 16 BOLT SPACING SPACING B C A 12 BOLT SPACING 30" 15" Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 39 28-7/8 27-1/4 3-15/16 3/4-10 15.5D 15-1/2 13-7/8 23/32 8(4X2) 5/8-11 17.75D 17-3/4 15-1/2 23/32 8(4X2) 5/8-11 AN(G) Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 40 M10 X 30mm M16 X 35mm M16 X 35mm M20 X 55mm M16 X 65mm M24 X 65mm 1072 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...

  • Page 41: Appendex E - Avr Data Sheets

    5 - Device connected must be galvanically isolated from ground, >500 VAC 6 - De-rating linear from 3.7 A at 50 C to 2.7 A at 70 Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 42 4 - Factory set, semi sealed, select w/jumper 5 - Device connected must be galvanically isolated from ground, >500 VAC Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 43 4 - Factory set, semi sealed, select w/jumper 5 - Device connected must be galvanically isolated from ground, >500 VAC Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 44 3 - Some de-rating may occur at voltage extremes 4 - Factory set, semi sealed, select w/jumper Installation And Maintenance Manual For WorldWide Electric Generators | Current as of May 2024 Copyright 2024© WorldWide Electric Corporation | Document No: IOM-Manual-Generators-05-2024...
  • Page 45 WorldWide Electric Generator Certificatios WorldWide Electric Generators are designed and manufactured for safe and reliable operation, in factories certified to ISO 9001:2000. WorldWide Electric Generators are rated for standby or continuous duty. WorldWide Electric AC synchronous generators are brushless 4 pole, self-ventilated alternators, which create 60 Hz power at 1800 RPM or 50 Hz power at 1500 RPM.
  • Page 46 (OH, AND THEY’RE IN STOCK TOO.) Call us today at (800) 808-2131 or browse our complete product lines at worldwideelectric.com. WorldWide Electric Corporation 3540 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623 24/7 Phone: (800) 808 - 2131 24/7 Service: (844) WWE - SERV Email: CustomerService@worldwideelectric.com...

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