Introduction Thank you for purchasing Shindaiwa Sound Proof Diesel Engine Generator. This user manual was 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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Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should always keep the key. Danger : Injuries Close all doors and place locks during operating this equipment, to avoid injuries by unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt.
When checking engine oil or changing oil, always stop the engine, and wait until the engine cools down. If you open either the oil gauge or the oil plug during operation, hot oil may cause some injury. Caution : Injuries When lifting the equipment, always use a lift hook.
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Location of Warning labels When warning label becomes unreadable or damaged, place new label at the appropriate location as specified in the following figure. When ordering the label, use the following part numbers. 1. Injuries (No.19402-00210) 2. Caution (coolant (No.19402-00295) 3.
2-2. Ambient Condition Be sure to use the equipment under the following ambient condition range. Otherwise the condition may cause damage, insufficient output or durability shortage to the equipment. ■ Ambient : Temperature: from -15 to 40 degree Celsius ■ Relative : Humidity: less than 80% ■...
4-2. Operation Panel Main Circuit Breaker Fuel Gauge Volt Meter Hour Meter Ampere Meter Emergency Stop Button Frequency Meter Preheat Lamp Panel Light Switch Starter Switch Panel Light Throttle Switch Voltage Regulator Battery Isolator Volt Meter Selector Switch Pilot Lamp Ampere Meter Selector Switch 3-Phase Breaker Monitor Lamp...
5 Equipment 5-1. Monitor Lamp The equipment is incorporated in monitoring function of WATER TEMP, BATTERY CHARGING & OIL PRESSURE. Under normal condition, when the starter switch changes from STOP to RUN, all the lamps of BATTERY CHARGING and OIL PRESSURE turn ON. When the engine starts, all the lamps turn OFF.
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(2) Oil Pressure Monitor Lamp (Low Oil Pressure) Danger : Injuries Close all doors and place during operating this equipment, to avoid injuries by unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt. Caution: Burns Do not touch the engine and muffler during operation and immediately after stopping the equipment, for the temperature can reach extremely high.
5-2. Meters Meters in the engine (1) Hour Meter Hour Meter keeps track of utilization time. Use this meter to schedule your Periodical Maintenance. Note that the Hour Meter will operate, as long as the start switch is at ON position, regardless of whether the engine is running or stopped.
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Generator Gauges (1) Volt Meter Voltage Meter displays the output voltage (Phase to Phase) from the generator. Please check and confirm it showing 415V at 50Hz during operation. (2) Ampere Meter Ampere Meter displays the output current (Phase) from the generator.
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(3) Panel Light Panel light turns ON to illuminate the panel, when turning the switch (by the light) to ON. Switchs (1) Starter Switch 1. Stop When the switch is set to this STOP position, all power will be off. PREHEAT The switch must be set to this position to remove the key.
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<Caution> Do not use this breaker as the ON/OFF switch to the load. (4) 3-Phase Circuit Breaker 1-Phase Circuit Breaker Each receptacle, 3-Phase and 1-Phase is incorporated with circuit breaker respectively. The breaker trips on overload or short-circuit on to stop power transmission to load. 3P Breaker 1P Breaker <Caution>...
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(8) Battery Isolator When turning the switch to OFF, the engine electric circuit does not activate due to no battery power. ON position OFF position Voltage Regulator , Throttle Switch (1) Voltage Regulator The dial adjusts generator output voltage. By turning the dial clockwise, you can increases the voltage. By turning the dial counter-clockwise, you can decrease the voltage.
5-3. Fuel Line Changeover Valve (3-way valve) Caution : Fire Always stop the engine when performing any work on the fuel line. Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or engine oil. Do not use this equipment, when a leak is found. Repair the equipment before use. Be sure to confirm that there is no leakage in the piping.
6 Transportation and installation 6-1. How to transport Danger : Injuries When lifting the equipment, always use a lift hook. Never use roping lug for lifting the unit, for it may cause equipment to drop. (1) Lifting the equipment Always use a Lift lug, when lifting the equipment for transportation.
6-2. Installation Danger : Suffocation from exhaust gas Exhaust fumes from the engine contains many elements harmful to humans. Do not operate this equipment in poorly ventilated area, such as inside a room or in a tunnel Caution : Suffocation from exhaust gas Do not point the exhaust fume toward pedestrians or buildings.
7 Connecting Load 7-1. Select Load Cable Select the cable with proper gauge, based on its allowable amperage and the distance between the generator and the machinery to be connected. Caution : Damage to properties If the load exceeds the allowable amperage, the damage to the cable may be damaged in overheating.
7-2. Connecting Load Cable Danger : Electric Shock Before connecting or disconnecting a load cable from output receptacles, always turn a circuit breaker to OFF position, stop the engine, and remove the engine key. The person performing the maintenance should always keep the key.
7-3. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) and Grounding Danger : Electric Shock Ground the every grounding terminal to the earth as set in the manual. If even one of all is unconnected by mistake or accident, it will be much more dangerous for human than the NO-RELAY case, because leaking current inevitably goes through the body.
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(2) Operation Check Danger : Electric Shock / Injuries Before turning Breaker or ELCB to ON position, ensure that the breakers or the switches of loads are positioned to OFF. You should communicate well with the electrician by the load side when operating Breaker or ELCB.
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(3) Earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) has activated When the ELCB has activated, repair the leakage point and restore it by the following procedure. (Overload happens when the breaker activates but the Earth leakage breaker does not activate.) Turn the 3-Phase ELCB to ON to restore. Turn the 1-Phase ELCB to RESET to restore.
8 Initialization and Pre-check Danger : Electric Shock / Injuries Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key. The person performing the maintenance should always keep the key. Caution : Fire / Burns When checking engine, always stop the engine, and keep away from fire.
Viscosity and temperature SAE 30 25 30 Temp( ) SAE 10W-30 (3) Replacing Engine Oil Volume (Unit: Liter) Lubrication Oil (including the oil in filter) 7.3 (0.3) Value in ( ) shows the oil in filter 8-2. Checking Coolant / water Refer to the User’s Manual for Engine also.
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(2) Checking Coolant in sub tank / Adding coolant Check to see if the water/coolant level is between MAX and MIN line in the sub tank. Fill up to the MAX line, if the water/coolant level is low. <Caution> Be sure to use the long life coolant (LLC) for the aluminium radiator only. The coolant should be mixed good quality softened tap water with anti-freezing and anti-rust liquid.
(3) Coolant Volume Unit: L Total Coolant Volume (including sub tank) 8.2 (0.9) The value of ( ) shows the sub tank volume. 8-3. Checking Fan Belt Refer to the user’s manual for Engine separately also. Danger : Injuries Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key.
8-4. Checking fuel Caution : Fire Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or oil. Do not use this equipment when a leak is found. Repair the equipment before use. Check for the fuel level in the tank. Add if necessary. <Caution>...
8-5. Checking Fuel, Engine Oil, and Coolant leakage Caution : Fire Never use this equipment when a leak is found. Repair the equipment first of all. Be sure to check for any fuel leak at the fuel hose connections, and oil and coolant leak by opening side doors.
9 Operation 9-1. Initialization and Preparation Danger : Suffocation from exhaust gas Exhaust fumes from the engine contains many elements harmful To humans. Do not operate this equipment in poorly ventilated area, such as inside a room or in a tunnel Caution : Suffocation from exhaust gas Do not point the exhaust fume toward pedestrians or buildings.
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If you need to restart, wait at least 30 seconds before the retry. Release the starter switch, as soon as the engine is started. Keep the engine idle for about 5 minutes. Turn the Throttle Switch to RUN position. Ensure that the tachometer shows 50Hz at no load. No Load Frequency (Revolving Speed) 50Hz RUN 50Hz (about) (1500min...
9-2. During Operation (1) Post startup check Make sure that all meters (gauges) and displays are working properly. (Refer to 5. Equipment) Check for any unusual vibration or noise. Check for any unusual color from the exhaust. Under normal condition, the exhaust gas has no color or light bluish color.
9-4. Protection Feature This equipment is equipped with automatic shutdown feature and display of the location of trouble, against trouble during operation. In the event of the automatic shutdown or alarm lamp flashing, turn off the engine and investigate the trouble shown by alarm lamp.
9-5. Connecting to External Fuel Tank Caution Always stop the engine, when working on the fuel line. Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or oil. Do not use this equipment when a leak is found. Repair the equipment before use. Ensure that there is no fuel leakage on the fuel line after the fuel line working finished.
engine speed is unstable and engine stops due to insufficient air extraction. Therefore, be sure to confirm that the air is extracted completely and the engine speeds keeps stable before leaving the equipment under people-less operation. 10 Check/Maintenance Danger : Electric Shock/Injuries Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key.
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Startup Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Description check 100hrs 200hrs 400hrs 500hrs 800hrs 1000hrs 1500hrs ENGINE SIDE Clean each parts / tightening Engine oil checks / add oil Engine oil change time at 50 hr mark) Oil Filter change time at 50 hr mark) Coolant level check / add coolant...
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(1) Change engine oil Initial 50 hours and after Every 200 hours Oil Filler (Cap) Oil Filter Remove the Oil Filter cap. Oil Gauge Remove the Oil Drain Plug and Oil Drain then turn the Oil Drain Lever to Fuel Filter OPEN and drain the engine oil.
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<Caution> If an oil filter wrench is not at hand, contact our authorized distributor or our engineering section to replace. Oil Filter Part No. Kubota Part No. 16414 - 32432 (3) Cleaning / Changing Air Filter Element Clean Every 100 hours Change Every 400 hours Clip...
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Clog Indicator The clog indicator to display clog in the air Clog Indicator Reset Button filter element is incorporated to air filter unit. Whenever RED SIGNAL appears in the indicator window, clean or change element regardless of operation hour. Indicator Window (RED SIGNAL) After cleaning or changing finishes, push the reset button to release the RED SIGNAL.
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Turn the Ring Nut counterclockwise and remove Cup and Fuel Filter Element. Remove the Fuel Filter by filter wrench. Dispose water or dirt. When dirt is adhered to the Fuel Filter Element, clean the filter by compressed air. Reinstall in the reverse order. <Caution>...
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Remove the Coolant Drain Plug. After draining finishes, tighten the Coolant Drain Plug. Drain the sub tank stay and drain coolant in the Coolant Drain sub tank. Reinstall the sub tank and fill coolant up Sub Tank Over Flow Hose to MAX level.
11 Long-term storage Danger : Electric Shock/Injuries Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key. The person performing the maintenance should always keep the key. Caution : Fire/Injuries Temperature around muffler and exhaust can get extremely high levels. Keep any inflammable items (such as fuel, gas, paint, etc.) away from the equipment.
(2) Stacking Danger : Injuries If you have to stack two generators at warehouse, always proceed with the following steps. Ensure that there is no dent on bonnet, loose bolt or no bolt in the equipment. Always place the equipment horizontal on a flat and stable surface to be endurable for the total weight, and to keep the equipment from sliding.
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Follow the guideline below, when performing any troubleshooting. If you cannot resolve the problems by this troubleshooting guide, contact our authorized distributor or our engineering section to request the repair. Symptom Presumable Cause Action Starter motor does not Battery Isolator is OFF Turn Battery Isolator to ON drive or speed is low.
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Overheated Engine thermostat is Ask our distributor to repair defective Ask our distributor to repair Water temp sensor is Ask our distributor to repair defective Check / Adjust fan belt Water temp meter is defective Check / Supply coolant Fan belt tension is weak Clean radiator core Coolant is insufficient Radiator core is clogged...
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