Preparations For Initial Startup; Prestart Inspection; Generator Voltage - Westerbeke 8.0KW - 60Hz EDT Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL STARTUP
PRESTART INSPECTION
This section of the manual provides the operator with
preparation, initial starting, break-in, starting (wann or cold)
and stopping procedures. Follow the procedures as presented
for the conditions indicated and your WESTERBEKE
generator set will give reliable performance and long service
life.
Before starting your generator set for-the rust time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
o
Check the engine oilleve!. Add oil to maintain the level at
the high mark on the dipstick.
o
Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contaminant's.
o
Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections. Make certaiil the
(+)
battery cable is connected to the starter solenoid and the
negative (-) cable is connected to the engine ground stud
(this location is tagged).
o
Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
o
Visually examine the
unit.
Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections.
o
Check load leads for correct connection as specified in the
wiring diagrams. .
o
Examine air inlet and outlet for air flow
obstructio~s
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o
Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
load lines.
o
Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that
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CAUTION:
When starting the generator, it is
recommended that all AC loads, especially large motors,
be switched OFF until the engine has come up to speed
and, in cold climlltes, starts to warm up. This precaution
will prevenr'dllmau.B.Caused by unanticipated operation
of/he AC
machliJiJiJt~f1d
will prevent a cold engine from
stalling. ; ..
GENERATOR VOLTAGE
The speed of the generator engine is adjusted at the factory,
however, iUs advisable to verify. . -
60 Hz The engine no-load speed is set at 61.0 - 60.5 Hz.
At rated amperage, hertz output may decrease to
59.5 - 60.0 Hz.
50 Hz The engine no-load speed is set at 50.0 - 50.3 Hz.
At rated amperage, hertz output may decrease to
49.5 - 50.0 Hz.
The speed of fue-generator engine is ~djusted at the factory,-
however it is advisable to verify. The voltages are easily
adjusted to optimum values no-load and full load (refer to
VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT in this manual).
If possible, apply
actual service attest load of the same power factor as the
load to be used iii service.
If
the voltage cannot be adjusted
to suitable
v;a''EluiSesllianRdif~auK.lt~seems
evident, contact your
authorized '"
the neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the
PLASTIC RECOVERY
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system requires, and that generator neutral is properly
connected to the load neutral. In single phase and some
3-phase systems an incomplete or open neutral can supply
the wrong line-to-neutral voltage on unbalanced loads.
o
Make sure the mounting installation is secure.
o
Make sure that the generator is properly grounded.
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