Break-In Procedure/Daily Operation - Westerbeke 8.0KW - 60Hz EDT Operator's Manual

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE/DAILY OPERATION
BREAK-IN PRQCEDURE
After the generator has been started, check for proper operation.
and then encourage a fast warm-up. Run the generator. between
20% to 60% of full load for the first 10 hours.
A
CAUTION:
00 not attempt to break-in your genera-
tor by running without
a
load.
After the first 10 hours of the generators' operation, the load
can be increased to the full-load rated output; then periodically.
vary the load. .
Avoid overload at all times. An overload is signaled by a
smoky exhaust with reduced output voltage and frequency.
Monitor the current being drawn from the generator and keep
it within the generators' rating.
NOTE: Be aware oj motor
starti~g
loads and the high
cu;.;..~t
drawn required forstarling motors. This starling amperage drawn
can be 3to 5 limes normal running amperage. See GENERATOR
INFORMATION in this manual. .
CHECK LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
o
Record the hourmeter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule).
o
visually inspect the engine for fuel, oil or water leaks:
o .
Check the oil level (dipstick).
o
Check your diesel fuel supply.
o
Check the starting batteries (weekly).
o
Check for abnorrnallloise such as knocking, vibration and
blowby sounds.
o
Confirm exhaust smoke:
When the engine is cold - White Smoke.
When the engine is warm - almost Smokeless.
When the engine is overloaded - some Black Smoke.
o
Make sure the cooling water is discharging properly, outboard
from the exhaust outlet.
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NOTE: After the first 20 hours of generator operation, check the
maintenance schedule for the 20 -hour service check.
NOTE: Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine. This
condition should abate as normal operating temperature is
reached and loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
00 not operate the generator for
long periods of time without a load being placed on
the generaW.
STOPPING THE GENERATOR*
Remove the AC loads from the generator one at
a
time. Allow the
generator to run for 3-5 minutes to stabilize the operating temper-
ahrre, then press the STOP button; shutdown is automatic.
GENERATOR ADJUSTMENTS
onc~'the:generator
has been placed in operation, there may be
governor acljustffients required for engine speed (bertz) during lhe
engine's break-in period (first 50 hours) or after this period (see
ENGINE SPEED (HERTZ) ADJUSTMENT) under,ENGINE
ADJUSTMENTS. A no-load voltage adjustment may also be
required in conjunction with the engine's speed adjustment
(see GENERAlVR INFORMATION).
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MANUAL eNGINE SHUT-PFF
Should the ;to;; button ori the control panel fail in its normal .
function to stop. the engine, the engine is equipped with a
inariti~Ls~\!tdp\vn lever locatedon the erigine blqckjust
above-the.siae,oilfill. Simply hold down the lever toiheleft
, until the'engines coines to a complete stop.
~anUaIEngij,e .
. ... ShutOff·
SHUT·DOWNLEVER . SIDE Olt FILl.
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