Operation; General; Operating Instructions; Summarised Operating Instructions (Daily Use) - Whisper Power M-SC3.5 User Manual

OPERATION

3 OPERATION
3.1

GENERAL

The generating set is operational after full installation and
filling up with: fuel, engine lubricating oil and cooling liquid,
filling the starter battery with acid, connecting the battery
to earth and connecting the MasterView Easy remote
panel.
1 Filling cap;
2 Minimum oil level;
3 Maximum oil level.
Figure 9
3.2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily
use)
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check oil level (refer to figure 9).
2 Engine cooling system (all valves open).
3 Power source selector
power/generator power). Switch power source switch
to "OFF", or switch off all consumers in the usual way.
If a
Masterswitch
automatically.
4 Switch on battery switch (when installed).
5 Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
To initiate the full automatic starting procedure, push
the Start / Stop button on the Local control panel or
give a start command by means of the MasterView
Easy. You can monitor the procedure on the display
of the MasterView Easy.
In operation checks:
1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration;
2 Check the voltage;
3 Check sea water flow at exhaust outlet;
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switch (off/shore
is installed, this operates
4 Power source selector
power/generator power). Switch to power source
Generator. If a Masterswitch is installed, this operates
automatically;
5 Before loading the generating set up to maximum,
have it run warm. Continuous load should be
restricted to 70 % of maximum load.
Stopping generator:
1 Switch off all electrical devices (consumers). If the
generating set has been running under full load for a
longer period, do not shut it down abruptly. Reduce
the electrical load to about 30% of the rated load (i.e.
30% of 3 kW is approx. 1000W) and let it run for
approx. 5 minutes;
2 Push the Start / Stop button on the Local control panel
or give a stop command by means of the MasterView
Easy;
3 Close the inlet sea water cock;
4 Switch to an other 230V power source, if available. If
a Masterswitch is installed, this is done automatically.
3.2.2

Extended operating instructions

Check when starting the first time or after a longer period
of rest:
1 If there is any damage caused by transport or
installation.
2 Check if installation conforms to the installation
instructions.
3 Ensure the generating set is free to turn without
obstruction.
4 Check all hoses and hose connections for leaks.
5 Check all cables and cable end terminal connections.
6 Check the engine and generator mounting bolts.
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check engine oil level.
The generator switches off in the event of insufficient
oil-pressure. Even when the oil level is too low the oil
pressure can be high enough. Do not run the
generator with the oil below the lowest mark in the,
because a smaller volume of oil will become
contaminated considerably quicker than a larger
volume. Therefore we recommend daily oil-checks.
Check oil level prior to starting the engine or at least 5
minutes after the engine has stopped.
2 Check sea water cocks. Do not forget the valve of the
water outlet in case of a water/exhaust gas separator.
3 Check the water strainer.
4 Check for leaks.
5 Regularly check the siphon vent in the cooling water
supply.
switch (off/shore
May 2010 / M-SC3.5 / EN