Preparation Before Operating The Set; Installation Checks; Checks After Starting The Generating Set; Using The Generator Set - SDMO R 340 U User And Maintenance Manual

5. Preparation before operating the set

The inspections referred to in this section enable the electrical generator set to operate.
Specific skills are required to carry out these operations.
They must only be entrusted to personnel with the necessary skills.
Failure to follow these instructions in any way could result in malfunction or very serious accidents.
Danger
5.1.

Installation checks

Check that the general recommendations given in the installation section (ventilation, exhaust, fluids, etc.) are observed.
Carry out the level checks (oil, water, diesel fuel, battery).
Check the generating set earth connection is earthed.
Check that the electrical connections are in order.
5.2.

Checks after starting the generating set

Carry out the mechanical checks (oil pressure, water temperature, absence of noise etc.)
Carry out the electrical checks (voltage and frequency)
Carry out the safety checks (emergency stop, oil pressure, water temperature etc.)

6. Using the generator set

6.1.

Pre-Start Inspection

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Engine and engine compartment, general check
Visually check the engine and engine compartment before starting the engine and after stopping the engine.
Check:
there are no oil, fuel or coolant leaks,
the screws are tightened,
the condition of the belts (wear, tension).
Fuel, oil and grease deposits on the engine or in the engine compartment are always a fire hazard and must be
removed as soon as they are noticed.
Warning
If there are any oil, fuel or coolant leaks, locate the origin of the fault and repair it immediately before starting
the engine.
Important
Never use a high pressure cleaner for cleaning the engine and equipment.
Important
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Oil level, check and top up
Check the oil level every day before the first start-up.
Check that it is between the MAX and MIN marks on the oil dipstick.
If necessary, top up the oil through the filler opening, on the left-hand side of
the engine.
Before checking the level again, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
sump.
Never fill oil past the maximum level.
Only use oil of the recommended grade.
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