1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
2. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................... 2
2.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Handling ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3. Fire and Explosion ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.4. Mechanical ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.5. Chemical .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.6. Noise ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.7. Electrical ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.8. First Aid For Electric Shock ............................................................................................................................. 4
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Generator Set Description And Identification ..................................................................................... 5
3.2. Generator Set Main Parts ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3. Natural Gas Engine .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4. Engine Electrical System .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5. Cooling System ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6. Synchronous Alternator.................................................................................................................................... 6
3.7. Coupling ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.8. Base Frame ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.9. Vibration Isolation ................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.10. Silencer And Exhaust System ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.11. Control System ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
4. ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 7
4.1. Battery Systems ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Maintenance Batteries ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.3. Battery Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4. Maintenance Free Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 7
4.5. Control of the Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.6. Starting Aids ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
5. HEALTHY AND SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 7
5.1. Fire Protection ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2. Exhaust Gases ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3. Moving Parts ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.4. Hazardous Voltages ............................................................................................................................................ 8
5.5. Water .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.6. Coolant ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9