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Storage of the generator
Storage
– Store the generator in a dry, frost-free room which is well
ventilated.
– Run the engine regularly, e.g. once a week, until it is
warmed up. If this is impossible, extra precautions must be
taken:
• Consult the engine’s operator manual.
• Remove the battery. Store it in a dry, frost-free room.
Keep the battery clean and its terminals lightly covered
with petroleum jelly. Recharge the battery regularly.
• Clean the generator and protect all electrical components
against moisture.
• Place silica gel bags, VCI paper (Volatile Corrosion
Inhibitor) or another drying agent inside the generator and
close the doors.
• Stick sheets of VCI paper with adhesive tape on the
bodywork to close off all openings.
• Wrap the generator, except the bottom, with a plastic bag.
Preparing for operation after storage
Before operating the generator again, remove the
wrapping, VCI paper and silica gel bags and check the
generator thoroughly (go through the checklist “Before
starting” on page 39).
– Consult the engine’s operator manual.
– Check that the insulation resistance of the generator
exceeds 2 M.
– Replace the fuel filter and fill the fuel tank. Vent the fuel
system.
– Reinstall and connect the battery, if necessary after being
recharged.
– Submit the generator to a test run.
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