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Operating instructions
Installation
– Place the generator on a horizontal, even and solid
floor. The generator can operate in a slant position
not exceeding 15° (in both senses: front/rear and
left/right).
– The generator should be kept with the doors
closed, in order to avoid the ingress of water and
dust. Dust ingress reduces the lifetime of filters
and may reduce your generator's performance.
– Check that the engine exhaust is not directed
towards people. If the generator is operated
indoors, install an exhaust pipe of sufficient
diameter to duct the engine exhaust towards the
outside. Check for sufficient ventilation so that the
cooling air is not recirculated. If necessary,
consult Atlas Copco.
– Leave enough space for operation, inspection and
maintenance (at least 1 meter at each side).
– Check that the inner earthing system is in
compliance with the local legislation.
– Use coolant for the engine cooling system. Refer
to the Engine instruction book for the proper
coolant mixture.
– Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts.
– Install the earthing rod as near as possible to the
generator and measure its diffusion resistance
(max. 1 kΩ) in order not to have a contact voltage
higher than 25 V at 30 mA leakage current.
– Check that the cable end of the earthing rod is
connected to the earth terminal.
Connecting the generator
Precautions for non-linear and
sensitive loads
The most common non-linear, 3-phase loads are
thyristor/rectifier-controlled loads, such as convertors
supplying voltage to variable speed motors,
uninterruptable power supplies and Telecom
supplies. Gas-discharge lighting arranged in single-
phase circuits generate high 3rd harmonics and risk
for excessive neutral current.
Loads most sensitive to voltage distortion include
incandescent lamps, discharge lamps, computers, X-
ray equipment, audio amplifiers and elevators.
Consult Atlas Copco for measures against the adverse
influence of non-linear loads.
In your own interest, always strictly
observe all relevant safety
instructions.
Do not operate the generator in
excess of the limitations mentioned
in the Technical Specifications.
Local rules concerning the setting
up of low voltage power installations
(below 1000 V) must be respected
when connecting site distribution
panels, switch gear or loads to the
generator.
For information about indoor
installation, consult your local Atlas
Copco dealer.
Non-linear loads draw currents with
high contents in harmonics, causing
distortion in the wave form of the
voltage generated by the alternator.
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