Global Power Technologies TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Probable Cause Possible Solution
Low output
power
Target OCV incorrect.
Determine required target
OCV for present ambient
temperature at site and
4.1
Airflow past cooling fins
insufficient
Clean the cooling fins of any
debris
Fuel filter dirty Replace fuel filter element 5.2.1
Fuel orifice size incorrect Replace the fuel orifice 5.4
Fuel pressure adjustment
incorrect
Adjust TEG fuel pressure 4.3.2
Buildup of debris on intake
screen
Clean intake screen
Power units damaged Contact GPT
Heater cartridge at end of life
Fuel pressure adjustment
incorrect
Adjust the TEG fuel pressure 4.3.2
Output voltage adjustment
incorrect
Adjust output voltage
potentiometer.
4.3.4
Output voltage is
too high
Output voltage adjustment
incorrect
Adjust output voltage
potentiometer.
4.3.4
Low output
voltage
Overloaded TEG Reduce customer load
Heater cartridge at end of life Replace heater cartridge 5.4