HGI Generators HRD060D - Transportation and Storage

Harrington Generators International
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498-1084 HRD060D Diesel Generator
Transportation / Storage
Transportation and Storage
NOTICE
Do not lay the generator on its side when moving, storing, or
operating it. Oil may leak and damage the engine or your property
If the generator has been used, allow it cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the generator on the transport
vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some material. To prevent fuel spillage
when transporting, the generator should be secured upright in its normal operating position, with the engine
Control Module switched OFF.
Take care not to drop or strike the generator when transporting. Do not place heavy objects on the generator.
Item Description
Engine: Turn the Engine Control Module “OFF”
Short Term typically up to 6 months:
Do not run the generator out of fuel. If the engine runs out of fuel the fuel system will
become air locked and will have to be bled before the engine will restart. Leave a small
quantity of fuel in the fuel tank. Drain any water from the water separator / lter. Run
the engine for a few minutes and drain the warm oil and ll with new oil as for a normal
service. With the decompression lever (lever with red plastic knob above the rocker
cover) pulled and held down press the starter button for three seconds. This will inject
fuel into the cylinder and valves to act as a rust inhibitor without starting the engine.
Long Term over 6 months:
For long term storage each engine manufacturer will have their own recommendations
typically:
1. Replace engine oil with a special inhibiting oil.
2. Flush through fuel system and leave full with a special inhibiting compound.
3. Spray connectors in the loom and plug in sensors with Vaporol Inhibitor or similar.
Please contact HGI for further details.
Alternator: No special requirements other than store in a dry well ventilated place.
If the generator has been stored for a considerable period of time e.g. several years
the alternator insulation winding resistance should be checked as they can absorb
moisture. The insulation resistance must be at least 1 MΏ (1 mega ohms). If it is less
than this then the alternator windings can be dried out by placing the alternator in an
oven at 60-70°C for a few hours with plenty of air movement. Generally if this proce-
dure is required consider replacing the alternator.
Flashing the Alternator: if ther is no electrical output after long term storage the alter-
nator may have lost it’s residual magnetism. There is a procedure to re-magnetise the
alternator.
Please contact HGI for details.
Electrical : No special requirements other than store in a dry well ventilated place.
General: Store in dry, well ventilated and dust free place.
If the generator is to be stored long term it would be benecial to start and run the
generator under electrical load for half an hour every three months and then store as
above ( but no need to change the oil).