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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................... 4
Foreword............................................................................ 4
Safety instructions.............................................................. 4
Ratings/description............................................................ 4
Construction and Operating Principles............ 5
Stator................................................................................. 5
Rotor.................................................................................. 5
Bearings............................................................................. 5
Connection boxes.............................................................. 6
Excitation system............................................................... 6
Optional PMG system........................................................ 7
Other options..................................................................... 7
Installation........................................................... 8
Receiving inspection.......................................................... 8
Unpacking and moving...................................................... 8
Location............................................................................. 8
Base design....................................................................... 8
Assemble to prime mover, alignment................................ 8
Two-bearing close-coupled alignment.....................9
Two-bearing alignment...........................................14
Single-bearing alignment........................................18
Foot defl ection................................................................. 23
Doweling.......................................................................... 23
Electrical connections...................................................... 23
Space heaters................................................................. 23
Inspection before startup................................................. 23
Operation........................................................... 25
Initial startup: generators w/auto & manual control.......... 25
Initial startup: generators w/auto control only................... 25
Restoring residual magnetism/fi eld fl ashing.....................26
Continuous operation....................................................... 27
Idling................................................................................. 27
Parallel operation.............................................................. 27
Notice: Because of rapid changes in
designs and processes and the variability of
Kato Engineering’s products, information in
this manual must not be regarded as binding
and is subject to change without notice.
The image on the front cover is representa-
tive only. Several variations are available
within the range of generators covered
within this manual.
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