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Inspection before startup
After electrical connections have been made, perform the following
checks:
• Check all the connections to the electrical diagrams provided.
• Secure all covers and guards.
• Turn the rotor slowly with the appropriate starting mechanism (bar
the engine or fl ywheel) through one revolution to see if the rotor
turns freely.
• Check the bearings to see they are properly lubricated.
• Determine the direction of the engine rotation, and make sure that it
matches the rotation of the generator.
• Make sure the power requirements comply with the data on the
generator nameplate.
• Make sure that the engine-generator set is protected with an adequate
engine governor and against excessive overspeed.
• Make sure the output of the generator is protected with an overload
protection device, such as circuit breakers or fuses, sized in
accordance with national/international electrical code and local
electrical code standards. Fuses need to be sized using the lowest
possible current rating above the full-load current rating (115% of
rated current is commonly recommended).
Remove tools and other items from the vicinity of the generator.
N
TI
E: For speci
c lubrication
instructions, always refer to the bearing
lubrication sheet that came with your
manual or the lube plate on the generator.
Unauthorized lubricants may result in a
bearing failure
WARNING: Do not pry on the
generator fan blades. Blades can weaken
which could result in serious injury or death
from fl ying debris.
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