2. Important information
2.1 Release note
This manual is to instruct you how to operate and maintain/service Kipor
generator sets in a proper way. Please read the manual and main technical
parameters to ensure your correct operation of the generator set and keep it run
in best condition as well as quick troubleshooting. Any questions and suggestions
about this manual are welcome to contact us or our agents.
Please note that as our products are improving, general items in this manual may
be different from real products, please service your generator set as stated in the
Instructions packed with the generator set.
2.2 Safety precautions
Warning:
2.2.1. To prevent fire
Do not refill fuel when engine is running.
Wipe off spilt fuel with a clean cloth. Keep flammable/ explosive materials away
from generator set.
Run generator set at least 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment
and keep good ventilation.
Run generator set at a horizontal level.
Do not put generator set in a room when it is still hot.
2.2.2 To avoid inhaling exhaust gas
Exhaust gas contains poisonous monoxide which is harmful to health.
Don not run generator set at a poky or poorly-ventilated place. Sufficient
ventilation facility must be available if generator is running in a room.
2.2.3 To avoid injuries
When generator set is running, do not have your head, hands, foot etc. close to
rotating parts or exhaust port of hot parts, otherwise you may be burnt or hurt.
Do not touch muffler or hot parts immediately after generator set stops.
Do not touch generator case during its operation.
2.2.4 Electric shock, short circuit
Do not touch generator set with wet hands, otherwise, electric shock or circuit
may happen. Kipor diesel generator sets are not rainproof, so please protect your
generator set from rain, snow and water. Running at wet place may cause short
circuit or electric shock.
Please connect ground wire for your generator to avoid electric shock. There is a
thick and long ground wire between panel ground terminal and the ground,
please ensure resistance of the ground wire is below 20 .
Do not connect any load to generator set before it starts, otherwise, the load may
move suddenly when the generator set starts and cause injuries. Do disconnect
the load before start the generator set.
For most equipment, starting power is bigger than the power at normal
operation.
Do not excess current limit of the receptacle.
Do not connect your generator set to circuit of utility power, for the difference
of output frequency and voltage will damage your appliances and generator set.
2.3 Significance of proper servicing
Proper maintenance is critical to personal safety of the operator and reliability of
the generator set. Any mistake or oversight of the maintenance man may cause
generator set failure, engine damage and/or physical injuries.
Improper servicing may cause dangers and lead to
serious injuries or even deaths. Please do follow the
operation procedures and safety precuations stated in
this manual.
Some of the most important precaustions are given below. However, we can not
warn you of all possible hazards. You yourself are to decide whether a given
maintenance task can be performed.
Failure to follow maintenance instructions and
precautions may cause serious injuries or even deaths.
Please do follow the operation procedures and safety
precuations stated in this manual.
2.4 Important safety precautions
Make sure you have a basic and complete understanding of safe operations.
Please wear proper work clothes and equipped with proper safety facility. Please
keep the following in mind when performing maintenance and repair:
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