Mastervolt Whisper 12 - Operation; General Operation Procedures; Summarised Operating Instructions

20 November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN
3 OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
The generating set is operational after full installation and
filling up with: fuel, engine lubricating oil and cooling li-
quid, filling the starter battery with acid, and connecting
the battery to earth.
3.2 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily use)
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check oil level (refer to fig. 12).
2 Check cooling system (coolant levels).
3 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source switch "OFF", or
switch off all consumers in the usual way. If a MAS-
TERSWITCH is installed, this is operating automati-
cally.
4 Switch on battery switch (when installed).
5 Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
Push the start button to initiate the full automatic
starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on
the display.
In operation checks:
1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration
2 Check the voltage
3 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source generator. If a
MASTERSWITCH is installed, this is operating auto-
matically.
4 Before loading the generating set up to maximum,
have it run warm. Continuous load should be restric-
ted to 70 % of maximum load.
Stopping generator:
1 Switch off all electrical devices (consumers). If the
generating set has been running under full load for a
longer period, do not shut it down abruptly. Reduce
the electrical load to about 30% of the rated load and
let it run for approx. 5 minutes.
2 Press the STOP button.
3 Switch to another 230V power source, if available. If
a Masterswitch is installed, this is done automatically.
3.2.2 Extended operating instructions
Check when starting the first time or after a longer period
of rest:
1 If there is any damage caused by transport or instal-
lation.
2 Check if installation conforms with the installation
instructions.
3 Ensure the generating set is free to turn without ob-
struction.
4 Check all hoses and hose connections for leaks.
5 Check all cables and cable end terminal connections.
6 Check the engine and generator mounting bolts.
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check engine oil level.
The generator switches off in the event of insufficient
oil-pressure. Even when the oil level is too low the oil
pressure can be high enough. Do not run the
generator with the oil below the lowest mark, because
a smaller volume of oil will become contaminated
considerably quicker than a larger volume. Therefore
we recommend daily oil-checks.
Check oil level prior to starting the engine, or at least
5 minutes after the engine has stopped.
2 Check coolant in both expansion tanks
3 Check for leakage’s.
4 If no MASTERSWITCH is used: Switch main Power
Source Selector switch to "OFF" or switch off all de-
vices.
5 Switch on the battery switch.
1
2
1 Max. oil level;
2 Min. oil level.
Fig. 12.