Northern Lights LX-E - Introduction; Safety Rules

OLXE 03/10
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Introduction
This manual describes procedures for operation,
maintenance, inspection and adjustment. It will help the
operator realize peak performance through effective,
economical and safe operation.
• Read this manual carefully BEFORE operating the
generator.
• Study this manual until proper operation becomes
personal habit.
• Operation, inspection, and maintenance should be
carried out carefully. Safety must be given the fi rst .
priority.
Safety Rules
• To insure years of trouble-free operation, the
specifi ed maintenance is important and should be
performed.
• Electrical equipment should always be kept
clean. Oil, dust, moisture and salt are all harmful
to genera tors.
• Be careful with electricity. Do not touch rotating
parts.
• Ambient Environmental Conditions
a) Gas: Do not use in an environment of corrosive
or fl ammable gas (gasoline, hydrogen sulfi de,
meth ane gas, etc.)
b) Sandy Dust: Do not use equipment in places
with excessive sand and dust.
c) Humidity: Do not use in very humid
environments for long periods of time.
d) Salt/Seawater: Protect your generator from
exposure to salt, water, and water vapor.
• Insulation Resistance and Dielectric: When
measuring insulation resistance and dielectric, be
sure to disconnect the AVR and rectifi er.
• Be sure that the regulator is shut off by switching the
CPR (circuit breaker) on the AVR to the off position
when the unit is run ning at less than rated speed, or
when the unit is to be run but no power generation is
required.
• Before starting your generator, be sure oper ating
conditions are safe.
• Ventilation: When selecting the installation site, be
sure that the area is well ventilated and that ambient
temperature does not exceed 40°C.
• Be sure to provide generator with cover and
protection when op erating outside.
LX-E Series AC generators are based on
BS 4999 part 20 and IEC34-5, IP22.