5. Preparation before operating the set
The inspections referred to in this section enable the electrical generator set to operate.
Specific skills are required to carry out these operations.
They must only be entrusted to personnel with the necessary skills.
Failure to follow these instructions in any way could result in malfunction or very serious accidents.
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5.1. Installation checks
• Check that the general recommendations from section "Installation" (ventilation, exhaust, connections, etc.) are followed.
• Carry out level checks (oil, coolant, diesel, battery).
• Ensure that the generating set is correctly earthed (earthing rod).
• Ensure that the electrical connections have been made properly.
• Ensure that the fuel connection has been made properly (valve position), if the generating set is equipped with the three-way valve
option enabling external supply.
5.2. Checks after starting the generating set
• Carry out the mechanical checks (oil pressure, water temperature, absence of noise, etc.).
• Carry out the electrical checks (voltage, current, frequency, rotary field, etc.).
• Carry out the safety checks (emergency shutdown, oil pressure, coolant temperature, etc.).
• Carry out the check on Normal/Emergency Inverter switching or coupling (if fitted).