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GPP ELECTROFISHER
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© 2014 Smith-Root, Inc. Vancouver, WA - USA • 07290 GPP Shore Manual - Rev. 13
CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................3
Unpacking
......................................................................... 4
Choosing a Location
..................................................... 4
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
........................................................5
Power Supply Controls
.................................................5
Electrofisher Controls
................................................... 6
GPP Display
.......................................................................7
Operating Procedure
.....................................................8
Operating Limits
............................................................. 9
Maintenance
....................................................................10
Basic Troubleshooting
.................................................. 11
Specifications
................................................................. 12
Parts List
........................................................................... 13
Fan Kit/Engine Anti-Vibration Mounting
.............14
Generator Anti-Vibration Mounting
.......................14
SAFETY
Contents: Electrofishing Safety & Principles ...... 17
Safety
................................................................................. 17
Electrofishing Safety
.................................................... 18
Planning For Safety
......................................................19
Backpack Safety
............................................................19
Boat Safety
......................................................................19
Do’s & Don’ts
.................................................................19
ELECTROFISHING
Introduction to Electrofishing .................................20
Types of Current
........................................................... 22
Electrode Design
.......................................................... 23
Field Techniques
...........................................................26
References
..................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING
Procedure 1: 12 AC Voltages (all models) ..... 29
Procedure 2: Continuity & AC Output ........ 30
Procedure 3: Connections, brushes
..............31
Procedure 4: Check Rotor Windings
...........32
Procedure 5: Stator Windings, Exciters
......33
Procedure 6: Test GPP Control Box
............ 34
Procedure 7: Test GPP Control Box
.............35
Procedure 8: Flashing the Rotor
.................. 36
Procedure 9: Build a Test Load ...............................37
2.5 & 5.0 GPP Generator Stator Wiring ......38
7.5 GPP Generator Stator Wiring
................. 39
9.0 GPP Generator Stator Wiring
................40