14 PG-E-Series | Version 2.15
Commissioning
7.3 Set up
- The generator must be placed at least 2 meters from
buildings and other combustible materials.
- To ensure adequate cooling, maintenance and re-
pair, the required clearance to the sides and above
the generator should be at least 1 meter.
- Always keep exhaust fumes away from windows,
doors, ventilation inlets or other openings (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12: Placement the generator
8 Commissioning
WARNING!
Danger of life!
Failure to observe the following rules entails a risk of
injury for the operator and other persons.
- The operator must not work under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication and in case of tired-
ness or if suffering from an illness that impairs con-
centration.
- The generator must be operated by one person
only. Additional persons must keep out of the work
area during operation.
DANGER!
Risk of crushing!
Improper work on the generator may result in injury
to fingers and hands.
- Never reach into the generator during operation.
ATTENTION!
Starting the motor when the oil level is insufficient
can cause serious damage!
Check the fuel level: use only clean and warer-free
fuel.
The fuel is highly flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated environ-
ment with the motor switched off. Do not smoke
during refuelling and do not use an open fire.
Never work with the generator before the air filter has
been inserted, otherwise the service life of the motor
and generator will be reduce.
NOTE!
- Operate the generator in a clean, dry environment.
Do not expose the generator to excessive dust, dirt,
moisture or vapors.
- The cooling fins must not be clogged by foreign ob-
jects.
Use protective goggles!
Wear safety boots!
Wear protective clothes!
NOTE!
Before you put the generator into operation for the
first time, observe the following points.
- Make sure that the generator stands on a level, ho-
rizontal and stable surface.
- Make sure that no power consumer is connected to
the generator.
- The oil has a large influence on the performance
and service life of the motor. The motor's Operation
and Maintenance Manual lists the characteristics of
the oil and the ideal oil level for this generator.
- For petrol motor versions, the cold start choke must
be switched on.
- For generators with electric ignition, turn the ignition
key to the "START" position and release it as soon
as the motor has started.
- To start generators with pull starter, slowly pull out
the starting device until you feel resistance, then
pull jerkily.
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