.
BREAK~IN
PROCEDURE/DAILY
OPERATION
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
After
the generator
has
been
started,
check
for
proper
operation
and
then encourage a
fast
warm-up.Run
the
generator
between
20%
to
60%
of
full
load
for
the
first
10
hours.
'-"-
A
CAUTION:
·
Do.notattempt
to
brsa/c-ln
YDllT
gsnera-
tor
by
running
without
a
/tfad~
After
the
first I 0
hours
of
the
generators'
operation,
the
load
can
be
increased
to
the full'-load·rated output;then
periodically
vary
the
foad;
· · · ·
Avoid
qverl()~
~:all
tllJ1~,
An
9~6~
~s
signaledpy
_a·
smoky
eXhaust
withrc:do~
o~tput
vol~ge.and
rreqtiency.
Monitor
the
current beingdrawn·frc)tritb.e generator
and
keep
it
within the:genetattifS'tatirig.
Since
the
generator
opetates
at
1800
rpm
to
produce
60
h~,
or
atJ500to
produce
50
hertz, control of
the
generator's engine
break~inis
governed
by
the current
drawn.
from
the generator.
To
protect against
unintentional
overloading dfthe
generator,
.
the
generator's output
leads
should be
routed
through
a circuit
breaker that is
rated
at
the
rated output
of
the
ge11erat0r.
NOTE:
Be
aware
of
motor staningloads
<»Z(j
the
high
current drawn
required
for starling
fnf)tors'.
This
starting
amperage drawn
can
be $ to 5 tim¢s.normgl
riin,ning
amper-
age.
See
GENERATOR
INFOR°MA:Tl()_N
in.
this manual
CHECKLIST
Follow
this checklist each
day
before starting
your
generator.
a
R_ecord
the hourmeter readifig in
yoi.Jr
log
(engine
hours
relate
to
the maintenance
schedule)~
a
VISually
inspect
the
engine
for
fuel,
oil,
orwater
leaks.
II
Check the
oil
level
{dipstick).
a Check the coolant level
in
the coolant
recovery
tank.
a.
Check your
fuel
supply.
a
Check
the starting batteries·(weekly).
a Check
the
drive
belts
for wear and
proper
tension
(weekly).
a Check for
abnormal
noise such
as
knocking,
vibration
and
blow-by
sounds.
a Confirm exhaust
smoke:
When
the engine
is
cold
- White
Smoke.
When
the
engine
is
wann - almost
Smokeless.
When
the
engine
is
overloaded -
some
Black
Smoke.
NOTE:
Some
unstable
running may occur
in
a cold
engine,
This
condition
should abate as.normal operating
temperature
is
reached
and
loads
are
applied.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
operate
the
gsnerator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
gsnerator.
STOPPING
THE
GENERATOR
Remove
the
major
AC
loads
from
the
generator
one
at
a
time.
Allow the:generatortb.run for a few minutes.to stabilize
the
operating
temperature
and
press the STOP switch
down,
(see
CONTROL
PANELS).
NOTE:
After the first 50 hours
of
generator operation check
.
the
»14interuzn,ce
schedule for
the
50 hour service
check.
.
GENEllA.TOR·
ADJUsTIVJENTS
Once
the
generator
has been placed in
operation,
there
may
be governor
adjustments
required for engine speed
(hertz)
during
the
engine's break-in period (first
SO
hours) or
after
this
period
(see
ENGINE SPEED (HER1Z) ADJUSTMENT
under
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS. A
ne>-Ioad
voltage
adjust-
ment
rnay
also
be
required
in
conjunction
with
the
engine's
speed
adjustment
(see
GENERATIOR
INFORMATION).
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&
.GenilratOts
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