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1. INTRODUCTION
Aksa Generating set is designed to be commissioned, when delivered,
as soon as the necessary cooling water, antifreeze, fuel, lubrication
oil and fully charged battery are provided.
With its long years of experience, Aksa manufactures efficient,
reliable and quality generating set.
This operating and maintenance manual is prepared to assist the
operator in operation and maintenance of the generating set.
Observing the advices and rules in this manual will ensure that the
generating set operates in maximum performance and efficiency
for a long time.
1.1 Generating Set Label and Serial Number
Care should be taken to perform more frequent maintenance in
dirty and dusty environments in order to keep the generating set
in good working condition.
Necessary adjustments and repairs should be made only by authorized
and qualified persons.
Each generating set has a model and a serial number indicated on
a label on the base frame. This plate also indicates the manufacturing
date, voltage, current, power in kVA and kW, frequency, power
factor and weight of the generating set. These datas are necessary
in spare part orders, for warranty validity and for service calls.
1.2 Engine Identification
An identification label is affixed to the right side of th engine on
the rocker cover when looking at the engine from the flywheel
end... (The engine serial number is also stamped into the left side
of the cylinder block near the engine flywheel.) The label contains
the engine model number (i.e. 4.3L, 5.7L, etc) and a serial number
which identifies the engine from other
GM
Powertrain
engines
provided by Power Solutions, Inc. The engine and/or ordering
replacement service parts.
2. SAFETY
2.1 General
The generating set is designed to be safe when used in the correct
manner. However responsibility for safety rests with the personnel
who install, use and maintain the set. If the following safety
precautions are followed, the possibility of accidents will be
minimized. Before performing any procedure or operating technique,
it is up to the user to ensure that it is safe. The generating set
should only be operated by personnel who are authorized and
trained.
WARNING
! Read and understand all safety precautions and warnings before
operating or performing maintenance on the generating set.
! Failure to follow the instructions, procedures, and safety
precautions in this manual may increase the possibity of accidents
and injuries.
! Do not attempt to operate the generating set with a known
unsafe condition.
! If the generating set is unsafe, put danger notices and disconnect
the battery negative (-) lead so that it cannot be started until
the condition is corrected.
! Disconnect the battery negative (-) lead prior to attempting any
repairs or cleaning inside the enclosure.
! Install and operate this generating set only in full compliance
with relevant National, Local, or Federal Codes, Standards or
other requirements.
! Do not allow skin contact with fuel, oil, coolant and other
chemicals for al long time.
! Lower the air, water and oil pressure of the genset before
starting any repairs.
! Do not attempt to repair or operate the genset, wearing a tom
protective cloth.
! Do not remove the radiator filler cap until the coolant has cooled.
! Gas dedection equipment must be installed inside of (open type)
generating set room.
! If the gas leakage dedection equipment doesnt connect to safety
system that you never run the genset.
! Natural gas leakage dedection equipment must be installed on
the ceiling. LPG gas leakage dedection equipment must be installed
near the ground.
