Baldor DG Series, Operator'S Manual

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Preferred Method
A. With the generator set stopped, remove the generator's end cover and locate the set
of three posts on the rotor plate at the tail end of the rotor (there will be a wire
wrapped around the center post and the left hand post).
B. Using a 12 VDC battery, touch the positive battery lead to the center post while
touching the negative battery lead to the right hand post. Allow the battery to remain
across these posts for 2 seconds.
C. Replace the end cover and start the unit.
Alternate
Method
With the generator running and the end cover removed, momentarily connect a 12 VDC
battery across the capacitor's terminals for a fraction of a second. (Having the battery
across the capacitor longer than a fraction of a second may damage the windings of the
generator). Stop the unit after doing this and replace the end cover. If you still have no
output, look for other reasons or contact the Technical Support Department at Baldor
Generators. (920-236-4200).
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN USING THE ALTERNATE METHOD FOR
FLASHING THE GENERATOR AS YOU WILL BE WORKING AROUND FAST,
ROTATING COMPONENTS ALONG WITH LIVE WIRES AND BARE CONNECTIONS.
LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Possible Problems:
1. Generator speed too slow . If the generator is turning too slow, the generator set will
produce low or no output voltage. Make sure the generator is turning at the speed specified
on the nameplate.
2.
Broken wires or loose connections. Broken wires or loose connections can cause the
generator set to have low or no output voltage. Check all wiring for broken wires and
bad/loose connections.
HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Possible Problems:
1. Generator speed too fast. If the generator is turning too fast the generator set will produce
high output voltage. Make sure the generator is turning at the speed specified on the
nameplate.
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