Baldor PG 6000 Installation & Operating Manual Download Page 11

Section 2
General Information

General Information  2‐1

MN2418

Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set.  This manual contains information you need to safely and efficiently
install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the
accuracy of its contents.  This manual describes only very basic engine information. A separate owner's manual for the
engine is supplied with this unit for your use. Please refer to the engine manual for information relative to engine
operation, maintenance, recommendations and additional safety warnings.
Copyright Baldor 

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 2006. All rights reserved. 

This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied or
reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Baldor Electric Company, Inc.
Baldor Generators have earned the reputation of being high quality and dependable. We take pride in this fact and
continue to keep our quality standards high on our list of priorities. We are also constantly researching new technological
ideas to determine if they could be used to make our generator sets even better.
Baldor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Baldor assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

Limited Warranty

Baldor will replace or repair free of charge any part or parts of the generator of their manufacture that are defective in
workmanship and materials for a period of time as set forth in the Warranty Period chart below. All Baldor products
requiring warranty service shall be transported or shipped freight pre-paid to a Baldor Generator repair facility.
Notification of the defect or problem, a description of the manner in which the Baldor generator is used, and the name,
address and telephone number of the customer requiring warranty service must be included. Baldor is not responsible for
removal and shipment of the Baldor product to the service center or for the reinstallation of the Baldor product upon its
return to the customer, or any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the defect, removal, reinstallation,
shipment or otherwise. Problems with Baldor products can be due to improper maintenance, faulty installation,
non-Baldor additions or modifications, or other problems not due to defects in Baldor workmanship or materials. If a
Baldor Generator repair facility determines that the problem with a Baldor product is not due to defects in Baldor
workmanship or materials, then the customer will be responsible for the cost of any necessary repairs. Genset engines
are covered under the engine manufacturers warranty. Proper engine maintenance is required. Any request for engine
warranty or repair should be made directly with the engine manufacturers warranty center. See engine manufacturers
data for applicable engine warranty periods and location of repair centers. This Limited Warranty and Service Policy
represents Baldor's sole and exclusive warranty obligation with respect to Baldor products. Baldor's liability to a customer
or any other person shall not exceed Baldor's sales price of the applicable Baldor product. BALDOR DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.

Warranty Period

Generator Series

Labor*

Parts

Portable Products  (Premier, Powerchief,

DG Series)

1 Year

3 Years

Towable Products (TS)

1 Year or 3,000 Hours

3 Years or 3,000 Hours

POW'R LITE Light Towers

1 Year or 3,000 Hours

3 Years or 3,000 Hours

Light Fixture, Lamps and Ballasts are excluded 

from any warranty coverage

3600 RPM Standby Systems

(Some AE Models)

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

3 Years or 1,000 Hours

1800 RPM Standby Systems

(Some AE Models, DLC, GLC)

1 Year or 3,000 Hours

3 Years or 3,000 Hours

Industrial Standby Systems

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

2 Years or 1,000 Hours

Industrial Prime Power Systems

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

International

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

1 Year or 1,000 Hours

*For products covered under labor coverage, travel expenses will be allowed up to 7 hours straight labor or 300 miles,
whichever occurs first, and only applies to permanently wired and mounted products (AE, DLC, GLC, IDLC).
You must save the purchase receipt.  Proof of purchase, date, serial number and model number will be required for all
portable and Towable products to qualify for any warranty consideration.
A start-up inspection form/warranty registration must be completed in its entirety and submitted to Baldor Generators
within 30 days of start-up to qualify for any warranty consideration, excluding: Portables, Towables and Light Towers.

Summary of Contents for PG 6000

Page 1: ...PG 6000 Generator Installation Operating Manual 8 06 MN2418...

Page 2: ...hemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories are known...

Page 3: ...3 1 Storage 3 1 Physical Location 3 2 Installation 3 2 Electrical Connections 3 2 Frame Ground Connection 3 3 Engine Oil 3 4 Recommended Engine Oil 3 4 Use of Electric Motor Loads 3 4 Optional Wheel K...

Page 4: ...ii Table of Contents MN2418...

Page 5: ...uipment at all times Keep non qualified personnel at a safe distance from this equipment Only qualified personnel familiar with the safe installation operation and maintenance of this device should at...

Page 6: ...should not be attempted Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation and operation of the generator are as described in this manual WARNING Be sure that you are complete...

Page 7: ...t whenever engine is running Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury Never operate electrical equipment while standing in water on wet ground or with wet hands feet or shoes or while barefo...

Page 8: ...extremities and cause serious or fatal injury WARNING Unauthorized modification of a generator set may make the unit unsafe for operation or may impair the operation of the unit Never start a generato...

Page 9: ...nk indoors or in an enclosed poorly ventilated area where gasoline fumes could reach an ignition source and cause an explosion Caution Statements Caution The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC duplex...

Page 10: ...1 6 Product Safety Information MN2418...

Page 11: ...nstallation shipment or otherwise Problems with Baldor products can be due to improper maintenance faulty installation non Baldor additions or modifications or other problems not due to defects in Bal...

Page 12: ...2 2 General Information MN2418...

Page 13: ...ad the following guidelines prior to storing the unit 1 Remove all fuel from the engine s fuel tank 2 Start the generator set and allow it to run out of fuel 3 Close all the fuel valves Note An altern...

Page 14: ...se severe illness or death Never breath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine Only run the engine outdoors where ventilation is plentiful Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorles...

Page 15: ...he generator to the load The gauge of the wire will depend on the distance to the load the permissible voltage drop at the load and the current required by the load If you are not sure of the gauge wi...

Page 16: ...ch more current amperes to start them than to keep them running Some motors particularly split phase motors are very difficult to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start them Repulsion in...

Page 17: ...censed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch Multiple receptacles may be used at the same time provided the total electrical load does not exceed the generators rated output 120Volts P...

Page 18: ...rope to snap back into the recoil housing Note If the engine does not start after several attempts smell for fuel near the air cleaner If there is a significant gasoline smell coming from the air clea...

Page 19: ...er s manual 4 Replace the spark plug s as is recommended by the engine manufacturer 5 Clean the cooling fins on the engine to keep the engine s heat dissipation potential at it s maximum 6 Inspect and...

Page 20: ...orque of terminals Replace worn bearing Low output voltage Low engine speed Excessive load High resistance connections connections will be warm or hot Shorted field Low power factor Check that the Aut...

Page 21: ...replacing a receptacle inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles If it is removed be sure to remove the brass tab from the replacement receptacle before it is installed Failure to re...

Page 22: ...A 2 PowerchiefR Series MN2418 Figure A 2 PG6000 Wiring Diagram...

Page 23: ...arranty on EVAP emission related parts is as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty...

Page 24: ...this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related...

Page 25: ...Baldor District Offices...

Page 26: ...he state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories are known to the state of Cal...

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