USER MANUAL FOR BEEM OUTDOORS, LLC. 20KW
SILENT STANDBY GENERATOR SET
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3. Exhaust color.
As long as the generator engine is running within the rated output range,
The exhaust will be colorless.
If the exhaust is dark grey or black when after running for 60 seconds or more, this is
an indication of a problem. Shut the engine down until the problem is corrected.
4. Other problems requiring shutting down the generator
You should shut down the engine if the following circumstances happen.
The engine speed is hunting ( inconsistently speeding up and down)
An abnormal noise is heard coming from the generator.
The engine exhaust suddenly turns dark grey or black.
The fault indicating light is illuminated.
VI. Shutting down the generator
Should a need occur to shut down the generator, shut down the electrical output first
by turning the circuit breaker to the “OFF” position and depress the reset key. This will
automatically shut the engine and generator down.
If engine coolant temperature is too high, DO NOT immediately turn off the engine
or the fuel switch to stop generator. Doing this could cause the coolant lines to burst do
to and increase in engine coolant temperature and line pressure.
VII. Generator Fuel Switch
After starting the generator, the engines and its exhaust muffler will become very hot.
During maintenance and inspection of the generator, avoid leaning against or touching
these until they have substantially cooled.
DO NOT switch the fuel types while the generator is running!
If you need to switch fuel types, closely follow the instructions below: