Generac Power Systems MAC400HC, Owner'S Manual

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12 Owner’s Manual for Flameless Heat Cart
Operation
Ducting Guidelines
• Place ducting in desired configuration before oper-
ating unit.
• Tightly secure ducting ends to the unit and the air
craft.
• Avoid sharp bends or 90° turns in the ducting.
• Use only the necessary length of ducting required;
do not exceed maximum length.
• Verify the ducting is not in a high traffic area, and
will not impede workers or other machinery. Care
should be taken to eliminate the need to step or
climb over ducting.
• DO NOT place ducting over combustible materials.
• DO NOT place ducting over surfaces that may
damage it or reduce performance, such as water,
sharp rocks or glass, electrical wiring, piping, etc.
•
DO NOT place or drape anything over ducting,
such as covers, insulation, blankets or cloth, elec-
trical wires, etc.
Engine and Heater Startup
1. Complete the Pre-Start Checklist .
2. Close all access doors.
NOTE: All doors on the unit must be closed when oper-
ating.
3. Raise tow bar to engage parking brake.
4. See Figure 3-1 . Turn ignition key to ON. The
screen displays “Engine Preheat”.
Figure 3-1. Engine Preheat
5. See Figure 3-2 . Wait approximately five seconds
for fuel pump to build pressure. Turn ignition key to
START when the screen displays “Start Engine”.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Do not remove ducting until all air
pressure has been emptied from hose duct.
Failure to do so could result in severe injury.
(000288)
(000108)
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Crushing hazard. Verify parking brake is properly
secured and unit is on level ground. An unsecured
unit could suddenly roll or move, and could result in
death, serious injury, or equipment damage. (000352)
CAUTION
(000291)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
(000229)
Equipment or property damage. Do not block air
intake or restrict proper air flow. Doing so could
result in unsafe operation or damage to unit.
CAUTION
(000289)
Equipment damage. Do not use starting aids in the
engine air intake system. Such aids can cause
immediate engine damage.
CAUTION
(000290)
Equipment damage. Do not cover unit during
operation. All ducting ports must remain open
even if not being used. Failure to do so will
result in equipment damage.
001580
CAUTION
(000230)
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.