MAINTENANCE
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Change in Fuel Quality
To maintain a constant output power, it is essential that the TEG be supplied
with a constant heating value fuel. Proceed with Routine Service.
If the above causes have been ruled out the TEG may require more than just
routine servicing. Keep the TEG operating for now and see the Troubleshooting
Section for guidance.
9.1.3
Routine Service
Basic annual servicing is all that is required unless other maintenance is indicated by the V
set
evaluation.
Follow these steps to perform a routine annual service:
1.
Stop the TEG and pause to let cool. See Startup and Shutdown Section 6.
2.
Drain the pressure regulator sediment bowl. See Draining the Sediment Bowl Section
9.2.1.
3.
Replace the fuel filter in the pressure regulator. See Fuel Filter Replacement Section
9.2.2.
4.
Check the fuel orifice for clogging and replace if necessary. See Fuel Orifice
Replacement Section 9.2.3.
5.
Remove any debris, sand or dust from the cooling fins, air lid screens and cabinet
interior. See Air Lid Screens Cleaning Section 9.3.1.
6.
Check all bolts and wire connections for tightness.
7.
Start the TEG. See Startup and Shutdown Section 6.
8.
Check V
set
, record and adjust if necessary. See Power Output Evaluation Section
9.
and Adjustment Section 8, as applicable. Record the final setup in the TEG
Performance Log before leaving site.
9.2
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
This text gives procedures for servicing the fuel system.
9.2.1
Draining the Sediment Bowl
Follow these steps to drain the regulator sediment bowl:
1.
Shut off the fuel supply to the TEG and allow to cool.
2.
Open the drain cock located on the underside of the TEG cabinet, any impurities will
drain through the cock. (Place empty container beneath drain cock to prevent spillage
inside the cabinet.)
3.
Close drain cock.
4.
Leak check the drain cock.
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