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alpha series lWa/lWX genset operators' handbook

1.2 safety syMbols

Take note of, and be familiar with, the 

ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister Petter 

Power Systems, shown in figure 1.2.

1.3 Cautions and Warnings

When  a  diesel  engine  is  being 

serviced there are risks that must be 

avoided.  If  you  do  not  take  proper 

safety precautions you may be injured 

or  killed,  or  the  product  may  be 

damaged.  Warning  messages  are 

used throughout this publication to alert 

you, as follows:

 Caution

This  caution  draws  attention  to 

special instructions or procedures 

which, if not correctly followed, can 

result in damage to, or destruction 

of, equipment.

 Warning

A warning with this type of text draws 

attention to special instructions or 

procedures  which,  if  not  correctly 

followed,  can  result  in  personal 

injury.

 Warning

A  WARNING  SYMBOL  WITH  THIS 

TYPE OF TEXT DRAWS ATTENTION 

TO  SPECIAL  INSTRUCTIONS  OR 

PROCE DURES  WHICH,  IF  NOT 

CORRECTLY  FOLLOWED,  CAN 

RESULT  IN  SEVERE  PERSONAL 

INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.

1.4 general preCautions

 Warning

Before your generating set can be 

used it must be correctly installed by 

qualified engineers. See Appendix: 

Installation and Commissioning.

1.2. The ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister Petter Power Systems

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ALPHA SERIES LWA/LWX GENSET OPERATORS' HANDBOOK

1.2  SAFETY SYMBOLS

Take  note  of,  and  be  familiar  with, 

the ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister 

Petter, shown in fi gure 1.2.

1.3 CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

When  a  diesel  engine  is  being 

serviced there are risks that must be 

avoided.  If  you  do  not  take  proper 

 safety  precautions you may be injured 

or  killed,  or  the  product  may  be 

damaged.  Warning  messages  are 

used throughout this publication to alert 

you, as follows:

 CAUTION

This  caution  draws  attention  to 

special instructions or procedures 

which, if not correctly followed, can 

result in damage to, or destruction 

of, equipment.

1.2. The ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister Petter

 WARNING

A warning with this type of text draws 

attention to special instructions or 

procedures  which,  if  not  correctly 

followed,  can  result  in  personal 

injury.

 WARNING

A  WARNING  SYMBOL  WITH  THIS 

TYPE OF TEXT DRAWS ATTENTION 

TO  SPECIAL  INSTRUCTIONS  OR 

PROCE DURES  WHICH,  IF  NOT 

CORRECTLY  FOLLOWED,  CAN 

RESULT  IN  SEVERE  PERSONAL 

INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.

1.4 GENERAL  PRECAUTIONS

 WARNING

Before your generating set can be 

used it must be correctly installed by 

qualifi ed engineers. See Appendix: 

Installation and Commissioning.

Summary of Contents for alpha Series

Page 1: ...P027 10623 lWA LWX Generating Set Operators Handbook ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS alpha series ...

Page 2: ...operators handbooks is based upon results obtained from tests carried out at the place of manufacture This Company does not guarantee that the same results will be obtained elsewhere under different conditions Parts that have not been approved by the Lister Petter Power Systems organisation cannot be relied upon for correct material dimensions or finish The Company cannot therefore be held respons...

Page 3: ...odule 9 3 The Control System 19 4 Standard Electric Start Sets 21 5 Automatic Mains Failure Sets 23 6 Dummy Load 25 7 Long Run Sets 26 8 Routine Maintenance 28 9 Troubleshooting 28 10 Replacement Parts 29 Appendix 1 Installation and Commissioning 30 Appendix 2 List of Drawings 32 ...

Page 4: ...10 LPW2 1500 1800 LWA 15 LPW3 1500 1800 LWA 20 LPW4 1500 1800 LWA 27 LPWT4 1500 1800 LWA 14 LPW2 3000 3600 LWA 22 LPW3 3000 3600 LWA 30 LPW4 3000 3600 LWA 41 LPWT4 3000 LWX 13 LPWX2 1500 1800 LWX 20 LPWX3 1500 1800 LWX 27 LPWX4 1500 1800 LWX 30 LPWXT4 1500 1800 Model designation ...

Page 5: ...do The generating set nameplate defines the performance of the complete generating set and its limits An example of a generating set serial number is 11 12345 G LPW4 22 6 which is interpreted as follows 11 Year of manufacture code 12345 Consecutive number of genset G Lister Petter Power Systems diesel genset LPW4 Engine model 2 Starting mode 2 electric start 2 Electrical output mode 2 3 phase 4 wi...

Page 6: ...d engineers See Appendix Installation and Commissioning 1 2 The ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister Petter Power Systems 6 ALPHA SERIES LWA LWX GENSET OPERATORS HANDBOOK 1 2 SAFETY SYMBOLS Take note of and be familiar with the ISO 8999 symbols used by Lister Petter shown in figure 1 2 1 3 CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS When a diesel engine is being serviced there are risks that must be avoided If you do not tak...

Page 7: ...ut inside control or contactor cubicles they must be isolated from bothAC and DC supplies 1 5 Preparing the Battery If batteries are supplied they can be supplied wet or dry charged Wet batteries need to be charged Dry charged batteries can normally be used for operation after filling with battery acid without initial charging WARNING Battery electrolyte is corrosive Batteries must be handled with...

Page 8: ...em with petroleum jelly Do not allow metal objects to short circuit the cells Take special care when using spanners near a battery WARNING Never allow battery cells to become short circuited by metal objects Severe burns and electric shock can result 1 6 Using this Handbook Refer to the table of contents page 3 to find the section you need It is recommended that the individual steps contained in t...

Page 9: ...andtoindicateoperational status and fault conditions Front panel mounted push buttons provideAutomatic Manual Start Stop Reset Lamp Test and Display Scroll facilities It monitors various engine and generator parameters Under out of limit conditions it will either show a warning alarm or shut the engine down indicated by a LCD symbol or LED display Figure 2 1 Typical Control Module ...

Page 10: ...10 Alpha SERIES LWA LWX genset operators handbook 2 2 Controls and indicators Figure 2 1 Electric Start Control Module Figure 2 2 Typical AMF Control Module ...

Page 11: ...ins AMF 13 Connect to mains LED 14 Test mode button 15 Mains available LED 2 3 VIEWING THE INSTRUMENTS At power up the display will show the software version and then show the default screen which will display Generator Voltage It is possible to scroll to display the different pages of information by repeatedly operating the next previous page buttons The contents of each information page is shown...

Page 12: ...en the event log is displayed the icon in the alarm icon area indicates the alarm type at that position of the event log The hours run at the time of the alarm shows in the instrumentation area The bottom right icon indicates the current mode as normal Example of Auxiliary Input Shutdown Alarm see Figure 2 4 Note display may vary depending on control module Controls Stop Reset This button places t...

Page 13: ... cooling timer as necessary The module will then await the next start event 2 4 1 TEST DSE7x20 only This button places the module into its Test mode This allows an on load test of the generator Once in Test mode the module will respond to the start button start the engine and run on load 2 4 2 START This button is only active in STOP RESET or MANUAL mode Pressing this button in manual or test mode...

Page 14: ... expired either on or off load The animation rate is reduced when running in idle mode Front Panel Editor Appears when the unit is in the front panel editor 2 5 MODULE DISPLAY The display is segmented into areas for instrumentation units alarm icons and various other icons Inst Icon Instrumentation Units Alarm Icon Active config event index Instrumentation Units Mode Icon Instrumentation Units 2 5...

Page 15: ...ails Generator Used for generator voltage and generator frequency Mains Used for mains voltages and mains frequency Engine Speed Engine speed instrumentation screen Hours Run Hours run instrumentation screen Battery Voltage Battery voltage instrumentation screen Engine Temperature Coolant temperature instrumentation screen Oil Pressure Oil pressure instrumentation screen Flexible sensor Flexible s...

Page 16: ... volts setting level for the duration of the low battery volts timer Charge Alternator Failure The auxiliary charge alternator voltage is low as measured from the W L terminal Digital Input A D Auxiliary Digital inputs can be user configured as Digital inputs and will display the relevant icon Analogue Input A C Auxiliary Analogue inputs can be user configured as Digital inputs and will display th...

Page 17: ... Clear the alarm and remove the fault then press Stop Reset to reset the module Display Reason Digital Input A D Auxiliary Digital inputs can be user configured as Digital inputs and will display the relevant icon Analogue Input A C Auxiliary Analogue inputs can be user configured as Digital inputs and will display the relevant icon Emergency Stop The emergency stop button has been depressed This ...

Page 18: ... engine speed has exceeded the pre set trip Under Frequency Shutdown Thegeneratoroutputfrequencyhasfallenbelowthepresetlevel Under Speed Shutdown The engine speed has fallen below the pre set trip after the Safety On timer has expired Temperature Sensor Open Circuit Temperature sensor has been detected as being open circuit Oil Pressure Sensor Open Circuit Oil pressure sensor has been detected as ...

Page 19: ... or 2 2 3 1 CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES The set mounted control system features Automatic engine control module Emergency stop button open sets only DC control switch EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON OPEN SETS ONLY CONTROL MODULE AC CIRCUIT BREAKER DC CONTROL SWITCH DC CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 3 1 Control Cubicle Figure 3 2 AMF Control Cubicle EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON OPEN SETS ONLY INDICATOR LAMPS Figure 3 1 Control...

Page 20: ...ndard on AMF optional on electric start 3 2 The Control Module The control module is used to start and stop the engine either manually or automatically and to indicate operational status and fault conditions Instructions as to its specific use are given in the following two chapters 3 2 1 Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators are illustrated and labelled in Figure 3 1 and 3 2 In both...

Page 21: ... DC control switch to the on position 3 Press the manual mode button on the control module An LED indicator by the side of the button will illuminate 4 Press the start button on the control module On LPWT4 sets there will be a ten second pre heat period 5 The generating set will start and run up to speed and voltage 6 When the generator available LED illuminates the set can be connected to the loa...

Page 22: ...emote contact and after a short delay plus a further ten second pre heat period LPWT4 only the set will start and run up to speed and voltage 4 When the set is ready the generator available LED illuminates and the 12V DC signal becomes available at B7 and B8 At this point the load can be connected to the generating set 4 4 2 Monitoring Electrical outputs and engine conditions can be monitored on t...

Page 23: ... button is fitted to the control cubicle open sets only On housed sets an emergency stop button is fitted externally on the housing Operation of the emergency stop button will initiate a controlled shutdown Any attempt to restart the set will be prevented until the emergency stop device has been reset 5 2 Automatic Operation WARNING Automatic sets can start without warning Keep clear of the set at...

Page 24: ...button on the control module An LED indicator by the side of the button will illuminate 3 Press the start button on the control module On LPWT4 sets there will be a ten secondpreheatperiod Thegenerating set will then start and run up to speed and voltage It will automatically connect to the load circuit if the mains utility supply has failed Otherwise it will run off load 5 3 2 Stopping 1 Press th...

Page 25: ...ntrol module fitted in the genset control panel When the genset is started the Control module will monitor the load and control when the dummy load is required If the load level is below the trip setting for the duration of the trip delay initially set to 10 minutes then the dummy load control is activated If the load level rises above the return setting for the duration of the return delay initia...

Page 26: ...LWA LWX GENSET OPERATORS HANDBOOK 7 LONG RUN SETS 7 1 FEATURES Long run sets have the following standard features Available in either Electric start and AMF control systems Fabricated steel base frame with anti vibration mountings Lister Petter water cooled engine close coupled to a brushless alternator 55 litre steel fabricated lube oil tank in place of standard fuel tank Starter battery and lead...

Page 27: ...e engine with the fuel control solenoid de energised for 15 seconds The engine may then be started 7 2 6 Once the engine has obtained operating speed apply 75 load and run for 100hrs This exercise is essential to ensure that the engine is run in prior to commissioning It also necessary as this will reduce the future risk of problems linked to light load running 7 2 7 On completion of the 100 hours...

Page 28: ...d The alternator manufacturer s manual is provided for use only by specialised personnel employed to undertake maintenance work on the alternator 8 4 Battery Tokeepterminalsandconnectionsfree from corrosion coat with petroleum jelly or other suitable protective Also refer to 1 5 Preparing the Battery WARNING Battery electrolyte is corrosive and must not be splashed on your skin Batteries must be h...

Page 29: ...41 is available from Lister Petter Power Systems or your local distributor 10 Replacement Parts 10 3 Alternator Parts Consult Lister Petter Power Systems see 10 5 10 4 Cubicle Parts Consult Lister Petter Power Systems see 10 5 10 5 Contacting Lister Petter Power Systems We are confident that you will obtain excellent safe service from your generating set To achieve this however it is important tha...

Page 30: ... the installation is indoors ensure that combustion and cooling air inlets and hot air outlets are provided with adequate ventilation Heat from the engine must be expelled from the building otherwise the engine can become damaged due to overheating 6 Exhaust fumes are dangerous Ensure that the fumes are safely piped to the outside of the building WARNING DO NOT BREATHE EXHAUST GASESAS THEYCONTAIN ...

Page 31: ...ly charged and serviceable that the engine coolant level is correct and that the engine has the correct quantity of the correct lubricating oil see the Engine Operators Handbook 3 Ensure that the battery connections are secure Make the final battery connection only when everything is ready for the first start connecting the negative battery terminal last 4 Before starting read the safety section i...

Page 32: ...pen 084 27410 LPWT4 LPWXT4 dummy load acoustic 084 27411 LPWT4 LPWXT4 battery charger open 084 27412 LPWT4 LPWXT4 battery charger acoustic 084 27413 LPWT4 LPWXT4 battery charger dummy load open 084 27414 LPWT4 LPWXT4 battery charger dummy load acoustic 084 27415 LPWS T open 084 27420 LPWS T acoustic 084 27421 LPWS T dummy load open 084 27422 LPWS T dummy load acoustic 084 27423 LPWS T battery char...

Page 33: ...4 LPWXT4 open 084 27416 LPWT4 LPWXT4 acoustic 084 27417 LPWT4 LPWXT4 dummy load open 084 27418 LPWT4 LPWXT4 dummy load acoustic 084 27419 LPWS T open 084 27428 LPWS T acoustic 084 27429 LPWS T dummy load open 084 27430 LPWS T dummy load acoustic 084 27431 ...

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