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VOLTAGE IS
FLUCTUATING
Incorrect Speed
Unstable Speed
Voltage Regulator Stability
Defective / Loose
Connections
Defective Diodes, Surge
Suppressor or Generator
Windings
Remote Voltage Adjust
Defective Regulator
Verify speed with tachometer or
frequency meter.
Verify governor stability.
Adjust regulator stability.
Refer to regulator manual.
Inspect all wiring for loose or dirty
connections.
Test generator with constant
excitation (12-volt battery test).
Check operation. Refer to regulator
manual.
Replace regulator. Refer to
regulator manual.
OPERATES
SATISFACTORILY
WHEN COLD, BUT
SHUTS DOWN WHEN
WARM
Regulator Shutdown on
Over
Temperature
Correct cooling problems. Refer to
regulator manual.
BUILDS VOLTAGE
FROM STARTUP,THEN
GOES TO LOW
(RESIDUAL) VOLTAGE
Regulator Protective
Circuit is Operating
Check indicators on regulator.
Correct problems and adjust as
required. Refer to regulator manual.
EQUIPMENT RUNS
NORMALLY ON UTILITY
POWER, BUT WILL NOT
RUN ON GENERATOR
SET
Voltage Waveform is
Distorted
Analyze load. Excessive SCR
(Thyristor) loading will cause
distortion. Some equipment may be
sensitive to distorted waveforms.
Refer to Marathon Electric.