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4 USING THE GENERATOR
4.1 P
RELIMINARY
CHECKS
Before beginning with any starting procedure, it is
extremely important to become «familiar» with the
generator and its controls. Furthermore, a visual
inspection must be carried out on the machine and the
installation.
Any source of potential or real danger must be eliminated
before proceeding.
- Identify the position of the emergency stop buttons,
switches and other emergency systems on the generator.
- Learn the special emergency procedures relative to the
installation in question.
- Identify the position of the fire extinguisher or other
protection and emergency devices and learn their
functioning.
- Identify any sources of danger such as fuel, engine oil
or acid solution leaks, condensate in the drip caps, high
voltage, high pressure.
- Ensure that the generator is clean and that the
surrounding areas are clean and free of obstacles.
- Check that there are no obstructions in the inlets and
ventilation ducts.
- Check that the exhaust pipe is not oriented against
obstacles, or make sure that these are at least two
metres away.
- Check that the earth connection has been carried out
properly.
At first starting of the generator, after having done any
type of maintenance work, it is always good practice to
check:
- the oil level by means of the dipstick (paragraph
"maintenance");
- that all the electrical utilities are off so that the
generator is not started on load;
- that the fuel pipes are undamaged and properly
connected;
- that there are no electrical connections in a bad state.
4.2 B
ATTERY
The generator is supplied with a battery without acid
(ref.1).
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid,
extremely harmful to the skin.
Do not cause short-circuits by placing keys or tools
on the batteries or on the cable fittings.
Have the battery activated by staff prepared with
sulphuric acid for batteries and the appropriate tools.
- Do not disconnect the battery when the generator is
running; the battery charger alternator and the
electronic equipment may irreparably be damaged.
- R / - polarity when connecting; failing this
will cause a short-circuit when starting, which will
irremediably damage the electronic equipment.
The terminals and the connections
must always be maintained dry and clean; to prevent
oxidation, clean and smear the terminals with a film
of vaseline.
4.3 S
TARTING
Before starting the generator check that all the utilities
are off to prevent putting the still cold engine under
stress.
Proceed with starting by turning the START key ( ref.1)
clockwise by one click (to the ON position). Then turn
the ignition key to START and release it only when the
engine has started, taking care not to exceed more than
5 seconds for each attempt.
All the protections will be activated when starting the
generator and in case of malfunctioning, the generator is
stopped.
4.4 U
SING
THE
GENERATOR
Before powering any utility, leave the engine to run
without applied load for at least five minutes so that it
gradually reaches the operating temperature. This will
guarantee longer life of the engine and eliminate the risk
of seizures.
The available power is as indicated on the adhesive label
carrying the technical characteristics / fixed on the
machine and shown in detail in the table of technical
characteristics paragraph 2.4.
