Using the generator
GE 4000 LDS/GS
GE 4500 HSX
REV.0-06/04
M
37.1
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTOR SWITCH
The high-sensitivity ground fault interruptor
switch [G.F.I.] (30mA) (D), guarantees pro-
tection against indirect contacts due to faulty
ground currents .
When the G.F.I. switch picks up a faulty ground
current that is higher than 30mA, it intervenes
by immediately cutting off tension to the AC
sockets.
In case of intervention by this protec-
tion feature, reset the G.F.I. switch,
bringing the lever to the ON position.
In case of another intervention, verify
that no faulty tools are connected,
or replace the G.F.I. switch with another of
matching specifications and/or contact the
Service Department.
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Notes: verify the operation of the G.F.I.
switch at least once a month by pressing the
TEST button.
The generator must be running and the diffe-
rential lever in the ON position.
It is dangerous to handle a lead battery; follow
the procedures outlined on page M25.
WARNING
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GENERATION IN C.C. (Continuous Current)
Maximum power in c.c.:
P = 120W - V= 12V AC
I = 10A
Generation in c.c. is mainly used to recharge
lead batteries.
- Verify that the battery to be charged is not a
dry battery, and that it is 12V c.c.
- Position the generator and battery on a flat
surface and distant from one another.
- Connect the battery recharge cables one at
a time, avoiding accidental contacts between
them.
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Note: use cables with a minimum section of
6 mm
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- Start the motor.
- Once recharging is complete, proceed in
opposite sequence, switching off the motor
and disconnecting the cables, etc.
THERMOPROTECTION
The 12V c.c. output is protected against overlo-
ads by the thermoprotection device (59).
When current is exceeded, the protection fe-
ature intervenes to cut off tension to the c.c.
terminals (Q4).
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Notes: the intervention of the thermopro-
tection feature is not instantaneous, but reacts
according to an overcurrent/time characteristic,
whereby the greater the overcurrent the quicker
the intervention.
In case of intervention by the protection feature,
verify that:
- the c.c. terminal /battery connections respect
the polarities;
- the battery is not faulty or has a short-circuited
element;
- the battery level is not too low, with the con-
sequent recharge current being too high.
Eliminate the cause and wait a few minutes to
allow the thermoprotection
to cool down.
Reset the protection featu-
re by pressing the central pole. If the protection
should intervene once more, replace it with
another one with matching intervention cur-
rent specifications and/or contact the Service
Department.
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PUSH TO
RESET
