Nugen S10KS, Operator'S Maintenance Manual

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OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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DANGER:
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Before turning the Main Isolator (13) to “ON”, make sure all load circuit
breakers and switches are positioned to “OFF”. Failure to do so may cause
an electric shock to the operator.
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Do not touch any wires or connections when the generator is running, this
may result in serious injury or death.
5.3 Manual Start ‐ up
Carefully read the illustration on the control cabinet and control panel (PLC), then
proceed according to the following operation steps:
1. Set every circuit breaker and load switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the Main Isolator (17) , Circuit Breaker (15) , RCD/MCBs (18 , 19 and 20) , to the
“OFF” position.
3. Open the side access door and turn on the engine battery isolator switch, then
close the door.
4. Turn the Master Control Switch (9) to the “ON” position.
5. Select manual mode.
6. Press the START button (5) , the fuel solenoid is energised and after a one ‐ second
delay the starter motor will crank the engine for the duration of the crank timer
(preset on PLC, three attempts).
7. After the engine successfully starts, allow allow approximately five minutes for the
engine to warm.
8. Turn the Main Isolator (17) and Circuit Breaker (15) , RCD/MCBs (18 , 19 , and 20) , to
the “ON” position. This will allow power to all of the respective outlets (GPO’s &
main terminals). The external load can now be switched on.
5.4 Automatic Start ‐ up
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Follow steps 1 to 4 as described above (see 5.3).
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Select AUTO mode.
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Press the START button (5) , the module will proceed with its normal auto start
sequence.
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The module will monitor the incoming AC mains supply. If the mains supply is
satisfactory, the ATS will carry the mains loads and the generator will not run. On
the contrary the generator will run the supply power if the mains supply is
unsatisfactory.
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The generator will operate up to 5 seconds (Warm up Mode).
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PLC will automatically switch (ATS) load circuit breaker to “ON”, generator will