3) After the generator starts, allow a brief warmup of a minute or so, then switch the “AC Power
Selector” to the selected generator’s position.
4) Be sure the Inverter is “Off” and not in the “Charge” Mode.
5) Be sure chargers #1 and #2 are “On”.
Stopping a Generator:
1) Switch the AC Power Selector in the AC power panel to “Off”. This removes the load for the
generator and allows it to cool down.
2)
After at least a minute to allow the generator to cool down
, press and hold the “Stop” button
for that generator until it comes to a complete stop.
Generator Problems
Starting problems:
If a generator does not readily start, there is a risk of “water locking” its
engine, a serious problem. This is caused when with repeated cranking, the generator’s water pump is
putting sea water into its muffler, but there is no exhaust gas to then force it out of the muffler. After
cranking, the engine may suck back that sea water into its cylinders, causing major damage.
For this reason, you should contact NWE or simply
use the other generator
until a mechanic
can correct the problem for you.
Do not repeatedly try to start a non-running generator!
If a generator stops on its own:
Each generator monitors its own operation! They have two
fault-detection systems: one of these will detect any loss in oil pressure, the other detects overheating.
If either condition occurs, the generator will shut itself off, and it then will not keep running when you try
to restart it. Note that on the front of the generator itself in the engine room there is a control circuit
pop-out circuit breaker that should be “In”. If a generator will not keep running, call NW Explorations for
assistance.
Section 4F: Electrical Systems, AC 4.8
