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9. Fault finding
Probable causes Remedial action
The generating set is being charged during start-up Take it off charge
Fuel level too low Fill up with fuel
The fuel tap is closed Open the fuel tap
Fuel supply blocked or leaking Have the system repaired
Blocked air filter Clean the air filter
Control on "
OFF
" Place the control on "
ON
"
The engine will not
start
Defective spark plug Replace the spark plug
Probable causes Remedial action
Blocked ventilation inlets Clean the air inlet and outlet guards The engine cuts out
Probable overcharge Check the charge
Probable causes Remedial action
Circuit-breaker tripped Reset the circuit breaker
Circuit-breaker faulty Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Faulty socket Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Faulty appliance supply lead Change the lead
No electric current
Faulty alternator Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Probable causes Remedial action Circuit breaker trips
out
Faulty equipment or lead Have it checked, repaired or replaced
10. Generating set specifications
Model VX 170/4I
Engine type INTEK IC 205412
Output (Watts) 3200
Direct current X
Alternating current 230V/17.4A
Socket type 2x2P+T-10/16A-230V
Circuit breaker ●
Oil guard ●
Battery X
Acoustic pressure at 1 m 84
Weight in kg (without fuel) 69
Dimensions l x w x h in cm 71.5x57x49
Recommended oil SAE 15W40
Oil sump capacity in L 0.8
Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol
Fuel tank capacity in litres 3.8
Spark plug CHAMPION RC12YC - NGK – BCPR5ES
● : standard ○ : optional X: impossible
11. Welding specifications
Welding speed Rod
Average welding
current under load
Average priming
voltage
60%
intensive
35%
normal
Ø min.
in mm
Ø max. in
mm
Type
125 A 160A 1.6 3.2 Rutile
25A 55 V
12. Cable sizes
Cable lengths Rated current
(A)
0 – 50 metres 51 – 100 metres 101 – 150 metres
6 1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
8 1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
10 2.5 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
6.0 mm
2
12 2.5 mm
2
6.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
16 2.5 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
18 4.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
24 4.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2
26 6.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2
28 6.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2