AIR N ARC
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200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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SECTION 5: OPERATION
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Become familiar with the alternative operation
procedures given in this section before operating the
power system package in any type of extreme ambient
conditions.
5.8.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Additional care should be taken under consideration
when operating the package in extreme cold weather
environments or ambient temperatures.
Run machine with no load at full speed using the
generator switch to warm up the machine.
5.8.1.1 ENGINE OPERATION
The standard recommendation of 10W-30 engine oil is
suitable for temperatures down to -5°F. If temperatures
are consistently below 30°F, it is recommended that 5W-
30 oil be used. If temperatures are below -25°F, a high-
performance, fully synthetic oil, such as AMSOIL 5W-30
should be used which is suitable to temperatures of -
55°F.
In below zero temperatures a fuel line deicer product may
need to be used.
Check the fuel filter regularly to insure that it contains no
water.
Drain the moisture from the tank when it is warm from
extended operation.
5.8.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION
The standard recommendation of 10W-30 engine oil is
suitable for operation in temperatures up to 110°F.
Extra care should be taken to keep the engine and air
compressor clean and to not restrict the air flow around
the unit.
5.8.3 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Engine horsepower will decrease by 3.5% for every
1,000 ft. increase in altitude. At high altitude overall unit
performance will deteriorate, and care will need to be
taken not to overload the engine by using more than one
function of the unit.
NOTE
Ethanol blended fuels, such as E85, are
prohibited for use with the Kohler 25 EFI
engine. DO NOT use ethanol-based fuels.
Consult
Section 3
of this manual, and the
Engine Operator’s Manual for acceptable
fuel specifications.
NOTE
For cold weather option augmentations,
consult
Section A.5
(options list) in the
Appendix and Vanair for details.
NOTE
For additional information on engine
operation, consult the Engine Operator's
Manual.
