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Lead seal

Increasing the speed

Reducing the speed

Lead seal

Increasing the speed

Reducing the speed

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5 Maintenance

Check engine Speed/Adjust Fuel Pump

Every 500 operating hours.

•  Unscrew both lock nuts and adjust the set screws until the correct 

speed has been reached. Then tighten up the lock nuts again.

•  Turn set screw A when the speed has to be increased; turn set screw 

B when the speed has to be reduced.

•  Unscrew both lock nuts and adjust the set screws until the correct 

speed has been reached. Then tighten up the lock nuts again.

•  Turn set screw A outwards when the speed has to be increased; turn 

set screw B outwards when the speed has to be reduced.

1  Adjusting the GHX8, GHX9, GHX14, GHX17, GLX6 and GLX7 

Fuel Pump

2  Adjusting the GHX24, GLX14 and GLX17 Fuel Pump

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Summary of Contents for GHX14

Page 1: ...380502 01 Generator Sets Owner s Manual GHX GLX...

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Page 3: ...r Ser vice Repairs or Spare Parts see page 12 We reserve the right to make any changes without previous notice Copyright 2018 Vetus B V Schiedam Holland Serial numbers Engine serial number Generator s...

Page 4: ...is considered to be contrary to the intended purpose The manufacturer will not not assume responsi bility for any damage resulting therefrom The risks involved are to be borne by the user Use in accor...

Page 5: ...the generator set 12 4 Operation 13 General guidelines 13 Initial Operation Running in 14 Starting 15 Running 16 Stopping 18 5 Maintenance 19 Introduction 19 Maintenance schedule 20 Check engine Spee...

Page 6: ...also advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death Note Emphasises important procedures circum stances etc Symbols Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carrie...

Page 7: ...Only refuel with the engine stopped Never put flammable materials in the vicin ity of the engine Keep the engine and engine compartment clean Remove all inflammable materials such as fuel oil and othe...

Page 8: ...the engine before you start it Re move all foreign objects from around the engine such as litter oil tools and other components that are not part of the engine Install all protective covers To preven...

Page 9: ...reeze make yourself vomit and consult a doctor imme diately If antifreeze comes in contact with your eyes wash them out immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor Make sure that you are wea...

Page 10: ...his can cause the coolant temperature to rise rapidly and moving parts to seize Switch off the main switch and let the gener ator set run for a short period of time to allow the hot parts of the engin...

Page 11: ...onents described in this manu al are mounted to your engine We have endeavoured to highlight any differ ences so that you will able to locate the oper ating and maintenance instructions relevant to yo...

Page 12: ...Phase Generator 1 Power socket 2 Circuitbreaker 3 Control operation panel 4 Connection for remote control panel 5 Navigation buttons menu 6 Display 7 Stop Reset Mode 8 Auto Mode 9 Manual starting 1 Co...

Page 13: ...Phase Generator 3 Connection panel for three phase generator set 4 Control panel for three phase generator set 1 Power socket 2 Connection for remote control panel 3 Control operation panel 4 Circuit...

Page 14: ...panel 1 Alarm accept 2 Stop 3 Indication Generator in operation 4 Start See the Overall Dimensions drawing for the identification of the most important genera tor set connections To identify specific...

Page 15: ...allow the engine to run without thermostat Always use a good quality lubricating oil Consult the relevant engine manual for the correct specification Use a good quality diesel fuel that is free of wat...

Page 16: ...l Use only clean water free diesel fuel available commercially The fuel system is self bleeding Check the battery and battery cable connections Start the generator set engine and allow it to run for 1...

Page 17: ...do not use any extra starting aids Quick start sprays etc This could cause an accident Starting After a starting command the starting procedure pre heating start ing will run completely automatically...

Page 18: ...ion Running 1 Single phase generator set During operation of the generator set on the control panel information can be requested Press the button to scroll through lines of information 2 Three phase g...

Page 19: ...haust over or under frequency over or under voltage In case of an alternator failure a warning is generated but the engine will continue running At the remote if installed a warning buzzer will sound...

Page 20: ...rator panel will remain in Auto Mode Stopping when the Electrical System 12 Volt breaks down When the electrical system 12 Volt breaks down the engine will stop immediately Note When the generator set...

Page 21: ...engine or generator No claim can be made on the Guarantee if maintenance has been ne glected Keep record of the following information in the logbook and or the Service and Warranty Manual Total engine...

Page 22: ...s Check engine for leaks Check tightness of all fasteners bolts and nuts Check V belt Check engine speed RPM Fuel pump adjustment 22 Every 100 hours at least once every year page Drain water from fuel...

Page 23: ...tor 26 5 Maintenance Maintenance schedule Danger Stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work When required page Bleeding fuel system 25 Cleaning heat exchanger 1 Consult the service manua...

Page 24: ...sual cruising area take care to check that both voltage and frequency are the same as that for your generator set The speed of the generator will decrease as the load increases So ad just the generato...

Page 25: ...n up the lock nuts again Turn set screw A when the speed has to be increased turn set screw B when the speed has to be reduced Unscrew both lock nuts and adjust the set screws until the correct speed...

Page 26: ...operating hours Unscrew both lock nuts and adjust the set screws until the correct speed has been reached Then tighten up the lock nuts again Turn set screw A outwards when the speed has to be increas...

Page 27: ...tarter relay is recognizable by the connection wires two yellow a red and a black wire Open the bleeding nipple on the fuel filter Press the button switching ON 1 the fuel lift pump will feed the fuel...

Page 28: ...is blown into the windings The inside and outside of the generator should always be kept free of water oil and dirt Check that all electrical connections are correctly and firmly fixed The bearing is...

Page 29: ...for the winter It is not necessary to carry out any specific work on the generator at the start of the winter lay up Preparation for Summer Consult the separate engine Manual for preparation for use...

Page 30: ...is wet remove it from the connector box and dry thoroughly before refitting 1 No load no voltage Possible fault Remedy Voltage Regulator AVR faulty Replace the Voltage regulator AVR Loss of residual m...

Page 31: ...lace the voltage regulator AVR 4Voltage oscillates Possible fault Remedy Incorrect Voltage Regulator AVR stability setting Readjust the stability Engine runs irregularly due to lack of fuel faulty or...

Page 32: ...kW 8 kVA 14 kVA at power factor 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 8 Voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V 230 V 230 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 400 V Current 34 A 60 A 104 A 28 A 61 A 9 A 20 A Voltage 115 V 115 V 3 x 230 V 3 x 230...

Page 33: ...age regulator AVR 24 kVA 14 kVA 20 kVA 9 kW 17 kW 7 5 kW 17 kW 17 kVA 17 kVA 24 kVA 0 8 0 8 0 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 8 0 8 3 x 400 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 400 V 240 V 240 V 120 V 120 V 3 x 240 V 3 x 240 V 3...

Page 34: ...2 A Engine Specifications Mark Vetus Mitsubishi Type M2 18 M3 29 M4 45 M3 29 M4 45 M2 18 M3 29 General Nominal speed RPM 3000 3000 3000 1500 1500 3000 3000 Max Temperature raw water 30 C 86 F Max Ambi...

Page 35: ...0 A 32 A 80 A 25 A 25 A 32 A Vetus Mitsubishi Vetus Hyundai Vetus Mitsubishi Vetus Hyundai M4 45 M4 45 VH4 65 M2 18 M3 29 M3 29 M4 45 M3 29 M4 45 VH4 65 3000 1500 1500 3600 3600 1800 1800 3600 1800 18...

Page 36: ...0 72 0 49 0 25 0 11 0 47 0 21 Auxiliary 5 10 3 14 3 85 3 20 2 30 2 10 6 15 3 70 Main Rotor 12 7 19 7 8 80 9 5 11 1 14 1 15 5 23 2 Exciter Stator 10 5 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 Exciter Rotor...

Page 37: ...35 9 Operating Media Operating Media These are Engine oil Diesel fuel Coolant fluid Consult the relevant engine Manual for specifications and quantities of the liquids above...

Page 38: ...control panel Red Yellow White Black Blue White Coolant temp Exhaust temp Alternator Fuel valve ETR Fuel lift pump ETR Pre heating GLow plugs Starter motor Oil press Battery Battery main switch Fuse P...

Page 39: ...panel Red Yellow White Black Blue White Coolant temp Exhaust temp Alternator Fuel valve ETR Fuel lift pump ETR Pre heating GLow plugs Starter motor Oil press Battery Battery main switch Fuse Pre heati...

Page 40: ...Yellow White Black Blue White Coolant temp Exhaust temp Alternator Fuel valve ETR Fuel lift pump ETR Pre heating GLow plugs Starter motor Oil press Battery Battery main switch Fuse Pre heating relay...

Page 41: ...ed Yellow White Black Blue White Coolant temp Exhaust temp Alternator Fuel valve ETR Fuel lift pump ETR Pre heating GLow plugs Starter motor Oil press Battery Battery main switch Fuse Pre heating rela...

Page 42: ...te control panel Red Yellow White Black Blue White Coolant temp Exhaust temp Alternator Fuel valve ETR Fuel lift pump ETR Pre heating GLow plugs Starter motor Oil press Battery Battery main switch Fus...

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Page 44: ...V2 W2 L1 U L2 V L3 W STATOR 1 P H A S E SINGLE PHASE 230 V 50 Hz 240 V 60 Hz WHITE SENSING WHITE SENSING BLACK EXC RED EXC GREY AUX BROWN AUX GREY BROWN BLACK RED EXCITER ROTOR STATOR AUXILIARY WHITE...

Page 45: ...SINGLE PHASE 230 V 50 Hz 240 V 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE 115 V 50 Hz 120 V 60 Hz SENSING 0 230 GREY BROWN STATOR AUXILIARY WHITE SENSING WHITE SENSING BLACK EXC RED EXC GREY AUX BROWN AUX BLACK RED EXCITER R...

Page 46: ...U2 V2 W1 V1 U1 L1 L2 L3 W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 THREE PHASE 400 V 50 Hz 415 V 60 Hz WHITE SENSING WHITE SENSING BLACK EXC RED EXC GREY AUX BROWN AUX BLACK RED EXCITER ROTOR STATOR AUXILIARY GREY BROWN WHITE...

Page 47: ...W3 U2 V2 W2 L1 U L2 V L3 W U4 V4 W4 U1 V1 W1 U3 V3 W3 U2 V2 W2 L1 U L2 V L3 W WHITE SENSING WHITE SENSING BLACK EXC RED EXC GREY AUX BROWN AUX GREY BROWN BLACK RED EXCITER ROTOR STATOR AUXILIARY THREE...

Page 48: ...46 11 Overall dimensions 3 2 1 4 5 B A C D E 13 1 2 4x F G H...

Page 49: ...8 20 13 16 150 5 7 8 40 GHX 14 SIC TIC GHX 17 SIC TIC 1082 42 5 8 659 25 15 16 641 25 1 4 1042 41 327 12 7 8 20 13 16 150 5 7 8 40 GLX 14 SIC TIC GLX 17 SIC TIC 1172 46 1 8 659 25 15 16 644 25 3 8 113...

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